Live Animals Market Report 2025

The live animals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.9 trillion in 2024 to $3.07 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to agricultural practices and livestock farming, food consumption patterns, livestock trade and exports, cultural and religious practices, pet industry growth.

The live animals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.83 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global population growth, changing dietary preferences, animal welfare and ethical considerations, companion animal trends, emerging markets and urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include animal welfare concerns, technology integration, sustainability and environmental impact, pandemic effects, genetic innovations.

The live animal market is poised for growth, driven by an anticipated increase in meat consumption. Meat, constituting animal flesh consumed as food, is rich in B vitamins, iron, and high-quality protein. As a primary source of meat, live animals play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for meat consumption. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) agriculture report outlook for 2021-2030 indicates a projected increase in global meat consumption per capita, reaching 35.4 kg in retail weight equivalent by 2030. Furthermore, the global consumption of meat proteins is expected to surge by 14% by the same year. This escalating meat consumption is a key driver propelling the growth of the live animal market.

The growth of the live animals market is the increasing prevalence of zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases, caused by pathogens that can spread between animals and humans, pose a significant public health concern. The close interaction between humans and various animals in live animal markets raises the risk of zoonotic disease transmission. According to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), up to 75% of newly discovered or emerging infectious diseases and 60% of recognized infectious diseases have zoonotic origins. Zoonoses cause substantial human fatalities and disease episodes globally. The heightened awareness of zoonotic diseases is expected to drive the growth of the live animals market.

Technological innovations represent a notable trend in the live animals market, with major companies focusing on developing advanced solutions to strengthen their market positions. For instance, in April 2022, Elanco Animal Health Inc. and Ginkgo Bioworks launched BiomEdit, a new animal health company leveraging microbiome technology. BiomEdit aims to discover, develop, and introduce innovative products such as probiotics, bioactive compounds, tailored microbial medications, and microbial monitoring services for animal health.

Major companies in the live animals market are introducing innovative treatment solutions, including monoclonal antibodies, to address deadly diseases in live animals. For instance, in May 2023, Elanco Animal Health Inc. introduced the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody, a groundbreaking treatment for canine parvovirus, providing a potential alternative to supportive care alone. Monoclonal antibodies are a significant advancement in veterinary medicine, offering effective treatment options for various clinical indications.

In September 2024, Boehringer Ingelheim, a Germany-based pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets treatments for humans and animals, acquired Saiba Animal Health AG for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Boehringer Ingelheim's portfolio in the rapidly expanding field of pet therapeutics, with a particular focus on addressing chronic diseases in aging pets. Saiba Animal Health AG is a Europe-based pharmaceutical company that specializes in developing therapeutic vaccines for pets utilizing a virus-like particle (VLP) platform.

Major companies operating in the live animals market include Cargill Incorporated, Tyson Foods Inc., Koch Foods Inc., Smithfield Foods Inc., National Beef Packing Company LLC, Perdue Farms Inc., Allanasons Private Limited, New Hope Group Co. Ltd., Charoen Pokphand Group Company Ltd., Wellhope Foods Co. Ltd., Plukon Food Group BV, JBS SA, American Foods Group LLC, Genus plc, EW Group Gmbh, Groupe Grimaud SA, Tonnies Holding GmbH & Co KG, Westfleisch eG, Vion Food Group Ltd., Heinrich Müller GmbH & Co. KG, Danish Crown A/S, Marfrig Global Foods SA, Sanderson Farms Inc., Guangdong Wens Foodstuff Group Co. Ltd., Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co. Ltd., Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the live animals market in 2024. The regions covered in the live animals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the live animals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Live animals encompass all living organisms other than humans, including birds, fish, crustaceans, insects, reptiles, worms, and developing eggs. They are categorized based on the types of animals they represent and are often intended for purposes such as breeding, milk and meat production, egg production, or labor.

The primary types of live animals include cattle and buffalo, pigs, poultry, sheep and goats, and others. Cattle and buffalo specifically denote domesticated bovine farm animals raised for purposes such as milk, meat, hides, or draught. These live animals are typically distributed through both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) channels.

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The live animals market consists of sales of livestock and production animals, slaughtering animals and pets. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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