Feed Flavor and Sweetener Ingredients Market Report 2026

The feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.36 billion in 2025 to $5.73 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing industrial feed production, rising focus on animal feed intake improvement, expansion of livestock farming, growing use of formulated feeds, availability of synthetic flavor compounds.

The feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for natural and clean-label feed additives, rising focus on animal welfare and nutrition, expansion of premium animal feed products, growing innovation in flavor encapsulation, increasing adoption in aquaculture feeds. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of natural feed flavoring agents, rising demand for palatability enhancers, growing adoption of species-specific feed flavors, expansion of liquid feed sweetener applications, enhanced focus on feed intake optimization.

The expansion of livestock production is expected to propel the growth of the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market going forward. Livestock production involves the raising and breeding of animals for purposes such as producing meat, milk, eggs, wool, and other related by-products. Feed flavor and sweetener ingredients are incorporated into livestock feed to improve palatability and overall acceptability, making feed more appealing to animals, enhancing intake levels, and supporting overall animal health and performance. For instance, in July 2025, according to reports published by GOV.UK, a UK-based public sector information website, the United Kingdom’s total livestock output reached $23.42 billion (£20.1 billion) in 2024, reflecting an increase of $1.28 billion (£1.1 billion), or 5.6%, compared with 2023. Therefore, the growth in livestock production is driving the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market.

Major companies operating in the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market are concentrating on innovative product solutions, such as Brazzein and Thaumatin II, to lower sugar usage while maintaining sweetness and flavor quality. Brazzein is a naturally derived sweet protein sourced from the oubli fruit native to West Africa and is known for delivering sugar-like sweetness without impacting blood glucose levels. Thaumatin II is another sweet protein recognized as safe by the US Food and Drug Administration and contributes a sugar-like taste profile. For example, in May 2024, Sweegen, a US-based natural sweetener company, launched Sweetensify Flavors, an advanced flavor solution that leverages sweet protein technology to deliver a sugar-like taste without the adverse effects associated with conventional sugars. This solution incorporates proteins such as brazzein and thaumatin II, which interact with taste receptors at a biochemical level to create a sweet flavor experience. By using Sweetensify Flavors, manufacturers can significantly reduce sugar content while maintaining the desired taste and aroma.

In September 2025, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), a US-based food processing company, entered into a partnership with Alltech to combine expertise and scale in delivering innovative and integrated animal feed solutions across North America. Through this collaboration, ADM aims to strengthen its feed flavor and sweetener ingredient portfolio by integrating Alltech’s nutrition and specialty ingredient expertise with ADM’s extensive manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. Alltech is a US-based company that offers a wide range of premium animal nutrition products and feed additives.

Major companies operating in the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market are Alltech Biotechnology Private Limited, Kerry Group plc, Kemin Industries Inc., Biomin Holding GmbH, Nutriad International NV, Pancosma, Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH, Aromatech Group, Cargill Inc., Firmenich SA, Givaudan SA, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kalsec Inc., Mane SA, Robertet SA, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Symrise AG, Takasago International Corporation, Treatt PLC, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Novus International Inc., Nutreco NV, Trouw Nutrition International BV, Provimi Holding BV, DSM Nutritional Products AG.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The feed flavor and sweetener ingredients market consist of sales of essential oils, terpenes, aromatic compounds, and molasses. 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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