Rendered Poultry Products Market Report 2026

The rendered poultry products market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $7.12 billion in 2025 to $7.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial poultry processing, increased utilization of animal by-products, growth of livestock and aquaculture feed industries, rising demand for cost-effective protein sources, improvements in rendering infrastructure.

The rendered poultry products market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on circular economy practices, rising demand for sustainable animal feed ingredients, expansion of aquaculture production, growing emphasis on traceable feed inputs, increasing investments in efficient rendering technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of sustainable rendering practices, rising demand for high-protein feed ingredients, growing utilization of poultry by-products, expansion of advanced rendering technologies, enhanced focus on feed safety and quality.

The rise in meat production is expected to propel the growth of the rendered poultry products market going forward. Meat production involves raising livestock, slaughtering animals, and processing meat for human consumption. Rendered poultry products enhance the utilization of poultry by-products by converting them into value-added ingredients, thereby reducing waste and improving overall efficiency in the meat production process. These products support sustainable meat processing by integrating poultry by-products with protein streams used across animal feed, pet food, and other applications. For instance, in February 2024, according to Meat & Livestock Australia, an Australia-based industry body, lamb production in Australia reached a record 246,003 tonnes in 2023, representing a 12.05% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, rising meat production is driving the growth of the rendered poultry products market.

Major companies operating in the rendered poultry products market are adopting strategic partnerships to enhance technology integration and expand market reach. Strategic partnerships enable companies to combine resources and expertise to improve processing efficiency and scale operations. For example, in June 2023, Darling Ingredients Inc., a US-based producer of sustainable natural ingredients, partnered with Butterball, LLC, a US-based turkey products manufacturer, to explore the development of a new poultry rendering facility adjacent to Butterball’s plant in Mount Olive, North Carolina. The proposed facility is expected to process around 18 million pounds of material per week across three processing lines, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2024 and completion targeted for 2025, subject to permits and final agreements.

In January 2024, Darling Ingredients Inc., a US-based supplier of sustainable ingredients, acquired Miropasz Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, the company aims to strengthen its European rendering footprint, enhance sustainable protein and fat production capabilities, improve supply chain efficiency, and support long-term growth in the global rendering and animal by-products market. Miropasz Group is a Poland-based company specializing in animal by-product processing and rendering services.

Major companies operating in the rendered poultry products market are Darling Ingredients Inc, Tyson Foods Inc, JBS USA Holdings Inc, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, Perdue Farms Inc, Sanderson Farms Inc, Koch Foods Inc, Seaboard Corporation, Allanasons Pvt Ltd, Sanimax Industries Inc, Valley Proteins Inc, Baker Commodities Inc, JG Pears, Akiolis Group, FASA Group, Leo Group Ltd, San Miguel Foods Inc, West Coast Reduction Ltd, MHP SE, BRF SA, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

North America was the largest region in the rendered poultry products market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rendered poultry products 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 rendered poultry products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The rendered poultry products market consists of sales of feather meal, meal from blood, seafood meal, by-product meal from chicken, and bone meal. 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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