Hominy Feed Market Report 2026

The hominy feed market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.83 billion in 2025 to $5.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of corn processing industries, increasing livestock production volumes, availability of milling byproducts, rising demand for affordable feed ingredients, adoption of balanced animal nutrition practices.

The hominy feed market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing focus on sustainable feed sourcing, rising demand for high-fiber animal diets, expansion of commercial livestock farming, innovation in feed formulation techniques, increasing use in ethanol coproduct applications. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of byproduct-based animal feed, rising demand for cost-effective livestock nutrition, expansion of industrial corn milling outputs, growing focus on feed digestibility and fiber content, enhanced adoption in cattle and poultry diets.

The increasing corn production is expected to propel the growth of the hominy feed market going forward. Increased corn production is driven by factors such as improved seed technology, favorable weather conditions, greater use of fertilizers and pesticides, advancements in agricultural machinery, and expanded cultivation acreage. Hominy feed supports this growth by providing a valuable and cost-effective livestock feed option, which stimulates overall demand for corn and encourages higher production levels. For instance, in August 2023, according to Corteva Inc., a US-based agriculture company, the 2023 national maize crop was estimated to cover approximately 250,000 hectares, representing an increase of 20,000 hectares compared to the previous year. Therefore, increasing corn production is driving the growth of the hominy feed market.

The increasing demand for organic food is also expected to drive the hominy feed market going forward. Organic and natural food products are produced without synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and are minimally processed without artificial additives. Demand for organic food products is rising due to growing health awareness among consumers and an increased emphasis on transparency within the food supply chain. Hominy feed supports this demand by serving as a natural, non-GMO feed ingredient for livestock, enabling the production of organic meat, dairy, and eggs. For example, in April 2025, according to the Organic Trade Association, a US-based membership organization, U.S. sales of certified organic products reached $71.6 billion, with organic produce accounting for $21.5 billion, making it the top-selling organic category. Therefore, the growing demand for organic food is driving the growth of the hominy feed market.

In April 2024, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a US-based pet food manufacturer, formed a partnership with Cargill. The goal of the collaboration is to promote regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health and lower carbon emissions throughout Purina’s corn and soy supply chains. Through this alliance, Nestlé Purina and Cargill aim to support sustainable farming techniques that will benefit both environmental health and agricultural productivity across the Midwest. Cargill Incorporated is a US-based company specializing in supplying hominy feed.

Major companies operating in the hominy feed market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland, Bunge Limited, The Scoular Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Land O'Lakes Inc, Tate & Lyle LLC, Alltech Inc, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Didion Inc., Semo Milling LLC, LaBuddhe Group Inc., Jyoti Cornex Industries, Godawari Agro Industries, Graham Feed Company, Gramco Inc, Dexterous Private Limited, PV Sons Corn Milling Co. Pvt. Ltd., Trishla Industries, Shreeji Ingredients.

North America was the largest region in the hominy feed market in 2025. The regions covered in the hominy feed 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 hominy feed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The hominy feed market consists of sales of hominy chops, hominy grits, hominy flakes, hominy pellets, and hominy feed blend. 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.

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