The Animal Feed Additives Market size is projected to reach US$ 54.71 billion by 2031 from US$ 35.55 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5% in 2023–2031. The rising demand for livestock products is likely to remain key animal feed additives market trends.
The addition of feed additives is particularly important in specially formulated diets where rapid ingestion is highly desirable. A few additives such as vitamins and amino acids and their metabolites are essential regulators of metabolic activities in animals for resistance to environmental stressors, reproduction, larval metamorphosis, behaviour, immunity, growth, maintenance, nutrient utilization, and feed intake. The various benefits of additives have resulted in the growing utilization of additives to target specific health conditions. Therefore, the increasing use of additives in animal feed is fuelling the demand for the animal feed additives market.
Feed additives are substances or micro-organisms which are intentionally added to feed to enhance their nutritional quality. The additives might impact feed presentation, hygiene, digestibility, or effect on intestinal health. The demand for animal feed additives is increasing at a high pace as the consumption of meat and related products is rising globally. The market is characterized by presence of large number of participants resulting in highly fragmented market. The leading market players are focused on expanding business in international and domestic markets for further market penetration.
The industrial livestock production has undergone a significant transformation due to the advancements in antibiotics and animal vaccinations. The increasing demand for meat-based products propels the production of industrial livestock. Livestock products account for 16% of energy and 34% of the protein in human diets. Also, livestock production accounts for around 19% of the value of food production and 30% of the global value of agriculture. The demand for livestock products is driven by the changing lifestyles and food preferences, increasing urbanization, growing income, and the rapidly rising world population. Therefore, the high demand for livestock products drives the market. The surge in demand for livestock products subsequently affects the demand for animal feed and feed additives. The additives offer improved gut performance that reduces the need for harmful antibiotics. Phytogenic, acidifiers, and aquaculture are a few examples of additives for gut health. The demand for such additives is growing, especially after the ban on antibiotics as an additive. Therefore, the high demand for livestock products drives the animal feed additives market.
The feed additives are commonly used in poultry diets are antimicrobials, antioxidants, emulsifiers, binders, pH control agents, and enzymes. These additives are primarily used to improve the efficiency of the bird’s growth and laying capacity. It also helps to prevent disease and improve feed utilization. Furthermore, an increase in demand and consumption of livestock-based products such as dairy, dairy-based products, meat, and eggs is expected to drive the feed additives market in the growth and development of poultry livestock.
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the animal feed additives market analysis are product type, and application.
The geographic scope of the animal feed additives market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America/South & Central America.
The animal feed additives market in Asia Pacific is significantly growing as Asia Pacific is the largest producers of animal feed globally. The region accounts for the largest human population among all five regions and contains around 60% of global population. Hence, the mass of the region is bolstering the demand for meat and dairy products, which is leading the region for livestock and subsequently favouring the animal feed additives market growth in the region. Moreover, rapid urbanization supported by strong economic growth in Asia Pacific is fuelling the demand for meat products across the region. The rising per capita income and improving living standards of consumers in the region is enabling them to afford healthier and nutrients foods.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Animal Feed Additives Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Animal Feed Additives Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2023 | US$ 35.55 Billion |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ 54.71 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) | 5.5% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
| Forecast period | 2023-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Product Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Animal Feed Additives Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Animal Feed Additives Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The animal feed additives market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for innovations, business expansion and strategies:
The “Animal Feed Additives Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas: