Feed And Animal Nutrition Market Definition And Segments
Feed and animal nutrition refers to the diet and dietary management of domesticated animals to ensure their health, growth, and productivity. This involves understanding and optimizing the nutrient content and balance in feed to meet specific animal needs while considering factors such as species, age, weight, and activity level.
The main product types of feed and animal nutrition are amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fish oils and nutrition lipids, eubiotics, carotenoids, and others. Amino acid refers to a vital nutrient that is a building block of protein, essential for the growth and health of animals. For various species, including poultry, swine, ruminants, pets, and others, it is administered orally, topically, and in injections for applications such as veterinarians, animal feed manufacturers, households, farms, and others.
The feed and animal nutrition market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Fish Oils And Nutrition Lipids, Eubiotics, Carotenoids, Other Product Types
2) By Species: Poultry, Swine, Ruminants, Pets, Other Species
3) By Administrative Method: Oral, Topical, Injection
4) By Application: Veterinarians, Animal Feed Manufacturers, Households, Farms, Other Applications
The feed and animal nutrition market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $499.76 billion in 2023 to $533.73 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a rise in livestock farming, growth of meat and dairy consumption, rise in incomes especially in developing countries, increased migration to urban areas, favorable subsidies, and supportive policies for the agricultural sector, and global population.
The feed and animal nutrition market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $698.61 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing consumer awareness about animal health and food safety, increased focus on sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices, growing aquaculture industry, rising pet ownership and the humanization of pets, and enhanced regulatory frameworks promoting animal welfare and food safety standards. Major trends in the forecast period include the use of advanced data analytics and AI to create tailored feed formulations, the use of alternative and sustainable feed ingredients, the development of feeds with added health benefits, such as probiotics, prebiotics, and immune-boosting ingredients, integration of automation and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in feed production and distribution, and application of genetic research to improve feed conversion ratios.
Rising Global Consumption of Meat, Dairy, And Poultry Products Boosts Feed And Animal Nutrition Market Growth
The increased consumption of meat, dairy, and poultry products is expected to propel the growth of the feed and animal nutrition market going forward. Meat, dairy, and poultry products refer to animal-derived food items, including beef, pork, chicken, eggs, milk, and cheese. The increasing consumption of meat, dairy, and poultry products can be attributed to the rising global population, changing dietary habits, and growing demand for protein-rich foods. The development of feed and animal nutrition solutions enhances the quality and productivity of meat, dairy, and poultry products, which contributes to sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and overall food safety standards. For instance, in June 2023, according to a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a US-based agency that specializes in promoting food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development, global meat production is projected to rise from 356.9 million metric tons in 2021 to 363.9 million metric tons in 2023, reflecting a 1.96% increase. Specifically, global bovine meat production is expected to increase from 74.9 million metric tons in 2021 to 76.1 million metric tons in 2023. Additionally, global poultry meat output is forecast to reach 138.2 million metric tons in 2021 to 142.7 million metric tons in 2023. Similarly, global ovine meat output is forecast to be 16.8 million metric tons in 2023, reflecting a 1% year-on-year increase. Therefore, increased consumption of meat, dairy, and poultry products is driving the feed and animal nutrition market.
Major companies operating in the feed and animal nutrition market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Tyson Foods Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, Land O'Lakes Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V., De Heus Animal Nutrition B.V., Nutreco N.V., Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC, Alltech Inc., Royal Agrifirm Group B.V., ForFarmers N.V., Trouw Nutrition USA LLC, Kemin Industries Inc., Lallemand Inc., Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Balchem Corporation, Ridley Corporation Limited, Kent Nutrition Group Inc., Novus International Inc., Manna Pro Products LLC, Zinpro Corporation, Diamond V Mills Inc., Vita Plus Corporation, BIOMIN Holding GmbH, Hi-Pro Feeds LP
Innovative Sweetening Solutions Revolutionize Feed And Animal Nutrition Market
Major companies operating in the feed and animal nutrition markets are focused on developing innovative products, such as in-feed sweetening solutions designed to improve feed palatability and encourage feed intake during critical growth stages. In-feed sweetening solutions are additives used in animal feed to enhance its palatability and encourage consumption. These solutions often contain natural or artificial sweeteners to improve the taste of feed for livestock and pets. For instance, in November 2022, The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), a US-based food processing and company, launched its SUCRAM range, an in-feed sweetening solution for livestock species. The range has two products such as SUCRAM M’I Sweet and SUCRAM Specifeek. These products are in-feed sweetening solutions specifically designed to improve the palatability of feed for young animals, particularly weanling pigs. These sweeteners aim to enhance feed intake and efficiency for producers while supporting animal health and well-being. These saccharin-free sweeteners have been tested in an in-vitro swine sweet taste receptor model and are intended to encourage feed intake during the transition from liquid to solid feed. The products may also optimize nutrient absorption, support gut health, and promote growth and performance in pigs during this stressful period.
ADM Strengthens Animal Nutrition Capabilities With Acquisition Of PT Trouw Nutrition Indonesia
In December 2023, The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), a US-based food processing company, acquired PT Trouw Nutrition Indonesia for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to help Archer-Daniels-Midland Company enhance its capabilities and position in the animal nutrition industry, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. PT Trouw Nutrition Indonesia is an Indonesia-based subsidiary of Nutreco, a provider of functional and nutritional solutions for livestock farming.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed and animal nutrition market in 2023. The regions covered in the feed and animal nutrition market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the feed and animal nutrition market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The feed and animal nutrition market consists of sales of feed additives, premixes, and supplements designed to improve animal health and productivity. 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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