Gluten Feed Market Report 2026

Gluten Feed Market Overview

• Gluten Feed market size has reached to $1.31 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $1.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% • Growth Driver: The Surge In Meat And Dairy Consumption Fueling Gluten-Feed Market Growth • North America was the largest region in 2025 and Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Gluten Feed Market?

Gluten feed refers to a by-product of the production of wheat, corn, barley, rye, maize starch and its syrup. It is a medium-protein diet that has a level of total digestible nutrients which is close to the amount of barley. The main sources of gluten feed are wheat, corn, barley, rye, maize, and others. Wheat refers to a cereal crop grown for food that yields a fine white flour used in things such as bread, pasta, and cake. These are available in several types, including organic and conventional, and are used in several applications, such as swine, poultry, cattle, aquaculture, equine, and pet animals.

What Is The Gluten Feed Market Growth Forecast?

The gluten feed market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable animal nutrition, rising demand for organic feed ingredients, expansion of aquaculture feed applications, growing investments in feed quality optimization, increasing regulatory emphasis on feed safety. Major trends in the forecast period include improving utilization of by-product feed ingredients, rising demand for cost-effective livestock nutrition, growing adoption of protein-rich feed alternatives, expansion of corn and wheat processing capacities, enhanced focus on feed digestibility.

Global Gluten Feed Market Segmentation

1) By Source: Wheat, Corn, Barley, Rye, Other Sources 2) By Nature: Organic, Conventional 3) By Application: Swine, Poultry, Cattle, Equine Subsegments: 1) By Wheat: Hard Red Winter Wheat, Hard Red Spring Wheat, Soft Red Winter Wheat 2) By Corn: Yellow Dent Corn, White Corn 3) By Barley: Feed Barley, Hulled Barley 4) By Rye: Winter Rye, Spring Rye 5) By Other Sources: Oats, Sorghum

What Are The Drivers Of The Gluten Feed Market?

The increasing consumption of meat and dairy products is expected to propel the growth of the gluten-feed market going forward. Meat products refer to products that are obtained or formed from animal tissues and used as food, served after cooking, or with the addition of condiments and seasonings. Dairy products or milk products refer to food products obtained or formed from the milk of cows, water buffalo, goats, and ewes. Gluten-rich foods form an essential part of animal diets in the meat and dairy industries, as they supply nutrients needed for high milk production in the dairy industry and provide high protein and other nutrients for strong muscles in animals in the meat industry. For instance, in July 2024, according to Carlisle Technology, a US-based company providing software and hardware solutions for the food industry, chicken consumption, currently at 98.90 pounds per person, is projected to increase to 107.50 pounds by 2033, driven by its affordability and health benefits. In 2022, Americans consumed 98.90 pounds of broiler chicken per capita, with this figure set to rise significantly by 2033. Therefore, the increasing consumption of meat and dairy products is driving the growth of the gluten-feed market. The increasing demand in aquaculture is expected to propel the growth of the gluten-feed market going forward. Aquaculture refers to the cultivation and farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic plants, under controlled conditions. Gluten feed is a good source of protein and offers energy sources, nutrient balance, palatability, and cost-effectiveness, which are essential for the growth and development of aquatic species. For instance, in September 2023, according to the Sea Fish Industry Authority, a UK-based non-departmental public body (NDPB) that supports the seafood industry, the production of aquaculture is predicted to rise to 106 million tons by 2030, representing a 22% total growth or about 19 million tons. Therefore, the increasing demand for aquaculture is driving the growth of the gluten-feed market.

What Are The Drivers Of The Gluten Feed Market?

The increasing consumption of meat and dairy products is expected to propel the growth of the gluten-feed market going forward. Meat products refer to products that are obtained or formed from animal tissues and used as food, served after cooking, or with the addition of condiments and seasonings. Dairy products or milk products refer to food products obtained or formed from the milk of cows, water buffalo, goats, and ewes. Gluten-rich foods form an essential part of animal diets in the meat and dairy industries, as they supply nutrients needed for high milk production in the dairy industry and provide high protein and other nutrients for strong muscles in animals in the meat industry. For instance, in July 2024, according to Carlisle Technology, a US-based company providing software and hardware solutions for the food industry, chicken consumption, currently at 98.90 pounds per person, is projected to increase to 107.50 pounds by 2033, driven by its affordability and health benefits. In 2022, Americans consumed 98.90 pounds of broiler chicken per capita, with this figure set to rise significantly by 2033. Therefore, the increasing consumption of meat and dairy products is driving the growth of the gluten-feed market. The increasing demand in aquaculture is expected to propel the growth of the gluten-feed market going forward. Aquaculture refers to the cultivation and farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic plants, under controlled conditions. Gluten feed is a good source of protein and offers energy sources, nutrient balance, palatability, and cost-effectiveness, which are essential for the growth and development of aquatic species. For instance, in September 2023, according to the Sea Fish Industry Authority, a UK-based non-departmental public body (NDPB) that supports the seafood industry, the production of aquaculture is predicted to rise to 106 million tons by 2030, representing a 22% total growth or about 19 million tons. Therefore, the increasing demand for aquaculture is driving the growth of the gluten-feed market.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Gluten Feed Market?

In February 2025, Bunge Global SA, a US-based agribusiness and food company, merged with Viterra Limited to expand global agribusiness and feed solutions. This merger aims to strengthen gluten feed and agribusiness capabilities by enhancing supply chain reach, diversifying product offerings, and connecting farmers to consumers worldwide. Viterra Limited is a Canada-based provider of corn gluten feed.

Regional Outlook

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

What Defines the Gluten Feed Market?

The gluten feed market consists of sales of gluten-based pet diets, aquatic diets, animal diets and cattle diet products. 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.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

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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