GITNUXREPORT 2026

Animal Nutrition Industry Statistics

The animal nutrition industry is large and steadily growing across many global regions.

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Global poultry feed consumption reached 485 million metric tons in 2023, representing 38% of total compound feed.

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U.S. livestock and poultry feed use of corn was 5.45 billion bushels in 2023/24, 40% of total corn use.

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Soybean meal consumption for animal feed globally 287 million metric tons in 2023/24.

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EU poultry meat production drove 52 million tons of feed demand in 2022.

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China consumed 195 million tons of swine feed in 2023.

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Global aquafeed demand 22 million tons protein sources in 2023.

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U.S. pet food consumption per capita 78 lbs annually in 2023.

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Wheat middlings consumption in U.S. feed 18 million tons 2023.

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India poultry feed demand 25 million tons, growth 7% YoY 2023.

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Global dairy cow feed intake averages 25 kg dry matter per day, totaling 500 million tons annually.

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Brazil soybean meal feed use 55 million tons domestic 2023.

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EU swine feed consumption 58 million tons 2022.

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Fish oil consumption in aquafeed 1.1 million tons 2023.

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U.S. beef cattle feed demand 45 million tons concentrates 2023.

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Global layer hen feed consumption 130 million tons 2023.

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Russia feed grain consumption 40 million tons 2023.

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Pet food demand in Europe 12 million tons annually 2023.

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Global broiler feed conversion ratio improved to 1.6 kg feed/kg gain in 2023.

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Mexico corn feed imports 16 million tons 2023.

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Swine feed efficiency global average 2.8 kg/kg gain, consuming 380 million tons.

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U.S. dairy feed consumption 22 million tons concentrates 2023.

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Thailand shrimp feed demand 1.8 million tons 2023.

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Global ruminant forage consumption 1.2 billion tons dry matter 2023.

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India dairy buffalo feed 35 million tons concentrates 2023.

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EU rapeseed meal feed use 24 million tons 2023.

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Vietnam swine feed consumption 18 million tons 2023.

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Global pet treat demand 2.5 million tons 2023.

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U.S. turkey feed use 3.2 million tons 2023.

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China layer feed demand 75 million tons 2023.

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Global salmon feed consumption 1.9 million tons 2023.

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Australia sheep feed grains 4.5 million tons 2023.

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Broiler chick starter feed global use 100 million tons phase 2023.

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U.S. horse feed market consumption 7 million tons 2023.

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Global catfish feed demand 4.2 million tons 2023.

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EU organic feed consumption 5 million tons 2023.

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Brazil dairy feed 15 million tons concentrates 2023.

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Probiotics in poultry feed global use increased 12% to 1.2 million tons 2023.

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Precision feeding systems adoption in swine farms rose to 25% globally by 2023.

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Insect protein in aquafeed reached 50,000 tons production in 2023.

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Methionine hydroxy analog use in poultry grew 15% YoY to 1.5 million tons 2023.

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Blockchain traceability in pet food supply chain implemented by 18% companies 2023.

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Algal omega-3 in salmon feed replaced 20% fish oil volumes in 2023.

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Functional feeds with postbiotics gained 22% market penetration in ruminants 2023.

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3D printed customized pet nutrition launched by 5 major brands in 2023.

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Nanotechnology in feed enzymes improved efficacy by 30% in trials 2023.

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Plant-based amino acids replaced 35% synthetic in EU poultry feeds 2023.

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AI-driven feed formulation optimized costs by 12% for 40% U.S. farms 2023.

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Seaweed extracts in dairy feed boosted milk yield 8% in studies 2023.

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mRNA vaccines integration in feed reduced antibiotic use 45% in swine 2023.

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Vertical farming for feed ingredients supplied 100,000 tons greens 2023.

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Essential oils phytogenics reduced Salmonella 25% in poultry trials 2023.

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Lab-grown protein for pet food piloted at 10,000 tons scale 2023.

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Sensor-based real-time rumen monitoring adopted by 15% dairy herds 2023.

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Fermented feeds improved piglet weaning by 18% globally 2023.

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Gene-edited corn for higher digestible energy in feed 20% trials success 2023.

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Wearable tech for livestock feed intake tracking 30% adoption EU 2023.

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Microencapsulated vitamins extended shelf life 50% in premixes 2023.

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Hydrolyzed feather meal protein efficiency up 22% with new enzymes 2023.

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Digital twins for feed mills optimized production 15% energy savings 2023.

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Hemp seed meal in dog food increased omega profiles 40% 2023.

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CRISPR-edited probiotics for gut health in broilers commercialized 2023.

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Robotic milking integrated with feed dispensers 25% dairy farms 2023.

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Mycoprotein from fungi for aquafeed 15,000 tons produced 2023.

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Smart feeders reduced waste 28% in swine operations 2023.

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Beta-glucans from yeast enhanced immunity 35% in shrimp 2023.

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Regenerative agriculture feeds sourced 8% of organic market 2023.

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UV-treated water in feed processing reduced pathogens 99% 2023.

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Single-cell proteins from natural gas 20,000 tons for fish feed 2023.

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The global animal nutrition market size was valued at USD 45.62 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030.

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In 2023, the compound feed market reached 1.25 billion metric tons globally, with poultry feed accounting for 45% of total production.

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The U.S. animal feed market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2022, projected to reach $105.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.8%.

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Europe's animal nutrition additives market is forecasted to grow from €4.2 billion in 2023 to €5.8 billion by 2028, CAGR 6.7%.

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Asia-Pacific animal nutrition market expanded to $22.4 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 7.2% through 2032.

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Global premixes market in animal nutrition hit $12.3 billion in 2022, expected to reach $18.7 billion by 2030, CAGR 5.4%.

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The pet nutrition segment within animal nutrition grew to $38.5 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 6.1% forecast to 2030.

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Livestock feed probiotics market valued at $4.8 billion in 2023, projected CAGR 8.5% to $9.2 billion by 2032.

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North America animal nutrition market size stood at $15.7 billion in 2022, growing at 4.2% CAGR to 2030.

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Global amino acids for animal nutrition market reached $7.9 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.8% expected till 2031.

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Swine feed market globally valued $110.2 billion in 2022, projected to $152.4 billion by 2030, CAGR 4.1%.

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Ruminant feed market size was $78.6 billion in 2023, forecast CAGR 3.9% to $105.2 billion by 2032.

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Poultry feed market hit 450 million metric tons in 2023, valued at $250 billion with 5.2% CAGR projection.

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Aquafeed market globally reached $70.5 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 6.4% to $118.2 billion by 2032.

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Global feed enzymes market valued $1.2 billion in 2022, projected to $1.85 billion by 2030, CAGR 5.6%.

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Organic animal feed market grew to $12.8 billion in 2023, CAGR 7.1% forecast to 2030.

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Global mycotoxin binders market in animal nutrition at $2.9 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.3% to 2031.

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U.S. pet food market size $58.2 billion in 2023, projected 5.5% CAGR to $85.4 billion by 2030.

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Latin America animal nutrition market valued $8.4 billion in 2022, CAGR 5.8% to 2030.

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Global phytogenics market for animal feed $1.05 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 8.9% to $2.1 billion by 2032.

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Feed acidifiers market reached $3.4 billion in 2023, projected CAGR 5.7% to $5.2 billion by 2030.

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Global palatants and sweeteners for animal nutrition $1.8 billion in 2022, CAGR 6.2% forecast.

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Middle East & Africa animal feed market $25.6 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.5% to 2031.

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Silage additives market in animal nutrition $0.85 billion in 2023, expected growth to $1.3 billion by 2030, CAGR 6.1%.

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Global betaine market for animal nutrition $0.92 billion in 2022, CAGR 7.4% to $1.6 billion by 2030.

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Yeast nutrition for animals market $4.2 billion in 2023, projected CAGR 6.8%.

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Global feed vitamins market $2.15 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.3% to $3.2 billion by 2032.

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Specialty feed ingredients market $18.7 billion in 2022, forecast CAGR 6.0% to 2030.

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Global animal feed testing market $1.4 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 7.2%.

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Concentrated animal feed market $55.3 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.8% projection to 2031.

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Global poultry feed production reached 480 million metric tons in 2023, up 3.5% from 2022.

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U.S. corn used for animal feed totaled 5.6 billion bushels in 2023/24 marketing year.

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Soybean meal production for animal nutrition globally hit 280 million metric tons in 2023.

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EU-27 compound feed production was 138 million tons in 2022, poultry 48% share.

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Brazil exported 72 million tons of soybeans for animal feed in 2023.

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Global fishmeal production for aquafeed was 5.8 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. dry pet food production volume 8.2 million tons in 2023.

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China swine feed production 180 million tons in 2023.

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Wheat used in global animal feed 160 million tons in 2023/24.

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Global DDGS production for feed 45 million tons in 2023.

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India poultry feed production 24 million tons in 2023, growth 8% YoY.

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EU rapeseed meal production 22 million tons for livestock feed 2023.

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Global meat and bone meal output 7.5 million tons in 2023.

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Argentina corn exports for feed 48 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. alfalfa hay production for animal feed 130 million tons in 2023.

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Global canola meal production 15.2 million tons in 2023/24.

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Russia sunflower meal for feed 8.9 million tons produced 2023.

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Global premix production capacity exceeded 50 million tons annually in 2023.

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Mexico swine feed production 12.5 million tons in 2023.

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Thailand aquafeed production 8.7 million tons in 2023.

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Global feed phosphate production 52 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. sorghum for feed 300 million bushels in 2023/24.

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EU dairy feed production 65 million tons in 2022.

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Global palm kernel expeller for feed 9 million tons 2023.

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Vietnam poultry feed output 14 million tons in 2023.

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Australia barley for feed exports 5.2 million tons 2023.

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Global feed limestone production 120 million tons annually 2023.

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India dairy feed production 28 million tons 2023.

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Ukraine corn for feed use 20 million tons domestic 2023.

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Global cassava for animal feed 250 million tons processed 2023.

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U.S. barley feed use 225 million bushels 2023/24.

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Corn gluten feed global production 12 million tons 2023.

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Soybean hulls for feed 10.5 million tons U.S. 2023.

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Global poultry premix production 15 million tons 2023.

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EU swine feed 55 million tons produced 2022.

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Distillers grains with solubles U.S. 38 million tons 2023.

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Global layer feed production 120 million tons 2023.

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U.S. pet treats production 1.2 million tons 2023.

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Brazil poultry feed 65 million tons 2023.

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Global ruminant mineral feed 25 million tons 2023.

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China aquafeed production 28 million tons 2023.

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North America holds 28% share of global animal nutrition market in 2023.

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China imported $25.6 billion in feed ingredients for animal nutrition in 2023.

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EU-27 animal feed industry employs 85,000 people directly in 2023.

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Brazil's animal nutrition exports reached $12.4 billion in 2023.

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U.S. farm cash receipts from livestock $200 billion, feed costs 15% in 2023.

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Asia-Pacific region CAGR 7.1% highest in animal nutrition 2023-2030.

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India animal feed market contributes 2.5% to GDP agriculture sector 2023.

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Russia feed production costs rose 18% due to grain prices 2023.

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Mexico pet nutrition market $2.8 billion, 12% growth 2023.

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Africa animal nutrition market $4.5 billion, CAGR 5.2% projected.

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Japan imported 10 million tons feed grains costing $4.2 billion 2023.

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Canada livestock feed self-sufficiency 85% in 2023.

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Southeast Asia aquafeed market $8.9 billion leader Vietnam 2023.

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Germany feed additives production €1.2 billion export value 2023.

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Australia pet food exports $1.5 billion to 45 countries 2023.

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Turkey poultry feed 22 million tons, 6% export growth 2023.

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South Korea compound feed 15 million tons, import dependency 30% 2023.

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Argentina soybean meal exports 28 million tons revenue $14B 2023.

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Netherlands feed trade hub €20 billion turnover 2023.

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Indonesia aquafeed demand 7 million tons local production 85% 2023.

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France dairy feed market €6.5 billion largest EU 2023.

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U.S. Midwest feed mills 2,500 units producing 250M tons 2023.

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Egypt imports 12 million tons corn for feed $3.8B 2023.

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Spain swine nutrition exports €800 million 2023.

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Philippines pet food market $450 million CAGR 9% 2023.

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Ukraine pre-war feed exports $2.1 billion disrupted 2023.

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Denmark pig feed efficiency leader 2.6 kg/kg global avg 2023.

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Iran poultry feed 18 million tons self-sufficient 95% 2023.

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New Zealand lamb feed exports wool co-products $300M 2023.

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Poland feed production 30 million tons EU growth leader 2023.

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UAE pet nutrition imports $600 million luxury segment 2023.

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Romania corn feed exports 5 million tons $1.2B 2023.

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Key Takeaways

The global animal nutrition market size was valued at USD 45.62 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030.
In 2023, the compound feed market reached 1.25 billion metric tons globally, with poultry feed accounting for 45% of total production.
The U.S. animal feed market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2022, projected to reach $105.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.8%.
Global poultry feed production reached 480 million metric tons in 2023, up 3.5% from 2022.
U.S. corn used for animal feed totaled 5.6 billion bushels in 2023/24 marketing year.
Soybean meal production for animal nutrition globally hit 280 million metric tons in 2023.
Global poultry feed consumption reached 485 million metric tons in 2023, representing 38% of total compound feed.
U.S. livestock and poultry feed use of corn was 5.45 billion bushels in 2023/24, 40% of total corn use.
Soybean meal consumption for animal feed globally 287 million metric tons in 2023/24.
Probiotics in poultry feed global use increased 12% to 1.2 million tons 2023.
Precision feeding systems adoption in swine farms rose to 25% globally by 2023.
Insect protein in aquafeed reached 50,000 tons production in 2023.
North America holds 28% share of global animal nutrition market in 2023.
China imported $25.6 billion in feed ingredients for animal nutrition in 2023.
EU-27 animal feed industry employs 85,000 people directly in 2023.

The animal nutrition industry is large and steadily growing across many global regions.

Consumption & Demand

Global poultry feed consumption reached 485 million metric tons in 2023, representing 38% of total compound feed.
U.S. livestock and poultry feed use of corn was 5.45 billion bushels in 2023/24, 40% of total corn use.
Soybean meal consumption for animal feed globally 287 million metric tons in 2023/24.
EU poultry meat production drove 52 million tons of feed demand in 2022.
China consumed 195 million tons of swine feed in 2023.
Global aquafeed demand 22 million tons protein sources in 2023.
U.S. pet food consumption per capita 78 lbs annually in 2023.
Wheat middlings consumption in U.S. feed 18 million tons 2023.
India poultry feed demand 25 million tons, growth 7% YoY 2023.
Global dairy cow feed intake averages 25 kg dry matter per day, totaling 500 million tons annually.
Brazil soybean meal feed use 55 million tons domestic 2023.
EU swine feed consumption 58 million tons 2022.
Fish oil consumption in aquafeed 1.1 million tons 2023.
U.S. beef cattle feed demand 45 million tons concentrates 2023.
Global layer hen feed consumption 130 million tons 2023.
Russia feed grain consumption 40 million tons 2023.
Pet food demand in Europe 12 million tons annually 2023.
Global broiler feed conversion ratio improved to 1.6 kg feed/kg gain in 2023.
Mexico corn feed imports 16 million tons 2023.
Swine feed efficiency global average 2.8 kg/kg gain, consuming 380 million tons.
U.S. dairy feed consumption 22 million tons concentrates 2023.
Thailand shrimp feed demand 1.8 million tons 2023.
Global ruminant forage consumption 1.2 billion tons dry matter 2023.
India dairy buffalo feed 35 million tons concentrates 2023.
EU rapeseed meal feed use 24 million tons 2023.
Vietnam swine feed consumption 18 million tons 2023.
Global pet treat demand 2.5 million tons 2023.
U.S. turkey feed use 3.2 million tons 2023.
China layer feed demand 75 million tons 2023.
Global salmon feed consumption 1.9 million tons 2023.
Australia sheep feed grains 4.5 million tons 2023.
Broiler chick starter feed global use 100 million tons phase 2023.
U.S. horse feed market consumption 7 million tons 2023.
Global catfish feed demand 4.2 million tons 2023.
EU organic feed consumption 5 million tons 2023.
Brazil dairy feed 15 million tons concentrates 2023.

Consumption & Demand Interpretation

One sentence: Humanity's appetite has built a staggering, planetary-scale metabolic engine, where billions of mouths—poultry, pigs, pets, and people—are fed through a mind-boggling river of corn, soy, and grain that quietly reshapes landscapes and economies with every metric ton.

Innovations & Trends

Probiotics in poultry feed global use increased 12% to 1.2 million tons 2023.
Precision feeding systems adoption in swine farms rose to 25% globally by 2023.
Insect protein in aquafeed reached 50,000 tons production in 2023.
Methionine hydroxy analog use in poultry grew 15% YoY to 1.5 million tons 2023.
Blockchain traceability in pet food supply chain implemented by 18% companies 2023.
Algal omega-3 in salmon feed replaced 20% fish oil volumes in 2023.
Functional feeds with postbiotics gained 22% market penetration in ruminants 2023.
3D printed customized pet nutrition launched by 5 major brands in 2023.
Nanotechnology in feed enzymes improved efficacy by 30% in trials 2023.
Plant-based amino acids replaced 35% synthetic in EU poultry feeds 2023.
AI-driven feed formulation optimized costs by 12% for 40% U.S. farms 2023.
Seaweed extracts in dairy feed boosted milk yield 8% in studies 2023.
mRNA vaccines integration in feed reduced antibiotic use 45% in swine 2023.
Vertical farming for feed ingredients supplied 100,000 tons greens 2023.
Essential oils phytogenics reduced Salmonella 25% in poultry trials 2023.
Lab-grown protein for pet food piloted at 10,000 tons scale 2023.
Sensor-based real-time rumen monitoring adopted by 15% dairy herds 2023.
Fermented feeds improved piglet weaning by 18% globally 2023.
Gene-edited corn for higher digestible energy in feed 20% trials success 2023.
Wearable tech for livestock feed intake tracking 30% adoption EU 2023.
Microencapsulated vitamins extended shelf life 50% in premixes 2023.
Hydrolyzed feather meal protein efficiency up 22% with new enzymes 2023.
Digital twins for feed mills optimized production 15% energy savings 2023.
Hemp seed meal in dog food increased omega profiles 40% 2023.
CRISPR-edited probiotics for gut health in broilers commercialized 2023.
Robotic milking integrated with feed dispensers 25% dairy farms 2023.
Mycoprotein from fungi for aquafeed 15,000 tons produced 2023.
Smart feeders reduced waste 28% in swine operations 2023.
Beta-glucans from yeast enhanced immunity 35% in shrimp 2023.
Regenerative agriculture feeds sourced 8% of organic market 2023.
UV-treated water in feed processing reduced pathogens 99% 2023.
Single-cell proteins from natural gas 20,000 tons for fish feed 2023.

Innovations & Trends Interpretation

The global animal nutrition industry spent 2023 in a frenzied, high-tech race to gut-health optimization and antibiotic reduction, with probiotics storming the poultry barns, precision systems tracking every pig's bite, and science wielding everything from blockchain to CRISPR in the noble, messy pursuit of more efficient and sustainable feed.

Market Size & Growth

The global animal nutrition market size was valued at USD 45.62 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030.
In 2023, the compound feed market reached 1.25 billion metric tons globally, with poultry feed accounting for 45% of total production.
The U.S. animal feed market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2022, projected to reach $105.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 3.8%.
Europe's animal nutrition additives market is forecasted to grow from €4.2 billion in 2023 to €5.8 billion by 2028, CAGR 6.7%.
Asia-Pacific animal nutrition market expanded to $22.4 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 7.2% through 2032.
Global premixes market in animal nutrition hit $12.3 billion in 2022, expected to reach $18.7 billion by 2030, CAGR 5.4%.
The pet nutrition segment within animal nutrition grew to $38.5 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 6.1% forecast to 2030.
Livestock feed probiotics market valued at $4.8 billion in 2023, projected CAGR 8.5% to $9.2 billion by 2032.
North America animal nutrition market size stood at $15.7 billion in 2022, growing at 4.2% CAGR to 2030.
Global amino acids for animal nutrition market reached $7.9 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.8% expected till 2031.
Swine feed market globally valued $110.2 billion in 2022, projected to $152.4 billion by 2030, CAGR 4.1%.
Ruminant feed market size was $78.6 billion in 2023, forecast CAGR 3.9% to $105.2 billion by 2032.
Poultry feed market hit 450 million metric tons in 2023, valued at $250 billion with 5.2% CAGR projection.
Aquafeed market globally reached $70.5 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 6.4% to $118.2 billion by 2032.
Global feed enzymes market valued $1.2 billion in 2022, projected to $1.85 billion by 2030, CAGR 5.6%.
Organic animal feed market grew to $12.8 billion in 2023, CAGR 7.1% forecast to 2030.
Global mycotoxin binders market in animal nutrition at $2.9 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.3% to 2031.
U.S. pet food market size $58.2 billion in 2023, projected 5.5% CAGR to $85.4 billion by 2030.
Latin America animal nutrition market valued $8.4 billion in 2022, CAGR 5.8% to 2030.
Global phytogenics market for animal feed $1.05 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 8.9% to $2.1 billion by 2032.
Feed acidifiers market reached $3.4 billion in 2023, projected CAGR 5.7% to $5.2 billion by 2030.
Global palatants and sweeteners for animal nutrition $1.8 billion in 2022, CAGR 6.2% forecast.
Middle East & Africa animal feed market $25.6 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.5% to 2031.
Silage additives market in animal nutrition $0.85 billion in 2023, expected growth to $1.3 billion by 2030, CAGR 6.1%.
Global betaine market for animal nutrition $0.92 billion in 2022, CAGR 7.4% to $1.6 billion by 2030.
Yeast nutrition for animals market $4.2 billion in 2023, projected CAGR 6.8%.
Global feed vitamins market $2.15 billion in 2023, CAGR 5.3% to $3.2 billion by 2032.
Specialty feed ingredients market $18.7 billion in 2022, forecast CAGR 6.0% to 2030.
Global animal feed testing market $1.4 billion in 2023, expected CAGR 7.2%.
Concentrated animal feed market $55.3 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.8% projection to 2031.

Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The world is getting hungrier, healthier pets, and more efficient livestock, all meticulously measured in a global science experiment that now costs tens of billions to feed, projected to swell into the hundreds of billions as we relentlessly engineer every bite from farm to fish tank to food bowl.

Production & Supply

Global poultry feed production reached 480 million metric tons in 2023, up 3.5% from 2022.
U.S. corn used for animal feed totaled 5.6 billion bushels in 2023/24 marketing year.
Soybean meal production for animal nutrition globally hit 280 million metric tons in 2023.
EU-27 compound feed production was 138 million tons in 2022, poultry 48% share.
Brazil exported 72 million tons of soybeans for animal feed in 2023.
Global fishmeal production for aquafeed was 5.8 million tons in 2023.
U.S. dry pet food production volume 8.2 million tons in 2023.
China swine feed production 180 million tons in 2023.
Wheat used in global animal feed 160 million tons in 2023/24.
Global DDGS production for feed 45 million tons in 2023.
India poultry feed production 24 million tons in 2023, growth 8% YoY.
EU rapeseed meal production 22 million tons for livestock feed 2023.
Global meat and bone meal output 7.5 million tons in 2023.
Argentina corn exports for feed 48 million tons in 2023.
U.S. alfalfa hay production for animal feed 130 million tons in 2023.
Global canola meal production 15.2 million tons in 2023/24.
Russia sunflower meal for feed 8.9 million tons produced 2023.
Global premix production capacity exceeded 50 million tons annually in 2023.
Mexico swine feed production 12.5 million tons in 2023.
Thailand aquafeed production 8.7 million tons in 2023.
Global feed phosphate production 52 million tons in 2023.
U.S. sorghum for feed 300 million bushels in 2023/24.
EU dairy feed production 65 million tons in 2022.
Global palm kernel expeller for feed 9 million tons 2023.
Vietnam poultry feed output 14 million tons in 2023.
Australia barley for feed exports 5.2 million tons 2023.
Global feed limestone production 120 million tons annually 2023.
India dairy feed production 28 million tons 2023.
Ukraine corn for feed use 20 million tons domestic 2023.
Global cassava for animal feed 250 million tons processed 2023.
U.S. barley feed use 225 million bushels 2023/24.
Corn gluten feed global production 12 million tons 2023.
Soybean hulls for feed 10.5 million tons U.S. 2023.
Global poultry premix production 15 million tons 2023.
EU swine feed 55 million tons produced 2022.
Distillers grains with solubles U.S. 38 million tons 2023.
Global layer feed production 120 million tons 2023.
U.S. pet treats production 1.2 million tons 2023.
Brazil poultry feed 65 million tons 2023.
Global ruminant mineral feed 25 million tons 2023.
China aquafeed production 28 million tons 2023.

Production & Supply Interpretation

While the numbers depict a global feast of staggering proportions, with nations acting as specialized chefs preparing mountains of corn, soy, and novel ingredients for our industrious flocks, herds, and even pampered pets, this intricate supply chain quietly underpins the protein on our plates, demanding both awe for its scale and sober respect for its environmental hoofprint.

Regional & Economic

North America holds 28% share of global animal nutrition market in 2023.
China imported $25.6 billion in feed ingredients for animal nutrition in 2023.
EU-27 animal feed industry employs 85,000 people directly in 2023.
Brazil's animal nutrition exports reached $12.4 billion in 2023.
U.S. farm cash receipts from livestock $200 billion, feed costs 15% in 2023.
Asia-Pacific region CAGR 7.1% highest in animal nutrition 2023-2030.
India animal feed market contributes 2.5% to GDP agriculture sector 2023.
Russia feed production costs rose 18% due to grain prices 2023.
Mexico pet nutrition market $2.8 billion, 12% growth 2023.
Africa animal nutrition market $4.5 billion, CAGR 5.2% projected.
Japan imported 10 million tons feed grains costing $4.2 billion 2023.
Canada livestock feed self-sufficiency 85% in 2023.
Southeast Asia aquafeed market $8.9 billion leader Vietnam 2023.
Germany feed additives production €1.2 billion export value 2023.
Australia pet food exports $1.5 billion to 45 countries 2023.
Turkey poultry feed 22 million tons, 6% export growth 2023.
South Korea compound feed 15 million tons, import dependency 30% 2023.
Argentina soybean meal exports 28 million tons revenue $14B 2023.
Netherlands feed trade hub €20 billion turnover 2023.
Indonesia aquafeed demand 7 million tons local production 85% 2023.
France dairy feed market €6.5 billion largest EU 2023.
U.S. Midwest feed mills 2,500 units producing 250M tons 2023.
Egypt imports 12 million tons corn for feed $3.8B 2023.
Spain swine nutrition exports €800 million 2023.
Philippines pet food market $450 million CAGR 9% 2023.
Ukraine pre-war feed exports $2.1 billion disrupted 2023.
Denmark pig feed efficiency leader 2.6 kg/kg global avg 2023.
Iran poultry feed 18 million tons self-sufficient 95% 2023.
New Zealand lamb feed exports wool co-products $300M 2023.
Poland feed production 30 million tons EU growth leader 2023.
UAE pet nutrition imports $600 million luxury segment 2023.
Romania corn feed exports 5 million tons $1.2B 2023.

Regional & Economic Interpretation

While North America currently lords over the global feed bowl with a 28% share, the voracious growth in Asia-Pacific and China's $25.6 billion ingredient appetite signal a shifting of the trough, proving that in this high-stakes, $200 billion livestock game, efficiency, export prowess, and navigating cost spikes are what separate the prized herds from the also-rans.

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