Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Additives Market Overview, 2030

The development of feed additives in Saudi Arabia is closely linked to the overarching objectives of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s ambitious framework aimed at diversifying the economy and improving food security. Traditionally, Saudi Arabia's dependence on imported feed materials resulted in unstable livestock productivity. However, the adoption of feed additives commenced in the late 1990s, mainly to enhance animal growth rates and feed conversion efficiency in the country's dry farming environment. In the last ten years, the uptake of additives has rapidly increased, supported by government-led agricultural modernization efforts and private funding aimed at diminishing meat import reliance and boosting local protein production. In the Saudi meat industry, feed additives are extensively utilized in both poultry and ruminant production, concentrating on increasing feed efficiency, boosting immunity, and ensuring the quality of meat. As poultry represents the largest share of the domestic meat market, additives such as amino acids, vitamins, and organic acidifiers play a vital role in facilitating rapid growth cycles and disease management, particularly in large-scale broiler farms. In accordance with Vision 2030’s digital advancement aims, innovations like blockchain technology are being tested for ensuring traceability in feed production and its application. This promotes transparency in the sourcing of additives, compliance with halal and safety regulations, and allows for real-time monitoring throughout the supply chain essential for both domestic assurance and international export credibility. Despite the advancements, regulatory hurdles present challenges to scaling up. The process for registering and approving new or imported additives can take considerable time, while the absence of alignment with global regulations hinders market access for international suppliers. Furthermore, the implementation of residue testing and labeling regulations is still developing, leading to inconsistencies in quality assurance.

According to the research report, ""Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Additive Market Overview, 2030,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Additive market is anticipated to add to more than USD 170 Million by 2025–30. The Kingdom's efforts to bolster food security and minimize import dependencies have spurred increased livestock production, making feed additives necessary for enhancing animal health, growth performance, and feed efficiency. This trend is particularly visible in the poultry and dairy industries, where essential additives such as amino acids, vitamins, and enzymes play a crucial role in optimizing outputs. Recent projects highlight this movement. For example, the collaboration between Calysta and Adisseo is set to establish a plant in Saudi Arabia for producing FeedKind® protein, a sustainable feed ingredient that aims to lessen reliance on conventional protein sources. Furthermore, the teamwork between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture is focused on creating sustainable feed by cultivating microalgae, providing a local option to replace imported feed materials. Major stakeholders in the Saudi feed additive industry include ARASCO, Saudi Mix, and Al Robaie. ARASCO is recognized for its all-encompassing feed solutions that blend milled grains with specific additives to boost animal performance. Saudi Mix focuses on crafting premixes under strict quality guidelines, serving different types of animals. Al Robaie provides a variety of nutritional solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in the poultry, ruminant, and aquaculture sectors. Halal certification represents a vital component of the feed additive industry in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) requires that all feed additives meet halal standards, affirming they are devoid of disallowed substances and processed in accordance with Islamic principles. This certification is critical not just for local use but also for sustaining the Kingdom's reputation in the global halal marketplace.

Amino acids are some of the most common additives, vital for boosting protein generation and improving growth rates in both poultry and ruminants. Due to Saudi Arabia's focus on maximizing livestock production, methionine and lysine are particularly important. Antibiotics, which have been widely used in the past, are now subject to stricter regulations because of increasing concerns over resistance, leading to the emergence of safer substitutes and a focus on responsible antimicrobial use. Vitamins and minerals are crucial for supporting immune responses and metabolic processes, especially in the challenging heat conditions of the Kingdom, where animals need more micronutrient assistance. Local feed producers frequently enhance diets with vitamin A, E, and selenium to mitigate the effects of the harsh environment. Enzymes, including phytase and xylanase, are commonly utilized to enhance the digestibility of feed and the absorption of nutrients, particularly in poultry and swine diets, thereby increasing feed effectiveness and reducing waste. Prebiotics and probiotics are quickly gaining popularity as substitutes for antibiotics, notably due to regulatory changes and consumer preferences for meat that is labeled as clean. These functional additives work to improve gut health and immunity, which are essential in high-density production environments. Antioxidants play a role in maintaining feed quality by stopping oxidation, thereby prolonging shelf life in hot conditions and assuring that nutrients remain stable. Flavors and sweeteners are incorporated to enhance taste, encouraging livestock to consume more feed, which is especially useful in dry regions where appetite may be lessened. The other category comprises acidifiers, binders, pigments, mold inhibitors, and preservatives which are vital for ensuring feed remains stable, visually appealing, and safe.

Poultry represents the largest portion of feed additive use, as the country aims for self-reliance in producing chicken meat and eggs. Broilers and layers largely benefit from supplements like amino acids, enzymes, probiotics, and vitamin blends, which promote growth, improve feed utilization, and enhance resistance to diseases. Poultry farmers significantly depend on additives that alleviate heat stress, which is essential in the extreme temperatures of Saudi Arabia. In contrast, swine farming is minimal within the Kingdom due to religious and cultural restrictions, rendering this sector almost nonexistent in the additive market. Consequently, there is a heightened emphasis on other industries like ruminants, where feed additives play a key role in enhancing productivity in both dairy and beef cattle. In dairy operations, products such as live yeast cultures, buffers, and rumen-protected nutrients are utilized to boost milk production and rumen efficiency. For beef cattle, growth enhancers, vitamins, and mineral mixes are used to maximize weight gain and improve meat quality, particularly in intensive fattening operations. Aquaculture is an expanding area of Saudi Arabia’s protein production approach, especially in coastal areas like Jazan and the Red Sea. In these regions, feed supplements including immunostimulants, probiotics, enzymes, and antioxidants are essential for improving the resilience and growth of aquatic animals in controlled settings. With rising government investment in marine aquaculture, the demand for fish feed additives is anticipated to increase steadily. The others category encompasses species such as camels and goats, which hold traditional importance in Saudi culture and rural livelihoods. Although this segment is smaller, the use of additives in these animals is on the rise, particularly in valuable breeding programs.

Dry feed additives lead the industry, favored for their extended shelf life, transport advantages, and compatibility with both pelleted and mash forms, which are commonly used for poultry and ruminants. In the hot climate of the Kingdom, dry additives help reduce spoilage and ensure stability during storage and transport. Examples of these include powdered amino acids, vitamin-mineral blends, enzymes, binders, and antioxidants. Large poultry operations that utilize bulk feeding systems often prefer dry additives. Liquid additives, while representing a smaller market share, are becoming increasingly popular due to their simplicity in application through water-based systems and effective mixing. They are especially useful in intensive farming environments with automatic watering systems, enabling accurate and consistent dosing. In poultry farms, liquid organic acids, electrolytes, probiotics, and certain vitamins are being utilized more frequently to alleviate heat stress and maintain hydration, particularly during the hottest months. liquid additives are employed in aquaculture, where soluble nutrients and immunostimulants bolster the resilience of fish and shrimp. A significant factor in Saudi Arabia is the logistical practicality of each type. Dry additives are preferred for long-distance transport across the vast desert landscape, while liquid additives are generally used near facilities where cold storage or short-term holding is viable. Feed mills and integrators commonly carry both types to tailor feed mixtures according to the age of the animals, their stress conditions, and seasonal variations.

Livestock producers aim to find a balance among performance, expenses, regulations, and what consumers prefer. Synthetic additives are the leading choice in the market because of their reliable quality, accurate formulations, and cost efficiency. These additives consist of artificially produced amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and growth stimulants that help ensure consistent livestock performance and productivity. They are particularly popular in large poultry and dairy farms where consistent feed formulations are essential. Their standardized characteristics enable feed manufacturers to regulate dosage and nutritional content, fitting in with the Kingdom's goals for improved efficiency in food production. Nevertheless, the increasing focus on food safety, halal standards, and sustainable farming is boosting the demand for natural feed additives. These additives, sourced from plant extracts, herbs, essential oils, fermented substances, and microbial cultures, are becoming preferred alternatives to antibiotics and artificial growth boosters. They are more frequently utilized in the poultry and ruminant sectors to strengthen immunity, enhance gut health, and increase feed efficiency without using chemicals. Phytogenic additives, probiotics, and natural antioxidants are especially favored in high-quality or export-focused meat and dairy production, where practices that avoid residues and are environmentally friendly are prioritized. The regulatory environment in Saudi Arabia, influenced by Vision 2030 and a push for alignment with international halal and food safety standards, is encouraging producers to use more natural and traceable ingredients. This change also corresponds with the national plan for sustainability and decreasing reliance on imports, as some natural ingredients can be sourced or developed locally or in nearby regions.

Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• Animal Feed Additives Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type
• Amino Acids
• Antibiotics
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Enzymes
• Prebiotics & Probiotics
• Antioxidants
• Flavors and Sweeteners
• Other (Acidifiers, Binder, Pigments, Mold inhibitors, and Presevatives)

By Livestock
• Poultry
• Swine
• Ruminants
• Aquaculture
• Others

By Form
• Dry
• Liquid

By Source
• Synthetic
• Natural

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to this industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.