Copra Meals

Global Copra Meals Market to Reach US$39.0 Thousand by 2030

The global market for Copra Meals estimated at US$32.5 Thousand in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$39.0 Thousand by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Offline Distribution Channel, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.4% CAGR and reach US$26.0 Thousand by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Online Distribution Channel segment is estimated at 4.5% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$8.5 Thousand While China is Forecast to Grow at 3.1% CAGR

The Copra Meals market in the U.S. is estimated at US$8.5 Thousand in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$6.3 Thousand by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% and 2.8% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.7% CAGR.

Global Copra Meals Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

What Makes Copra Meal a Valuable Ingredient in Animal Feed Formulations?

Copra meal, a byproduct of coconut oil extraction, is increasingly being recognized as a high-protein feed ingredient, particularly in the livestock and aquaculture industries. It contains significant amounts of fiber, protein, and fat, making it suitable for inclusion in ruminant feed and supplemental poultry diets. While its use is limited in monogastric animals due to high fiber content, copra meal remains a cost-effective alternative to traditional feed components such as soybean meal and corn-based proteins.

Sustainability is a key factor driving interest in copra meal, especially in tropical regions where coconuts are a widely available agricultural resource. As a co-product, copra meal adds value to coconut processing chains by utilizing waste material that would otherwise have limited economic value. It also supports circular economy principles in feed manufacturing, reducing dependence on imported feedstock and contributing to local agricultural self-reliance.

How Are Processing Techniques Enhancing Copra Meal’s Nutritional Utility?

Advanced processing methods are improving the digestibility, nutrient availability, and shelf life of copra meal. Mechanical defatting, enzymatic treatment, and microbial fermentation are used to reduce antinutritional factors and fiber content, thereby increasing its suitability for poultry and swine diets. Additionally, pelleting and extrusion processes help increase feed palatability and uniformity, making it easier to incorporate into compound feed mixes.

Manufacturers are also blending copra meal with other protein sources or fortifying it with amino acids to balance its nutritional profile. Such formulations are particularly valuable in regions where cost constraints make high-quality imported feed components less viable. Furthermore, the ability to store copra meal under stable conditions without significant spoilage makes it a reliable option for long-distance trade and stockpiling during volatile commodity periods.

Which Regions and End-Use Sectors Are Shaping Demand for Copra Meal?

Copra meal demand is strongest in Asia-Pacific and Oceania, particularly in countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Papua New Guinea, where coconut production is extensive. Local feed mills, dairy farms, and aquaculture operators in these regions rely on copra meal as a readily available and economical protein source. The product is also exported to animal feed markets in the Middle East and Africa, where demand for sustainable, non-GMO feed ingredients is rising.

In the ruminant sector, copra meal is used extensively in cattle and sheep feed for its high digestible energy and protein content. In aquaculture, it is sometimes blended into fish and shrimp feed where cost-effective protein alternatives are needed. Although poultry use is relatively limited due to its high fiber level, improved formulations and enzyme treatments are gradually opening this segment as well. As livestock production scales up in emerging economies, demand for alternative feed ingredients like copra meal continues to grow steadily.

What Factors Are Driving Growth in the Copra Meals Market?

The growth in the copra meals market is driven by several factors tied to sustainable feed sourcing, coconut industry byproduct utilization, and the need for low-cost protein alternatives in livestock nutrition. A major growth driver is the rising demand for affordable and regionally available feed ingredients in Asia-Pacific and Africa, where coconut cultivation is widespread and feed costs must be optimized.

Advancements in processing technologies that enhance protein availability and reduce fiber limitations are broadening the market scope beyond traditional ruminant use. Furthermore, the global push toward sustainable agriculture and circular economies is reinforcing the use of agricultural byproducts like copra meal in animal husbandry. Increased demand for organic and non-GMO feed formulations in global export markets is also supporting trade growth. These factors collectively ensure that copra meal remains a strategically important commodity in global feed supply chains.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Copra Meals market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Distribution Channel (Offline Distribution Channel, Online Distribution Channel); End-Use (Poultry End-Use, Swine End-Use, Ruminant End-Use, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 42 Featured) -

• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland)
• AgriNurture Inc.
• Bajrang Group
• Cargill, Inc.
• Godrej Agrovet Ltd.
• Green Fields Vegetable Oils Ltd
• Indesso Agro Products
• Jaya Shree Group
• Kamani Oil Industries
• KLK Oleo
• Loders Croklaan
• Mewah Group
• Olam International
• PT SMART Tbk
• Ruchi Soya Industries
• Sime Darby Plantation
• Sunwin Group
• VVV Group
• Wilmar International
• Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings

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