Zootechnical Feed Additives

Global Zootechnical Feed Additives Market to Reach US$9.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Zootechnical Feed Additives estimated at US$7.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$9.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Prebiotics, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.6% CAGR and reach US$4.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Probiotics segment is estimated at 3.6% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$2.0 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.6% CAGR

The Zootechnical Feed Additives market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2.0 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.0 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% and 5.3% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.4% CAGR.

Global Zootechnical Feed Additives Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Are Zootechnical Feed Additives Gaining Prominence in Livestock Nutrition Strategies?
Zootechnical feed additives are functional ingredients incorporated into animal feed to enhance performance traits such as growth rate, feed conversion efficiency, nutrient absorption, and gut health. These additives include enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, and microbial cultures that positively influence animal metabolism and intestinal flora. Unlike basic nutritional additives, zootechnical variants offer scientifically validated effects that go beyond simple nutrient supplementation, directly impacting productivity and livestock welfare.

Their use is increasingly critical amid global shifts toward antibiotic-free animal production, tighter food safety standards, and sustainability in meat, dairy, and egg supply chains. As producers strive to maintain high performance levels without relying on antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs), zootechnical additives have emerged as effective substitutes that support gut integrity, immune function, and nutrient digestibility—particularly in poultry, swine, and ruminant farming systems under intensive management.

How Are Additive Technologies and Mechanisms of Action Evolving for Better Efficacy?
Enzyme additives—such as phytase, xylanase, and protease—are being refined through microbial strain engineering and fermentation optimization to target specific anti-nutritional factors in feed ingredients like soybean meal and corn. These enzymes improve feed utilization, reduce nitrogen and phosphorus excretion, and lower feed costs by enabling alternative raw material usage. Similarly, next-gen probiotics are selected based on genomic screening for specific modes of action, such as adhesion inhibition of pathogens or stimulation of mucosal immunity.

Prebiotics and synbiotics are being formulated with better stability and species-specific efficacy profiles, allowing precise microbiota modulation and pathogen control. Micro-encapsulation and controlled-release technologies are improving additive stability under pelletizing and rumen conditions. Moreover, mode-of-action studies are increasingly using omics tools (metagenomics, metabolomics) to map host-microbiome interactions, enabling the development of highly targeted formulations that maximize zootechnical benefit across species and production systems.

Where Is Market Demand Increasing Across Species and Production Environments?
Poultry production remains the largest consumer of zootechnical feed additives, especially enzymes and probiotics aimed at mitigating enteric diseases and maximizing feed conversion. Swine producers are adopting additive programs focused on post-weaning performance, gut barrier integrity, and oxidative stress mitigation. In ruminants, the use of rumen-protected additives is expanding, targeting fiber digestion, methane mitigation, and milk yield improvement.

The aquaculture sector is emerging as a high-growth area, with microbial additives being applied to maintain water quality, enhance gut flora in fish and shrimp, and replace medicated feed inputs. Geographically, Europe remains the innovation hub due to stringent feed additive regulations, while North America and Asia-Pacific lead in consumption driven by large-scale industrial farming. Latin America and Southeast Asia are witnessing rapid growth, fueled by export-oriented livestock sectors and increasing focus on residue-free meat production.

What’s Driving the Global Growth of the Zootechnical Feed Additives Market?
The growth in the global zootechnical feed additives market is driven by the phasing out of antibiotics as growth promoters, rising demand for animal protein, and the pursuit of sustainable, high-efficiency livestock production systems. As feed represents up to 70% of production costs in animal farming, additives that improve nutrient conversion and reduce health-related losses offer substantial economic advantages.

Stringent food safety norms and consumer pressure for clean-label animal products are accelerating the adoption of science-backed additive solutions. Industry consolidation and vertical integration among feed producers, meat processors, and additive suppliers are further streamlining adoption. Continued innovation in strain development, formulation stability, and host-specific delivery is reinforcing market momentum, positioning zootechnical feed additives as critical enablers of the global transition toward antibiotic-free, precision animal nutrition.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Zootechnical Feed Additives market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Ingredient Type (Prebiotics, Probiotics, Phytogenic, Protein-based Additives); End-Use (Livestock, Poultry, Pet)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 36 Featured) -

• Adisseo
• Alltech
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland)
• BASF
• BioZyme
• Blue Star Adisseo
• Bordas
• Cargill
• Chr. Hansen
• Delacon
• DSM (dsm-firmenich)
• DuPont
• Evonik
• Kemin Industries
• Kaesler Nutrition
• Kerry Group
• Lesaffre
• Novus International
• Novozymes
• Nutreco

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