The United Kingdom animal feed market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.40% over the forecast period, increasing from US$5,432.091 million in 2025 to US$6,115.988 million by 2030.
Animal feed is a type of food that is especially given to domesticated animals or livestock. This feed contains a balanced mixture of all the necessary nutrients and vitamins required for the growth of the livestock. It offers multiple benefits to the farmers or livestock owners, as it prevents the animals from any diseases, boosts production, and improves the quality of animal products like poultry, eggs, and dairy.
The growing demand for animal products, like milk, eggs, and meat, across the nation is boosting the need for animal feed in the UK.
With the increasing demand for animal products, the population of livestock will increase significantly, increasing the production of output of such products. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs of the UK government, in its report, stated that the production of animal products increased significantly in the region. The department stated that in 2021, the total value of production of meat products was recorded at EUR 9,463 million, which increased to EUR 10,321 million in 2022. In 2023, the total value of production of meat products reached EUR 10,920 million.
Furthermore, the United Kingdom’s animal feed market is estimated to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period. A key factor propelling the market forward is the increasing population of livestock across the region. Furthermore, the growing demand for animal products nationwide will also ensure its growth.
United Kingdom's animal feed market drivers
The rising population of livestock is anticipated to fuel the United Kingdom's animal feed market expansion.
A key factor propelling the animal feed market’s growth in the UK is the growing population of animals or livestock in the nation. The United Kingdom witnessed massive growth in its livestock farming practices, mainly due to the increasing global demand for animal products.
With the increase in the nation's livestock farming practices, the population of livestock grew significantly over the past few years. The Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, in its report of 2024, stated that the total population of cattle and calves in the nation was recorded at 9,555 thousand heads, of which 1,836 thousand were dairy cows and 1,407 were beef cows. Similarly, the total population of pigs sheep, and lambs was recorded at 4,683 thousand heads and 31,803 thousand heads, respectively.
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The United Kingdom's animal feed market is analyzed into the following segments:
By Type
Fodder
Forage
Compound Feed
By Livestock
Pork
Aquatic Animals
Cattle
Poultry
Others
By Raw Material
Soya
Wheat
Rendered Meal
Others
By Production Systems
Integrated
Commercial Mills
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