Global Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 4875 million in 2025 to US$ 6166 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2025 to 2031.

Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) refer to antibiotics or antibiotic-like substances added to animal feed in low doses to promote the growth of livestock and poultry, enhance feed conversion efficiency, and prevent or control certain bacterial diseases. As an auxiliary feed additive, antibiotics help improve animal health by reducing growth delays caused by infections. AGPs' functions extend beyond antibacterial treatment; they also modulate the microbiota within the animals' digestive system, suppressing harmful bacteria growth and improving overall production efficiency.

Common types of AGPs include the following categories:

1. Tetracyclines: These antibiotics effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, widely used in the feed of pigs, chickens, and other livestock and poultry.

2. Sulfonamides: Sulfonamide drugs interfere with bacterial metabolic pathways, preventing bacterial reproduction. They are commonly used in poultry and aquaculture.

3. Chloramphenicol: This antibiotic has inhibitory effects against a wide range of bacteria, and is often used in aquaculture and pig farming.

4. Ketolides: These antibiotics indirectly promote animal growth by enhancing the immune response within the animal's body. They are commonly included in poultry and pig feed.

The use of AGPs has a long history. Especially in the mid-20th century, with the rise of industrialized farming, AGPs became widely used in the feeding of poultry, pigs, cattle, and other livestock. However, with growing concerns about antibiotic misuse and antibiotic resistance, many countries and regions have imposed strict regulations and limitations on AGPs usage. Overuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing a threat to public health. As a result, many countries are pushing for restrictions on AGP usage while seeking alternatives, such as probiotics, plant extracts, and other feed additives.

The market for animal growth promoters is experiencing significant growth opportunities due to factors such as the increasing global population and rising demand for high-quality animal protein. Below are some key drivers and trends:

1. Market Development Opportunities and Key Drivers:

Global Food Demand Growth: The increase in global population has led to a rise in the demand for animal protein, which in turn boosts the consumption of meat and dairy products, driving the expansion of the animal growth promoter market.

Need for Improved Farming Efficiency: The livestock industry is under pressure to improve efficiency and reduce costs, and the use of animal growth promoters can help enhance productivity with limited resources.

Technological Advancements: With the continuous development of genetic engineering and biotechnology, new growth promoters and more precise feed additives are emerging, further driving market growth.

2. Market Risks:

Antibiotic Resistance: The use of antibiotics as growth promoters can lead to the development of antibiotic resistance, which poses a risk to public health. Many countries have implemented stricter regulations on antibiotic use.

Consumer Health and Food Safety Concerns: Consumers are cautious about the safety and potential health impacts of growth promoters (especially hormones and antibiotics), which may influence market demand.

3. Market Concentration: The market for animal growth promoters is relatively concentrated, with a few large chemical and biotechnology companies dominating the sector. These companies have strong competitive advantages in terms of technology development, product innovation, and market promotion.

4. Downstream Demand Trends:

Demand for Meat and Dairy Products: As the middle class grows and the demand for high-protein foods increases, the demand for meat and dairy products continues to rise, directly driving the demand for animal growth promoters.

Growing Demand for Natural and Additive-Free Products: More consumers are choosing products that are free from antibiotics and hormones, which impacts the use of growth promoters in the market and has led to the development of natural alternatives.

5. Latest Technologies:

Gene Editing Technologies: Technologies like CRISPR are being used to develop more targeted growth promoters or technologies that enhance animal immunity.

Biological Feed Additives: As environmental and health concerns rise, the application of biological feed additives (such as probiotics and enzymes) is increasing, presenting potential alternatives to traditional chemical growth promoters.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Antibiotic Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Tetracyclines
Sulfonamides
Chloramphenicol
Ketolides
Others

Segmentation by Application:
Livestock
Pets
Aquaculture
Poultry
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Cargill Animal Health
Royal DSM N.V.
Elanco Animal Health
Zoetis, Inc.
Alltech, Inc.
Bayer Animal Health
Kemin
VTR BIOTECH
DuPont Animal Nutrition
Novozymes
Merck Animal Health
Biomin
Novus International, Inc.
BASF SE
Chr.Hansen
New Hope Liuhe
China National Veterinary Drug Group Corporation
Jinxinnong
Haida Group
Shen Nong Development
Zhengbang Technology

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

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Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

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