Global Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production market size is predicted to grow from US$ 2919 million in 2025 to US$ 3476 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2025 to 2031.

Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for poultry refer to a class of antibiotic compounds that are added to poultry feed to promote growth, improve feed conversion efficiency, enhance immunity, and reduce the occurrence of diseases. These antibiotics are typically included in the daily feed of poultry to inhibit or reduce the growth of pathogenic bacteria, thereby lowering the risk of infection within poultry flocks and promoting growth and development. Common AGPs for poultry include tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, sulfonamides, and penicillins.

The use of antibiotics as growth promoters in poultry significantly enhances feed utilization and accelerates growth rates. This is especially valuable in intensive poultry farming, where antibiotics help reduce mortality caused by bacterial infections and optimize rearing efficiency, thus improving economic returns. However, with increasing global concern over antibiotic resistance, many countries have begun to impose stricter regulations on the use of antibiotics in poultry production, particularly those used as growth promoters. As a result, the industry is exploring and adopting alternatives such as probiotics, plant extracts, and enzyme additives to replace antibiotics.

In poultry production, the use of antibiotics is not limited to growth promotion; they are also used for preventing bacterial infections, improving gut health, and reducing the incidence of intestinal diseases. Through these methods, AGPs enhance productivity and reduce economic losses in poultry farming. However, the prolonged use of antibiotics can lead to the emergence of resistant strains, posing potential risks to human health. As such, there is a growing trend toward more cautious and regulated use of AGPs globally.

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

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production 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 Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production 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 Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production.

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

Segmentation by Type:
Tetracyclines
Aminoglycosides
Macrolides
Others

Segmentation by Application:
Chicken
Duck
Goose
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

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production market?

What factors are driving Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production market growth, globally and by region?

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

How do Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs) for Poultry Production break out by Type, by Application?

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