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

The global Antibiotic Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) market size is predicted to grow from US$ 3897 million in 2025 to US$ 4929 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2025 to 2031.

Antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) are a class of antibiotics used to promote the growth and improve the feed conversion efficiency of livestock. These products are typically added to animal feed to increase growth rates, enhance feed efficiency, reduce feed consumption, and boost meat yield. By inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in the animals' bodies, AGPs contribute to healthier growth and improved farming productivity. However, prolonged use of antibiotics as growth promoters can lead to the development of antibiotic resistance, posing risks to public health. As a result, many countries and regions are gradually restricting or banning the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in animal husbandry.

AGPs encompass a variety of antibiotic products, including commonly used classes such as tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, sulfonamides, and penicillins. These antibiotics can be effective across different animal species, including pigs, chickens, and cattle. They not only promote growth but also enhance immunity and reduce disease occurrences. However, due to the growing concerns over antibiotic resistance, many countries have strengthened regulations, encouraging the adoption of alternative solutions like probiotics, plant extracts, and enzyme additives to reduce dependence on antibiotics.

Currently, the global AGPs market is undergoing a transformation, especially in developed countries. Agricultural policies in regions like Europe and North America are becoming stricter, reducing the use of antibiotics in animal farming to mitigate potential health risks. In contrast, regions such as Asia and Latin America, particularly China and India, still extensively use AGPs to enhance farming efficiency and meat production capacity.

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 Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Antibiotic Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Antibiotic Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Antibiotic Livestock 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 Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Antibiotic Livestock 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 Livestock 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 Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) market.

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

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

Segmentation by Type:
Tetracyclines
β-lactams (Cephalosporins)
Chloramphenicol
Others

Segmentation by Application:
Cows
Horses
Pigs
Sheep & Goats
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 Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) market?

What factors are driving Antibiotic Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) market growth, globally and by region?

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

How do Antibiotic Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Antibiotic Livestock Animal Growth Promoters (AGPs) break out by Type, by Application?

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