Global Feed Grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Feed Grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid market size is predicted to grow from US$ 9.1 million in 2025 to US$ 13.2 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2031.

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Feed grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) refers to a specially formulated, purified blend of CLA isomers that are incorporated into animal feed to enhance livestock productivity, health, and the nutritional quality of animal-derived products such as milk, meat, and eggs. CLA is a group of positional and geometric isomers of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. The two most biologically significant CLA isomers are cis-9, trans-11 and trans-10, cis-12. These isomers are known to influence lipid metabolism, immune function, and energy balance in both humans and animals.

Feed grade CLA differs from pharmaceutical and food-grade CLA in several key ways. While all types of CLA share the same core molecular structures, feed-grade CLA is manufactured and tested specifically for safe and effective integration into animal feed formulations. This includes species-specific tolerance, bioavailability optimization, and stability during feed processing. It typically comes in the form of oils, protected fats, or encapsulated powders to prevent oxidation and ensure gastrointestinal stability in ruminants.

Feed-grade CLA is usually derived from vegetable oils rich in linoleic acid, such as safflower or soybean oil, through chemical or enzymatic isomerization. The end product is then blended with carriers such as calcium salts of fatty acids, prilled fat, or starch matrices to allow consistent delivery in feed premixes. These formulations are tailored to different species, including dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, poultry, and aquaculture species.

Feed-grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is emerging as a valuable component in the next generation of functional animal feeds. With its ability to improve animal health, enhance productivity, and produce functional animal-derived products, CLA sits at the convergence of livestock science, consumer health trends, and sustainable agriculture. Dairy and swine sectors have led the way in CLA adoption, with strong scientific backing and proven economic returns, while poultry and aquaculture represent high-potential frontier markets.

As feed formulation science advances and consumer demand continues to grow for naturally enriched meat, milk, and eggs, CLA’s role in the feed industry will likely expand. Future growth will depend on addressing cost barriers, expanding the clinical research base, and establishing clear regulatory frameworks that support innovation in animal nutrition. If these factors align, feed-grade CLA could become a cornerstone in the movement toward more efficient, health-conscious, and sustainable food production systems.

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

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Feed Grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid 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 Feed Grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Feed Grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Feed Grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid 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 Feed Grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Feed Grade Conjugated Linoleic Acid market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
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Segmentation by Application:
Pig Feed
Chicken Feed
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.
BASF
Stepan (Lipid Nutrition)
Qingdao Auhai
INNOBIO
Penyang

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

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