The global market for probiotics in animal feed is estimated to be valued at USD 5.40 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 8.27 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period. This expansion is fueled by the rising demand for safe, high-quality animal protein, regulatory restrictions on antibiotic use, and increasing awareness of gut health’s impact on animal performance. Probiotics offer a natural alternative to antibiotics, improving digestion, immunity, and overall animal well-being while supporting sustainable livestock practices. Their adoption is particularly strong in poultry and swine sectors, aligning with consumer preferences for antibiotic-free and responsibly produced animal products.
“Poultry is expected to be the fastest-growing segment by livestock of the probiotics in animal feed market.”
Poultry is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the probiotics in animal feed market during the forecast period, driven by rising global demand for poultry meat and eggs, and increasing concerns over antibiotic resistance in livestock. Probiotics are being rapidly adopted as a natural alternative to antibiotics, supporting better gut health, immunity, and feed conversion efficiency in poultry flocks. Regulatory restrictions on antibiotic growth promoters and a shift toward sustainable, antibiotic-free poultry farming are accelerating this trend. Additionally, advancements in strain-specific probiotic formulations and strong growth in regions like Asia Pacific, where poultry production is expanding, further fuel the segment’s rapid expansion.
“Yeast & fungi is expected to be the fastest-growing segment by source of the probiotics in animal feed market.”
Yeast and fungi are expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the probiotics in animal feed market during the forecast period. This surge is driven by the increasing demand for natural and sustainable feed additives that enhance animal health, productivity, and immunity. Probiotic yeast, in particular, is gaining traction as a safe and effective alternative to antibiotics, supporting gut health and nutrient absorption while reducing disease risk in livestock. The shift toward organic and antibiotic-free animal products further accelerates adoption, as health-conscious consumers and producers seek clean-label solutions. Advances in biotechnology are enabling the development of more targeted and efficient yeast and fungi strains, solidifying their role as essential components in modern animal nutrition.
Asia Pacific is expected to be fastest-growing region in the global probiotics in animal feed market during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the probiotics in animal feed market during the forecast period, driven by rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and expanding livestock and poultry industries. Developing and emerging countries are leading this growth, fueled by increasing demand for high-quality animal protein and government initiatives supporting modern, sustainable farming practices. The region’s dynamic agricultural sector, particularly its dominant poultry segment, is adopting probiotics to enhance animal health, productivity, and feed efficiency. Growing awareness about the benefits of probiotics, coupled with a shift away from antibiotic growth promoters, further accelerates market expansion, positioning Asia Pacific as a key driver.
In-depth interviews have been conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), directors, and other executives from various key organizations operating in the probiotics in animal feed market:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 – 25%, Tier 2 – 45%, and Tier 3 – 30%
- By Designation: Directors – 20%, Managers – 50%, Executives - 30%
- By Region: North America – 25%, Europe – 30%, Asia Pacific – 20%, South America – 15%, and Rest of the World – 10%
Other players include International Animal Health Products (Australia), Provita Animal Health (Ireland), Advanced Aqua Biotechnologies (India), Zeigler Feeds (US), Unique Biotech Limited (India), CanBiocin Inc. (Canada), Indogulf Company (US), Pellucid Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. (India), AnimalBiome (US), and Native Microbials (US).
Research Coverage:
This research report categorizes the probiotics in animal feed by source (bacteria, yeast & fungi), livestock (poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture, pet, and other livestock), form (liquid, dry), strain specificity, function, distribution channel, and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the probiotics in animal feed market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, agreements, service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the probiotics in animal feed market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the probiotics in animal feed ecosystem is covered in this report. Furthermore, industry-specific trends such as technology analysis, ecosystem and market mapping, and patent and regulatory landscape, among others, are covered in the study.
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The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall probiotics in animal feed and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers (rising demand for antibiotic alternatives), restraints (high costs of quality probiotics), opportunities (increasing demand in developing countries due to growing livestock sector), and challenges (maintaining the stability and viability of probiotics in feed processing) influencing the growth of the probiotics in animal feed market.
- Service launch/Innovation: Detailed insights on research & development activities and new service launches in the probiotics in animal feed market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyzes the probiotics in animal feed market across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the probiotics in animal feed market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, brand/product comparison, and product footprints of leading players such as Evonik Industries AG (Germany), ADM (US), dsm-firmenich (Switzerland), Novonesis (Denmark), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (US), and other players in the probiotics in animal feed market.
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Study Objectives
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Study Scope
- 1.3.1 Markets And Regions Covered
- 1.3.2 Years Considered
- 1.3.3 Currency Considered
- 1.3.4 Units Considered (Volume)
- 1.4 Stakeholders
- 1.5 Summary Of Changes
- 2 Research Methodology
- 2.1 Research Data
- 2.1.1 Secondary Data
- 2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
- 2.1.2 Primary Data
- 2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
- 2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
- 2.1.2.3 Breakdown Of Primary Interviews
- 2.2 Market Size Estimation
- 2.2.1 Bottom-up Approach
- 2.2.2 Top-down Approach
- 2.3 Data Triangulation
- 2.4 Research Assumptions
- 2.5 Research Limitations
- 2.6 Risk Assessment
- 2.7 Factor Analysis
- 3 Executive Summary
- 4 Premium Insights
- 4.1 Attractive Opportunities For Players In Probiotics In Animal Feed Market
- 4.2 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Country
- 4.3 Asia Pacific: Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Livestock And Country
- 4.4 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Source
- 4.5 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Livestock
- 4.6 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Form
- 5 Market Overview
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Macroeconomic Outlook For Probiotics In Animal Feed
- 5.2.1 Methane Emissions Drive Global Probiotics Adoption
- In Animal Feed
- 5.2.2 Rising Production Of Compound Feed
- 5.3 Market Dynamics
- 5.3.1 Drivers
- 5.3.1.1 Ban On Agps And Health Campaigns To Promote Probiotics As Feed Alternatives
- 5.3.1.2 Increased Demand For Animal Protein And Other Livestock Products
- 5.3.1.3 Better Gut Health And Efficiency Through Probiotics
- 5.3.2 Restraints
- 5.3.2.1 Non-standardized International Quality Regulations
- 5.3.2.2 Inconsistent Efficacy Across Species & Conditions
- 5.3.3 Opportunities
- 5.3.3.1 Development Of Species-specific And Next-gen Strains
- 5.3.3.2 Innovations And Technological Advancements In Feed Industry
- 5.3.3.3 Integration With Precision Livestock Farming
- 5.3.4 Challenges
- 5.3.4.1 High Costs Of R&D Into New Probiotic Strains
- 5.3.4.2 Competition From Enzymes And Prebiotics
- 5.4 Impact Of Gen Ai On Probiotics In Animal Feed Market
- 5.4.1 Introduction
- 5.4.2 Case Study: Ai-developed Probiotics Drive Gut Health,
- Productivity & Sustainability In Livestock
- 5.4.3 Impact On Probiotics In Animal Feed Market
- 5.4.4 Adjacent Ecosystems Supporting Gen Ai Usage
- 6 Industry Trends
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Value Chain Analysis
- 6.2.1 Research & Product Development
- 6.2.2 Raw Material Sourcing
- 6.2.3 Production & Processing
- 6.2.4 Distribution
- 6.2.5 Marketing & Sales
- 6.3 Technology Analysis
- 6.3.1 Key Technologies
- 6.3.1.1 Microencapsulation
- 6.3.1.2 Strain Engineering & Genomic Selection
- 6.3.2 Complementary Technologies
- 6.3.2.1 Plf Tools
- 6.3.2.2 Smart Feed Delivery Systems
- 6.3.3 Adjacent Technologies
- 6.3.3.1 Prebiotics And Synbiotics
- 6.3.3.2 Gut Microbiome Analysis Platforms
- 6.4 Pricing Analysis
- 6.4.1 Average Selling Price, By Source
- 6.5 Ecosystem/Market Map
- 6.5.1 Demand Side
- 6.5.2 Supply Side
- 6.6 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customers’ Businesses
- 6.7 Patent Analysis
- 6.8 Trade Analysis
- 6.9 Key Conferences And Events, 2025–2026
- 6.10 Tariffs And Regulatory Landscape
- 6.10.1 North America
- 6.10.1.1 Us
- 6.10.1.2 Canada
- 6.10.2 European Union
- 6.10.3 Asia Pacific
- 6.10.3.1 China
- 6.10.3.2 Japan
- 6.10.3.3 India
- 6.10.4 South America
- 6.10.4.1 Brazil
- 6.11 Impact Of 2025 Us Tariffs—probiotics In Animal Feed Market
- 6.11.1 Introduction
- 6.11.2 Key Tariff Rates
- 6.11.3 Disruptions In Probiotics In Animal Feed Market
- 6.11.4 Price Impact Analysis
- 6.11.5 Impact On Countries/Regions
- 6.11.5.1 Us
- 6.11.5.2 Europe
- 6.11.5.3 China
- 6.11.6 Impact On End-use Industries
- 6.12 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 6.12.1 Intensity Of Competitive Rivalry
- 6.12.2 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
- 6.12.3 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
- 6.12.4 Threat Of Substitutes
- 6.12.5 Threat Of New Entrants
- 6.13 Key Stakeholders And Buying Criteria
- 6.13.1 Key Stakeholders In Buying Process
- 6.13.2 Buying Criteria
- 6.14 Case Studies
- 6.14.1 Case Study 1: Acquisition Of Probiotics International Limited Helped Adm Expand Its Offerings
- 6.14.2 Case Study 2: Launch Of Ecobil Fizz For Chickens Helped Evonik Industries Ag Broaden Poultry Product Portfolio
- 6.14.3 Case Study 3: Launch Of Gallipro Fit By Chr. Hansen Strengthened Its Presence In Broiler Probiotics Market
- 6.15 Investment And Funding Scenario
- 7 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Source
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Bacteria
- 7.2.1 High Commercialization And Better Bile Resistance Compared
- To Yeast
- 7.2.2 Lactobacilli
- 7.2.2.1 Lactobacillus-based Probiotics Emerging As Natural Alternatives To Antibiotics In Animal Feed
- 7.2.3 Bifidobacterium
- 7.2.3.1 Probiotic Feed Enriched With Bifidobacteria Helps Regulate Gut Ph And Defend Against Pathogens In Animals
- 7.2.4 Streptococcus Thermophilus
- 7.2.4.1 Proven Probiotic Traits To Offer Potential Applications As A Promising Additive In Feed
- 7.3 Yeast & Fungi
- 7.3.1 High Rate Of Product Innovations And Ongoing Research
- 7.3.2 Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
- 7.3.2.1 Improves Performance And Immunomodulation In Cattle, Poultry,
- And Sheep
- 7.3.3 Saccharomyces Boulardii
- 7.3.3.1 Better Feed Conversion, Reduced Pathogens, And Enhanced Animal Productivity
- 7.3.4 Other Yeast & Fungi Sources
- 8 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Livestock
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Poultry
- 8.2.1 Rapid Demand And Growth Of Poultry Meat
- 8.3 Swine
- 8.3.1 High Pork Consumption In Asian Countries
- 8.4 Ruminants
- 8.4.1 High Per Capita Consumption Of Beef And Global Rise In Demand For Dairy Products
- 8.5 Aquaculture
- 8.5.1 Substantial Rise In Global Aquaculture Feed Tonnage
- 8.6 Pets
- 8.6.1 Surge In Pet Ownership In North America And Europe
- 8.7 Other Livestock
- 9 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Form
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Dry Probiotics
- 9.2.1 Better Feed Efficiency And Cost Optimization
- 9.3 Liquid Probiotics
- 9.3.1 Enhanced Viability And Feed Texture Uniformity
- 10 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Strain
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Single-strain Probiotics
- 10.2.1 Rising Demand For Precision-targeted Gut Health Solutions With Consistent Performance In Species-specific Applications
- 10.3 Multi-strain Probiotics
- 10.3.1 Increasing Preference For Broad-spectrum Blends That Offer Multi-functional Benefits Under Varied Conditions
- 11 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Function
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Nutrition
- 11.3 Gut Health
- 11.4 Yield
- 11.5 Immunity
- 11.6 Productivity
- 12 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Distribution Channel
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Direct Sales To Distributors
- 12.3 Direct Sales To Livestock Growers & Feed Integrators
- 12.4 Other Distribution Channels
- 13 Probiotics In Animal Feed Market, By Region
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 North America
- 13.2.1 Us
- 13.2.1.1 Rising Use Of Probiotics In Animal Feed Due To Increased Livestock Production
- 13.2.2 Canada
- 13.2.2.1 Rising Poultry Consumption To Drive Market
- 13.2.3 Mexico
- 13.2.3.1 Strengthening Feed Industry, Surging Meat Exports,
- And High Demand For Poultry Products
- 13.3 Europe
- 13.3.1 Germany
- 13.3.1.1 Rising Exports And Need For Quality & Compliance To Drive Market
- 13.3.2 Uk
- 13.3.2.1 Rising Meat Values And Production To Boost Demand For Probiotic Feed Additives
- 13.3.3 France
- 13.3.3.1 High Domestic Production And Export Of Livestock Driving
- Market Growth
- 13.3.4 Spain
- 13.3.4.1 Expanding Export And Demand For Meat Products
- 13.3.5 Italy
- 13.3.5.1 Growth Of Pet Food And Rising Consumption Of Premium Products
- 13.3.6 Rest Of Europe
- 13.4 Asia Pacific
- 13.4.1 China
- 13.4.1.1 Rapid Urbanization And Rising Demand For Livestock
- 13.4.2 India
- 13.4.2.1 Rising Dairy Industry To Drive Market Growth
- 13.4.3 Japan
- 13.4.3.1 Increase In Demand For Premium-quality Animal Products
- 13.4.4 Australia & New Zealand
- 13.4.4.1 Rising Meat Exports And Production Drive Probiotic Feed Adoption
- 13.4.5 Rest Of Asia Pacific
- 13.5 South America
- 13.5.1 Brazil
- 13.5.1.1 Sustainable Meat Export Demands Fuel Probiotic Adoption In Brazil’s Livestock Production Chain
- 13.5.2 Argentina
- 13.5.2.1 Rising Meat Production Spurs Demand For Probiotic Feed Solutions In Argentina’s Livestock Sector
- 13.5.3 Rest Of South America
- 13.6 Rest Of The World
- 13.6.1 Middle East
- 13.6.1.1 High Consumption Of Beef To Fuel Market
- 13.6.2 Africa
- 13.6.2.1 Well-developed Livestock Industry Coupled With Growing Meat Consumption
- 14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Overview
- 14.2 Key Player Strategies/Right To Win
- 14.3 Revenue Analysis, 2020–2024
- 14.4 Market Share Analysis, 2024
- 14.5 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players, 2024
- 14.5.1 Stars
- 14.5.2 Emerging Leaders
- 14.5.3 Pervasive Players
- 14.5.4 Participants
- 14.5.5 Company Footprint: Key Players, 2024
- 14.5.5.1 Company Footprint
- 14.5.5.2 Regional Footprint
- 14.5.5.3 Source Footprint
- 14.5.5.4 Livestock Footprint
- 14.6 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/Smes, 2024
- 14.6.1 Progressive Companies
- 14.6.2 Responsive Companies
- 14.6.3 Dynamic Companies
- 14.6.4 Starting Blocks
- 14.6.5 Competitive Benchmarking: Startups/Smes, 2024
- 14.6.5.1 Detailed List Of Key Startups/Smes
- 14.6.5.2 Competitive Benchmarking Of Key Startups/Smes
- 14.7 Company Valuation And Financial Metrics
- 14.8 Brand/Product Comparison
- 14.9 Competitive Scenario
- 14.9.1 Product Launches
- 14.9.2 Deals
- 14.9.3 Expansions
- 15 Company Profiles
- 15.1 Key Players
- 15.1.1 Adm
- 15.1.1.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.1.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.1.3.1 Deals
- 15.1.1.3.2 Expansions
- 15.1.1.4 Mnm View
- 15.1.1.4.1 Right To Win
- 15.1.1.4.2 Strategic Choices
- 15.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 15.1.2 Dsm-firmenich
- 15.1.2.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.2.3 Mnm View
- 15.1.2.3.1 Right To Win
- 15.1.2.3.2 Strategic Choices
- 15.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 15.1.3 Evonik Industries Ag
- 15.1.3.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.3.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.3.3.1 Product Launches
- 15.1.3.3.2 Deals
- 15.1.3.3.3 Expansions
- 15.1.3.4 Mnm View
- 15.1.3.4.1 Right To Win
- 15.1.3.4.2 Strategic Choices
- 15.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 15.1.4 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- 15.1.4.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.4.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.4.3.1 Product Launches
- 15.1.4.3.2 Deals
- 15.1.4.4 Mnm View
- 15.1.4.4.1 Right To Win
- 15.1.4.4.2 Strategic Choices
- 15.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 15.1.5 Land O'lakes, Inc.
- 15.1.5.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.5.3 Mnm View
- 15.1.5.3.1 Right To Win
- 15.1.5.3.2 Strategic Choices
- 15.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 15.1.6 Novonesis Group
- 15.1.6.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.6.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.6.3.1 Product Launches
- 15.1.6.3.2 Deals
- 15.1.6.4 Mnm View
- 15.1.7 Kemin Industries, Inc.
- 15.1.7.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.7.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.7.3.1 Product Launches
- 15.1.7.3.2 Deals
- 15.1.7.4 Mnm View
- 15.1.8 Phibro Animal Health Corporation
- 15.1.8.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.8.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.8.3.1 Deals
- 15.1.8.4 Mnm View
- 15.1.9 Church & Dwight Co., Inc
- 15.1.9.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.9.3 Mnm View
- 15.1.10 Virbac
- 15.1.10.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.10.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.10.3.1 Expansions
- 15.1.10.4 Mnm View
- 15.1.11 Lesaffre
- 15.1.11.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.11.3 Mnm View
- 15.1.12 Alltech
- 15.1.12.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.12.3 Mnm View
- 15.1.13 Lallemand Inc.
- 15.1.13.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.13.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.13.3.1 Deals
- 15.1.13.4 Mnm View
- 15.1.14 Sanzyme Biologics
- 15.1.14.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.14.3 Mnm View
- 15.1.15 Orffa
- 15.1.15.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.1.15.3 Recent Developments
- 15.1.15.3.1 Deals
- 15.1.15.4 Mnm View
- 15.2 Other Players
- 15.2.1 Zeigler Feeds
- 15.2.1.1 Business Overview
- 15.2.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.2.1.3 Recent Developments
- 15.2.1.3.1 Product Launches
- 15.2.1.4 Mnm View
- 15.2.2 Unique Biotech Limited
- 15.2.2.1 Business Overview
- 15.2.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.2.2.3 Mnm View
- 15.2.3 Provita Animal Health
- 15.2.3.1 Business Overview
- 15.2.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.2.3.3 Mnm View
- 15.2.4 International Animal Health Products
- 15.2.4.1 Business Overview
- 15.2.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.2.4.3 Mnm View
- 15.2.5 Advanced Aqua Biotechnologies
- 15.2.5.1 Business Overview
- 15.2.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 15.2.5.3 Mnm View
- 15.2.6 Canbiocin Inc.
- 15.2.7 Indogulf Company
- 15.2.8 Pellucid Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
- 15.2.9 Animalbiome
- 15.2.10 Native Microbials
- 16 Adjacent & Related Markets
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Limitations
- 16.3 Feed Phosphates Market
- 16.3.1 Market Definition
- 16.3.2 Market Overview
- 16.4 Probiotics Market
- 16.4.1 Market Definition
- 16.4.2 Market Overview
- 17 Appendix
- 17.1 Discussion Guide
- 17.2 Knowledgestore: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
- 17.3 Customization Options
- 17.4 Related Reports
- 17.5 Author Details
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