India Cattle Feed Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
Description
India Cattle Feed Market Overview:
India’s cattle feed market, valued at US$ ** billion in 2023 with production of ** million tonnes, is projected to grow at a CAGR of over **% from 2024–2030. The country’s vast livestock base and leading position in global milk output (210–230 MMT annually) underpin strong feed demand. Government initiatives such as the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and animal welfare schemes, along with the entry of organized feed makers, are modernizing nutrition practices. Farmers are increasingly adopting compound and fortified feeds to improve milk yield, animal health, and sustainability.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the India cattle feed market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Rising consumption of dairy products and protein-rich foods, supported by urbanization and higher disposable incomes, is driving structured feed adoption. Greater farmer awareness of balanced rations for disease prevention and productivity improvement strengthens demand. Technological advances in precision feeding—tailored rations for breed and lactation stage—are expanding premium feed use. Policy support for modern dairying and the potential to export high-protein feed to nearby markets add further momentum.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Input cost volatility, especially for maize and soybean meal, disrupts feed pricing and producer margins. The unorganized sector still controls nearly half the market, limiting quality standardization and awareness of compound feed benefits in some regions. Farmers’ limited purchasing power, seasonal raw material swings, and weak logistics—such as inadequate cold storage and poor transport—create supply inefficiencies. Regulatory enforcement is fragmented, hindering quality consistency and slowing formal sector growth.
Market Segmentation
India produces over ** MMT of cattle feed annually, with demand growing at ~7% CAGR as commercial dairies expand. Feed formulations are largely maize-, soybean meal–, rice bran–, and groundnut cake–based, with regional preferences such as cottonseed cake in the west and rice bran in the south. Market structure includes home-mixers dominating rural low-cost feed, dairy cooperatives like AMUL supplying balanced rations, and private manufacturers such as Godrej Agrovet offering premium, R&D-driven products. Demand is strongest in dairy belts but is gradually penetrating new regions through better distribution.
Competitive Landscape
The market combines multinationals, large Indian players, cooperatives, and a fragmented unorganized base. Godrej Agrovet, Cargill India, Trouw Nutrition, and De Heus lead in advanced formulations and reach. Cooperatives such as AMUL maintain strong farmer loyalty through integrated supply and feed support. Regional players and local mills keep prices competitive. Recent exports of compound feed reached US$ ** million in 2023–24, with Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nepal, Norway, and Saudi Arabia as key destinations, reflecting India’s emerging export capability.
Outlook
The cattle feed industry is expected to sustain robust expansion through 2030, powered by precision feeding, technology-led formulation improvements, and rural market development. Government-backed dairy modernization and income-boosting programs will widen adoption beyond commercial farms. Export growth, supported by competitive manufacturing and trade-friendly policies, is likely to strengthen India’s position as a cost-effective feed hub in Asia. Improving supply-chain infrastructure and enforcing quality standards will be crucial for long-term competitiveness and farmer trust.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2022
• Base Year: 2023
• Forecast Period: 2024-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Home Mixers, Dairy Co-operatives, and Private Sector)
By Ingredient (Cereal Grains, Compound Feed, By-products, and Roughage)
By Sales (Domestic Consumption and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Cargill India Pvt. Ltd., AMUL (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation), Trouw Nutrition India, Cargill India, Suguna Foods Pvt. Ltd., Amrit Feeds Ltd., Patanjali Ayurved Limited, Japfa Comfeed India Pvt. Ltd., Anmol Feeds Pvt. Ltd., Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd., CP Group India, KSE Ltd., SKM Animal Feeds and Foods Ltd., Skylark Feed Pvt. Ltd., De Heus India Pvt. Ltd., and and Others.
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India’s cattle feed market, valued at US$ ** billion in 2023 with production of ** million tonnes, is projected to grow at a CAGR of over **% from 2024–2030. The country’s vast livestock base and leading position in global milk output (210–230 MMT annually) underpin strong feed demand. Government initiatives such as the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and animal welfare schemes, along with the entry of organized feed makers, are modernizing nutrition practices. Farmers are increasingly adopting compound and fortified feeds to improve milk yield, animal health, and sustainability.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the India cattle feed market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Rising consumption of dairy products and protein-rich foods, supported by urbanization and higher disposable incomes, is driving structured feed adoption. Greater farmer awareness of balanced rations for disease prevention and productivity improvement strengthens demand. Technological advances in precision feeding—tailored rations for breed and lactation stage—are expanding premium feed use. Policy support for modern dairying and the potential to export high-protein feed to nearby markets add further momentum.
Market Restraints & Challenges
Input cost volatility, especially for maize and soybean meal, disrupts feed pricing and producer margins. The unorganized sector still controls nearly half the market, limiting quality standardization and awareness of compound feed benefits in some regions. Farmers’ limited purchasing power, seasonal raw material swings, and weak logistics—such as inadequate cold storage and poor transport—create supply inefficiencies. Regulatory enforcement is fragmented, hindering quality consistency and slowing formal sector growth.
Market Segmentation
India produces over ** MMT of cattle feed annually, with demand growing at ~7% CAGR as commercial dairies expand. Feed formulations are largely maize-, soybean meal–, rice bran–, and groundnut cake–based, with regional preferences such as cottonseed cake in the west and rice bran in the south. Market structure includes home-mixers dominating rural low-cost feed, dairy cooperatives like AMUL supplying balanced rations, and private manufacturers such as Godrej Agrovet offering premium, R&D-driven products. Demand is strongest in dairy belts but is gradually penetrating new regions through better distribution.
Competitive Landscape
The market combines multinationals, large Indian players, cooperatives, and a fragmented unorganized base. Godrej Agrovet, Cargill India, Trouw Nutrition, and De Heus lead in advanced formulations and reach. Cooperatives such as AMUL maintain strong farmer loyalty through integrated supply and feed support. Regional players and local mills keep prices competitive. Recent exports of compound feed reached US$ ** million in 2023–24, with Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nepal, Norway, and Saudi Arabia as key destinations, reflecting India’s emerging export capability.
Outlook
The cattle feed industry is expected to sustain robust expansion through 2030, powered by precision feeding, technology-led formulation improvements, and rural market development. Government-backed dairy modernization and income-boosting programs will widen adoption beyond commercial farms. Export growth, supported by competitive manufacturing and trade-friendly policies, is likely to strengthen India’s position as a cost-effective feed hub in Asia. Improving supply-chain infrastructure and enforcing quality standards will be crucial for long-term competitiveness and farmer trust.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2022
• Base Year: 2023
• Forecast Period: 2024-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Type (Home Mixers, Dairy Co-operatives, and Private Sector)
By Ingredient (Cereal Grains, Compound Feed, By-products, and Roughage)
By Sales (Domestic Consumption and Exports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Cargill India Pvt. Ltd., AMUL (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation), Trouw Nutrition India, Cargill India, Suguna Foods Pvt. Ltd., Amrit Feeds Ltd., Patanjali Ayurved Limited, Japfa Comfeed India Pvt. Ltd., Anmol Feeds Pvt. Ltd., Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd., CP Group India, KSE Ltd., SKM Animal Feeds and Foods Ltd., Skylark Feed Pvt. Ltd., De Heus India Pvt. Ltd., and and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
Table of Contents
158 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 2.1. Objectives & Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Definitions & Economic Importance
- 2.3. Research Methodology
- 2.4. Factors and Decision Matrix Analysis
- 2.5. Limitations & Challenges
- 3. Product/ Market Overview
- 3.1. Evolution/ Origin & Geographic/ Agronomic Suitability
- 3.2. Cattle Feed Feedstocks Availability
- 3.3. Processing & Grading
- 3.4. Regulatory Analysis
- 4. India: Country Profile
- 5. India Cattle Feed Market Growth Factors Analysis
- 5.1. Drivers and Restraints Analysis
- 5.2. Challenges and Opportunities Analysis
- 5.3. India Cattle Feed Industry SWOT Analysis
- 5.4. India Cattle Feed Market PESTEL Analysis
- 5.5. India Cattle Feed Market Porter's Five Forces analysis
- 6. India Cattle Feed Market: Supply Analysis
- 6.1. India Cattle Feed Production Analysis
- 6.2. India Cattle Feed Production, by Type
- 7. India Cattle Feed Market: Demand Analysis
- 7.1. Domestic Consumption
- 7.2. Export Demand
- 7.3. Cattle Feed Supply Chain Analysis
- 7.4. Cattle Feed Product Variants
- 8. India Cattle Feed Market, Segmentation Analysis
- 8.1. India Cattle Feed Market, by Type
- 8.1.1. Home Mixers
- 8.1.2. Dairy Co-operatives, and Private Sectors
- 8.2. India Cattle Feed Market, Ingredient
- 8.2.1. Cereal Grains
- 8.2.2. Compound Feed
- 8.2.3. By-products
- 8.2.4. Roughage
- 8.3. India Cattle Feed Market, Sales Type
- 8.3.1. Domestic Sales
- 8.3.2. Export Demand
- 9. India Cattle Feed Market: Trade (Export & Import) Analysis
- 9.1. Cattle Feed Export Trend Analysis
- 9.2. Top 10 Export Destinations of India Cattle Feed
- 9.3. Cattle Feed Import Trend Analysis
- 9.4. Top 10 Import Origins of India Cattle Feed
- 10. India Cattle Feed Market: Price Trend Analysis
- 10.1. Domestic Price Trend
- 10.2. Export Price Trend
- 10.3. Price Seasonality & Price Pattern Analysis
- 10.4. Price Events Analysis
- 11. Competitive Analysis
- 11.1. India Cattle Feed Market Mapping
- 11.1.1. List of Key Countries Importing Cattle Feed from India
- 11.1.2. List of Key Companies Exporting & Importing Cattle Feed from India
- 11.2. Company Profiles
- 11.2.1. Godrej Agrovet Ltd.
- 11.2.2. Cargill India Pvt. Ltd.
- 11.2.3. AMUL (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation)
- 11.2.4. Trouw Nutrition India
- 11.2.5. Cargill India
- 11.2.6. Suguna Foods Pvt. Ltd.
- 11.2.7. Amrit Feeds Ltd.
- 11.2.8. Patanjali Ayurved Limited
- 11.2.9. Japfa Comfeed India Pvt. Ltd.
- 11.2.10. Anmol Feeds Pvt. Ltd.
- 11.2.11. Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd.
- 11.2.12. CP Group India
- 11.2.13. KSE Ltd.
- 11.2.14. SKM Animal Feeds and Foods Ltd.
- 11.2.15. Skylark Feed Pvt. Ltd.
- 11.2.16. De Heus India Pvt. Ltd.
- 12. Conclusion
- 13. Appendix
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