IMARC Group, a leading global market research and management consulting firm, has published its latest market intelligence report on the poultry feed market. The global poultry feed market grew from USD 225.2 Billion in 2025 to USD 234.5 Billion in 2026. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 301.9 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.21% during 2026-2034. Growth is driven by rising poultry meat and egg consumption linked to population growth and changing diets, increasing consumer health consciousness, technological advances in feed formulation, supportive agricultural policies, a stronger emphasis on sustainable farming, and expanding international trade agreements.
Poultry has become the protein of choice for a growing share of the world’s households because it is affordable, widely accepted across cultures, and efficient to produce. Feed is the largest cost line in every poultry operation, so even small gains in feed conversion change farm profitability. According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook, poultry accounts for about 62% of all projected growth in global meat output, which equals roughly 28.5 million tonnes of extra meat. Global poultry production is expected to rise from about 144.9 million tonnes to about 173.4 million tonnes over the next decade, and around 17 million tonnes is expected to move across borders. Every additional tonne of chicken needs feed built to precise energy, amino acid, and micronutrient specifications.
Poultry Feed Market at a Glance
Market size 2025: USD 225.2 Billion
Market Size 2026: USD 234.5 Billion
Market Forecast 2034: USD 301.9 Billion
Growth Rate 2026-2034: CAGR of 3.21%
Largest region: Asia Pacific, with a share above 30.5%
Leading animal type: Broilers, with a share of about 71.0%
Leading nature: Conventional feed, with a share of about 63.03%
Leading form: Pellets, with a share of about 45.0%
Leading additive: Amino acids, with a share of about 44.2%
Leading distribution channel: Offline, with a share of about 62.8%
North America: The United States holds over 70% of regional share
How AI is Reshaping the Future of the Poultry Feed Market
AI-Powered Least-Cost Formulation and Ingredient Procurement: Machine learning models now track corn, soybean meal, and amino acid prices alongside nutrient matrices. They reformulate rations in near real time, which protects margins when ingredient costs swing. Integrators that run large feed mills use these tools to hold performance targets while substituting alternative proteins and by-products. This matters in a market where ingredient cost is the single biggest swing factor in cost per bird.
Precision Feeding and Flock Analytics: Sensors, camera systems, and data platforms inside poultry houses monitor feed intake, water use, bird weight, and behavior. Nutritionists can then adjust feed programs by flock and growth phase instead of relying on fixed averages. Additives such as probiotics and enzymes are reported to improve feed conversion ratios by about 10%, and analytics help producers confirm those gains at farm level.
Smart Mill Automation and Quality Assurance: Computer vision and predictive maintenance systems in feed mills improve pellet quality, reduce downtime, and detect contamination risks such as mycotoxins before batches ship. Automation and data analytics are already cutting the cost per unit of feed, and they help manufacturers meet traceability demands from retailers and export markets.
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Poultry Feed Market Trends and Drivers:
The global poultry feed market is expanding on the back of structural protein demand, tighter efficiency requirements on farms, and a policy environment that favors domestic feed capacity. Poultry meat production worldwide has been growing at roughly 2.5% a year according to FAO data. The United States alone produces about 9.16 billion broilers and nearly 59.7 billion pounds of broiler meat, supported by feed mills that run at very high throughput. The European Union produces around 13.4 million tons of poultry meat annually, and Brazil ships more than 5 million metric tons of poultry abroad, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). Each of these export-oriented systems depends on a reliable, standardized feed supply, which pushes integrators to invest in larger and more automated mills.
Feed formulation is moving from simple calorie and protein targets to precision nutrition. Amino acids lead the additives segment because synthetic lysine, methionine, and threonine let nutritionists lower crude protein in diets without hurting growth, which cuts both cost and nitrogen excretion. Enzymes, probiotics, and acidifiers are gaining ground as producers reduce reliance on antibiotics, and consumer attitudes support the shift. About 36% of U.S. consumers say animal welfare and feed quality influence their poultry purchases, according to the American Feed Industry Association. Organic and specialty feeds still hold a smaller share, but premium, antibiotic-free, and sustainably sourced programs are growing as retailers set stricter supplier standards.
Government policy and ingredient security are also shaping the market. In Asia, India supports animal feed capacity through concessional credit, and the country’s poultry production is projected to grow about 4.5% per year. Saudi Arabia has pushed poultry meat self-sufficiency up sharply, already exceeds 100% self-sufficiency in table eggs (116%), and has per capita poultry consumption of about 50 kg a year. China is working to reduce its dependence on imported soybean meal, with the Agriculture Ministry projecting soybean imports to fall 6.1% in the current cycle after more than 70 million tonnes were imported. The plan leans on fermentation-based proteins and alternatives such as insect meal, which signals where feed ingredient innovation is heading. Avian influenza remains the main risk to growth, and the OECD-FAO has warned that outbreaks could jeopardize the expected expansion in output.
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Government Schemes and Policy Support
India, Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF): A Rs. 15,000 crore credit facility with a Rs. 750 crore Credit Guarantee Fund managed by NABARD. It offers 3% interest subvention and loans of up to 90% of project cost. Repayment runs up to 8 years including a 2-year moratorium. New and expanded animal feed plants are eligible, and the scheme covers individual entrepreneurs, FPOs, MSMEs, Section 8 companies, and private companies.
United States, Virginia incentives: The state backed a USD 113.9 Million feed mill and processing expansion with a USD 1 Million Virginia Investment Performance Grant, a USD 500,000 AFID facility grant, and a USD 750,000 Virginia Rail Industrial Access Program grant.
China, soybean meal reduction plan: The Agriculture Ministry projects soybean imports to fall 6.1% in the current cycle and by as much as 30% over the longer term, using fermentation-based feed products and alternative ingredients.
European Union, state aid for disease prevention: The European Commission has been releasing funds to poultry farms hit by avian influenza, including about USD 15.2 Million for farms in Poland, which protects the flock base that feed demand relies on.
Poultry Feed Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Breakup By Nature:
Conventional
Organic
Conventional feed accounts for the largest share, at around 63.03%, supported by its lower cost, broad availability, and use across large commercial broiler and layer operations that prioritize cost per unit of weight gain.
Breakup By Form:
Pellets
Mashed
Crumbles
Others
Pellets lead with a share of around 45.0%. They improve feed intake, reduce wastage and ingredient separation, and offer better handling and storage, which makes them the preferred form for commercial integrators.
Breakup By Additives:
Amino Acid
Antibiotics
Vitamins
Antioxidants
Feed Enzymes
Feed Acidifiers
Others
Amino acids hold the largest share, at around 44.2%. They allow lower protein diets, better feed conversion, and lower feed cost, which is why they are standard in modern broiler and layer programs.
Breakup By Animal Type:
Broilers
Layers
Turkey
Others
Broilers account for the largest share, at around 71.0%, driven by their short growth cycle, high feed volumes per tonne of meat, and fast-growing global demand for affordable chicken.
Breakup By Distribution Channel:
Offline
Online
Offline channels lead with a share of around 62.8%, backed by direct supply contracts with integrators, dealer networks, and cooperatives, and by farmers’ preference for in-person technical advice when buying feed.
Breakup By Region:
North America (United States, Canada)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific holds the largest regional share, at over 30.5%. Rising protein consumption, large broiler and egg industries in China, India, and Indonesia, and the expansion of integrated producers drive demand. In North America, the United States holds over 70% of regional share, supported by the world’s largest broiler industry and highly automated feed mills.
Competitive Landscape:
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the poultry feed market with detailed profiles of all major companies, including:
AFGRI Animal Feeds
Alltech
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
BASF SE
Cargill Inc.
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited
Chr. Hansen Holdings A/S
De Heus Animal Nutrition
ForFarmers N.V.
Kent Nutrition Group
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
Novus International Inc.
What Does The Full Report Cover?
If you are tracking the poultry feed market for investment decisions, market entry planning, competitive benchmarking, or strategic advisory, IMARC Group’s report gives you everything in one place:
Complete market sizing with revenue projections across the full study period
Quantified growth driver analysis with impact assessment across nature, form, additives, animal type, distribution channel, and regional markets
Sub-segment breakdowns for conventional and organic feed, pellets, mash, and crumbles, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, and acidifiers, with individual share data
Country-level data for the leading markets across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa
Competitive profiles of 12 leading companies with strategic landscape assessment
Porter’s Five Forces, value chain analysis, and pricing intelligence
Latest trends in feed formulation, antibiotic alternatives, precision nutrition, alternative protein ingredients, and sustainable sourcing shaping competition across key regional markets
Recent News and Developments in Poultry Feed Market
September 2026: Cargill announced an investment of over USD 130 Million in Thailand and the Philippines to expand poultry operations. The plan includes a new Philippine feed mill with 190,000 metric tons of annual output, a 30,000 metric ton grain silo in Thailand, and a new automated cooked chicken line at the Saraburi plant. Total cooked volume is expected to rise to about 160,000 metric tons, with more than 300 jobs in Thailand and over 100 at the feed mill.
June 2026: Malindo Feedmill announced a new feed mill in Lampung, Indonesia, backed by an investment of about USD 46 Million and scheduled for completion in the third quarter. The company reported net sales of IDR 3.67 trillion (about USD 209 Million), up 16.6%, with feed revenue of IDR 2.1 trillion, up 10.9%, in its latest quarter.
May 2026: China announced a plan to cut soybean meal use in animal feed, with the Agriculture Ministry projecting soybean imports to fall 6.1%. With imports of more than 70 million tonnes and Brazil as the largest supplier, the move is pushing feed makers toward fermentation-based proteins and insect meal.
April 2026: Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative announced a USD 113.9 Million multi-phase expansion in Rockingham County, Virginia, centered on the largest feed mill grain storage capacity on the U.S. East Coast, at nearly two million cubic feet. The project creates 146 jobs and commits the cooperative to buying an additional 2.4 million bushels of corn and wheat from local farms.
February 2026: Brazil recorded its highest chicken output on record, at 14.2 million metric tons, up 3.4% over the prior period. This strengthens feed demand in the world’s leading poultry exporter.
April 2024: De Heus Animal Nutrition broke ground on Kenya’s first dedicated animal feed plant at Athi River, with capacity of 200,000 metric tons a year, serving poultry, swine, and dairy and creating 250 direct jobs. The company also advanced a 180,000 metric ton feed facility in Punjab, India, with two dedicated production lines.
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Key Questions This Report Answers
What is the current global poultry feed market size and what is its projected value?
Which nature, form, and additive segments hold the largest share in the global poultry feed market?
What are the key drivers of global poultry feed market growth?
Which region dominates the global poultry feed market and why?
How are antibiotic alternatives, precision nutrition, and sustainability considerations reshaping feed formulation and competitive strategies?
Who are the top companies in the global poultry feed market and what are their competitive strategies?
What are the investment and market entry opportunities across broiler, layer, organic, and additive-focused feed segments?
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