The Animal Feed Prebiotics Market is expected to grow from US$3.101 billion in 2025 to US$3.984 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 5.14%.
Prebiotics are useful non-digestible chemicals that encourage the growth of good bacteria in the host's gut. Prebiotics aid the immune system, enhancing the well-being of animals. Because of the increase in meat consumption, the market for feed prebiotics has been expanding. One of the main sources of proteins, enzymes, and minerals that are essential for growth and development is thought to be meat and its derivatives. The health and well-being and metabolism of animals are improved by prebiotics in their feed. Additionally, the incorporation of prebiotics in animal feed improves immunological function, animal productivity, and digestion, all of which are predicted to contribute to market expansion. Prebiotics has become the antibiotic replacement as many nations have banned the use of antibiotics as growth boosters in animal feed.
Rising meat consumption and animal-derived products to drive growth
Producers have modified their production practices in response to the increased demand for meat from consumers worldwide. Livestock farmers also encounter a significant problem in producing high-quality, hygienic meat while meeting the expectations of the meat processing sector. The demand for meat production is increasing as a result of expanding meat consumption, which has further raised the demand for feed prebiotics. The meat and poultry industries are also said to make up the largest portion of US agriculture, according to data from the North American Meat Institute. In addition, India has a sizable market base for dairy goods when it comes to derivative products. The National Dairy Development Board predicts that by 2030, India's demand for dairy products will amount to 266.5 million metric tonnes. As a result, it is anticipated that meat output would increase along with rising meat consumption, which will likely have a substantial global impact on the market for feed prebiotics as well.
Ban on antibiotics to drive growth
Many governments adhere to tight rules to monitor and control the administration of antibiotics by enforcing prohibitions. The market's expansion has halted due to the widespread restriction on antibiotics. The German Drug Act also aims to gradually cut back on the usage of antibiotics in cattle husbandry. As a result, prebiotics has become the ultimate antibiotic substitute. Therefore, the global market demand for probiotics in animal feed will be driven by country-level restrictions concerning the use of antibiotics in animal feed.
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