Argentina Probiotics Market: Forecast to $968M by 2031

The Argentina probiotics market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.2%, reaching USD 968.30 million in 2031 from USD 716.78 million in 2026.

Rising consumer awareness about the benefits of probiotics is driving the growth of the Argentine probiotics market. Moreover, the Argentine government is also taking initiatives and measures to expand this awareness among consumers. The growing popularity of sports is encouraging people to remain fit and healthy, which, in turn, is fueling the consumption of probiotics as dietary supplements, thus positively impacting overall market growth. The rising consumption of processed food, poor lifestyle patterns, and increased information from health authorities and media on nutrition and the link between health and diet have increased the demand for probiotics in functional food and beverages in the country.

Another factor that is spurring the demand for probiotics is feed application. Growing domestic consumption, as well as exports of livestock products, is increasing the demand for probiotics, thereby driving the market growth.

Probiotics have consistently maintained a significant presence in the overall consumption habits of people in this country. A major proportion of the country’s population has already been consuming probiotics, either to aid their digestive system or as a means to improve general health and well-being.

Additionally, Argentina holds a significant geriatric population compared to its neighboring countries. This is leading to the demand for probiotics in the country. Argentina has 11.4% of the population of 65 and above years, Brazil has a population of 8.5%, and Peru holds 8.4% of this population segment. This aging population is a significant driver of the demand for probiotics in the country.

Argentina Probiotics Market Drivers:

• Growing demand from the animal feed sector

One of the key factors pushing the market for Argentina's probiotics is the large market size for animal feed in different productions, such as beef, veal, pig, poultry, and sheep. According to the USDA official, Argentinian beef exports in 2024 are projected at 920,000 tons carcass weight equivalent. China will remain the top destination for Argentina’s beef exports in 2024, with over 70 percent of its exports destined there.

Meat consumption in Argentina was 30.8 (Beef and veal, Kilograms/per capita - retail weight) in 2023, higher than the OECD countries average of 13.8. This huge industry of animal feed will likely increase the demand for probiotics in the market.

• The animal feed segment is expected to grow substantially

Argentina’s animal feed segment is expected to grow significantly owing to the country’s focus on its agricultural sector and finding new ways to raise this industry to boost economic growth.

Rising livestock production significantly drives the demand for probiotics for animal feed application. The country witnessed a rise in both consumption and exports of livestock products in 2024. In the domestic market, beef is considered a staple food and is a key component of the country’s consumption basket. According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) data, beef production was projected to be at 3.12 million tonnes in 2024, and consumption was projected to be at 2.224 million tonnes, with the domestic market expected to consume 75-80% of the total beef production.

Over the past two decades, however, there has been a shift in the dietary protein content from almost exclusively beef to include more pork, chicken, and seafood in the composition.

Technological advancements in feed production are further bolstering this segment. Innovations aimed at improving feed safety and quality are becoming more prevalent, enabling producers to meet domestic and international standards effectively. Furthermore, there is a notable trend towards specialty feeds that cater to the specific nutritional needs of livestock and pets, driven by increasing consumer awareness about animal health and welfare. Thus, these advancements in production technologies will drive the market position of Argentina’s animal feed segment.

Argentina Probiotics Market Company Profiling:

• Orfaa offers animal feed probiotics such as Excential Selenium 4000, and L-Selenomethionine, used to build up selenium reserves, which ensures good selenium and antioxidant status in the animals. It secures the efficient transfer of selenium to offspring via the placenta, milk, and eggs. Orffa is a leader in developing, customizing, sourcing, and offering feed additive concepts for the animal nutrition market. The company has three major feed solutions for various targeted problems, including Gut Health and immunity, Feed Efficiency, and Mineral Nutrition. The company produces feed for mainly poultry, swine, aqua, ruminants, pets, and equine.  Orffa provides engineered feed solutions. The company has highly trained and educated specialists in all fields, including technical, commercial, and scientific experts, who help ensure that the company stays abreast of new developments. 

• Floratil offers Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745, which is a non-pathogenic probiotic yeast that allows it to survive gastric acidity and resist protein degradation

• Abiotic offers probiotics for animal feeds like pigs, birds, pets, and shrimp.

Argentina Probiotics Market Scope:

Argentina Probiotics Market Segmentation:

• By Ingredient

  • Bacteria

    • Lactobacilli

    • Bifidobacterium

    • Streptococcus thermophilus

  • Yeast

    • Saccharomyces boulardii

    • Others

• By Form

  • Liquid

  • Dry

• By Application

  • Functional Food and Beverages

  • Dietary Supplements

  • Animal Feed

• By End-User

  • Human

  • Animal