Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Fodder, Forage, Compound Feed), By Livestock (Aquatic Animals, Cattle, Poultry, Goats, Sheep/Lamb), And By Raw Material (Soy, Corn, Rendered Meal, Barley, Other) - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

Description

Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Size:

The Saudi Arabian Animal Feed market is predicted to witness steady growth during the projected period.

The market will expand throughout the forecast period, due to the increasing meat consumption driving the market demand. Also, the increase in per capita income is augmenting the requirement of animal feed, with high-income consumers' readiness to pay a premium price on luxurious meat products that have been raised on premium feed. The government encouragement towards the production of chicken meat domestically is also complementing the demand for animal feeds in the market.

Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Overview & Scope

The Saudi Arabia Animal Feed market is segmented by:

• By Type: By type, the Saudi Arabian animal feed market is segmented into fodder, forage, and compound feed. The fodder & forage are given to the animals for their regular feed, while compound feed improves their digestive health and growth.
• By Livestock: By livestock, animal feed markets in Saudi Arabia are categorized into aquatic animals, cattle, poultry, goats, and sheep/lamb.
• By Raw Material Analysis: The Saudi Arabian animal feed market, based on raw materials, is divided into soy, corn, rendered meal, barley, and others. The feed associated with corn will be in very high demand, as the production and supply are increasing all over the globe.
• By Region: The market is divided regionally into Riyadh, Jeddah, and Others.

Top Trends Shaping the Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market

1. Growing preference for fresh meat
   The Saudi Arabian animal feed industry is witnessing tremendous growth due to the high demand for locally produced fresh meat, which is influencing animal feed companies to work extra hard to supply fresh, high-quality poultry. This trend is reflected in the poultry sector's rapid expansion and modernization, with domestic production reaching record levels and self-sufficiency. Poultry meat consumption in Saudi Arabia has shown a steady increase, with per capita consumption rising from 23.7 kilograms (retail weight) in 2022 to 24.3 kilograms in 2024. This growth underscores the importance of poultry as an affordable, preferred protein source and highlights the expanding market for animal feed and related agricultural inputs, as producers scale up operations to meet evolving consumer expectations.
2. Increasing government investments
   The government has decided on the most suitable places to invest in fish farming around the Red Sea and the use of the 1,800 km long coast of the sea to farm fish either on land or at sea. The government has negotiated different Memoranda of Understanding in order to facilitate the export of seafood products to countries such as Russia and China. The government policy towards a non-oil economy to boost the business sectors of the country contributed to the rapid rise in production during the period.

Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges

Drivers:

• Increasing demand for meat: Saudi Arabia, like other parts of the GCC, is an oil and gas producer, relatively stable, and rich, and one of the countries in the Middle East region with a high standard of living. The country largely relies on imported food due to the agricultural constraints caused by the lack of water and the inability to cultivate crops on appropriate land. The OECD data shows that in Saudi Arabia, Beef and veal Meat consumption increased by 4 Kilograms/capita in 2022 and reached 4.2 Kilograms/capita in 2024. The quantity of beef and veal consumed is rising, and the population is rising at a higher rate and hence this fast consumption of meat.
• Growing demand for aquatic food: The increasing demand for aquatic food is due to the low prices and nutrient value attached to it. The most dominant factors that drive the feed market of aquatic animals are the increased consumption of fish and the increased processing of seafood. Moreover, the expanding local consumption due to the increasing population and the growing per capita consumption is also likely to drive the demand for seafood over the forecast period and consequently the demand for aquatic feed.

Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Competitive Landscape

The market is fragmented, with many notable players:

• Company Collaboration: In May 2025, Tanmiah Food Company, one of the Middle East's leading providers of fresh poultry, processed proteins, animal feed, health products, and restaurant operators, was formally recognized for its transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Griffith Foods and Poulta Inc. during the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Segmentation:

• By Type
  • Fodder
  • Forage
  • Compound Feed
• By Livestock
  • Aquatic Animals
  • Cattle
  • Poultry
  • Goats
  • Sheep/Lamb
• By Raw Material
  • Soy
  • Corn
  • Rendered Meal
  • Barley
  • Other
• By Region
  • Riyadh
  • Jeddah
  • Others

Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. SAUDI ARABIA ANIMAL FEED MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Fodder

5.3. Forage

5.4. Compound Feed

6. SAUDI ARABIA ANIMAL FEED MARKET BY LIVESTOCK

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Aquatic Animals

6.3. Cattle

6.4. Poultry

6.5. Goats

6.6. Sheep/Lamb

7. SAUDI ARABIA ANIMAL FEED MARKET BY RAW MATERIAL

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Soy

7.3. Corn

7.4. Rendered Meal

7.5. Barley 

7.6. Other

8. SAUDI ARABIA ANIMAL FEED MARKET BY REGION

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Riyadh

8.3. Jeddah

8.4. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Cargill

10.2. BARF

10.3. Novozymes

10.4. Royal DSM N.V.

10.5. Arasco

10.6. Archer Daniels Midland

10.7. BRF

10.8. Unibio

10.9. Feedco

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

Companies Profiled

Cargill

BARF

Novozymes

Royal DSM N.V.

Arasco

Archer Daniels Midland

BRF

Unibio

Feedco

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