United States Animal Feed Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Fodder, Forage, Compound Feed), By Livestock (Swine, Aquatic Animals, Cattle, Poultry, Others), By Raw Materials (Soya, Corn, Rendered Meal, Others), And By Production Systems (Integrated, Commercial Mills) - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Description

United States Animal Feed Market Size:

The United States Animal Feed market will grow at a CAGR of 5.97% from USD 63.351 billion in 2025 to USD 84.672 billion in 2030.

The US animal feed market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.43% over the forecast period, increasing from US$67.356 billion in 2022 to US$88.224 billion by 2030.

US Animal Feed Market Highlights

• Growing demand for high-quality animal protein drives innovation in feed formulations.
• Sustainable practices emphasize eco-friendly ingredients and reduced environmental impact.
• Technological advancements enhance feed efficiency and livestock health outcomes.
• Shift toward non-antibiotic additives promotes animal welfare and safety.
• Expansion of aquaculture and pet food sectors boosts specialized feed demand.

US Animal Feed Market Overview

Animal feed is a food given to domesticated animals, mainly livestock. This feed offers a wide range of benefits to animal health, such as boosting the immune system of the livestock and increasing the production yield. It also enhances the performance and improves the fertility of the animals.

The rising domestic population of animals and livestock in the USA is boosting the market for animal feed. The population of livestock in the USA witnessed a growth, majorly with the increasing demand for animal products in the nation. The US Department of Agriculture, in its report, stated that in the nation, the total population of swine in 2022 was recorded at 74,956 thousand heads, which increased to 75,461 thousand heads in 2023.

Growing consumer awareness about the safety of animal products, combined with infectious disease outbreaks in animals, is expected to be the primary factor driving up demand for animal feed during the forecast period. Furthermore, the presence of a large number of market players in the region is expected to fuel market growth significantly over the coming years. Compound feed production in the USA exceeded 215.79MT in 2020, according to IFIF. This, however, is the amount produced in the professional feed industry. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the world will need to increase food production by more than 60% by 2050. As a result, animal-based protein production is expected to rise in tandem. According to the FAO, between 2020 and 2050, this rise will be around 1.7 percent per year. During the same period, meat production is expected to rise by about 70%, seafood products by 90%, and dairy products by 55%. The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) predicts that poultry, pig, and beef production will double by 2050, while dairy and fish production will triple. Because of the increased consumption of animal proteins, the animal feed sector's importance will grow. The feed industry is expected to be the largest factor in ensuring long-term progress in animal husbandry. Every boost in animal protein production necessitates a substantial increase in animal feed production to attain sustainable animal production.

Some of the major companies include Hi-Pro Feeds, Kemin Industries, Inc., and Archer Daniels Midland.

• Kemin Industries, Inc. is a global specialty ingredient manufacturer. It offers animal nutrition & health, aquaculture, crop technologies, food technologies, and human nutrition & health, among others.
• Archer Daniels Midland, or ADM, is among the leading food processing and nutrition manufacturers, based in the USA. The company offers human nutrition, human nutrition, pet nutrition, and industrial BioSolutions.
• Hi-Pro Feeds is a global high-quality feed producer, offering feeds for beef, minerals, sheep & goat, equine, swine, and wildlife, among others.

US Animal Feed Market Drivers

• Growing demand for animal products

The increasing consumption of animal products, like meat, eggs, and dairy, in the USA is propelling the animal feed market growth during the forecasted timeline. With the rising demand for animal products, the population of livestock will witness significant growth, propelling the need for feeds.  In the USA, the demand for animal products has witnessed constant growth over the years. The US Department of Agriculture, in its report, stated that in 2022-23, the total consumption of beef and veal was recorded at 12,637 thousand MT, which grew to 12,959 thousand MT in 2023-24. Similarly, the consumption of pork and chicken in the nation was recorded at 9,829 and 17,866 thousand MT, respectively, in 2022-23. Meanwhile, pork and chicken consumption in 2023-24 increased to 9,991 and 18,412 thousand MT, respectively.

US Animal Feed Market Segmentation Analysis

• The soya segment is expected to grow rapidly

The USA animal feed market is segmented by raw material into soya, canola, and rendered meal. The market is growing due to the rising demand for animal feed that is high in protein, especially in the expanding livestock and poultry sectors. A byproduct of processing soybeans, soybean meal is prized for its high protein content and nutritional value. The demand for animal feed high in protein is fueled by the growing population and rising incomes, which also leads to increased meat consumption. Moreover, the increased yield of soybean meal in the United States has also increased the market demand. For instance, there were 50.6 bushels per acre in 2022, which increased to 51.7 bushels per acre in 2023.

Further, the cattle and poultry industries heavily influence the demand for soybean meal in the US.  Soya meal is a vital source of protein for poultry, pigs, and other livestock feedstock. Moreover, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are soybeans grown in the United States. The US market for soybean meal is being impacted by GMO regulations as well as domestic and foreign consumer concerns. Further, to provide end users in larger soy markets with advantageous traits for animal feed, soybean oil, and biofuels, seed innovation is needed. For instance, in July 2024, Benson Hill, Inc. disclosed additional developments in its innovation pipeline. Benson Hill is uniquely positioned to redefine U.S. soy for feed and fuel with new varieties that offer unique benefits across the agribusiness value chain, thanks to these innovations, many of which are currently undergoing field testing.

US Animal Feed Market Regional Analysis

• Texas is predicted to hold a large market share

State-wise, the USA animal feed market has been segmented into Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, California, Oklahoma, and others. Texas has a booming animal ranching sector with livestock comprising pigs, poultry, and cattle, enhancing the demand for animal feeds in the state. Being home to large parts of the feedlot operations in areas such as the Panhandle, Texas, holds the highest inventory of cattle in the United States. The steady demand for feed supplies, especially grains and other concentrates, is reflected in the 2.82 million cattle on feed in Texas as of early 2024 in feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more. Additionally, in 2022, Texas produced 153 million bushels of corn for grain and 50.4 million bushels of sorghum. The average yield of sorghum was 53 bushels per acre.

Moreover, with the desire to produce high-quality beef, emphasizing improving weight gain and livestock health, husbandry is turning to formulated feeds vigorously. Employing data analytics and sensors in the process, precision feeding techniques are geared towards optimizing feed utilization and ensuring sustainable and cost-effective feed application within the system.

US Animal Feed Market Key Developments

• In 2024, Cargill Incorporated acquired two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands- one in Denver and the other in Kansas City. With the addition of these two facilities, Cargill will be better positioned to expand its Animal nutrition business in the U.S.

United States Animal Feed Market Scope:

Segmentation

• By Type
  • Fodder
  • Forage
  • Compound Feed
• By Livestock
  • Swine
  • Aquatic Animals
  • Cattle
  • Poultry
  • Others
• By Raw Materials
  • Soya
  • Canola
  • Rendered Meal
• By Production Systems
  • Integrated
  • Commercial mills

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key Benefits for the Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

2.3. Data Validation

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. Analyst View

4. Market Dynamics

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Supplier

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. USA Animal Feed Market By Type

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Fodder

5.3. Forage

5.4. Compound Feed

6. USA Animal Feed Market By Livestock

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Swine

6.3. Aquatic Animals

6.4. Cattle

6.5. Poultry

6.6. Others

7. USA Animal Feed Market By Raw Materials

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Soya

7.3. Canola

7.4. Rendered Meal

8. USA Animal Feed Market By Production Systems

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Integrated

8.3. Commercial mills

9. USA Animal Feed Market By States

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Texas

9.3. Nebraska

9.4. Kansas

9.5. California

9.6. Oklahoma

9.7. Others

10. Competitive Environment and Analysis

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. Company Profiles

11.1. Tyson Foods

11.2. Alltech

11.3. Cargill, Incorporated

11.4. Purina Animal Nutrition (Land O’lakes)

11.5. Kemin Industries, Inc.

11.6. BASF SE

11.7. Hi-Pro Feeds

11.8. Kent Nutrition Group

11.9. Perdue Farms

11.10. Archer Daniels Midland

Companies Profiled

Tyson Foods

Alltech

Cargill, Incorporated

Purina Animal Nutrition (Land O’lakes)

Kemin Industries, Inc.

BASF SE

Hi-Pro Feeds

Kent Nutrition Group

Perdue Farms

Archer Daniels Midland

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