Global Feed Probiotics Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2024 - 2030)

This report extensively covers different segments of Global Feed Probiotics Market and provides an in depth analysis (including revenue analysis for both historic and forecast periods) for all the market segments.

Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria emerge as prominent players, collectively accounting for a significant share of the market. Lactobacilli, known for their ability to stimulate the digestive system and enhance disease resistance, are widely utilized in poultry, swine, and ruminant feed formulations. bifidobacteria, valued for their role in improving weight gain and overall animal health, find extensive application across various animal species, particularly in the poultry and aquaculture sectors. Probiotic strains such as enterococcus, pediococcus, and streptococcus contribute to the market's diversity, catering to specific nutritional requirements and health objectives across different livestock categories. The market's segmentation by sub-additive underscores the importance of microbial diversity in optimizing animal nutrition, health, and performance outcomes.

The Global Feed Probiotics market, segmented by animal type, reflects the diverse dietary and nutritional needs of different livestock categories. Poultry emerges as a dominant segment, characterized by high demand for probiotic additives to enhance growth performance, gut health, and disease resilience in broilers, layers, and turkeys. Ruminants, including cattle, goats, and sheep, represent another significant segment, driven by the need to improve feed efficiency, mitigate rumen disorders, and boost milk or meat production. Swine and aquaculture also constitute substantial market segments, where probiotics play crucial roles in optimizing feed conversion ratios, enhancing immunity, and minimizing disease outbreaks. The market encompasses other animal categories, including pets and companion animals, where probiotic supplementation is increasingly recognized for its potential to promote digestive health and overall well-being.

Global Feed Probiotics Segment Analysis

In this report, the Global Feed Probiotics Market has been segmented by Sub Additive, Animal and Geography.

Global Feed Probiotics Market, Segmentation by Sub Additive

The Global Feed Probiotics Market has been segmented by Sub Additive into Bifidobacteria, Enterococcus, Lactobacilli, Pediococcus, Streptococcus, and Other Probiotics.

Among the key sub-additives, lactobacilli and bifidobacteria emerge as dominant players, representing a significant share of the market. Lactobacilli are valued for their ability to stimulate digestive health, enhance disease resistance, and improve nutrient absorption in animals.Bifidobacteria are renowned for their role in promoting gut health, modulating immune responses, and supporting overall animal well-being. These probiotic strains find widespread application in poultry, swine, ruminant, and aquaculture feed formulations, where they contribute to improved growth performance, feed efficiency, and disease resilience.

The Global Feed Probiotics market encompasses other microbial strains such as enterococcus, pediococcus, streptococcus, and various strains categorized as "other probiotics." Each of these sub-additives offers unique functional properties and benefits, ranging from enhanced nutrient utilization and immune modulation to pathogen inhibition and stress reduction. These probiotic strains play crucial roles in optimizing animal health, productivity, and performance outcomes, underscoring the importance of microbial diversity in animal nutrition. As the demand for naturally derived feed additives continues to rise, driven by growing consumer preferences for sustainable and eco-friendly livestock production practices, the market for feed probiotics is expected to witness sustained growth and innovation, further expanding its portfolio of sub-additives to meet evolving industry needs.

Global Feed Probiotics Market, Segmentation by Animal

The Global Feed Probiotics Market has been segmented by Animal into Aquaculture, Poultry, Ruminants, Swine, and Other Animals.

Aquaculture emerges as a prominent market segment, driven by the expanding aquaculture industry and the need to enhance feed efficiency, disease resistance, and overall performance in fish and shellfish. With the global demand for seafood continuing to rise, particularly in regions like Asia-Pacific and Europe, aquaculture producers are increasingly turning to probiotic feed additives to optimize production outcomes and ensure sustainable aquaculture practices. Probiotics play a crucial role in improving gut health, nutrient absorption, and immune function in aquatic species, thereby contributing to enhanced growth rates, disease resilience, and product quality in aquaculture operations worldwide.

Poultry represents another significant segment in the global feed probiotics market, characterized by the extensive use of probiotic additives to boost growth performance, intestinal health, and immune function in broilers, layers, and turkeys. With the poultry industry facing challenges such as antibiotic resistance and regulatory restrictions on antibiotic use, there is a growing emphasis on alternative strategies to maintain flock health and productivity. Probiotics offer a natural and sustainable solution, promoting a balanced gut microbiota, reducing pathogen colonization, and enhancing nutrient utilization in poultry. As consumer preferences shift towards antibiotic-free poultry products and sustainable farming practices, the demand for probiotic feed additives in the poultry sector is expected to continue its upward trajectory, driving growth in the global feed probiotics market.

Global Feed Probiotics Market, Segmentation by Geography

In this report, the Global Feed Probiotics Market has been segmented by Geography into five regions; North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America.

Global Feed Probiotics Market Share (%), by Geographical Region, 2023

Asia-Pacific solidified its position as the leading producer of poultry birds, witnessing a remarkable increase in production compared to 2017. This surge in poultry output can be attributed to the escalating demand for animal protein, particularly following the outbreak of African Swine Fever, which significantly curtailed the supply of pork meat. China emerges as a pivotal player, contributing a significant portion to the global poultry production landscape. With a substantial stock of laying hens and the capacity to hatch chicks annually at its largest layer poultry farming center, China underscores its pivotal role in global poultry farming. Investments from companies like Almarai in Saudi Arabia signify robust industry growth as new farms are established to expand poultry production. This upward trajectory, propelled by rising demand and strategic investments, is anticipated to bolster feed production and drive the demand for feed additives across the globe, reflecting the poultry industry's significant growth potential in the foreseeable future.

The Asia-Pacific and South American regions are experiencing a surge in seafood consumption, propelled by changing dietary preferences and government initiatives promoting aquaculture. This trend has translated into a substantial increase in feed production tailored for aquaculture species.Compound feed production witnessed a noteworthy uptick in 2022 compared to the previous year. Fish feed, which dominates the market share, is particularly vital in the Asia-Pacific region, where fish consumption is high. With aquaculture expanding to meet the escalating demand for seafood, countries like India are ramping up efforts to boost production. For instance, India increased its budget allocation to the Department of Fisheries, signaling a concerted effort to enhance aquaculture output. South America is witnessing a surge in feed production, driven by the burgeoning aquaculture farming sector. As the aquaculture industry continues to expand to meet surging seafood demand, the growth trajectory of feed production tailored for aquatic species is poised to amplify, bolstering the aquatic segment's growth prospects in the coming years.