Global Organic Feed Market - Industry Dynamics, Market Size, And Opportunity Forecast To 2032

The Organic Feed market is experiencing robust expansion, with market size projected to increase from (6.8 Billion) 2024 to (10.1 Billion) 2032, demonstrating a consistent year-over-year growth rate of 6.7%. Organic Feed Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report, by Types (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds, Others (pulses and meals)), ,by Livestock (Poultry, Ruminants, Swine, Aquatic animals, Others (equine and pets)), by Form (Pellets, Crumbles, Mash) , by Additives (Amino acids, Minerals, Vitamins, Enzymes, Phytogenic) , , , And regions (North America(United States, Canada, Mexico), South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA(Middle East, Africa)) : Industry Forecast and Opportunity Analysis for 2024 - 2032

The entire process of production and marketing of feed products made from organically grown crops and animals is included in the definition of the organic feed market. Organic feed is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers, allowing healthier and more sustainable food production by animals fed on organic feed. The market is stimulated by the rise in consumer appetite for organic feed products, an increase in knowledge of organic farming benefits to the environment and people, as well as more pronounced laws prohibiting use of chemical additives in animal feeds. With consumers becoming more conscious about their food choices, it is anticipated that there will be an increasing need for organic feeds.

Organic Feed Report Highlights

Report Metrics	Details
Forecast period	2019-2032
Base Year Of Estimation	2023
Growth Rate	CAGR of 6.7%
Forecast Value (2032)	USD 10.1 Billion
By Product Type	Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds, Others (pulses and meals)
Key Market Players	Ranch-Way Feeds (US) Country Heritage Feeds (Australia) Hi Peak Feeds (UK) BernAqua (Belgium) SunOpta (Canada) Aller Aqua (Denmark) Cargill (US) Purina Animal Nutrition LLC (US) Scratch and Peck Feeds (US) Cargill (US) ForFarmers (Netherlands)
By Region	North America(United States, Canada, Mexico) South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America) Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe) Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific) MEA(Middle East, Africa)

Organic Feed Market Trends

A rising and new global market exists for organic feed because organic consumers are increasingly demanding organic meat, dairy, and poultry products. Health-conscious consumers increase their preference for products from livestock when they learn about the merits associated with organic food. This trend is pushing livestock producers toward organic farming practices not only based on the quality of feed but also on sustainability and ethical farming methods. The strict regulations regarding the application of chemicals and antibiotics in the use of animal feed drive this trend further. A new trend is now seen in the increase in plant-based and alternative sources of protein in organic feed formulation. With the high demand from consumers for sustainable sources of proteins, feed producers are in a position to consider making use of legumes, grains, and food industry byproducts to formulate a balanced feed. Innovation into feed formulas is aimed at improving nutrient value while lowering environmental concerns. It's a moving environment with considerable growth as well as innovative potential that can be considered in developing organic feeds.

Organic Feed Market Leading Players

The key players profiled in the report are Ranch-Way Feeds (US), Country Heritage Feeds (Australia), Hi Peak Feeds (UK), BernAqua (Belgium), SunOpta (Canada), Aller Aqua (Denmark), Cargill (US), Purina Animal Nutrition LLC (US), Scratch and Peck Feeds (US), Cargill (US), ForFarmers (Netherlands)

Growth Accelerators

Major motivation for global demand in organic feed is the demand in organic meat, organic dairy, and organic eggs. More people are health-aware and take into account their consumption's environmental implication. Their changed preference forces them to look for organic feeds that meet the standards used in organic farming, prohibiting synthetic additives or genetically modified organisms. This, along with the increasing demand for organic feed, will motivate farmers to adopt organic feed to fulfil market requirements, improve the nutritional value of their products, and support sustainable agricultural practices that foster growth in the organic feed market. The other very important driver is increasing consumer and regulatory body concern regarding animal welfare and sustainable farming. The tendency for farmers to change their approach from conventional to organic farming is also because of using organic feed for livestock raising in a more humane and eco-friendly manner. Because more countries implement policies aimed at encouraging organic agriculture, the demand for organic feed is expected to rise.

Organic Feed Market Segmentation analysis

The Global Organic Feed is segmented by Type, and Region.
By Type, the market is divided into Distributed Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds, Others (pulses and meals) . Geographically, the market is assessed across key Regions like North America(United States, Canada, Mexico), South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA(Middle East, Africa) and others, each presenting distinct growth opportunities and challenges influenced by the regions.

Competitive Landscape

The global organic feed market is on the rise. It is expected to grow from about USD 8.89 billion in 2023 to USD 16.23 billion by 2032. The user’s health consciousness regarding organic products is rising along with organic meat and milk supplies, particularly in North America and Asia-Pacific. Cargill, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, and For Farmers are among the key industry participants who are engaged in product development, entering into partnerships, and enlarging the wider distribution of their products. Also, the degree of competitiveness in the market is affected by the supply of organic raw materials and the support for organic agricultural practices, as well as the quest for better ways to rear animals. In the competitive scenario of the market, Porter’s Five Forces analysis suggests that the competition is moderate with the existence of the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers as well as the threat of competitors and substitutes being present. The share of poultry in the overall market is likely to be the greatest in response to the growing demand of consumers for organic poultry products. All in all, the current scenario regarding competition within the organic feed market has been altered by changing tastes of consumers, policies encouraging organic farming, and developments in feed composition targeted at improving the health and performance of livestock.

Challenges In Organic Feed Market

The high price of organic feed ingredients is one of the biggest challenges to the global organic feed market. Organic feed production also entails more complex certification processes and higher costs of agricultural inputs, hence higher prices to the final consumer. The difference in price makes it difficult for organic feed producers to compete with conventional feed suppliers, especially in markets sensitive to price. Yet another key reason is the low awareness and education of the farmers and animal producers in terms of benefiting from organic feed. Numerous producers will not like their shift to organic feed given the potential issues about its performance and nutritional completeness relative to their conventional feed concerns. Apart from the usual regulatory burdens, conformity requirements with one or other kind of organic certification might well discourage any new players' entry in the market as well. These challenges call for serious joint efforts in education, advocacy, and support on the part of the industrial players to promote the merits of organic feed and cultivate a more robust market environment.

Risks & Prospects in Organic Feed Market

Opportunities lie in the organic feed global market because demand for organic livestock products increases and people become conscious of healthy food and sustainability. The consumer awareness of healthy, organic, and sustainable food products rises with increasing consumers looking at more organic meat, dairy, and eggs, making the farmers motivated to convert over to organic feed so that they can fill up the growing demand. This opens an opportunity for organic feed manufacturers to develop and supply high-quality, certified organic feed aligned with strict regulations and consumer expectations and thus capitalize on the growing market for organic animal products. The growth of new organic farming techniques and new feed formulation research can serve as new fields of opportunity for organic feeding innovations. Specialized organic feeds enhancing animal health, growth rate, and nutritional profile are likely to win over a greater proportion of interested producers interested in improving livestock performance with sustainability. Such a trend would lead to further investments in organic feed manufacturing and geographical expansion into regions that adopt organic farming.

Key Target Audience

The organic feed market on a global scale has a specific target audience that mainly encompasses organic farmers and livestock producers who engage in eco-friendly practices and care for their animals. Such producers use organic power sources because they are required to follow specific certification regulations, and organic products, in most cases, are very expensive commodities to their consumers. In so doing, these farmers operate in a better market position to the advantage of many consumers who are increasingly health-orientated and market risks or environmental concerns to farmers.,, A further audience section with a substantial share consists of manufacturers and sellers of organic feed products, as these participants are essential players in the organic feed supply chain. It covers feed mills and cooperatives producing and selling organic feed to farmers, as well as retailers and e-commerce businesses dealing with organic agricultural goods. Thus, the global organic feed market can encourage expansion and progress for the alternating fixation of attention to sustainable agriculture implementation by engaging these particular audiences.

Merger and acquisition

The latest developments in mergers and acquisitions in the organic feed industry on a global scale show that the main players have changed their strategies towards integration and innovation. For instance, Cargill has been geared towards expanding its operations by buying on board Delacon, an Austrian phytogenic feed additives manufacturer, thus boosting Cargill’s organic feed solutions portfolio . In the same situation, Pilmico Foods merged with Gold Coin to form Aboitiz Foods, a giant corporation with 29 facilities located in several countries in Southeast Asia, aimed at enhancing their competitiveness in the organic feed sector. All these actions should be seen in the light of the ongoing transformations where companies operate and compete in a way that seeks to explore synergies in response to the growing demand for organic goods as a result of the consumers’ health consciousness and bans on synthetic additives. Further, beyond these well-publicized mergers, one can note such transactions as the acquisition of Bio-Vet Inc. by Anpario to reinforce its portfolio of natural animal feed additives or the intent of Nutreco to acquire AECI Animal Health in South Africa to support its animal nutrition business. This pattern of expansion points to the necessity of strategic mergers and acquisitions in light of the ever-increasing demand for organic feed products from different animal husbandry sectors.