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Phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) are natural substances derived from herbs, spices, essential oils, and plant extracts, used in animal nutrition to promote growth, improve gut health, and enhance feed efficiency. These additives also possess antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, offering a sustainable alternative to antibiotic growth promoters.
The main types of phytogenic feed additives include essential oils, flavonoids, saponins, oleoresins, and other varieties. Essential oils are concentrated, volatile plant extracts obtained through distillation or mechanical methods, containing the natural aroma and chemical compounds of the source plant. These oils are available in various forms, such as powder, liquid, and granules, and are used for a range of purposes, including antimicrobial effects, digestion improvement, growth promotion, and accelerated nutrient absorption. These additives serve multiple industries, including animal feed, pet food, and aquaculture.
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The phytogenic feed additives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.09 billion in 2024 to $1.18 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the rising demand for antibiotic alternatives in livestock, growing awareness among farmers about natural feed ingredients, an increasing focus on improving gut health and immunity in animals, a growing preference for sustainable animal farming practices, and heightened governmental support for natural feed additive solutions.
The phytogenic feed additives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing incidence of zoonotic diseases linked to synthetic additives, growing consumer preference for traceable and clean-label meat products, rising digitalization in livestock farming to monitor feed performance, heightened concerns over food safety and quality, and the growing popularity of functional feed ingredients. Key trends in this period include the development of encapsulation technologies, advanced extraction and formulation techniques, the creation of antibiotic-free protocols, integration with precision livestock farming, innovation in synergistic blends, and the incorporation of probiotics and enzymes.
The growing animal feed industry is expected to drive the growth of the phytogenic feed additives market in the coming years. The animal feed industry involves the production, processing, and distribution of feed products designed to meet the nutritional needs of livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and other animals. The growth of this industry is largely driven by the rising global demand for animal protein, fueled by an increasing population and shifting dietary preferences. Phytogenic feed additives enhance the animal feed sector by providing natural, plant-based solutions that improve animal health and performance. These additives support gut health, boost immunity, and optimize growth, contributing to more sustainable and efficient livestock production. For example, in July 2024, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the UK reported that total animal feed production reached 31,128 tonnes in 2023, up from 29,397 tonnes in 2022. As a result, the growth of the animal feed industry is a key driver for the phytogenic feed additives market.
Leading companies in the phytogenic feed additives market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as shrimp supplementation products, to enhance growth, improve immune health, and increase overall shrimp production efficiency. A shrimp supplementation product is a feed additive or nutritional supplement specifically designed to boost the growth, health, immunity, and overall performance of shrimp in aquaculture. For example, in April 2023, Kemin AquaScience, a US-based biotechnology research company, introduced Pathorol, a natural phytogenic feed additive aimed at improving the health of farmed shrimp. This product is formulated to support the health of the hepatopancreas, a crucial organ for shrimp digestion. Pathorol enhances feed digestibility and growth performance, reduces size variability in shrimp, and ultimately promotes healthy growth and higher productivity.
In June 2022, Cargill Inc., a US-based food and beverage manufacturing company, acquired Delacon Biotech Nik Ges.m.b.H. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Cargill to enhance livestock and aquaculture performance while promoting animal health by broadening global access to science-based phytogenic feed additives through its partnership with Delacon. Delacon Biotech Nik Ges.m.b.H. is an Austria-based company, specializing in developing plant-based phytogenic feed additives for animal nutrition.
Major players in the phytogenic feed additives market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, SHV Holdings, DuPont de Nemours Inc., DSM-Firmenich AG, Land O'Lakes Inc., Alltech Inc., Kemin Industries Inc, Synthite Industries Private Limited, Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Esseco Group, Biovet, Nutrex N.V, Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd, Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH, Growell India Private Limited, Indian Herbs Specialities Pvt. Ltd., Green Pharma, and Phytosynthese S.A.S.
North America was the largest region in the phytogenic feed additives market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in phytogenic feed additives report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the phytogenic feed additives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The phytogenic feed additives market consists of sales of tannins, alkaloids, mucilages, terpenoids, and other plant extracts that are incorporated into animal feed to improve growth performance, enhance digestion, and support overall animal health. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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