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Yeast probiotics for animal feed refer to live microbial feed additives that enhance the intestinal balance of host animals. These probiotics are utilized in animal feeding to promote growth and improve health.
The main products of yeast probiotic ingredients for animals include live probiotics, spent probiotics, and yeast derivatives. Live probiotics provide health benefits to the animals when ingested and have proven to be effective alternatives to antimicrobial growth promoters in the livestock industry. These probiotics are derived from various genera, including Saccharomyces spp, Kluyveromyces spp, and others, and are used for various types of livestock such as ruminants, poultry, swine, aquatic animals, pets, and equines.
Tariffs have impacted the yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market by increasing costs of imported yeast strains, fermentation inputs, and processing equipment, affecting pricing across feed formulations. Poultry, swine, and ruminant segments in regions such as North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on cross-border supply chains. However, tariffs have also encouraged local fermentation capacity expansion, regional sourcing of raw materials, and innovation in cost-effective yeast derivatives, supporting long-term market stability.
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The yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.68 billion in 2025 to $7.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to ban on antibiotic growth promoters, rising livestock production volumes, increasing awareness of animal nutrition, growth in commercial animal farming, proven benefits of yeast-based feed additives.
The yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable animal protein, increasing focus on animal immunity and disease prevention, growth in aquaculture and pet nutrition, advancements in probiotic strain development, expanding adoption of functional feed ingredients. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of probiotics as antibiotic alternatives, increasing focus on gut health and immunity in livestock, growing demand for natural feed additives, expansion of probiotic usage in poultry and swine nutrition, increasing use of yeast derivatives in animal feed formulations.
The rising demand for high-quality animal feeds is expected to drive growth in the yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market going forward. High-quality animal feeds are nutritionally balanced formulations that supply essential nutrients to meet animals' specific dietary needs, promoting optimal health, growth, and performance. Demand for these feeds is increasing as livestock and pet owners seek improved nutrition to enhance animal health, growth, and productivity. Incorporating yeast probiotic ingredients into high-quality feeds is a strategic method to support animal health, boost performance, and address concerns around sustainability and the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production. For instance, in February 2025, according to the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), a US-based feed advocacy nonprofit, U.S. livestock, poultry, and farmed aquaculture consumed approximately 283.6 million tons of feed in 2023, reflecting sustained large-scale feed use and highlighting the broad demand for quality nutrition inputs, such as probiotics that improve gut health and feed efficiency. Therefore, the growing demand for high-quality animal feeds is driving the yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market.
Major companies in the yeast probiotic ingredient for the animal market are strategically developing technologically advanced products, including prebiotic fiber, to gain a competitive edge and expand their customer base. Prebiotic fiber, a specialized fiber technology, supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. In September 2023, Alltech introduced Microbuild, an advanced prebiotic fiber designed to enhance gut health and support a resilient microbiome in pets. Microbuild's focus on promoting overall well-being and ensuring gut health positions it as a nutritional technology that strengthens the natural defenses of animals by boosting microbial diversity in the gut.
In January 2024, BIO-CAT, Inc., a US-based company specializing in probiotic solutions, formed a partnership with global distributor Caldic North America to launch its probiotic strains and the OPTIFEED ingredient brand in the North American companion animal nutrition market. This collaboration enhances Caldic's existing companion animal portfolio by introducing a range of innovative and customizable solutions designed to improve the quality of pet food and health. Caldic North America is a US-based distributor focusing on innovative ingredients and solutions across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and animal nutrition.
Major companies operating in the yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market are Chr. Hansen A/S, Koninklijke DSM N V, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Novozymes A/S, Lallemand Inc., Kemin Industries Inc., Kerry Group PLC, BASF SE, Macco Organiques Inc., Impextraco NV, Lesaffre, Alltech, Provita Eurotech Ltd., BioResource International Inc., Bio-Vet Inc., BioZyme Inc., Diamond V, Novus International Inc., Pure Cultures, Vetanco, Zinpro Corporation
North America was the largest region in the yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market in 2025. The regions covered in the yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the yeast probiotic ingredient for animal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The yeast prebiotics for the animal market consists of sales of Lactobacillus, Bacillus, Streptococcus, Pediococcus, Enterococcus, Bifidobacterium and Propionibacterium. 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.
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