Blood Meal Global Market Report 2026

Blood meal, derived from the ground and dried blood of animals, serves as a valuable non-synthetic source of nitrogen. It finds dual-purpose usage as a nitrogenous fertilizer for agricultural needs and as a high-protein feed for livestock.

The primary sources of blood meal include porcine (from pigs), poultry, and ruminant (from cattle, sheep, etc.) blood. Porcine blood, originating from pigs, undergoes various manufacturing processes such as solar drying, drum drying, ring and flash drying, and spray drying. These processes render the blood into a form suitable for applications in animal feed, agricultural purposes, and other related uses.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the blood meal market by increasing costs of exporting dried animal by-products, processing equipment, and packaging materials. Agricultural and feed sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to cross-border trade dependencies, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on imports. These tariffs are impacting cost competitiveness and export volumes. However, they are also promoting localized processing, improved regional waste valorization, and increased use of domestically produced blood meal in agriculture and feed applications.

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The blood meal market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.12 billion in 2025 to $2.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of livestock farming activities, utilization of slaughterhouse by-products, rising demand for organic fertilizers, development of animal feed processing, increasing protein supplementation in feeds.

The blood meal market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of organic farming practices, rising demand for sustainable feed ingredients, expansion of high-efficiency drying methods, growing regulatory focus on waste utilization, increasing use in specialty fertilizers. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of organic nitrogen fertilizers, rising demand for high-protein animal feed, growing adoption of sustainable by-product utilization, expansion of advanced drying technologies, enhanced focus on feed safety standards.

The rising demand for animal meat is anticipated to support the expansion of the blood meal market in the coming years. Animal meat refers to the flesh and other edible parts of domesticated or farmed animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, fish, and poultry that are consumed as food. Blood meal is a by-product generated during animal slaughter and is widely used as a dietary supplement in livestock feed for cattle, fish, and poultry. It is rich in protein and contains relatively low levels of phosphorus and potassium, making it a valuable feed additive for animals. For example, in July 2024, according to Carlisle Technology, a US-based provider of software and hardware solutions for the food industry, per capita chicken consumption, which stood at 98.90 pounds, is projected to rise to 107.50 pounds by 2033 due to affordability and health-related factors. In 2022, Americans consumed 98.90 pounds of broiler chicken per person, with this figure expected to increase substantially by 2033. Additionally, global poultry meat consumption is projected to reach 154 metric tons over the forecast period, accounting for nearly half of the total increase in meat consumption. As a result, growing demand for animal meat is driving growth in the blood meal market.

The rising livestock population is also expected to propel the growth of the blood meal market in the coming years. Livestock refers to domesticated animals raised in agricultural settings for purposes such as food production, labor, and the supply of animal-based products. Common livestock categories include cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and horses. Blood meal is valued for its high protein content and essential nutrients, making it an important ingredient in the formulation of nutritionally balanced feed for an expanding and diverse livestock population. Efficient use of blood meal in feed formulations supports animal health, growth, and overall productivity across livestock and aquaculture sectors. For example, in August 2024, according to the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the pig population in England increased by 1.3% to reach 3.7 million, primarily driven by a 1.5% rise in the number of fattening pigs. Consequently, the growth in livestock numbers is supporting increased demand for blood meal.

Companies operating in the blood meal market are focusing on technological advancements, such as the development of pilot spray dryers, to strengthen their competitive position. Pilot spray dryers are small-scale versions of industrial spray drying systems used to convert liquid or slurry feedstocks into powdered or granulated products. For instance, in April 2023, RELCO LLC, a US-based food processing equipment manufacturer, introduced the Parvus pilot spray dryer for a range of food-related applications. The system is offered in two configurations: the Parvus Nomad, a single-stage dryer suited for trial runs and smaller production volumes, and the Parvus Multi-Stage, which features a wide-body design to support larger output levels. These pilot spray dryers enable flexibility in testing and scalability, allow integration with other pilot-scale technologies for full-scale planning, and provide moisture control and powder-handling capabilities comparable to industrial systems. Designed for easy installation and compact operation, the system addresses emerging opportunities in areas such as plant protein, fermentation, and collagen processing.

Major companies operating in the blood meal market are Boyer Valley Company LLC, Terramar Chile SpA, Darling Ingredients Inc., West Coast Reduction Ltd., Valley Proteins Inc., Sanimax APC Inc., Ridley Corporation Limited, FASA Group, Bar-Magen Ltd., APC Company Inc., Frigorifico Allana Private Limited, Agridient Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ag Processing Inc., Cargill Incorporated, Coppens International B.V., Duynie Group B.V., ForFarmers N.V., InVivo NSA, Land O'Lakes Inc., Nutreco Co. B.V., OJ Ingredients Ltd., Olmix Group

North America was the largest region in the blood meal market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global blood meal market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the blood meal market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the blood meal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The blood meal market consists of sales of ruminant feed, poultry feed, and porcine feed. 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/or 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Source: Porcine Blood; Poultry Blood; Ruminant Blood
• 2) By Process: Solar Drying; Drum Drying; Ring and Flash Drying; Spray Drying
• 3) By Application: Animal Feed; Agriculture
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Porcine Blood: Dried Porcine Blood Meal; Liquid Porcine Blood
• 2) By Poultry Blood: Dried Poultry Blood Meal; Liquid Poultry Blood
• 3) By Ruminant Blood: Dried Ruminant Blood Meal; Liquid Ruminant Blood
• Companies Mentioned: Boyer Valley Company LLC; Terramar Chile SpA; Darling Ingredients Inc.; West Coast Reduction Ltd.; Valley Proteins Inc.; Sanimax APC Inc.; Ridley Corporation Limited; FASA Group; Bar-Magen Ltd.; APC Company Inc.; Frigorifico Allana Private Limited; Agridient Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Ag Processing Inc.; Cargill Incorporated; Coppens International B.V.; Duynie Group B.V.; ForFarmers N.V.; InVivo NSA; Land O'Lakes Inc.; Nutreco Co. B.V.; OJ Ingredients Ltd.; Olmix Group
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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