Cattle Feeds Global Market Report 2026

Cattle feeds are composed of a blend of silage, grains, hay, supplements, by-products, minerals, vitamins, and salt, designed to nourish cattle and other domestic livestock. These feeds serve various purposes, promoting the well-being of animals by enhancing milk production and improving reproductive efficiency.

Primary ingredients in cattle feed encompass cereals, cakes, mixes, and feed additives. Cereals, rich in energy and starch, contribute significantly to cattle diets, typically containing 8-12% crude protein. Commonly utilized cereals in animal feed include maize, barley, oats, wheat, and rice. Cattle types targeted by these feeds include beef cattle, dairy cattle, and calves. These cattle feed products are distributed through various channels, encompassing both online and offline avenues.

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 cattle feeds market by increasing costs of imported cereals, oilseed cakes, feed additives, vitamins, and minerals used in compound feed production. Livestock producers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported feed inputs, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on feed ingredient sourcing. These tariffs are increasing feed costs and impacting farm margins. However, they are also encouraging local sourcing of raw materials, regional feed manufacturing expansion, and formulation optimization to reduce import dependency.

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The cattle feeds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $71.67 billion in 2025 to $75.93 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of dairy and beef farming activities, rising livestock population levels, expansion of commercial cattle farming, increased awareness of animal nutrition, availability of diverse feed ingredients.

The cattle feeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $98.26 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-quality dairy and meat products, rising adoption of functional feed additives, expansion of sustainable livestock farming practices, growing investments in precision animal nutrition, increasing focus on feed traceability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of nutritionally balanced feed formulations, rising use of feed additives for productivity enhancement, expansion of compound feed production, increased focus on animal health and wellness, improved feed efficiency optimization.

The growing demand for animal-based food products is anticipated to drive the expansion of the cattle feeds market in the coming years. Rising consumption of animal-derived products such as meat, milk, and dairy increases the need for specialized cattle feeds that deliver essential nutrients and improved feed efficiency to support healthy and productive livestock. Factors including shifting dietary habits, economic development, international trade, and environmental considerations further intensify the demand for high-quality cattle feed to meet consumer expectations and sustain efficient cattle farming operations. For example, in February 2024, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government department, liquid milk production, which typically ranges between 500 and 550 million liters per month, increased by 2.7% to reach 545 million liters in April. Therefore, the rising demand for animal-based food products is contributing to the growth of the cattle feeds market.

Leading companies in the cattle feeds market are concentrating on developing advanced sources of lysine products to enhance the nutritional quality of animal feed, improve protein synthesis, and promote growth performance, ensuring healthier livestock and increased feed efficiency. Advanced lysine sources refer to highly bioavailable formulations specifically designed for optimal absorption and greater nutritional benefits in dietary supplements and animal feed. For example, in May 2023, Evonik Industries AG, a specialty chemicals company based in Germany, introduced an updated version of its Biolys product, which is a key lysine source for animal feeds, particularly for livestock such as swine and poultry. The new formulation features a higher concentration of L-lysine, now at 62.4%, up from the previous 60%. This enhancement improves the product's effectiveness in fulfilling the nutritional needs of animals and aligns with Evonik's sustainability objectives by significantly lowering the carbon footprint associated with its production.

In March 2024, Olam Group, a food and agri-business based in Singapore, acquired Avisen for $18.5 million (€17 million). This acquisition allows Olam to reinforce its presence in Senegal, improving its capabilities in agri-processing and local supply chains. Avisen, a company located in Senegal, specializes in the production of animal feed, particularly for poultry and livestock.

Major companies operating in the cattle feeds market are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, Cargill Incorporated, Kemin Industries Inc., Land O'Lakes Inc., Nutreco N.V., Godrej Agrovet Limited, Farmer's Grain Company, Biomin Holding GmbH, United Farmers Cooperative, De Heus Voeders B.V., Charoen Pokphand Group, New Hope Group Co. Ltd., Kent Corporation, Alltech Inc., Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, J.D. Heiskell & Co., Ridley Corporation Limited, Hallway Feeds Inc., Westway Feed Products LLC, Hi-Pro Feeds LP, Bartlett Milling Company L.P., Southern States Cooperative Inc., Diamond V Mills Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cattle feeds market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cattle feeds 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 cattle feeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The cattle feeds market consists of sales of grass-fed, corn-fed, barley-fed, and other cattle 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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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Ingredients: Cereals; Cakes and Mixes; Food Wastages; Feed Additives
• 2) By Cattle Type: Beef Cattle; Dairy Cattle; Calves
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Offline; Online
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Cereals: Corn; Barley; Wheat; Oats
• 2) By Cakes And Mixes: Soybean Cake; Sunflower Cake; Peanut Cake; Mixed Feed Rations
• 3) By Food Wastages: Fruit And Vegetable Waste; Grains And By-products; Bakery By-products
• 4) By Feed Additives: Vitamins And Minerals; Probiotics; Enzymes; Preservatives
• Companies Mentioned: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company; BASF SE; Cargill Incorporated; Kemin Industries Inc.; Land O'Lakes Inc.; Nutreco N.V.; Godrej Agrovet Limited; Farmer's Grain Company; Biomin Holding GmbH; United Farmers Cooperative; De Heus Voeders B.V.; Charoen Pokphand Group; New Hope Group Co. Ltd.; Kent Corporation; Alltech Inc.; Purina Animal Nutrition LLC; J.D. Heiskell & Co.; Ridley Corporation Limited; Hallway Feeds Inc.; Westway Feed Products LLC; Hi-Pro Feeds LP; Bartlett Milling Company L.P.; Southern States Cooperative Inc.; Diamond V Mills Inc.
• 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.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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