Gluten Feed Global Market Report 2026

Gluten feed is a by-product derived from the production of wheat, corn, barley, rye, maize starch, and its syrup. It constitutes a medium-protein diet with a total digestible nutrient level closely resembling that of barley.

The primary sources of gluten feed include wheat, corn, barley, rye, maize, and other related grains. Wheat, specifically, is a cereal crop cultivated for food production, providing a fine white flour used in various products such as bread, pasta, and cakes. These grains are available in different types, including organic and conventional varieties, and find applications in diverse sectors such as swine, poultry, cattle, aquaculture, equine, and as feed for pet animals.

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 impacting the gluten feed market by increasing costs of imported cereals, corn derivatives, processing equipment, and feed additives used in gluten feed production. Livestock-intensive regions in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on cross-border grain trade, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing volatility in feed imports. These tariffs are influencing feed cost structures and procurement strategies. However, they are also encouraging local sourcing of cereal by-products, domestic feed processing expansion, and improved supply chain resilience for animal nutrition producers.

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The gluten feed market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.31 billion in 2025 to $1.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of livestock farming activities, increasing availability of cereal processing by-products, rising demand for affordable animal feed, growth in cattle and poultry production, improved feed formulation practices.

The gluten feed market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable animal nutrition, rising demand for organic feed ingredients, expansion of aquaculture feed applications, growing investments in feed quality optimization, increasing regulatory emphasis on feed safety. Major trends in the forecast period include improving utilization of by-product feed ingredients, rising demand for cost-effective livestock nutrition, growing adoption of protein-rich feed alternatives, expansion of corn and wheat processing capacities, enhanced focus on feed digestibility.

The increasing consumption of meat and dairy products is expected to propel the growth of the gluten-feed market going forward. Meat products include foods derived from animal tissues that are consumed after cooking or with the addition of condiments and seasonings, while dairy products are foods produced from the milk of animals such as cows, water buffalo, goats, and ewes. Gluten-rich feed plays a vital role in animal nutrition within the meat and dairy industries, as it provides essential nutrients that support high milk yields in dairy animals and supplies protein and other nutrients necessary for muscle development in livestock raised for meat. For instance, in July 2024, according to Carlisle Technology, a US-based provider of software and hardware solutions for the food industry, per capita chicken consumption in the United States stood at 98.90 pounds and is projected to increase to 107.50 pounds by 2033, driven by affordability and perceived health benefits. Therefore, the growing consumption of meat and dairy products is driving the growth of the gluten-feed market.

The rising demand from the aquaculture sector is expected to propel the growth of the gluten-feed market going forward. Aquaculture refers to the controlled farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic plants. Gluten feed serves as a valuable source of protein and energy in aquaculture diets, offering balanced nutrition, good palatability, and cost efficiency, all of which are important for the healthy growth and development of aquatic species. For instance, in September 2023, according to the Sea Fish Industry Authority, a UK-based non-departmental public body supporting the seafood industry, global aquaculture production is forecast to reach 106 million tons by 2030, representing a total growth of 22% or approximately 19 million tons. Therefore, the increasing demand for aquaculture is driving the growth of the gluten-feed market.

In February 2025, Bunge Global SA, a US-based agribusiness and food company, merged with Viterra Limited to expand its global agribusiness and feed solutions operations. This merger is intended to strengthen gluten feed and broader agribusiness capabilities by improving supply chain reach, diversifying product portfolios, and enhancing connections between farmers and consumers worldwide. Viterra Limited is a Canada-based company specializing in the supply of corn gluten feed.

Major companies operating in the gluten feed market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated, Bunge Ltd., Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle plc, Roquette Group, Tereos Group, Agrana Group, Grain Processing Corporation, Louis Dreyfus Company B.V., Associated British Foods plc, Nutreco N.V., Charoen Pokphand Group Co Ltd, Glanbia plc, Emsland Group, Sudzucker AG, Wilmar International Limited, COFCO International, Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation

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

The gluten feed market consists of sales of gluten-based pet diet, aquatic diet, animal diet and cattle diet products. 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.

Gluten Feed Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses gluten feed market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• 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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Source: Wheat; Corn; Barley; Rye; Other Sources
• 2) By Nature: Organic; Conventional
• 3) By Application: Swine; Poultry; Cattle; Equine
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Wheat: Hard Red Winter Wheat; Hard Red Spring Wheat; Soft Red Winter Wheat
• 2) By Corn: Yellow Dent Corn; White Corn
• 3) By Barley: Feed Barley; Hulled Barley
• 4) By Rye: Winter Rye; Spring Rye
• 5) By Other Sources: Oats; Sorghum
• Companies Mentioned: Archer Daniels Midland Company; Cargill Incorporated; Bunge Ltd.; Ingredion Incorporated; Tate & Lyle plc; Roquette Group; Tereos Group; Agrana Group; Grain Processing Corporation; Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.; Associated British Foods plc; Nutreco N.V.; Charoen Pokphand Group Co Ltd; Glanbia plc; Emsland Group; Sudzucker AG; Wilmar International Limited; COFCO International; Marubeni Corporation; Mitsubishi Corporation
• 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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