Feed Pigment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Carotenoids Source, By Livestock, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Feed Pigment Market was valued at USD 1.23 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.61 billion in the forecast period with a CAGR of 4.56% through 2030. The steady growth of the global feed pigment market is driven by increasing demand for high-quality animal products, particularly in poultry and aquaculture. Consumers are increasingly valuing visual appeal and nutritional content, especially in products like egg yolks, chicken skin, and salmon flesh. Feed pigments such as carotenoids play a crucial role in enhancing the color and appearance of these products, thereby increasing their marketability and value. As a result, feed producers are prioritizing pigment additives in their formulations to meet consumer expectations and industry standards.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 1.23 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 1.61 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.56%
Fastest Growing Segment	Spirulina
Largest Market	Asia-Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Increasing Awareness Regarding Food Safety

Consumers are growing increasingly vigilant about food safety, particularly when it comes to additives. In a 2023 global survey, nearly 60 % of consumers actively avoided products containing artificial ingredients, including synthetic colorants. This heightened caution is spilling over into the feed pigment market, as consumers now expect transparency not only in human food but also in animal-derived products like eggs, poultry, and fish. Such pressure is pushing producers to use only feed pigments considered "clean" and safe, sourced from recognizable, natural ingredients.

Regulatory scrutiny is also intensifying. In the U.S., for example, the FDA moved to revoke approval for Red No. 3 in foods and supplements as of January 2025. Likewise, the EU continues to ban several synthetic dyes under strict food-safety guidelines. These regulatory signals reinforce the drive for cleaner, safer feed colors, and translate into direct demand for natural pigment solutions in feed applications.

At the production level, feed manufacturers are adapting by reformulating products with pigments like beet, turmeric, paprika, and spirulina. These ingredients satisfy both food safety standards and consumer preferences for natural, traceable sources. By switching to such alternatives, which also often offer added antioxidant or immune benefits, companies can better align with evolving food chain transparency expectations, boosting trust among retailers and consumers.

Key Market Challenges

Inconsistent Raw Material Quality

Inconsistent Raw Material Quality poses a significant challenge to the global feed enzymes market, primarily due to the wide variability in the nutritional composition of common feed ingredients such as corn, soybean meal, wheat, and DDGS. These ingredients often differ in fiber content, protein levels, phytic acid concentration, and moisture, depending on factors like geography, season, processing method, and supplier. Since enzymes are designed to target specific substrates-such as phytate for phytases or non-starch polysaccharides for xylanases-any fluctuation in substrate levels affects enzyme efficiency. For example, a batch of soybean meal with low phytate content will not allow phytase enzymes to perform optimally, leading to subpar nutrient release and inconsistent animal growth performance. This unpredictability makes it challenging for feed formulators to standardize enzyme inclusion rates, resulting in inefficiencies and reduced trust in enzyme-based solutions.

Key Market Trends

Surge in Multi-Enzyme Blends

The growing adoption of multi-enzyme blends is transforming the global feed enzymes market, driven by the need for enhanced feed efficiency and flexibility in raw material usage. Unlike single enzyme applications that target specific anti-nutritional factors, multi-enzyme products combine phytases, proteases, carbohydrases, and other enzymes to address multiple substrates simultaneously. This synergy helps break down complex feed components such as phytic acid, fiber, and proteins more effectively, improving nutrient absorption and animal performance across various species. With raw material prices fluctuating and feed compositions becoming more diverse, these blends offer feed manufacturers greater versatility, enabling them to formulate cost-effective diets without compromising nutritional outcomes. As livestock producers increasingly seek optimized growth, improved feed conversion ratios, and better environmental sustainability, multi-enzyme solutions are gaining strong traction across poultry, swine, aquaculture, and ruminant sectors.

In addition to performance benefits, multi-enzyme blends simplify feed formulation processes and enhance operational consistency. Feed mills using these blends can reduce the complexity of enzyme dosing and formulation recalibration, especially when faced with variable ingredient quality. These all-in-one solutions help minimize the risk of nutrient losses and reduce the over-reliance on costly additives such as synthetic amino acids or inorganic phosphates. Innovations in enzyme delivery-such as thermostable coating and encapsulation technologies-have further boosted the adoption of multi-enzyme blends by ensuring enzyme stability during pelleting and digestion. Moreover, many global feed enzyme manufacturers now offer tailor-made combinations suited to regional feed practices and livestock species, reinforcing their practical utility. As the demand for precision nutrition continues to grow, multi-enzyme formulations are becoming the preferred strategy for modern, data-driven feed producers.

Key Market Players

BASF SE
Novus International, Inc.
Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.
Cargill Incorporated
Guangzhou Leader Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.
D. Williamson & Co., Inc.
Innovad AD NV/SA
Kalsec Inc.
Kemin Industries, Inc.
Nutreco Holdings

Report Scope:

In this report, Global Feed Pigment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends, which have also been detailed below:

Feed Pigment Market, By Type:

Carotenoids
Curcumin
Caramel
Spirulina
Others

Feed Pigment Market, By Carotenoids Source:

Natural Feed Pigment
Synthetic Feed Pigment

Feed Pigment Market, By Livestock:

Swine
Poultry
Ruminants
Aquatic animals
Others

Feed Pigment Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Mexico
Canada
Europe
France
Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
Italy
Asia-Pacific
China
India
South Korea
Japan
Thailand
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Global Feed Pigment Market

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Types
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Feed Pigment Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Carotenoids, Curcumin, Caramel, Spirulina and Others)
- 5.2.2. By Carotenoids Source (Natural Feed Pigment and Synthetic Feed Pigment)
- 5.2.3. By Livestock (Swine, Poultry, Ruminants, Aquatic Animals and Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa)
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
- 5.3.1. By Type
- 5.3.2. By Carotenoids Source
- 5.3.3. By Livestock
- 5.3.4. By Region

6. North America Feed Pigment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
- 6.2.3. By Livestock
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. Pricing Analysis
6.4. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.4.1. United States Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 6.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.4.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.4.1.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 6.4.1.2.3. By Livestock
- 6.4.2. Mexico Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 6.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.4.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.4.2.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 6.4.2.2.3. By Livestock
- 6.4.3. Canada Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 6.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.4.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.4.3.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 6.4.3.2.3. By Livestock

7. Europe Feed Pigment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
- 7.2.3. By Livestock
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Pricing Analysis
7.4. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.4.1. France Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 7.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.4.1.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 7.4.1.2.3. By Livestock
- 7.4.2. Germany Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 7.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.4.2.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 7.4.2.2.3. By Livestock
- 7.4.3. United Kingdom Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 7.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.4.3.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 7.4.3.2.3. By Livestock
- 7.4.4. Spain Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 7.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.4.4.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 7.4.4.2.3. By Livestock
- 7.4.5. Italy Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 7.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.4.5.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 7.4.5.2.3. By Livestock

8. Asia-Pacific Feed Pigment Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
- 8.2.3. By Livestock
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Pricing Analysis
8.4. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.4.1. China Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 8.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.4.1.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 8.4.1.2.3. By Livestock
- 8.4.2. India Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 8.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.4.2.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 8.4.2.2.3. By Livestock
- 8.4.3. South Korea Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 8.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.4.3.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 8.4.3.2.3. By Livestock
- 8.4.4. Japan Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 8.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.4.4.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 8.4.4.2.3. By Livestock
- 8.4.5. Thailand Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 8.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.4.5.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 8.4.5.2.3. By Livestock

9. South America Feed Pigment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
- 9.2.3. By Livestock
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Pricing Analysis
9.4. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.4.1. Brazil Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 9.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.4.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.4.1.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 9.4.1.2.3. By Livestock
- 9.4.2. Argentina Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 9.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.4.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.4.2.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 9.4.2.2.3. By Livestock
- 9.4.3. Colombia Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 9.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.4.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.4.3.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 9.4.3.2.3. By Livestock

10. Middle East and Africa Feed Pigment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
- 10.2.3. By Livestock
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. Pricing Analysis
10.4. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.4.1. South Africa Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 10.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.4.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.4.1.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 10.4.1.2.3. By Livestock
- 10.4.2. Saudi Arabia Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 10.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.4.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.4.2.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 10.4.2.2.3. By Livestock
- 10.4.3. UAE Feed Pigment Market Outlook
  - 10.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.4.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.4.3.2.2. By Carotenoids Source
    - 10.4.3.2.3. By Livestock

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Product Launches
12.2. Merger's & Acquisitions
12.3. Technological Advancements

13. Global Feed Pigment Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. BASF SE
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 15.1.3. Products & Services
- 15.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 15.1.5. Recent Developments
- 15.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 15.1.7. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Novus International, Inc.
15.3. Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.
15.4. Cargill Incorporated
15.5. Guangzhou Leader Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.
15.6. D. Williamson & Co., Inc.
15.7. Innovad AD NV/SA
15.8. Kalsec Inc.
15.9. Kemin Industries, Inc.
15.10. Nutreco Holdings