Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product, By Mode of Delivery, By Animal Type, By Region, and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market, valued at USD 5.10 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 4.06% to reach USD 6.48 Billion by 2030. Animal antibiotics and antimicrobials are pharmaceutical agents designed to inhibit the growth of or eradicate microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, in livestock and companion animals. The global market for these products is primarily supported by the increasing worldwide demand for animal protein, necessitating robust animal health management to maximize productivity. Furthermore, the rising prevalence of animal diseases and zoonotic infections, coupled with growing awareness regarding animal health and welfare among producers and pet owners, drives consistent market expansion.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 5.10 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 6.48 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.06%
Fastest Growing Segment	Penicillins
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The escalating global demand for animal-derived protein represents a primary driver for the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market, as efficient livestock production relies heavily on disease prevention and control. With a growing world population and shifting dietary preferences, the need to maximize yields and ensure animal health in food-producing animals becomes increasingly critical. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in December 2024, global meat production was forecast to increase by 1.4% to 373 million tons in 2024, demonstrating the continuous pressure on the animal agriculture sector to meet consumption needs. This sustained demand necessitates the judicious use of antimicrobials to prevent widespread disease, maintain animal welfare, and optimize productivity within intensive farming systems.

Key Market Challenges

The growing concern over antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a significant impediment to the expansion of the Global Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market. This challenge directly necessitates the implementation of increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks and responsible usage guidelines across various regions. Governments and international bodies are imposing stricter controls on the prescription, sale, and administration of these vital drugs to mitigate the public health risks associated with AMR.

These heightened regulations limit the availability of certain antimicrobial classes and restrict their application, particularly for non-therapeutic purposes such as growth promotion. The transition of many medically important antimicrobials from over-the-counter to prescription-only status, as seen with U. S. FDA guidance implemented in June 2023, directly curtails market access for producers and veterinarians.

Key Market Trends

The growing focus on antibiotic alternatives and prudent use represents a pivotal shift in global animal health management, moving from antibiotic reliance toward integrated disease prevention and responsible usage. Driven by antimicrobial resistance concerns and regulatory pressures, the market sees increased adoption of alternatives like vaccines, probiotics, and phytogenics. These bolster immunity and reduce therapeutic antibiotic needs. According to a European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption report published in November 2023, farm antibiotic sales in 31 European countries fell by 12.7% in 2022 compared to 2021. This strategic pivot towards prudent antimicrobial stewardship, alongside improved biosecurity, directly influences the market by promoting judicious consumption and preserving drug efficacy.

Key Market Players

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
Zoetis Services LLC
Merck & co. Inc
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Vetoquinol S.A.
Virbac S.A.
HIPRA S.A.
Ceva Sante Animale S.A.
Kyoritsuseiyaku Corporation

Report Scope:

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

Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market, By Product:

Tetracycline
Penicillin
Sulfonamide
Macrolide
Cephalosporin
Lincosamide

Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market, By Mode of Delivery:

Premixes
Oral Solutions
Injection

Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market, By Animal Type:

Food Producing
Companion

Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market, By Region:

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

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market.

Available Customizations:

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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 Sources
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 Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product (Tetracycline, Penicillin, Sulfonamide, Macrolide, Cephalosporin, Lincosamide)
- 5.2.2. By Mode of Delivery (Premixes, Oral Solutions, Injection)
- 5.2.3. By Animal Type (Food Producing, Companion)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product
- 6.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
- 6.2.3. By Animal Type
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Animal Type
- 6.3.2. Canada Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Animal Type
- 6.3.3. Mexico Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Animal Type

7. Europe Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product
- 7.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
- 7.2.3. By Animal Type
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Animal Type
- 7.3.2. France Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Animal Type
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Animal Type
- 7.3.4. Italy Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Animal Type
- 7.3.5. Spain Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Animal Type

8. Asia Pacific Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product
- 8.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
- 8.2.3. By Animal Type
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Animal Type
- 8.3.2. India Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Animal Type
- 8.3.3. Japan Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Animal Type
- 8.3.4. South Korea Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Animal Type
- 8.3.5. Australia Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Animal Type

9. Middle East & Africa Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product
- 9.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
- 9.2.3. By Animal Type
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Animal Type
- 9.3.2. UAE Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Animal Type
- 9.3.3. South Africa Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Animal Type

10. South America Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product
- 10.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
- 10.2.3. By Animal Type
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Animal Type
- 10.3.2. Colombia Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Animal Type
- 10.3.3. Argentina Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Mode of Delivery
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Animal Type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials 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. Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Zoetis Services LLC
15.3. Merck & co. Inc
15.4. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
15.5. Phibro Animal Health Corporation
15.6. Vetoquinol S.A.
15.7. Virbac S.A.
15.8. HIPRA S.A.
15.9. Ceva Sante Animale S.A.
15.10. Kyoritsuseiyaku Corporation