PUBLISHER: TechSci Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1881562
PUBLISHER: TechSci Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1881562
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The Global Medicated Feed Additives Market, valued at USD 11.98 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 5.58% to reach USD 16.59 Billion by 2030. Medicated feed additives are specialized compounds integrated into animal feed to prevent, control, or treat diseases, enhance nutrient utilization, and optimize growth and productivity in livestock. The global market for these products is primarily supported by the increasing worldwide demand for animal protein, which necessitates improved livestock health and feed efficiency within intensive farming operations.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 11.98 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 16.59 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 5.58% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Supplements |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Key Market Drivers
The rising global demand for animal protein is a primary accelerator for the medicated feed additives market. As populations grow and disposable incomes increase in developing economies, the consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs escalates, compelling livestock producers to intensify operations and enhance feed efficiency. This necessitates the widespread adoption of additives that promote animal growth, optimize nutrient absorption, and maintain herd health under concentrated farming conditions. For instance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in 2024, global meat production is forecast to reach 373 million tonnes, reflecting a 1.4 percent increase from 2023, highlighting the continuous pressure on livestock systems to boost output. Medicated feed additives become indispensable in ensuring animal productivity and preventing economic losses in this high-demand environment.
Key Market Challenges
The increasingly stringent global regulatory landscape presents a significant challenge to the growth of the medicated feed additives market. Heightened concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance have led to stricter controls on the use of certain feed additives, particularly antibiotics, across various regions. These regulatory pressures compel feed manufacturers and livestock producers to seek alternatives, thereby limiting the traditional market for antibiotic-based additives.
Key Market Trends
The medicated feed additives market is notably shifting towards antibiotic alternatives and non-medicinal solutions, driven by antimicrobial resistance concerns and stricter regulations. This trend prioritizes developing and adopting products like probiotics and phytogenics to sustain animal health. The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) reported a 4% decrease in antibiotic premixture sales in the EU-27 in 2022 compared to 2021, underscoring this redirection. These innovations foster sustained animal productivity through prophylactic nutrition. In April 2025, Evonik Vland Biotech introduced Ecobiol(R), a poultry probiotic in mainland China, the region's first registered feed-grade Bacillus subtilis.
In this report, the Global Medicated Feed Additives Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
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