Ruminant Feed Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Animal Type (Cattle, Sheep), By Feed Type (Forage, Concentrates), By Specialized Feed (Starter Feeds, Grower Feeds), By Ingredient Type, By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032


Report ID: SQSG30C2018 | Region: Global | Published Date: November, 2024
Pages: 225 |Tables: 66 |Figures: 75

Ruminant Feed Market Insights

Ruminant Feed Market size was valued at USD 496.8 Million in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 514.19 Million in 2024 to USD 677.09 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.50% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Animal husbandry relies heavily on cattle feed, which accounts for a major portion of overall costs. To lower the price of this food, many farmers may use cheaper feeds as well as by-products from other food production processes, such as leftover grain from beer production and other sources. The success of the livestock sector hinges in large part on the condition of the animals in it. High-quality, nutritionally complete feed is crucial to the health of animals. Feed acidifiers, feed enzymes, feed antibiotics, and feed microbes are all areas where the cattle feed sector is seeing growth. Increased interest in the quality of the components used in animal feed drives the demand for ruminant feed and propels market growth.

US Ruminant Feed Market  is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.

Market snapshot - 2024-2031

Global Market Size

USD 485.87 billion

Largest Segment

Dairy Cattle

Fastest Growth

Dairy Cattle

Growth Rate

3.3% CAGR

Global Ruminant Feed Market 2024-2031 ($ Bn)
Country Share for North America Region- 2024-2031 (%)

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Ruminant Feed Market Segmental Analysis

Global Ruminant Feed Market is segmented by Animal Type, Feed Type, Specialized Feed, Ingredient Type, End-user, and region. Based on Animal Type, the market is segmented into Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Other. Based on Feed Type, the market is segmented into Forage, Concentrates, Mixed Rations. Based on Specialized Feed, the market is segmented into Starter Feeds, Grower Feeds, Finisher Feeds. Based on Ingredient Type, the market is segmented into Cereals, Cakes and Meals, Food Wastages, Feed Additives, Other. Based on End-user, the market is segmented into Dairy Farm, Veterinary Hospitals, Others. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & and Africa. 

Ruminant Feed Market Analysis by Animal Type

The global ruminant feed market is segmented into dairy cattle, beef cattle, and other ruminant types of which the dairy cattle accounted for the largest market share globally in the year 2021. The increasing demand for milk and milk products is propelling the dairy cattle feed segment and will continue to do so during the analysis period. The beef cattle feed segment is expected to show tremendous growth during the analysis period. Beef cattle are generally free-range grazed animals but due to increasing demand and severe drought in various regions due to less rainfall the beef cattle are also fed with ruminant feed to increase weight and attain market sellable weight. These all factors are driving the ruminant feed demand globally and would propel the ruminant feed market growth during the analysis period.

Global Ruminant Feed Market By Animal Type, 2024-2031 (%)

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Ruminant Feed Market Regional Insights

In 2021, North America accounted for more than 35% of the global ruminant feed market and this is due to the increasing demand for milk and milk derivatives in the region. Increasing demand for beef and other dairy by-products is the major reason for this dominance. Increasing awareness among farmers regarding the high-quality feed and its benefits the milk production and the health of the dairy animal are some of the major reasons for increasing demand for balanced feed in countries like The US and Canada. These are some of the major factors responsible for the growth of the ruminant feed market in the North American region.

Europe and the Asia Pacific regions are the fastest growing consumer of beef and dairy product which is also propelling the demand for balanced and nutritious ruminant feed in the region which will propel the demand for the ruminant feed market globally during the analysis period.

Global Ruminant Feed Market By Geography, 2024-2031
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Ruminant Feed Market Dynamics

Ruminant Feed Market Driver

  • The rising middle class, with more discretionary means and knowledge of the health benefits of animal source protein, is a major element boosting the demand for animal meat and dairy products. These proteins are essential for enhanced protein synthesis because they are both highly bioavailable and easily digested. The demand for ruminant feed, which is essential in the production of high-quality meat and dairy, is expected to rise as a result of improving economic conditions in developing nations and rising spending on health and wellbeing.

Ruminant Feed Market Restraint

  • Rain is an essential component in the production of the basic materials used to make feed, including corn, soy, wheat, rice, and other cereal crops. In light of this, any catastrophe or natural tragedy will impede the raw material supply and increase the cost of raw materials, slowing production and restraining the expansion of the ruminant feed industry.

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Ruminant Feed Market Competitive Landscape

The ruminant feed market is relatively fragmented, with a high level of competition. Few large players, like Cargill Inc, De Heus, and ForFarmers, now control the market in terms of market share. These industry leaders are extending their customer base across several areas, and many corporations are creating strategic and collaborative initiatives with other start-up enterprises to enhance their market share and profitability.

Ruminant Feed Market Top Player’s Company Profiles

  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Land O'Lakes Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • Alltech, Inc.
  • DSM Nutritional Products AG
  • Chr. Hansen A/S
  • Nutreco N.V.
  • ForFarmers N.V.
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Balchem Corporation
  • Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.
  • Ridley Corporation Limited
  • Biomin Holding GmbH
  • Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
  • Kay Dee Feed Company
  • Hipro Animal Nutrition
  • Hi-Pro Feeds LP
  • New Hope Group Co., Ltd.
  • J. Grennan and Sons

Ruminant Feed Market Recent Developments

  • In July 2022, WinField United and AgVend announced a new agreement today that will allow agricultural retailers and growers to use AgVend's digital enablement technology to access WinField United's patented digital tools, services, and marketing campaigns. The alliance will provide locally owned ag shops with a breakthrough digital experience, allowing them to grow their leadership by offering the tools they need to be more dynamic and fulfill day-to-day demands.
  • In June 2022, Land O'Lakes, Inc. has given butter a new twist with the introduction of Land O Lakes® Butter Balls, which are half-tablespoon butter balls for everyday cooking. These unique products for retail shelves offer Land O Lakes® Butter in a convenient, pre-portioned amount that makes cooking easier. It was inspired by consumers who began cooking during the pandemic.
  • In November 2021, De Heus Vietnam has acquired Masan feed to make its presence stronger and to build a strategic position in the Vietnam animal feed market in the coming time.

Ruminant Feed Key Market Trends

  • Increasing demand for meat and dairy product is driving the livestock market and to get high-quality milk and meat farmers are using ruminant feed apart from conventional grazing for better and improved production. This enables the increasing use of different feed additives in ruminant feed which has seen a steep raise in recent years. This increasing demand for feed additives such as enzymes and vitamins and minerals drove the ruminant feed additive market during the analysis period.
  • Introduction of various enzymes for better digestibility of nutrients and increasing food conversion ratio are some of the major trends that are being witnessed in the ruminant feed industry and all major players are investing and developing feed plants with various feed additives which are boosting the demand for ruminant feed market.

Ruminant Feed Market SkyQuest Analysis

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According to our analysis, Animal husbandry relies heavily on cattle feed, which accounts for a major portion of overall costs. The global ruminant feed market is segmented into dairy cattle, beef cattle, and other ruminant types of which the dairy cattle accounted for the largest market share globally in the year 2021. North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and MEA are some of the regions that make up the Global Ruminant Feed Market. The increasing demand for milk and milk products is propelling the dairy cattle feed segment and will continue to do so during the analysis period. North America accounted for more than %3% of the global ruminant feed market in 2021.

Report Metric Details
Market size value in 2022 USD 480 million
Market size value in 2031 USD 654.19 million
Growth Rate 3.50%
Base year 2023
Forecast period 2024-2031
Forecast Unit (Value) USD Million
Segments covered
  • Animal Type
    • Cattle (Diary, Beef), Sheep, Goats, Other
  • Feed Type
    • Forage, Concentrates, Mixed Rations
  • Specialized Feed
    • Starter Feeds, Grower Feeds, Finisher Feeds
  • Ingredient Type
    • Cereals, Cakes and Meals, Food Wastages, Feed Additives, Other
  • End-user
    • Dairy Farm, Veterinary Hospitals, Others
Regions covered North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)
Companies covered
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Land O'Lakes Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • Alltech, Inc.
  • DSM Nutritional Products AG
  • Chr. Hansen A/S
  • Nutreco N.V.
  • ForFarmers N.V.
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Balchem Corporation
  • Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.
  • Ridley Corporation Limited
  • Biomin Holding GmbH
  • Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
  • Kay Dee Feed Company
  • Hipro Animal Nutrition
  • Hi-Pro Feeds LP
  • New Hope Group Co., Ltd.
  • J. Grennan and Sons
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Table Of Content

Executive Summary

Market overview

  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Ruminant Feed Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

Parent Market Analysis

Market overview

Market size

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • SWOT Analysis

KEY MARKET INSIGHTS

  • Technology Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
  • Pricing Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
  • Supply Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
  • Value Chain Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
  • Ecosystem Of the Market
    • Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
    • Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
  • IP Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
  • Trade Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
  • Startup Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
  • Raw Material Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
  • Innovation Matrix
    • (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
  • Pipeline product Analysis
    • (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
  • Macroeconomic Indicators

COVID IMPACT

  • Introduction
  • Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
    • Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
  • Revised Market Size
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Ruminant Feed Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
    • Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • COVID Strategies By Company
    • Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies

MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK

  • Market Dynamics
    • Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
      • Drivers
      • Opportunities
      • Restraints
      • Challenges
  • Regulatory Landscape
    • Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porters Analysis
    • Competitive rivalry
      • Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of substitute products
      • Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
  • Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
    • Political Impact
    • Economic impact
    • Social Impact
    • Technical Impact
    • Environmental Impact
    • Legal Impact

Market Size by Region

  • Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
  • Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
  • North America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • USA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Canada
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Europe
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Germany
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Spain
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • France
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • UK
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Europe
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Asia Pacific
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • China
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • India
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Japan
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Korea
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Latin America
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • Brazil
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of South America
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
    • Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
    • GCC Countries
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • South Africa
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
    • Rest of MEA
      • Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
      • Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)

KEY COMPANY PROFILES

  • Competitive Landscape
    • Total number of companies covered
      • Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
    • Top companies market positioning
      • Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
    • Top companies market Share
      • Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)

Methodology

For the Ruminant Feed Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:

1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.

2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Ruminant Feed Market.

3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.

4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.

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Global Ruminant Feed Market size was valued at USD 480 million in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 496.80 million in 2023 to USD 654.19 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.50% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The ruminant feed market is relatively fragmented, with a high level of competition. Few large players, like Cargill Inc, De Heus, and ForFarmers, now control the market in terms of market share. These industry leaders are extending their customer base across several areas, and many corporations are creating strategic and collaborative initiatives with other start-up enterprises to enhance their market share and profitability. 'Cargill, Incorporated', 'Archer Daniels Midland Company', 'Land O'Lakes Inc.', 'BASF SE', 'Alltech, Inc.', 'DSM Nutritional Products AG', 'Chr. Hansen A/S', 'Nutreco N.V.', 'ForFarmers N.V.', 'Evonik Industries AG', 'Balchem Corporation', 'Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.', 'Ridley Corporation Limited', 'Biomin Holding GmbH', 'Purina Animal Nutrition LLC', 'Kay Dee Feed Company', 'Hipro Animal Nutrition', 'Hi-Pro Feeds LP', 'New Hope Group Co., Ltd.', 'J. Grennan and Sons'

The rising middle class, with more discretionary means and knowledge of the health benefits of animal source protein, is a major element boosting the demand for animal meat and dairy products. These proteins are essential for enhanced protein synthesis because they are both highly bioavailable and easily digested. The demand for ruminant feed, which is essential in the production of high-quality meat and dairy, is expected to rise as a result of improving economic conditions in developing nations and rising spending on health and wellbeing.

Increasing demand for meat and dairy product is driving the livestock market and to get high-quality milk and meat farmers are using ruminant feed apart from conventional grazing for better and improved production. This enables the increasing use of different feed additives in ruminant feed which has seen a steep raise in recent years. This increasing demand for feed additives such as enzymes and vitamins and minerals drove the ruminant feed additive market during the analysis period.

In 2021, North America accounted for more than 35% of the global ruminant feed market and this is due to the increasing demand for milk and milk derivatives in the region. Increasing demand for beef and other dairy by-products is the major reason for this dominance. Increasing awareness among farmers regarding the high-quality feed and its benefits the milk production and the health of the dairy animal are some of the major reasons for increasing demand for balanced feed in countries like The US and Canada. These are some of the major factors responsible for the growth of the ruminant feed market in the North American region.

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