세계의 사료첨가물 시장 규모는 2023년 544억 4,000만 달러에서 2031년 831억 7,000만 달러에 달할 것으로 예상되며, 2024-2031년 예측 기간 동안 연평균 5.44% 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다. 시장은 동물 사료의 품질과 효과를 개선하려는 농업에서 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다. 이 시장의 성장은 세계 인구 증가와 도시화로 인해 육류, 우유 및 양식 제품에 대한 수요가 증가함에 따라 두드러지게 성장하고 있습니다. 비타민, 아미노산, 효소, 프로바이오틱스, 미네랄은 가축의 건강, 발달, 생산성을 향상시키고 사료의 소화율과 영양가를 향상시키는 데 중요한 역할을 하는 사료첨가물의 일종입니다.
시장 성장에는 가축 사육 방식의 변화, 보충제의 중요성에 대한 사람들의 인식 증가, 식품 안전 및 품질 관리를 촉진하는 엄격한 규정 등 여러 가지 이유가 있습니다. 이 산업이 가장 활발하게 성장하고 있는 지역은 아시아태평양으로, 중국, 인도 등 축산이 발달한 국가들이 있습니다. 세계 시장의 상당 부분을 차지하는 다른 지역은 북미와 유럽으로, 육류 소비량이 많고 다양한 법제도를 가지고 있습니다.
원료 비용 상승, 역동적인 고객 수요, 진화하는 규제 요건은 업계가 직면한 주요 도전 과제입니다. 그러나 세계 사료첨가물 시장은 지속가능하고 효율적인 축산 형태에 대한 강조와 함께 기술 발전으로 인해 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다.
2023년 6월, Evonik Industries AG는 동물 사료용 검증된 라이신 공급원인 차세대 Biolys를 발표했습니다. 기존 Biolys는 L-리신이 60%(리신 염산염 대비 77%)였으나, 새로운 Biolys는 L-리신 함량이 62.4%(기존 80%)에 달합니다. 발효 공정을 통해 이 제품에는 돼지, 닭 등 가축에 필수적인 성분이 포함되어 있으며, 추가 에너지와 미네랄을 공급하여 가축을 돕습니다.
지속가능성 트렌드가 시장 성장을 촉진하는 이유
지속가능성 트렌드가 전 세계 사료첨가물 개발에 큰 힘을 실어주고 있습니다. 환경 위기가 심각해지고 지속가능한 농업이 대두되면서 보다 친환경적이고 생산성이 높은 농업의 중요성이 강조되고 있습니다. 사료첨가물은 사료 요구율을 높이고, 축산업이 환경에 미치는 악영향을 줄이고, 항생제를 사용하지 않고 동물의 건강을 증진시킴으로써 이러한 전환을 촉진할 수 있습니다. 2024년 5월, Archer Daniels Midland Company는 식물 추출물 기반 사료첨가물인 XTRACT 6930에 대한 철저한 수명주기 평가를 실시한 결과, XTRACT 6930을 사용하면 살아있는 육계를 사육할 때 탄소발자국을 최소 1.9%, 육계를 생산할 때 탄소발자국을 최소 2.8% 줄일 수 있는 것으로 나타났습니다. 감소시킬 수 있는 것으로 나타났습니다. 또한, XTRACT 6930은 육계 사료의 환경 발자국에 거의 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 입증되었습니다.
또한, 각국 정부는 환경 친화적인 행동을 장려하는 정책 프레임워크를 통해 지속가능한 관행에 큰 관심을 기울이고 있습니다. 정부는 지속가능한 농업 관행과 기술 혁신을 장려하기 위해 보조금과 세제 혜택을 제공하고 녹색 기술 분야의 연구 개발을 지원하고 있습니다. 실제로 덴마크는 2024년 6월 농업 배출에 대한 역사적인 탄소세를 발표해 세계 최초로 농업에 세금을 부과하는 국가가 되었습니다. 덴마크의 축산 농가는 2030년부터 탄소 배출량 1톤당 43달러의 세금이 부과되며, 2030년까지 덴마크의 온실가스 배출량을 1990년 대비 70% 감축할 것으로 예상되며, 2035년까지 이 세금은 108달러로 인상될 예정입니다.
혁신은 사료첨가물 시장의 성장을 촉진
혁신은 세계 사료첨가물 시장의 성장을 뒷받침하는 큰 힘 중 하나입니다. 생명공학 및 영양 과학의 발전으로 동물의 건강, 성장 및 생산성을 향상시키는 고효율의 표적화된 사료첨가물이 개발되고 있습니다. 효소 기반 첨가제의 획기적인 발전은 영양소 흡수와 사료 요구율을 향상시킵니다. 프로바이오틱스와 프리바이오틱스와 같은 다른 유형의 첨가제는 장 건강과 면역력을 향상시키고 항생제 및 약물에 대한 의존도를 낮춥니다.
이 보고서는 세계 사료첨가물 시장에 대해 조사 분석했으며, 시장 규모와 예측, 시장 역학, 주요 기업 현황과 전망 등을 제공합니다.
Global feed additives market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.44% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 54.44 billion in 2023 to USD 83.17 billion in 2031. The market is a key part of the farming industry which aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of animal feeds. The growth in this market has been significant due to increased demand for meat, milk, and aquaculture products as a result of world population growth and increased urbanization. Vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, probiotics, and minerals are some examples of feed additives that have great significance in the enhancement of the health, development, and productivity of farm animals and in improving their feed digestibility and nutritive value.
There are various reasons for the market's growth including changes in animal raising methods, people becoming increasingly aware of the importance of supplementations and strict rules that promote food safety and quality control. The industry thrives the most in Asia-Pacific, with countries such as China and India which have expansive livestock industries. The other regions that account for considerable portions of the global market are North America and Europe as they consume large quantities of meat besides having diverse legal systems.
Rising costs of raw materials and dynamic customer demands and ever-evolving regulatory requirements are the major challenges faced by industry. However, the global feed additives market is poised for growth, driven by advancements in technology along with an increasing emphasis on sustainable and efficient forms of livestock production.
In June 2023, Evonik Industries AG introduced a new generation of Biolys, a proven lysine source for animal feed. From 60 percent L-lysine (a 77 percent ratio to Lysine HCl) in the existing version to 62.4 percent L-lysine (an 80 percent ratio) is present in the new Biolys formulation. Due to the fermentation process, the product contains essential components that aid livestock such as pigs and poultry by providing extra energy and minerals.
Sustainability Trend Fuels Market Growth
The sustainability trend is largely driving the global feed additives market's development. At a time when environmental crises are mounting, and sustainable agriculture is being advocated for, more importance is attached to more eco-friendly as well as highly productive practices of farming. Feed additives facilitate this transition by raising the feed conversion ratio, cutting down on livestock farming's negative effects on environment and fostering better animal health without necessarily using antibiotics. In May 2024, Archer Daniels Midland Company conducted a thorough life cycle assessment for its plant extract-based feed additive, XTRACT 6930. The use of XTRACT 6930 has been shown to reduce the carbon footprint of raising live broilers by at least 1.9% and the carbon footprint of producing broiler meat by at least 2.8%. Furthermore, XTRACT 6930 has demonstrated a negligible impact on broiler feed's environmental footprint.
Furthermore, governments take a keen interest in implementing sustainable practices through policy frameworks that foster environmentally sound behavior. They support research and development in the field of green technologies, offering subsidies and/or tax incentives to encourage sustainable agriculture practices and innovations. In fact, in June 2024, Denmark became the first nation in the world to impose a tax on agriculture, having announced a historic carbon tax on agricultural emissions. A tax of USD 43 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent will be imposed on Danish livestock farmers starting in 2030. By 2030, it is hoped to have cut Denmark's greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels. By 2035, the tax will rise to USD 108.
Innovation Propels the Feed Additives Market Growth
Innovation is one of the major forces behind the rise of the global feed additives market. Advances in biotechnology and nutritional science are leading to the development of highly efficient and targeted feed additives that enhance animal health, growth, and productivity. Breakthroughs in enzyme-based additives improve absorption of nutrients and feed conversion ratios. Other types such as probiotics and prebiotics enhance gut health and immunity, thereby reducing reliance on antibiotics or medications.
Furthermore, precision nutrition methods have enabled the development of personalized diets for distinct animals, enhancing efficiency while reducing waste. Furthermore, there has been a rise in eco-friendly agricultural practices such as natural growth promoters and organic minerals, which could be classified as novel sustainable additives.
These technological advancements improve the efficiency of livestock farming and allow producers to comply with stringent regulations and meet consumers' needs for quality and safety in animal products.
In January 2023, Nutreco N.V. announced a long-term strategic research and commercial agreement with BiomEdit to provide livestock farmers with cutting-edge and genuinely new feed additives created using microbiome technology. These innovative feed additives for aquaculture, poultry, swine, and cattle address the health and sustainability concerns faced by today's animal producers.
Swine Feed Industry Consumes Large Amounts
Swine feed sector is one of the biggest users of feed supplements due to significant demand for pork globally. Additives are important in swine nutrition to promote growth rates, increase feed efficiency, and ensure general health. Significant additive types include amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, and probiotics that enhance nutrient absorption and immunity in pigs.
As pork is a staple food in many parts of the world, especially in Asia-Pacific, the extensive systems under pig-farming operations demand such additives for maximizing production efficiency and meeting the increasing market demands. Moreover, advancing feed additives are embraced more by the swine industry as they help in minimizing production costs while sustaining high levels of meat quality.
In March 2024, DSM-Firmenich AG introduced its new adaptive nutrition approach, broadening its swine portfolio. As a part of this approach, the firm announced its launch of Verax DBS Analytics service to assist swine producers in assessing the vitamin D3 status of their animals and providing tailored recommendations on how to enhance it. Using AI technology and transcriptomics, the company developed a functional solution in the form of MaxiFicient Boost GF, intended to increase efficiency and marketable meat while avoiding problems associated with lameness or immunity.
Asia-Pacific Dominates Feed Additives Market
Asia-Pacific primarily dominates the global feed additives market due to the rapid growth of its livestock sector and rising requirement for meat and milk products. In this context, countries such as China and India lead due to their high populations and emerging middle-class that eventually leads to increased consumption of animal protein. As a result of this increased demand, feed supplements are required to improve the animals' growth, health, and productivity.
Increasing demand for feed additives has enticed companies aiming to enter the Asia-Pacific market. To take advantage of rapidly growing livestock and aquaculture sections there, they aim at tapping local production capabilities and forming partnerships and modifying their products according to regional requirements. In January 2024, in anticipation of delivering its first product to clients through ADISSEO Group's sales network in China, Calysta, Inc's joint venture with ADISSEO Group, Calysseo, acquired legal clearance to be used in aquaculture feeds in China. Calysta, Inc's single cell protein received formal permission from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of China for use in fish and shrimp feeds following a thorough review process.
Moreover, supportive government policies and investments in agriculture further strengthen the feed additives market in Asia-Pacific. Given that it prioritizes sustainable and efficient animal husbandry practices, the region is a leading stakeholder in the global feed additives market.
Future Market Scenario (2024 - 2031F)
With the increasing concern about the environment, more attention being directed towards sustainable farming practices is expected. Feed additives that improve feed efficiency, reduce waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions will be in great demand.
The increasing use of biotechnology and innovation in nutrition will result in the emergence of more efficient and targeted feed additives. They will comprise precision nutrition solutions to suit the individual needs of various animal types, enhancing their productivity and welfare.
The enhancement of animals' health and reproduction by using healthier alternatives to antibiotics could lead to heightened adoption of alternative feed additives in animal husbandry.
Key Players Landscape and Outlook
The landscape of key players in the global feed additives market is dominated by several major companies. Innovation and product advancement are their key objectives, leading to research and development of sustainable and efficient alternatives promoting animal health.
The outlook for these key players is positive, driven by the increasing demand for high-quality animal protein and the need for sustainable farming practices. Strategic mergers, partnerships, and developments of new additives that serve the changing needs of the livestock industry are being used by companies to expand their market share. For instance, in June 2022, Cargill, Incorporated acquired the global plant-based phytogenic additives, Delacon. The acquisition aimed at improving animal health and enhancing livestock and aquaculture performance by combining Cargill's extensive worldwide network and deep expertise in animal nutrition technology with Delacon's knowledge and experience in the market for phytogenic feed additives.
Additionally, advancements in biotechnology and precision nutrition are expected to provide new growth opportunities. The competitive landscape will likely see heightened activity as firms strive to differentiate themselves through innovative solutions that align with regulatory changes and consumer preferences.
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Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.