Zootechnical Feed Additives Market

Zootechnical Feed Additives Market Outlook (2025 to 2035)

The global zootechnical feed additives market is set to grow steadily as the demand for animal protein increases globally in tandem with the demand for improved livestock productivity, health, and sustainability. The industry is expected to expand from around USD 11.9 billion in 2025 to an estimated USD 23 billion by 2035, a healthy CAGR of 6.76% during the forecast period.

Zootechnical feed additives-performance enhancers like probiotics, enzymes, prebiotics, and essential oils-are of prime importance to achieve optimal animal growth rates, feed conversion ratio, and gut health as well as minimizing the use of antibiotics. Following increased international pressure on ending the use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in anticipation of impending antimicrobial resistance, the application of safe and effective feed solutions is fast becoming an order-of-the-day agenda in the livestock industry.

One of the strongest industry growth drivers is the growing world population and consequent rise in demand for meat, dairy, and poultry products. This phenomenon, particularly visible among growing economies, is compelling animal livestock producers to maximize feed conversion efficiency and overall animal health, rendering zootechnical additives a vital input in contemporary animal husbandry.

Besides, the expansion of zootechnical feed additives is largely driven by the shift toward sustainable, moral animal husbandry. More finances are being injected into functional additives that enhance the well-being of animals, reduce environmental contamination, and serve to offset consumer pressures regarding natural, residue-free foods. This itself is corroborated by the frequency with which the industry for phytogenics, organic acids, and enzyme-based products grows.

Improvements in biotechnology and animal nutrition science are also propelling innovation in this area. Precision nutrition approaches and tailored formulation, facilitated by on-farm diagnostics and data analysis, allow producers to tailor feed approaches by species, production stage, and health goal and thereby maximize productivity.

Yet, the challenges of changing raw material prices, heterogeneity of international regulatory environments, and low awareness in certain industries can limit industry penetration. Still, growing government encouragement for sustainable livestock production, along with escalating private sector R&D spending, is likely to soften these challenges in the long term.

In total, the zootechnical animal feed additives market is in good stride, propelled by the combined pressures of world food security issues, consumer pressure for safer meat and milk, and ongoing innovation in animal nutrition. As the livestock industry transforms, zootechnical feed additives will be a cornerstone of productivity, profitability, and sustainability of animal agriculture.

Market Metrics

Report Metrics	Values
Industry Size (2025E)	USD 11.9 billion
Industry Size (2035F)	USD 23 billion
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	6.76%
U.S. Industry Value (2025)	USD 8.1 billion
Key Companies Profiled	Delacon; Novus International; Aves Pro; Phytobiotics; Alltech; ADM; Cargill (Diamond V); Nutreco; Evonic; Blue Star Adisseo; DuPont; Novozymes (DSM).

Zootechnical Feed Additives Market: Shifts from 2020 to 2024 and Future Trends 2025 to 2035

Between 2020 and 2024, the zootechnical feed additives market witnessed steady growth driven by rising global demand for animal protein, improved animal productivity goals, and the push for antibiotic-free meat production. These additives, which include performance enhancers like enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, and essential oils, help optimize feed conversion, improve gut health, and reduce environmental impact by minimizing waste.

The regulatory clampdown on antibiotic growth promoters in Europe and other regions accelerated the adoption of natural alternatives. Producers focused on improving digestibility, nutrient absorption, and immunity in livestock, especially poultry, swine, and ruminants.

From 2025 to 2035, the zootechnical feed additives market will transition toward precision nutrition and sustainability-driven solutions. AI and IoT will help in real-time livestock monitoring, enabling data-driven administration of additives for individualized animal health.

Microbiome-directed feed additives will redefine programs for gut health. Gene-edited probiotics, enzyme mixtures engineered by bioinformatics, and nanotechnology-facilitated delivery systems will optimize performance and reduce wastage.

As climate change affects livestock performance, zootechnical feed additives will also address heat stress protection and improve methane-reducing digestion in ruminants. Harmonization of regulations and blockchain-traceability will facilitate global trade. Circular economy practices- using waste from one species as input for another species' feed- will increasingly define the industry.

Comparative Market Shift Table: Zootechnical Feed Additives (2020 to 2024 vs. 2025 to 2035)

2020 to 2024	2025 to 2035
Need for antibiotic substitutes, improved feed conversion, animal welfare	Precision feeding, sustainability, climate resilience, digitalized animal husbandry
Classic probiotics, enzyme blends, prebiotic fiber	AI-assisted delivery, gene-edited strains, nanocarrier-based additives
Plant extracts, essential oils, organic acids	Specialized microbiome additives, bioengineered enzymes, multi-species solutions
Decreased waste generation, natural growth promoters	Methane-reduction additives, circular feed systems, carbon-neutral production
Poultry, pigs, ruminants	Extended to aquaculture, insects, and precision livestock systems
Antibiotic prohibitions, regionally adapted safety standards	Global standards, blockchain traceability and compliance
Human monitoring, post-trial data	IoT sensors, real-time analytics for dose adjustment and response monitoring
Asia-Pacific and Latin America expansion	Africa expansion, increasing demand for functional animal products worldwide

Zootechnical Feed Additives Market Country Wise Analysis 2025 to 2035

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
U.S.	6.4%
U.K.	5.9%
France	5.6%
Germany	5.8%
Italy	5.3%
South Korea	6.2%
Japan	5.4%
China	7.1%
Australia	5.7%
New Zealand	6%

U.S.

The U.S. zootechnical feed additives market will witness rapid growth fueled by expansion in intensive animal farming and rising demand for high-performance animal nutrition. Extensive use of performance-enhancing additives in the beef, poultry, and swine sectors continues to propel industry development. Advancements in rumen-modifying technologies and rising awareness of sustainable feed practices will positively influence the competitive landscape.

Industry leaders such as Cargill Inc., ADM, and Elanco Animal Health are strengthening their positions with R&D investments and partnerships. Regulatory clarity and facilitation of feed additive efficacy testing have provided a favorable business climate. Advanced technologies in microbial fermentation and amino acid production are also fueling growth opportunities with enhanced productivity and feed conversion rates.

U.K.

The U.K. zootechnical feed additives market is gradually unfolding, fueled by post-Brexit farm restructuring and increasing concern for sustainable livestock farming. Proper nutrition and non-antibiotic growth promoters are spearheading innovation in the industry. Feed conversion ratio, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability are of topmost concern to industry players.

Local and global players, including DSM and AB Agri, are earnestly introducing bio-based and enzyme-rich additives tailored for emerging livestock husbandry methods into the industry. Climate resilient farm models, as well as growing consumers' demand for safe food, are propelling long-term commitment in the zootechnical animal feed sector. Digitalization of feed formulation also optimizes precision and traceability.

France

France's zootechnical feed additives market will still grow steadily due to the strength of its institutional infrastructure and good animal welfare culture. Probiotic and photogenic technology in feed additives is being installed on a large scale on dairy and poultry farms to improve productivity and optimize gut health.

Major domestic industry participants and global stakeholders are driving the way toward innovation through investment in biotechnology-based products. Neovia and Olmix are among the biggest industry leaders driving the country's trend of additive innovation. The regulatory drive to lower the use of antibiotics is gaining traction, driving functional feed ingredients supporting immune modulation and nutrient absorption, strengthening long-term industry potential.

Germany

Germany's zootechnical feed additives market is discovering growth along with a balance between animal nutrition and ecological sustainability goals. New developments in enzyme engineering technology and precision fermentation are being utilized increasingly to advance higher feed efficiency and animal growth performance. Germany's pork and poultry mega-complexes are the main drivers pushing the adoption of additives.

Veteran players like Evonik Industries and BASF SE are at the forefront of innovation in products featuring amino acid supplementation and gut health promoters. The government-sponsored greening of livestock production is promoting demand for more low-emitting feed products that are more easily digestible, which aligns with the overall EU climate policy.

Italy

Italy's zootechnical feed additives market perspective is also positive due to the increasing application of nutritional intervention in ruminant and monogastric animal industries. Demand is fostered by the urgency to manage feed costs more efficiently at the expense of losing animal performance and welfare. Indeed, the dairy industry has good prospects in terms of increasing the digestibility of enzymes and yeast-based additives.

Industry leaders such as Adisseo and Vetagro are encouraging technological advancement in feed science. The alignment of feed strategy with the policy of the European Union and that of consumers encourages the precision use of additives. Organic-certified additives that encourage quality-oriented meat and milk production are also increasing.

South Korea

The shift to efficiency-oriented animal feeding is typical of South Korea's zootechnical feed additives market because the country has limited domestic agricultural resources and growing protein requirements. The industry is driven by the growing need to maximize feed inputs and improve livestock conversion efficiencies. Additives with health-promoting properties are assuming importance in the poultry and swine segments.

Local players such as CJ CheilJedang and other domestic companies are spearheading the probiotic and amino acid development push that is answering local feeding practices. Domestic and international companies are involved in strategic partnerships that are fueling product diversification. Growing government focus on animal welfare and food safety is supporting investment in feed additive innovation in the long term.

Japan

Japan's zootechnical feed additives market indicates an emerging but mature character, led by technology-driven solutions and increasing levels of consumer standards for animal products. Industry growth is shifting toward demand for immunity-enhancing additives and metabolic disorder-decreasing products for animals. Aging farmers and scarce land availability are causing structural problems, and demand for efficient feed technology is being stimulated.

Key industry players like Meiji Group and Ajinomoto continue to invest in amino acid and enzyme technology that improves feed effectiveness. Japan's focus on high-quality animal produce and regulatory oversight necessitates constant innovation in feed additives.

The application of digital resources in planning nutrition is increasingly facilitating precision livestock farming.

China

China will lead the zootechnical feed additives market growth from 2025 to 2035 because of industrial agriculture, livestock farming, and increasing demand for animal protein. Its rapid shift from conventional to intensive agriculture is driving growth promoter and gut health promoter demand in the feed very aggressively.

Industry leaders such as New Hope Liuhe and Tongwei Co. are expanding their portfolios with innovative amino acid- and microbial-derived feed additives. Gradual phase-out of antibiotic growth promoters by government policies is driving investment in phytogenics and probiotics. The demand for greater production efficiency and higher standards of biosecurity is turning China into a global hotbed of feed additive innovation.

Australia

Australia's zootechnical feed additives market is moving ahead due to increasing concern regarding feed efficiency and optimization of animal health in intensive and extensive farming systems. Additives targeted at ruminants, especially in beef and milk production, are of interest due to environmental performance and cost-benefit outcomes.

Companies like Ridley Corporation and overseas makers are collaborating in precision formulation technology. Methane-reducing feed additives are augmented by concentration on methane-reducing feed additives and natural performance inducers and are assisting national objectives towards sustainable agriculture. Computerized monitoring systems are also increasingly enabling additive applications and assisting industry improvement through measurable livestock performance.

New Zealand

New Zealand's zootechnical feed additives market is unfolding due to sustainability-driven livestock practices and export-oriented dairy production. Strategic efforts to reduce environmental footprint and improve feed conversion are fueling demand for enzyme and probiotic additives. Robust animal welfare standards and natural product labeling influence additive selection.

Local and international suppliers are introducing specialty ingredients to pasture-fed systems, with players like AgriBio and others making naturally sourced feed additives possible. Positive sentiment in the industry is present because of rumen microbiome upgrading and nutrient optimization innovations. The greenhouse gas mitigation focus also inspires demand for green feed additives.

Segment-wise Analysis

By Ingredient Type

In terms of ingredient types, the zootechnical feed additives market will see major changes caused by the worldwide trend of sustainable animal nutrition and antibiotic-free livestock production in 2025. Of the major ingredient types, probiotics take the lead at 27%, as they have proved their worth in pushing gut health, nutrient absorption, and immunity in poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture.

Probiotics, meaning live beneficial microorganisms, are gaining popularity as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. Regions like Europe and North America take the lead in the probiotic feed industry as the regulations for antibiotic use are tight, and there is an ever-increasing demand from consumers for organic and residue-free meat products.

Companies like Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, DSM-Firmenich, and Novus International are the torchbearers in the development of specific probiotic strains for species-specific performance enhancement.

Holding an industry share of about 22%, prebiotics are also well on their way to growth. These non-digestible feed items stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria residing in the gut, thereby indirectly securing animal health and performance.

Common prebiotics such as inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), and mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) help in maintaining a balanced gut microbiota, especially when it comes to young and stressed animals in transition.

The Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions are emerging due to increasing meat consumption on the one hand and the rising consciousness concerning animal welfare and feed efficiency on the other. Companies such as Cargill, Alltech, and Adisseo are busy expanding their prebiotic portfolios, in many instances combining them with enzymes or acidifiers for synergistic effects.

Combined, probiotic and prebiotic agents account for almost half of the zootechnical feed additives market, signifying the paradigm shift towards gut health, non-antibiotic, and performance optimization feed solutions for livestock systems worldwide.

By Function

In 2025, the zootechnical feed additives market is continuing to grow, rags of the infection of stress, health problems, performance, and feed efficiency of animals. Among the primary functions, gut flora stabilization leads, with an estimated industry share of about 28%. This is essential in maintaining the balanced and resilient intestinal microbiota, a life-critical nutrient absorption, immunity, and resistance against pathogens.

Stabilization of gut flora becomes increasingly important during the early stages of animal development as well as in operations that have restricted or prohibited the application of antibiotics. Such additives include probiotics, prebiotics, and some organic acids.

These additives have the highest industry use in Europe and North America because of regulatory frameworks that discourage antibiotic growth promoters and promote animal welfare. Leading companies such as Chr. Hansen, Lallemand Animal Nutrition, and Biomin are making concerted efforts in R&D to develop specific and targeted gut health solutions for their species.

The digestibility enhancement feature controls an estimated 22% market share. It includes the use of enzymes, yeast-based additives, and fiber-degrading agents to enhance the breakdown of the clients' products, thus improving nutrient availability and overall feed conversion ratios (FCR).

By and large, the digested enhancers are beginning to penetrate Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, so the livestock producers in these regions are trying to gain maximum yields from little or low-quality feeds in terms of return. Various enzyme-based products are used to control Anti-nutritional Factors (ANFs) and thus improve nutrient retention in the feeds for poultry, swine, and ruminants: phytases, proteases, and xylanases.

Thus, both these functions, gut flora stabilization and digestibility enhancement, make a great contribution in the overall zootechnical feed additives market towards shifting the industry into performance-oriented, non-antibiotic, and cost-effective feed behind the producers and the laws.

Competitive Outlook

The zootechnical feed additives market is perhaps one of the most competitive in such a context, with the largest agribusiness corporations and biotechnology firms and specialty nutrition providers such as those mentioned, such as Delacon, Novus International, Alltech, ADM, and Cargill (Diamond V), through innovative zootechnical additives, probiotics, enzymes, and performance enhancers for livestock and poultry. These players use superior R&D capabilities with excellent regulatory know-how for distinction among offerings to produce efficient animal nutrition-sustaining commitments.

Supply chain integration and operational efficiency will also be the drivers that enable a company to sustain its competitive position over the long haul. Major feed additive manufacturers engaged in vertical integration develop sourcing, production, and global distribution of raw materials. This arrangement allows companies to maintain consistency, cut costs, and quickly adapt to changing feed regulations. Product advancement and customer proximity enhance customized applicability and distribution into the industry.

The most important of them are product differentiation and compliance with regulations. Natural or non-antibiotic growth-promoting additives that scientifically prove efficacy give one a leg up since the world is moving away from antibiotic feeders. Investments in precision nutrition, microbial solutions, and advanced enzyme formulations continue to be at the forefront of developing innovations in response to demand for increased fuel efficiency in conversion rates and management of gut health.

Peer companies are brought closer in terms of relatively widening the scope of the competitive environment through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and geographical expansion. A large part of such behavior is an outright or gradual acquisition of niche companies by industry leaders to widen the scope of their product offerings.

Strategic alliances with academia and livestock producers contribute to knowledge advancement in research and formulation. Digital innovation in animal nutrition, such as artificial intelligence (AI) feed formulation and livestock health monitoring through real-time, has recently been gaining popularity in terms of enhancing competitive advantage.

Market Share Analysis by Company

Company Name	Estimated Market Share (%)
Delacon	12-16%
Novus International	10-14%
Alltech	9-13%
ADM	8-12%
Cargill (Diamond V)	7-11%
Other Companies (combined)	40-50%

Key Company Offerings and Activities

Company Name	Key Offerings/Activities
Delacon	It specializes in zootechnical feed additives and offers plant-based solutions for livestock health and performance.
Novus International	Develops amino acid-based solutions, enzyme blends, and gut health-enhancing additives.
Alltech	Focuses on fermentation-based solutions, probiotics, and enzyme technologies for sustainable animal nutrition.
ADM	Provides a diverse portfolio of zootechnical additives, including probiotics, prebiotics, and phytogenics.
Cargill (Diamond V)	Leader in fermentation-based feed additives, offering immune-boosting and digestion-enhancing solutions.

Key Company Insights

Delacon (12-16%)

A global leader in zootechnical feed additives, Delacon capitalizes on plant-based solutions, offering scientifically validated alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters.

Novus International (10-14%)

With a strong focus on amino acid-based nutrition and gut health solutions, Novus International continues to expand its R&D-driven product portfolio.

Alltech (9-13%)

Alltech’s expertise in fermentation and microbial-based feed solutions allows it to deliver sustainable, high-performance animal nutrition products.

ADM (8-12%)

ADM integrates its feed additive business with its broader agribusiness network, enhancing market penetration through customized nutritional solutions.

Cargill (Diamond V) (7-11%)

Diamond V, a Cargill subsidiary, remains a market leader in fermentation-based feed additives, focusing on immune and digestive health in livestock.

Other Key Players (40-50% Combined)

• Nutreco
• Evonik
• Blue Star Adisseo
• DuPont
• Novozymes (DSM)

Key Market Players

• Delacon
• Novus International
• Alltech
• ADM
• Cargill (Diamond V)
• Nutreco
• Evonik
• Blue Star Adisseo
• DuPont
• Novozymes (DSM)
• Kemin Industries
• Chr. Hansen
• Kaeslar Nutrition
• Kerry
• Pancosma
• Bordas
• Lesaffre
• BASF
• Dr. Eckel

Segmentation

By Ingredient Type :

By ingredient type, the industry is segmented into prebiotics, probiotics, phytogenic, protein-based, and others (organic acids).

By End Use Industry :

By end use industry, the industry is segmented into livestock industry (aquaculture, ruminants, swine, others - equine, birds), poultry, dairy alternatives, and pet industry.

By Function :

By function, the industry is segmented into gut flora stabilization, digestibility enhancement, body weight maintenance, environment maintenance, and others (improvement in growth rate and animal welfare).

By Region :

By region, the industry is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa.