Global Specialty Feed Additives Industry Report: Market Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities

 The global specialty feed additives market is valued at approximately USD 16.81 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 21.01 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Rising emphasis on animal health, feed efficiency, and sustainable livestock production is driving strong demand for specialty feed additives. These additives enhance nutrient absorption, gut health, immune response, and overall animal performance. They provide targeted nutritional benefits, including improved digestion, disease resistance, and optimized growth. Key products in this category include enzymes, probiotics, organic acids, and phytogenics, which are widely used across poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture. Increasing consumer preference for natural, antibiotic-free additives—driven by global regulations phasing out antibiotic growth promoters—is further fueling market growth. Ongoing innovations in additive formulations tailored to specific species and production goals are supporting the adoption of specialty feed additives to promote efficient and sustainable animal nutrition.

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Poultry Feed Additives Lead Market Growth

Poultry feed additives are expected to register the highest CAGR among livestock sectors during the forecast period. Global poultry production and consumption are on the rise, with the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034 projecting poultry meat to account for 62% of global meat production, reaching 173 million tonnes by 2034. Poultry remains an economical protein source due to efficient feed conversion, short production cycles, and lower environmental impact. Consequently, producers increasingly use specialty feed additives—including organic acids, probiotics, and antioxidants—to improve poultry health, feed efficiency, digestion, immunity, and performance. The growing demand for targeted nutritional solutions positions the poultry sector as a key growth segment in the specialty feed additives market.

Natural Source Additives Gain Traction

The natural source segment is set to hold the second-largest market share, driven by rising demand for sustainable and antibiotic-free feed options. Consumers’ focus on food safety and animal welfare encourages the use of natural additives such as probiotics, prebiotics, phytogenics, and organic acids, which support gut health, immunity, and reduce oxidative stress. Although naturally sourced additives can be more costly and prone to oxidation, industry players continue to innovate. For example, Evonik Industries AG launched PhytvCare IM, a plant-based additive reducing livestock inflammation, while Layn Natural Ingredients introduced TruGro MYC, a polyphenol-based solution mitigating mycotoxin stress in swine and poultry. These developments highlight the growing market potential for natural feed additives amid evolving regulatory and consumer demands.

Europe Maintains Strong Market Presence

Europe is the second-largest regional market, supported by advanced livestock farming, stringent regulatory frameworks, and active corporate engagement by companies such as Nutreco, Evonik Industries AG, and DSM. Regulations promoting animal health, sustainability, and productivity have increased demand for high-performance additives like enzymes, probiotics, and amino acids. Notable initiatives include the collaboration between Novozymes and Bactolife to launch Ablacto+, a biosolution for post-weaning diarrhea in piglets, and Evonik’s plant-based feed additive for swine, poultry, and ruminants, which reduces inflammation and strengthens their phytogenic portfolio. These innovations reinforce Europe’s leadership in sustainable and advanced feed additive solutions.

Leading Specialty Feed Additives Companies:

Major companies profiled in the market include Cargill, Incorporated (US), ADM (US), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (US), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), BASF SE (Germany), Novonesis Group (Denmark), Adisseo (France), Nutreco (Netherlands), Kemin Industries, Inc. (US), Lallemand Inc. (Canada), and Alltech (US).