Global Organic Feed Market Research Report: Information by Source (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds, Forage, Others), Form (Pellets, Crumbles, Mashes), Livestock (Ruminants, Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture, Others) and Region (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Rest of the World) - Forecast till 2027

Market Scenario

Global Organic Feed Market size is projected to reach approximately USD 12.6 Billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2020 to 2026. The demand for organic feed is increasing among livestock farmers owing to the rising awareness about benefits associated with organic feed. Organic feed refers to feed certified as free from additives such as pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and other harmful substances. The ingredients used in the preparation of organic feed, such as cereals & grains, oilseeds, and forage, are sourced through organic farming practices. Organic farming is on the rise in many countries, along with government support. Several governments have led the way with organic-support programs, and the countries whose government supports organic agriculture the most include India, Denmark, Thailand, and Austria. This leads to ease in raw material availability and opens the door for new entrants in the market. Thus, increasing organic farming practices worldwide is boosting the growth of the organic feed market.  

Market Synopsis

Global Organic Feed Market has witnessed high growth in recent years. There is a surge in demand for organic food, including meat & processed meat products and dairy products, which is encouraging the livestock farmers to indulge in organic feeding to the livestock. There are several government programs, schemes, and new initiatives in many countries to support organic farming as well as organic animal husbandry. This is driving the growth of organic livestock farming practices. Also, looking at the market opportunities, companies are investing in product launches, which will further boost the market growth in the coming years. For instance, in March 2020, ForFarmers N.V. launched a new range of organic layer feeds.

Market USP

Rising awareness among livestock farmers for benefits associated with organic feeding

Market Drivers

• Rising demand for organic food products: Consumers are increasingly turning to natural and organic food products that are free from any chemicals. According to the 2020 Organic Industry Survey released by the Organic Trade Association, US food sales reached around USD 50.1 billion, with 4.6% growth from the previous year. Food manufacturers are also focusing on the launch of organic products. For instance, in 2019, Nestle S.A. launched organic milk products in India. Also, in February 2020, a Dutch meat producer, Vion, launched a range of organic beef and pork in Germany. Thus, an increase in demand for organic food products, which include meat, poultry, and dairy food products is significantly driving the growth of organic feed in animal husbandry.


• Growth of organic livestock farming practices

• Increasing organic farmlands across the globe

• New players entering the organic feed market

• Launch of innovative products

Market Restraints

• High prices of organic feed

Segmentation

By Source

• Cereals & Grains: This segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019. Major cereals & grains such as wheat and corn are high yielding crops and contribute significantly as animal feed. Moreover, significant organic farmland is devoted to the production of cereals & grains across the globe, making it a readily available source of organic feed.

• Oilseeds

• Forage

• Others

By Form

• Pellets: This segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019. Pellets are easy to handle, more palatable, and usually result in improved feeding when compared to other forms. It is considered among the livestock feeders that animals take better gains on pelleted feed as pelleting minimizes the waste during the eating process.

• Crumbles

• Mashes

By Livestock

• Ruminants


• Poultry: This segment accounted for a significant market share in 2019. High demand for poultry has added fuel to the growth of this sector, making it the dominant livestock for the feed industry globally. The demand for poultry feed is also increasing owing to the escalating consumption of eggs and chickens among the population.

• Swine

• Aquaculture

• Others

By Region

• North America

• Europe: Europe dominated the global organic feed market in 2019, owing to the high awareness and demand for organic food products among the population. Also, the high presence of established players in the organic feed market in this region is driving market growth. In Europe, the production of swine feed, broiler feed, and aqua feed is massively growing, which is supporting the growth of organic feed market in this region.

• Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. It is the largest feed producer and consumer, with China being the major contributor. Animal feed production in China in 2019 was around USD 94.06 billion. Increasing adoption of organic farming practices and its rising awareness among the livestock farmers are projected to boost the market growth of the Asia-Pacific organic feed market.

• Rest of the World

Key Players

• Jones Feed Mills Ltd (UK)


• The Organic Feed Company (UK)


• Modesto Milling Inc. (US)


• Scratch and Peck Feeds Mill (US)


• Land O'Lakes, Inc. (US)


• Forfarmers N.V. (Netherlands)


• Ranch-Way Feeds (US)


• Wolcottville Organic Livestock Feed (US)


• Kreamer Feed, Inc. (US)


• Aller Aqua A/S (Denmark)


• B&W Feeds Ltd (UK)


• HI Peak Feeds Ltd (UK)


• Country Heritage Feeds (Australia)


• Yorktown Organics, LLC (US)


• Feedex Companies (US)

Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size	USD 12.6 Billion
CAGR	7.2% (2020-2026)
Base Year	2019
Forecast Period	2020-2027
Historical Data	2018
Forecast Units	Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered	Source, Form, Livestock and Region
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Vendors	Jones Feed Mills Ltd (UK), The Organic Feed Company (UK), Modesto Milling Inc. (US), Scratch and Peck Feeds Mill (US), Land O'Lakes, Inc. (US), Forfarmers N.V. (Netherlands), Ranch-Way Feeds (US), Wolcottville Organic Livestock Feed (US), Kreamer Feed, Inc. (US), Aller Aqua A/S (Denmark), B&W Feeds Ltd (UK), HI Peak Feeds Ltd (UK), Country Heritage Feeds (Australia), Yorktown Organics, LLC (US), Feedex Companies (US)
Key Market Opportunities	Companies are investing in product launches
Key Market Drivers	Rising demand for organic food products Growth of organic livestock farming practices Increasing organic farmlands across the globe

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