Organic feed is the certified food material for the livestock which ensures proper health, growth and breeding of the animals. The organic feed comprises of corn, wheat, barley, soybean and rapeseed and is majorly used to feed the swine, ruminants, poultry and aquatic animals. It is free of antibiotics, growth hormones, drugs, chemicals, pesticides and is specially designed to promote maximum health and productivity for the animals. The organic feeds consist of different forms such as crumbles, mashes and pelleted feeds which helps in maintaining low pH in rumen, improves digestion and enhances longevity in animals.

The major factors fuelling the growth of the global organic feed market include the growing demand of organic food, increasing penetration of organic livestock farming, rising food safety regulation coupled with the growing consumer awareness about the health concerns of animals. In addition to this, the growing adoption of contact farming across the globe and rising investment on research & development of organic feed are some other factors that are expected to drive the growth of global organic feed market during forecast period. Moreover, the rising disposable income in emerging countries and growing penetration of social media propels the demand of organic feed in the market. The rising food scandals along with growing middle-class population choosing for safe food products will create several opportunities for the growth of global organic feed market in upcoming years. On the other hand, factor such as limited availability of organic feed ingredients and high cost of organic feed are hindering the growth of global organic feed market.

Based on the region, Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during forecast period due to the growing consumer awareness about the benefits of feeding organic cereals and grains to livestock to maintain their nutrition requirements. Moreover, the rising demand of organic food and strong availability of cereals and grains in the emerging countries are anticipated to boost the growth of organic feed market in Asia-Pacific.

The Global Organic Feed Market has been segmented on the basis of type, livestock, form, additive, and key regions. Based on type, the market is segmented into cereals & grains, oilseeds and others. On the basis of cereals & grains, the market is further categorized into corn, wheat and barley. On the basis of oilseeds, the market is further categorized into soybean, rapeseed and other oilseeds. Based on livestock, the market is segmented into poultry, swine, ruminants, aquatic animals and others. Based on form, the market is segmented into pellets, crumbles and mashes. Based on additive, the market is segmented into vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and phytogenics.

Some of the major players of global organic feed market are Cargill, Incorporated, Sunopta, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Forfarmers N.V., BernAqua, Aller Aqua, Kmuch Feed Industry Co., Ltd., The Organic Feed Company, Scratch and Peck Feeds, BW Feeds among others.

Market Segmentation:

Global Organic Feed Market by Type

• • Cereals & Grains
    • Corn
    • Wheat
    • Barley
  • Oilseeds
    • Soybean
    • Rapeseed
    • Other Oilseeds
  • Others

Global Organic Feed Market by Livestock

• • Poultry
  • Swine
  • Ruminants
  • Aquatic Animals
  • Others

Global Organic Feed Market by Form

• • Pellets
  • Crumbles
  • Mashes

Global Organic Feed Market by Additive

• • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Amino Acids
  • Enzymes
  • Phytogenics

Global Organic Feed Market by Region

• • North America Organic Feed Market
  • Europe Organic Feed Market
  • Asia-Pacific Organic Feed Market
  • ROW Organic Feed Market

Leading Market Players

• • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Sunopta
  • Purina Animal Nutrition LLC
  • Forfarmers N.V.
  • BernAqua
  • Aller Aqua
  • Kmuch Feed Industry Co., Ltd.
  • The Organic Feed Company
  • Scratch and Peck Feeds
  • BW Feeds