The Canada Animal Feed market will grow at a CAGR of 3.85% from USD 13.251 billion in 2025 to USD 16.008 billion in 2030.
The Canadian animal feed market is a vital sector supporting livestock, aquaculture, and pet industries, with Compound Feed Canada driving efficient livestock production. Medicated feed ensures animal health through targeted additives, while organic and non-GMO animal feed cater to growing consumer demand for sustainable, clean-label products. Custom feed formulations in Canada address specific nutritional needs, enhancing productivity in poultry, swine, and dairy. Aquafeed supports the expanding aquaculture sector, and pet food thrives with premium, health-focused offerings. In March 2025, Alltech launched a probiotic-enhanced aquafeed line, improving fish gut health and sustainability. The market emphasizes innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Moreover, Canada is also one of the leading feed-producing nations, and with the ongoing increase in the feed demand, followed by growing principal grain production and implementation of policies related to animal nutrition, the animal feed market is expected to grow at a constant pace in the country. However, extreme weather conditions, loss of grassland, and disease outbreaks are posing a challenge for market expansion.
The Canadian animal feed market is advancing with sustainable animal nutrition in Canada, emphasizing antibiotic-free feed and precision livestock feeding to optimize health and growth. Animal welfare feed prioritizes ethical standards, while gut health animal feed enhances digestion and immunity. Feed efficiency drives cost-effective production, and methane emission reduction feed supports environmental goals. Circular economy animal feed utilizes by-products, reducing waste. Digital agriculture in Canada and smart farming technologies integrate data analytics and IoT for real-time feed management. These trends reflect a shift toward sustainable, technology-driven solutions, aligning with consumer demands for ethical, eco-friendly, and efficient animal nutrition practices.
Canadian livestock farming harbours cattle & calves, sheep, lambs, and hogs among other animals, and with the growing livestock production, the emphasis on improving overall health will bolster the demand for qualitative feed in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, in 2023, livestock receipts reached $37.3 billion, which represented a 9.8% increase over the previous year. As per the same source, the cattle managed & supply receipts experienced 5.7% growth.
Likewise, according to the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada, in 2022, livestock feed consumption reached 29.2 million tons, which signified 1% growth over 2021 and 1,6% over 2020. The growing cattle prices, followed by an increase in overseas demand, especially in the US market, are driving the feed demand in Canada to improve the meat quality.
Feed is mainly produced from principal grains such as wheat, corn, and barley, as they are rich in fiber and proteins, which are essential for an animal’s gut health and reduce the risk of disease, thereby improving the animal’s overall health and productivity. The growing feed demand from livestock farmers for improving their dairy and meat product quality has provided a major scope for feed production in Canada.
According to the USDA’s “Feed and Grain Annual” issued in April 2024, corn feed and residual production stood at 10.6 million tons for MY2023, which represented a 10.65% growth over 2022’s production volume, and in 2024, the production is expected to reach 10.7 million tons. Moreover, as per the same source, besides corn, barley feed production is expected to reach 5.6 million tons for MY2024, thereby showcasing 3.7% growth over 2023.
Demand for high-protein products is on the rise in Canada, and with growing awareness regarding animal disease outbreaks, various efforts are being made by the Canadian government to bolster animal nutrition. For instance, in March 2024, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced investments of $1,697,850 for protecting Canadian livestock from diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and African Swine Fever (ASF).
Such investments to bolster animal health will also drive the demand for proper nutrition, thereby propelling the overall feed demand in Canada.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market Size Value in 2025 | USD 13.251 billion |
| Market Size Value in 2030 | USD 16.008 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 3.85% from 2025 to 2030 |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
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Page last updated on: September 17, 2025