United Kingdom Animal Feed Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Fodder, Forage, Compound Feed), By Livestock (Pork, Aquatic Animals, Cattle, Poultry, Others), By Raw Materials (Soya, Wheat, Rendered Meal, Others), And By Production Systems (Integrated, Commercial Mills) - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

The United Kingdom animal feed market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.40% over the forecast period, increasing from US$5,432.091 million in 2025 to US$6,115.988 million by 2030.

Animal feed is a type of food that is especially given to domesticated animals or livestock. This feed contains a balanced mixture of all the necessary nutrients and vitamins required for the growth of the livestock. It offers multiple benefits to the farmers or livestock owners, as it prevents the animals from any diseases, boosts production, and improves the quality of animal products like poultry, eggs, and dairy.

The growing demand for animal products, like milk, eggs, and meat, across the nation is boosting the need for animal feed in the UK.

With the increasing demand for animal products, the population of livestock will increase significantly, increasing the production of output of such products. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs of the UK government, in its report, stated that the production of animal products increased significantly in the region. The department stated that in 2021, the total value of production of meat products was recorded at EUR 9,463 million, which increased to EUR 10,321 million in 2022. In 2023, the total value of production of meat products reached EUR 10,920 million. 

Furthermore, the United Kingdom’s animal feed market is estimated to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period. A key factor propelling the market forward is the increasing population of livestock across the region. Furthermore, the growing demand for animal products nationwide will also ensure its growth. 

 What are the drivers of the United Kingdom's animal feed market?

• The rising population of livestock is anticipated to fuel the United Kingdom's animal feed market expansion. 

A key factor propelling the animal feed market’s growth in the UK is the growing population of animals or livestock in the nation. The United Kingdom witnessed massive growth in its livestock farming practices, mainly due to the increasing global demand for animal products. 

With the increase in the nation's livestock farming practices, the population of livestock grew significantly over the past few years. The Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, in its report of 2024, stated that the total population of cattle and calves in the nation was recorded at 9,555 thousand heads, of which 1,836 thousand were dairy cows and 1,407 were beef cows. Similarly, the total population of pigs sheep, and lambs was recorded at 4,683 thousand heads and 31,803 thousand heads, respectively. 

• The increasing wheat demand is anticipated to fuel the United Kingdom's animal feed market expansion. 

Raw materials supply vital carbohydrates that support the best possible growth and performance in animals.  Furthermore, the importance of wheat as a resource-efficient and renewable feed source is highlighted by the changing face of sustainable agriculture and increased environmental consciousness. Cereals' ability to nourish cattle while reducing their environmental impact is becoming more and more increasingly important as consumers demand ethical production methods. 

Since rearing livestock is a major sector in UK agriculture, the wheat supply in the nation has also been high, attributed to animal feed demand. Wheat is one of the main cereals used in poultry and livestock feeds mainly for cattle, swine, and birds. For instance, the UK has experienced demand cycles for wheat in recent years. The cost of wheat affects the level of incorporation of wheat in animal feeds, as other feed grains are more expensive than wheat.

Additionally, the demand for wheat bushels is influenced by the livestock population. This is because an increase in pig or chicken farming leads to a rise in demand for wheat. Moreover, crops experience different weather patterns, which, in one way or another, affect their yields. This, in turn, determines the amount of wheat produced for human use and animal feeds as well. 

Moreover, animal feed accounts for about half of the UK's wheat production. This wheat is either surplus to needs, cultivated especially for feed, or doesn't meet quality standards. It can be fed as whole crop silage, processed grain, or both, leading to increased wheat production, eventually increasing the market growth. For instance, wheat production in the UK increased from 13,988 tonnes in 2021/22 to 15,540 tonnes in 2022/23.

Key market players in the United Kingdom's animal feed market:

• Cargill, Incorporated- Cargill, Incorporated is a well-recognized player in the animal nutrition sector globally. Its business is spread across major regions, including Europe, where it has established its regional offices in nations, namely the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal, among others. The company’s objective to provide premium quality feed in European countries for the overall improvement in the region’s livestock & animal farming has led the company to invest in R&D operations and the establishment of manufacturing plants in the region.  
• Archer Daniels Midland- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) was founded in 1902 and is one of the world’s top players in both human and animal nutrition, harnessing the power of nature to manufacture and provide products and solutions for these foods. The company, operating which can be found in over 20 countries worldwide including in United Kingdom, takes agricultural raw materials and processes them into a wide range of consumables. These include products such as food and drinks, dietary supplements as well as feed services for cattle, aquaculture, and domestic pets. 

Recent developments in the United Kingdom's animal feed market:

• September 2024-Nestlé Purina invested more than GBP 150 million capital in its UK plant-based facility situated in Wisbech, UK. This investment follows an expansion of Nestle's worldwide footprint in pet care. The plant will manufacture well-known pet food styles such as Felix, Gourmet, and Winalot, and will be completed soon in the early part of 2025. The investment will include the newest technologies, revamps of facilities for the 600 employees, and other energy efficiency improvements and CO2 emission reduction initiatives.

The United Kingdom's animal feed market is analyzed into the following segments:

• By Type
  • Fodder
  • Forage
  • Compound Feed
• By Livestock 
  • Pork
  • Aquatic Animals
  • Cattle
  • Poultry
  • Others
• By Raw Material 
  • Soya
  • Wheat
  • Rendered Meal
  • Others
• By Production Systems 
  • Integrated
  • Commercial Mills

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. Analyst View

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. UNITED KINGDOM ANIMAL FEED MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Fodder

5.3. Forage

5.4. Compound Feed

6. UNITED KINGDOM ANIMAL FEED MARKET BY LIVESTOCK

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Pork

6.3. Aquatic Animals

6.4. Cattle

6.5. Poultry

6.6. Others

7. UNITED KINGDOM ANIMAL FEED MARKET BY RAW MATERIAL

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Soya

7.3. Wheat

7.4. Rendered Meal

7.5. Others

8. UNITED KINGDOM ANIMAL FEED MARKET BY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Integrated

8.3. Commercial Mills

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. DSM Firmenich

10.2. Archer Daniels Midland

10.3. BASF SE

10.4. Kemin Industries, Inc.

10.5. WL Duffield & Sons Ltd.

10.6. GLW Feeds

10.7. Midland Feeds

10.8. World Feeds Ltd.

10.9. ABN (AB Agri)

10.10. Cargill, Incorporated

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

DSM Firmenich

Archer Daniels Midland

BASF SE

Kemin Industries, Inc.

WL Duffield & Sons Ltd.

GLW Feeds

Midland Feeds

World Feeds Ltd.

ABN (AB Agri)

Cargill, Incorporated