Market Overview

The Europe compound feed market size reached USD 121.7 Billion in 2025. It is projected to grow to USD 180.4 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.47% during the forecast period of 2026-2034. Market growth is driven by increased demand for sustainable and plant-based feed ingredients alongside technological advancements enhancing feed efficiency and traceability. Research and development initiatives are further contributing to the region's market expansion.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2025
• Historical Years: 2020-2025
• Forecast Period: 2026-2034

Europe Compound Feed Market Key Takeaways

• The Europe compound feed market size was USD 121.7 Billion in 2025.
• The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.47% between 2026 and 2034.
• Forecast market value is USD 180.4 Billion by 2034.
• Increasing demand for sustainable and plant-based feed ingredients is a significant growth driver.
• Integration of technologies like blockchain and IoT is improving feed efficiency and traceability.
• European regulations such as the European Green Deal are pushing for sustainability in feed production.
• Use of alternative protein sources like insect protein and algae-derived ingredients is rising.

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Market Growth Factors

The European compound feed market growth can also be attributed to the increased demand for sustainable and plant-based, clean-label feed ingredients. The environmental impact, and demand for sustainability and ethically produced livestock and aquaculture products have resulted in a growing preference for alternative proteins, such as plant proteins. As of December 2024, EU feed production is 147 million tons. European industrial compound feed producers project they will increase output by 0.50% on account of economic, regulatory, environmental, and animal health factors affecting livestock production (FEFAC). The European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy, regulatory initiatives, aim for the reduction of carbon emissions and the strengthening of biodiversity. The initiatives encourage feed producers to invest in plant protein technologies and other sustainability solutions.

New technology directly impacts the market's growth. Manufacturers of feed offer products and solutions for online precision feeding, automatic feeding systems, and data-driven formulations to optimize nutrient utilization, minimize by-products, and improve the health of the animals. The importance of traceability of feed ingredients has increased. Systems such as blockchain technology and ingredient traceability systems allow users to trace the origin and quality of raw materials, showing they are transparent, food is safe, they source ethically, and systems support sustainability initiatives. IoT technology can support managing livestock by monitoring the live cattle environment so that it improves feed efficiency and increases productivity in real-time.

Alternative proteins like insect protein and algae-based ingredients innovate to help meet consumer and regulatory demand. Using by-products including fruit pulp and brewers' grains may help reduce food loss and waste by converting what would otherwise be waste into alternative or potential animal feed. These factors all contribute to the steadily growing market, as well as a strong regional commitment to sustainability and technology.

Market Segmentation

Ingredient Type Insights:

• Grains and Cereals
• Oilseeds and Derivatives
• Fish Meal and Fish Oil
• Supplements
• Others

These ingredient types encompass the key components analyzed within the market, with a detailed breakup and forecast for the 2026-2034 period.

Animal Type Insights:

• Ruminants
• Swine
• Poultry
• Aquaculture
• Others

The market also segments demand based on animal types, reflecting the distribution and requirements of compound feed across these categories.

Regional Insights:

• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain
• Others

The report includes a comprehensive regional market analysis encompassing these major European countries.

Regional Insights

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and other European countries represent the major regional markets. The report highlights overall growth dynamics driven by European-wide regulatory frameworks promoting sustainability and technological integration in feed production. The EU feed production volume reached 147 million tons in December 2024, illustrating the region's significant production scale.

Recent Developments & News

In February 2025, FEED launched Feedentity, an automated agri-food supply chain traceability system combining blockchain and AI to monitor environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, enhancing product quality and sustainability. In December 2024, EU Member States endorsed an updated Code for Green Labelling for Feed, which provides guidelines on environmental performance addressing climate change, emissions, and biodiversity. This supports the feed sector's sustainability efforts and compliance with Scope 3 emissions requirements.

Key Players

• FEED

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

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