Feed Mill Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Global Industry Analysis, By Type (Hammer Mills, Roller Mills, Pellet Mills, Flaking Mills), By Application (Animal Feed, Aqua Feed, Pet Feed), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

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FEED MILL MARKET OVERVIEW

Global Feed Mill market size is projected to rise from USD 0.87 billion in 2025 to USD 0.9 billion in 2026, reaching around USD 1.18 billion by 2034, progressing at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2025 and 2034.

Feed mill is a site in which animal feed or grain intended for livestock is stored and packaged for shipment. In which also the animal food, premixes, supplements and concentrates are prepared for the animal consumption as it consists of grain, grain products, alfalfa and other ingredients that are supplied to the animals.

Classification of feed mill are, hammer mills, roller mills, pellet mills, flaking mills, out of these the most globally used is hammer mills. In this type of mill, there is a presence of little hammers which functions by throwing repeated blows, eventually leading up to the crushing and grinding of aggregate materials.

Key Findings

COVID-19 IMPACT

Disarray Of Production And Sales Causing Impediment Of Sales

The unprecedented spread of COVID-19, had dreadfully affected the mill sector and its products. Impacts were seen as a decline in the production values was recorded, because of the unexpected closing and stoppage of the manufacturing centers. Furthermore, new government implications were established upon transportation. Supply of the feed was forced to show a decrease in numbers as border regulations from country to country were high. Additionally, as COVID-19 continued to spread, dining out and the closure of schools, colleges, hotels and offices was forbidden. So the demand of meat products such as eggs, milk were not as its peak which eventually negatively affected the consumption of meat and in turn, harmed the production of feed.

LATEST TRENDS

Spike in Demand for Sustainable Feed to be a Prominent Trend

The new sustainable type of feed is being demanded at higher levels by the feed mill markets producers as a new concern has risen, regarding the origin of some ingredients and the way it is being produced. This factor can play a role in the environmental impact of the animals, because in the production of feed and the whole manufacturing process can affect the surrounding environment such as trees and smaller animals. The main aim is redirected towards on reducing and emitting fewer pollutants during the production and manufacturing of the feed.

This factor is being implicated as a topic of concern as post COVID-19, the mill markets revival has seen a gigantic spike in the demand, due to the uplifting of transport restrictions and reopening of hotels, restaurants, malls, offices. To be socially responsible and keeping up with current demand and supply of feed from feed mills, a spike in demand for a more sustainable feed has been recorded as, this will boost the product demand in the market contributing towards the market share globally.

• Approximately 30 % of global feed mills in 2023 have adopted sustainable feed production methods, including the use of alternative protein sources such as insect meal and algae, to reduce environmental impact (according to Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO, 2023).

• Post-COVID-19, around 25 % increase in demand for fortified feed with vitamins and minerals was reported across Asia Pacific in 2023 to improve livestock health and productivity (according to International Feed Industry Federation – IFIF, 2023).

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FEED MILL MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type; Hammer mills, roller mills, pellet mills, flaking mills.

Hammer mills is the leading part of the type segment.

By Application

Based on application; Animal feed, aqua feed, pet feed.

Animal feed is the leading part of the application segment.

DRIVING FACTORS

Growth Spurt in Animal Population and Demand for Meat to Augment Growth

A steadily increasing animal population helps to balance out the increasing demand for meat products. Furthermore, animals have a crucial role economically and socially as, globally countless farmers have an income solely depending through their livestock. The feed mill market share provides most of the global food protein supply, through changes in diets, positive fluctuations of income levels and constant human population growth have led a steadfast increase in demand value for meat products.

Priorities on Animal Health and Nutrition to Boost Market Growth

Most nations are focused on improving the overall health status of the farm animals, as it leads to be the meat to be more sustainable and reliable. This new focus has been implemented, because since these animals are extremely vital in the process of elimination of hunger, safer food productions and people maintaining a good health. Furthermore, from healthier animals comes better quality of meat which eventually becomes more recognized in the eyes of the customers and leading to more sales in the mill market. Productive and efficient approaches towards the animal health, would help reduce the greenhouse effect as with proper nutrition to the animals a reduction would be caused in the levels of the greenhouse gases emissions. Hence, priorities towards animal health and nutrition creates surges of demand eventually boosting the feed mill market growth.

• Global livestock population reached 1.5 billion cattle and 2.0 billion pigs in 2023, contributing to about 40 % of the feed mill market demand (according to FAO, 2023).

• Around 55 % of feed mill producers in North America and Europe in 2023 prioritized enhanced animal nutrition, integrating probiotics and enzymes into feed to boost productivity and reduce disease incidence (according to USDA, 2023).

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Alternating Raw Material Prices Restricting Market Growth

The main factor which impacts the feed mill is the constant changes in the raw material prices. As the type and quantity of feed used for the animals, largely relies upon the cost as the nutritional value. The weather factor is unreliable, and has a huge impact on the production, costing and availability of raw materials such as corn, soya bean and others. Market growth gets restricted as the variations of prices of these raw materials are in direct correlation with, the changes in production and consumption of animals and their meat products.

• Fluctuating prices of corn and soybean affect nearly 35 % of production costs for feed mills globally (according to U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2023).

• Approximately 20 % of small- and medium-sized feed mills reported production delays in 2023 due to inconsistent supply of raw materials from local farmers, impacting market growth (according to European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation – FEFAC, 2023).

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FEED MILL MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific is the leading region of feed mill consumption market globally in the recent years, and is expected to continue to dominate as the leading consumer of feed in the foreseeable future. Asia Pacific accounts for the highest animal production and hand in hand with the, high meat consumption value as in this region high incomes levels are the reason for this region to hold this dominance over others. Furthermore, this high growth in consumption is recorded because of the inbreeding of local dairy and meat, which results in high feed consumption.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Companies Focusing on Globalization to Improve Market Position

The feed mill industry is led by key industry players who hold the largest share percentage in the global market. Some companies are looking to expand their geographical footprint, through opening up franchise, acquisitions and partnerships to increase and improve their market position and value. While concentrating on developing cost efficient nutritional feed products.

• Bühler (Switzerland): Supplies feed mill machinery to over 120 countries, producing 15 thousand units annually.

• CPM (U.S.): Operates 60+ feed mill projects annually in North America and Asia, serving more than 200 livestock clients.

List of Top Feed Mill Companies

• Bühler (Switzerland)
• CPM (U.S.)
• ANDRITZ Group (Austria)
• Clextral (France)
• Alvan Blanch (U.K.)
• Van Aarsen International (Netherlands)
• Bliss Industries (Gujarat)
• Anderson Feed Technology (U.S.)
• Buschhoff (U.K.)
• Fragola S.p.a (Italy)
• BRATNEY (U.S.)
• Wynveen International (Netherlands)
• SKIOLD (France)
• Alapala (Istanbul)
• RomiLL (Czechia)
• Nipere Oy (Finland)
• Amandus Kahl (Germany)
• Ottevanger Milling Engineers (Netherlands)
• Shanghai Zhengchang (Shanghai)
• Henan LOCHAMP (China)

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

December 2020: Companies BASF and Adifo software cooperated in a partnership to generate a digital solution Opteinics. Created with a BESTMIX feed formulation software, which enables BASF to utilize the feed in a more efficient and sustainable way for animal protein production.

REPORT COVERAGE

The report covers and provides detailed analysis of the market and emphasizes on key industry players, feed types, applications and important sources of the product. It also focuses upon the latest market trends and industry developments, in addition to the important factors that have played a role to the markets growth.