Animal Feed Probiotics Market - By Product Type, By Form, By Function, By Livestock, By Distribution Channel, By End Use, Industry Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast 2026 - 2035

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Size

The global animal feed probiotics market was valued at USD 6.9 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 7.6 billion in 2026 to USD 14.3 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 7.3%, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

• The animal feed probiotics market is gaining significance due to regulatory changes regarding antibiotic-free production. These restrictions on medically important veterinary medicines in feed and water have led to the adoption of biosecurity measures, vaccination, and nutrition improvements by the industry, with a few complementary deletions on the microbiome aspect; that is, the incorporation of probiotics in terms of microbiome-enhancing solutions. The amount of feed produced worldwide is enormous; hence even a little uptake of these additives will illustrate a huge increase in growth.
   
• Mainstream acceptance has been driven largely by performance benefits. Probiotics shown to increase health, productivity, and efficiency of costs in a consistent manner through trials for various livestock categories. The outcome of such benefits would be better growth rates, lower disease incidence, and improved product quality, placing probiotics firmly in prevention-first strategies in contemporary animal health management.
   
• Sustainability is another component of its value addition. Probiotics lead to reduced emissions, improved nutrient utilization, environmental impacts that pass some conditions of climate goals and retailer sourcing standards. As precision-feeding technologies grow and better data on efficacy are being generated, this market is well poised for continual growth, extending the upside provided by regulatory frameworks and rising demand for food globally.
   

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Trends

• Regulatory changes redefine the market, and global antimicrobial control policies have hurried the shift to an antibiotic-free production system. Most areas, which include the U.S., Europe, and China, are currently putting into place new systems that favor microbiome-friendly additives, placing probiotics at the center of the place as a compliance tool and export-grade supply chain. Hence, any firm that possesses regulatory knowledge and has well-documented strain dossiers will be well-placed to capture the pie in this new scenario.
   
• Innovation in formulation opens up the next wave of growth in the industry. Multistrain probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics, because of their capacity to give stable performance while overcoming viability problems, are getting popularized by many customers. These products improve immunomodulation, pathogen control, and gut barrier function, with high encapsulation technology ensuring stability through feed processing. Intellectual property around formulation and delivery is already shaping up to be a key differentiator beyond brand packaging.
   
• Sustainability and technology integration are creating future opportunities. The environmental performance of probiotics is improving, resulting in controlled emissions and lower nutrient waste while allowing for the enhancement of productivity in animals. All these will come with precision livestock farming, smart delivery, and microencapsulation to achieve competitive improvement as well as cost-effective supplementation. A rising number of partnership ventures between feed suppliers and tech providers are quickly emerging as one of the strongest competition advantages and solid moats for capability leaders.
   

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Analysis

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Based on product type, the market is segmented into bacillus, lactobacilli, saccharomyces (yeast-based), bifidobacterium, enterococcus, postbiotics, streptococcus, others. Bacillus dominated the market with an approximate market share of 25.5% in 2025 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.6% by 2035.
 

• In particular, the main applications of Bacillus-based probiotics require the ability to withstand heat and to form spores, rendering such probiotics relevant to the manufacturing of pelleted feed and their storage under difficult circumstances. They are considered to promote gut health under stress and produce enzymes, thus serving as a basic tool in poultry and aquaculture programs.
   
• Lactobacilli strains were preferred for their strong ability to produce lactic acid and support gut barrier integrity and were, therefore, utilized through swine and poultry diets during early-life stages and transition periods. Bifidobacterium fortifies this by rendering the microbial balance in the sensitive gut environment, notably in young animals. Yeasts-based probiotics Saccharomyces present added benefits to rumen function and fiber digestion, and are, therefore, essential in ruminant nutrition. Their advantage is extended to the stabilization of gut pH and optimized feed utilization under high producing conditions.
   

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Based on form, the animal feed probiotics market is segmented into powder/dry, microencapsulated, liquid/soluble, granules, others. Powder/dry held the largest market share of 38.8% in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during 2026-2035.
 

• Powder and dry formulations are still very widely accepted because of easy mixing with compound feeds and cost-effectiveness. They are preferred at mass feed-milling establishments where uniform distribution with stability is a very important consideration in storage.
   
• Microencapsulated probiotics remain the super premium solution for protecting the sensitive strains through pelleting and during gastric transit. These formulations guarantee controlled release and enhanced survivability, thus providing an opportunity for highly performing programs and precision feeding systems. Liquid or soluble forms are gaining momentum in situations that require rapid uptake and flexibility of dosing, i.e., water-based delivery in poultry or aquaculture.
   

Based on function, the market is segmented into digestive health & gut integrity, immune support & modulation, growth promotion & feed efficiency, pathogen control & competitive exclusion, stress management, others. Digestive health & gut integrity segment dominated the market with an approximate market share of 31.5% in 2025 and is expected to grow with the CAGR of 6.7% by 2035.
 

• Maintaining and promoting gut health and digestive integrity continue as the basis of probiotic application, as they assure the optimal absorption of nutrients and maintenance of a balanced microbiome. These solutions become essential in the early life and the feed changeover periods where gut resilience determines performance.
   
• Maintaining and promoting gut health and digestive integrity continue as the basis of probiotic application, as they assure the optimal absorption of nutrients and maintenance of a balanced microbiome. These solutions become essential in the early life and the feed changeover periods where gut resilience determines performance.
   
• Promoting growth and efficiency in feed utilization drives adoption of probiotics in high-output systems due to their ability to improve the enzymatic activity and feed conversion. This usage is quite consistent with producers' very basic desires to optimize costs and productivity.
   

Based on livestock, the animal feed probiotics market is segmented into poultry, swine, cattle (ruminants), aquaculture, pet food, equine, others. Poultry segment dominated the market with an approximate market share of 39.5% in 2025 and is expected to grow with the CAGR of 6.8% by 2035.
 

• Poultry requires probiotic-altering gut health and pathogen infection control in high-density production systems. This resilience is proposed in regard to feed transition and stress periods and is expected to ensure optimal growth coupled with egg quality. Swine probiotic applications need products that resiliently face early-life challenges such as post-weaning stress and digestive instability. Formulations target improvement in gut integrity, control of post-weaning disorders, and support of immune modulation for sustainable performance.
   
• Ruminal function and fiber digestion benefits from probiotics designed for cattle (ruminants). This will lead to improvement in feed efficiency and better composition in milk. These solutions further enhance rumen pH stability and hence prevention of metabolic disorders in high-dairy operations.
   

Based on distribution channel, the animal feed probiotics market is segmented into feed mills & integrators, veterinary distributors, direct sales (manufacturer to farm), online/e-commerce, others. Feed mills & integrators dominated the market with an approximate market share of 44.5% in 2025 and is expected to grow with the CAGR of 6.9% by 2035.
 

• The Feed Mills and Integrators remain one of the strongholds for probiotic distribution, where bulk blending assures homogenous inclusion into the compound feeds. These channels demand proven stability during pelleting and storage as well as inclusion in complex feed formulations.
   
• Veterinary distributors focus on particular health solutions, often applying to either critical life stages or disease prevention programs, making their role to provide technical assistance and compliance and thus become important allied partners for merchandising of premium probiotic products to antibiotic-free systems.
   
• Direct sales from manufacturers to farms serve producers seeking customization and fast deliveries. This channel works mainly through customizations, technical advisory, and near farm-level integration with management practices.
   

Based on end-user, the animal feed probiotics market is segmented into commercial/industrial farms, small-scale/backyard operations, others. Commercial/industrial farms dominated the market with an approximate market share of 79.5% in 2025 and is expected to grow with the CAGR of 7.1% by 2035.
 

• Commercial and industrial farms form the core demand area, where probiotics are integrated into large feeding programs to assure uniform performance, render disease prevention, and, thereby, comply with antibiotic-free production standards. Such operations will rely more on proven formulations that can measure up feed efficiency and animal health.
   
• For small-scale and backyard operations, the focus is on practical solutions that are simple and cheap to use. The probiotic products in this sector often place a premium on versatility and simple administration while supporting animal care in situations hampered by low levels of technical infrastructure.
   

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The North America Animal Feed Probiotics market is growing rapidly on the global level with a market share of 29% in 2025.
 

• North America, the advanced region for livestock production systems, strong regulatory structures, and a consuming drive towards antibiotic-free feeding systems, has turned into a strategic growth region for Animal Feed Probiotics. North American leadership in precision nutrition and sustainability development has created an abundant opportunity for innovations in probiotic formulations and delivery technologies.
   

U.S. dominates the North America Animal Feed Probiotics market, showcasing strong growth potential.
 

• U.S. stands as the most important trendsetter in North America, with favorable movements steadily moving toward promotional early prevention of health problems and producing cleaner feed solutions. Alongside modern infrastructure put in place for large-scale farming and partner networks.
   

Europe Animal Feed Probiotics Market leads the industry with revenue of USD 1.8 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to show lucrative growth over the forecast period.
 

• Owing to stringent animal health regulations and strong sustainability mandates, Europe is consolidating its status as a strategic hub for animal feed probiotics. The focus on antibiotic-free production and lifecycle efficiency in the region is rapidly shaping the prevalence of state-of-the-art next-generation probiotic solutions, which harmonize with the tenets of environmental and welfare standards.
   

Germany dominates the European animal feed probiotics market, showcasing strong growth potential.
 

• Germany is major influencing factor in Europe with its capacity for precision livestock farming and coherent compliance. It utilizes cutting-edge approaches to the introduction of microbiome-friendly additives into feed programs.
   

The Asia Pacific market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% during the analysis timeframe.
 

• The incredible growth especially coming from the developing regions of Asia-Pacific, manifested through incoming livestock production systems, growing demands for sustainable farming practices, and strong research focus on antibiotic-free feed solutions.
   

China animal feed probiotics market is estimated to grow with a significant CAGR in the Asia Pacific region.
 

• China is the key market in Asia-Pacific with its large farms and policy initiatives for food safety and compliance with environmental issues. It also sees itself as an innovator and leader in developing innovative feed additives and microbiome-friendly solutions for poultry, swine, and aquaculture in the region.
   

Latin America animal feed probiotics market accounted for 8% market share in 2025 and is anticipated to show highest growth over the forecast period.
 

• Animal Feed Probiotics most likely to have good business harvesting in Latin America due to the possibilities of livestock production modernization with an approach on sustainability-oriented initiatives. Regulatory skyline and the increasing acceptance towards antibiotic-free feeding in the region shall pave the way for advanced probiotic applications to improve livestock and environmental performance.
   

Brazil leads the Latin American animal feed probiotics market, exhibiting remarkable growth during the analysis period.
 

• Brazil is the forerunner among these new ideas, for which the agricultural sector provides a very robust support base throughout Latin America.
   

Middle East & Africa animal feed probiotics market accounted for 2.4% market share in 2025 and is anticipated to show lucrative growth over the forecast period.
 

• Middle and Eastern Africa is fastest growing, becoming a possible region for Animal Feed Probiotics with economic diversification, modernization of agricultural systems, and sustainability-driven policies in work. The emphasis on food security and antibiotic-free production is, in turn, providing a strong underpinning for high-grade probiotics that meet global standards for animal health and environmental compliance.
   

Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Probiotics industry to experience substantial growth in the Middle East and Africa animal feed probiotics market in 2025.
 

• Saudi Arabia is turning out to be one of the major growth engines of the region. The pace of adoption of innovative feed technologies is accelerating, as the industrial transformation plan and investments into modern farming practices turn Saudi Arabia.
   

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Share

The top 5 companies in Animal Feed Probiotics industry include DSM-Firmenich, Chr. Hansen (Novonesis), Cargill Animal Nutrition, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (IFF), Lallemand Animal Nutrition. These are prominent companies operating in their respective regions covering approximately 42% of the market share in 2025. These companies hold strong positions due to their extensive experience in market. Their diverse product portfolios, backed by robust production capabilities and distribution networks, enable them to meet the rising demand across various regions.

• DSM-Firmenich mainly functions with the large package of activities capable of cutting through areas such as nutrition, health, and bioscience. They also offer solutions for animal nutrition, human health applications, and sustainable feed additives.
   
• Chr. Hansen, now part of Novonesis for having merged with Novozymes, is dealing with microbial and enzyme-based solutions. In the animal component, Hansen has probiotics and silage inoculants focusing on improving feed quality and integrity of the gut for enhanced performance in many livestock species.
   
• Cargill Animal Nutrition provides a consistent portfolio of feed and additive solutions for livestock, aquaculture, and pets, including probiotics, postbiotics as well as phytogenic additives directed towards improving animal health and feed conversion efficiency.
   
• DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (IFF) a part of IFF, provide their science-based solutions into animal nutrition through the Danisco Animal Nutrition division. It is a business focusing specifically on enzymes, probiotics, and specialty additives that support gut health, nutrient utilization, and antibiotic-free production systems.
   
• Lallemand Animal Nutrition is developing such solutions including live yeasts, bacteria, and postbiotics, which would lead them to microbial-based approaches. Rumen function, gut health, and feed efficiency are covered with several technologies designed particularly for practical application and consistent performance across ruminants, monogastrics, and aquaculture.
   

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Companies

Major players operating in the animal feed probiotics industry include:
 

• DSM-Firmenich
• Chr. Hansen (Novonesis)
• Cargill Animal Nutrition
• DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (IFF)
• Lallemand Animal Nutrition
• Alltech
• Kemin Industries
• Evonik Industries
• Novus International
• Lesaffre Group
• Angel Yeast
• Biomin
• Nutreco
• MicroSynbiotiX
   

Animal Feed Probiotics Industry News

• In January 2025, EFSA updated guidance tightened AMR screening and genome-level assessments for probiotic feed additives, raising dossier rigor for EU approvals.
   
• In November 2024, USDA NIFA announced USD 15M for research into alternatives to antimicrobials in livestock, prioritizing probiotics, synbiotics, phages, and immune-modulating compounds.
   
• In October 2024, IFIF issued technical guidance on specialty ingredients for environmental mitigation, highlighting probiotics for methane and nutrient management gains.
   

The animal feed probiotics market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Kilo Tons) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Type

• Bacillus
• Lactobacilli
• Saccharomyces (Yeast-Based)
• Bifidobacterium
• Enterococcus
• Postbiotics
• Streptococcus
• Others

Market, By Form

• Powder/Dry
• Microencapsulated
• Liquid/Soluble
• Granules
• Others

Market, By Function

• Digestive health & gut integrity
• Immune support & modulation
• Growth promotion & feed efficiency
• Pathogen control & competitive exclusion
• Stress management
• Others

Market, By Livestock

• Poultry
  • Broilers
  • Layers
  • Breeders
  • Others 
• Swine
  • Piglets (pre-weaning & post-weaning)
  • Growers
  • Finishers
  • Others
• Cattle (ruminants)
  • Dairy cattle
  • Beef cattle
• Aquaculture
  • Salmon
  • Trout
  • Shrimp
  • Carp
  • Others
• Pet food
  • Dogs
  • Cats
• Equine
• Others

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Feed mills & integrators
• Veterinary distributors
• Direct sales (manufacturer to farm)
• Online/e-commerce
• Others

Market, By End-User

• Commercial/industrial farms
• Small-scale/backyard operations
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America  
  • U.S.
  • Canada 
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe 
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America 
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa