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Gluten Feed Market size is anticipated to witness healthy growth during 2023 to 2032. The rise of gluten-feed products can be closely tied to the expansion of the animal feed sector. The increasing consumer demand for meat and high-value animal protein puts tremendous pressure on the poultry, livestock, and aquaculture sectors.
The ever-growing world population, rising household income levels, and urbanization will further boost the demand for animal-based products. The market growth can also be attributed to growing industrialization in livestock, processed meat, and animal feed sectors, where the product is widely used as a nutrient enhancer that provides all the essential elements for animal growth.
Gluten feed is an ingredient rich in protein, fiber, and starch. It finds extensive application as a feed additive in animal diets as a healthy source of protein and energy. Gluten feed is also beneficial for absorption and digestion. With the growing awareness regarding its nutritional benefits, the use of Gluten feed is increasing to ensure optimum animal health and growth.
Based on source, the wheat gluten feed market is expected to gain traction through 2032. Wheat-based gluten is gaining popularity in animal feed as it offers a balanced composition of protein, starch, and digestible fiber. Its utilization in pet food, poultry, swine, and ruminant feed is increasing steadily. The increasing demand for meat and dairy products in developing regions and the need to increase livestock production will certainly augment the consumption of wheat gluten feed.
The poultry segment is projected to capture significant share of gluten feed market. As per a report by USDA, the global poultry import is expected to reach 17.5 million metric tons in 2031. Globally, most consumers are looking to boost their protein intake, which has led to the increased consumption of meat and eggs. As per a report by OECD FAO, poultry meat is set to constitute 47% of the protein consumed from meat sources. These factors and the growing consumption of processed meat in the fast-food sector will propel the market demand significantly.
North America gluten feed market is slated to see extraordinary development between 2023 and 2032, due to the expanding meat industry's strong demand for gluten feed. The region is one of the leading producers and consumers of meat and dairy products. On average, Americans consume more than 274 pounds of meat per year. Gluten-feed suppliers in the region will witness lucrative opportunities in the coming years owing to the growing awareness regarding specialized livestock nutrition and the demand for high-protein animal feed.
Prominent participants operating across the gluten feed market are Cargill, Roquette, Agrana, and Tate & Lyle. Manufacturers are expanding their production capacities and business operations to meet global demand.
For example, in June 2022, Tate & Lyle PLC acquired Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological Co., Ltd (Quantum), a leading prebiotic dietary fiber business located in China. This move further strengthens the firm’s fortification platform and position as a leading global player in dietary fibers while extending its presence in China and Asia.
With increasing inflation rates, prices have increased significantly in industrialized nations around the world over the past two years. It is further anticipated that the aggregate purchasing power will considerably affect developing economies in many ways. That apart, the major disruption caused to the global wheat market due to the Russia-Ukraine war could also impact the industry growth.