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Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market - By Livestock, Product Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

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Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market Size

The Latin America animal feed additives market size was valued at USD 3 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to over 5.7% CAGR from 2025 to 2034.
 

Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market

The Latin America animal feed additives market is experiencing an upward trend owing to the increasing indexes of meat consumption and the growing population of livestock in this region. It was predicted by a report from Food and agriculture organization that there will be an increase in the per capita meat consumption in the Latin America region which would increase to 89.5/kg during the years from 2020 to 2029 having said that the meat consumption previously from 2020 to 2019 was at 85.3 kg. The poultry industry in Brazil during the period of 2019-2021 estimated around poultry productions to be around 13.8 million to 14.3 million tonnes as reported by ABPA. With the increase in both livestock and animal productivity, the rate of consuming feed additives was greater.
 

Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market Trends

The Brazilian Animal Protein Association points out the need for poultry feed in Brazil as a poultry meat producer, estimating a total of 13.8 million tons produced in 2020. This was a growth of 4.2% compared to the previous year. In addition, the Argentinean specialized institution, the National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality predicts a similar boost in demand, as they are anticipating a 15% increase in organic protein production from livestock in 2021. Moreover, Mexico has contributed to the above trends and reported an increase of 7% in the use of probiotics in animal feed between 2019 and 2020.
 

The increase in meat and milk production in Brazil and Argentina is the 3.8% increase in the manufacture of prepared animal feed in Mexico. As a response to the demand from these two markets Brazil’s Institute of Geography and Statistics also indicated a rise in the total number of cattle in the country to 218.2 million. Technological developments including Chile’s Law 20.606 or stricter food safety regulation further drives the demand for livestock feeds. As a consequence, and on the one hand, Brazil’s Michaels Law makes it possible to invest in quality feed additives and helps the market expand.
 

South America has a large livestock sector and an increasing demand for high-quality protein; hence, the feed additive industry is expected to expand rapidly over the forecast period.
 

Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market Analysis

Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico are vital countries in regards to the markets because of their extreme capacity in the production and the export of the meat. In addition, there is an emerging trend to raise the health and productivity of livestock which in turn leads to greater applications of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, probiotics and other additives. Further, with the increasing appetite by consumers for natural meat alternatives, the marketing of enhanced artificial products is now being restricted. Regardless of the raw material price instability, the raw material price instability together with the feed technology innovations accompanied by sustainability initiatives offer a lot of growth opportunities.
 

Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market, By Livestock, 2034 (USD Billion)

Latin America animal feed additives market from poultry & egg production segment generated USD 1.2 billion in 2024. This category is well established in the nutrition supplements industry due to the global increase in chicken and egg consumption. Brazil and Mexico are significant poultry producers in the region prompting the increasing demand for poultry feed additives contributing to enhanced growth rate and immunological response of the birds.
 

With the shift in focus of the poultry sector towards antibiotic free additive technologies, the demand for probiotic, enzyme, and essential oil based additives tend to be in higher demand. Studies have been undertaken to establish whether any provision of nutrition marketing for poultry has positive impact on the development of the market.
 

Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market Share, By Product, (2024)

In 2024, amino acids was valued at USD 1.3 billion with a projected CAGR of 5.8% until the year 2034. In the livestock farming and animal industrial sectors, protein additives for feed are among the most essential, and this is due to the fact that amino acids can be used as growth enhancers, feed efficiency boosters, and livestock health sustenance. Lameness in poultry, swine, and cattle diets is given to various types of nutrients to enhance the efficiency of protein use for muscle development and the production of meat from the organism.
 

Due to a global increase in the demand for meat, the use of lysine, methionine, and threonine for providing high-quality feeds is also on the rise. The combination of the existence of extensive livestock agriculture in the region and the need to bolster productivity creates opportunities for these amino acids in Latin America, particularly in satisfying the growing population and exporting demands for high quality animal products.
 

Brazil Animal Feed Additives Market Market Size, 2021- 2034 (USD Billion)

Brazil animal feed additive market generated USD 1.1 billion in 2024. This growth metrics supports the country’s position as a key player within the livestock production industry. The growth is driven by Brazil’s increased demand for meat alongside the global market which has increased the usage of amino acids, probiotics, enzymes, and vitamins.
 

This, paired with Brazil’s strategy towards sustainable agriculture which promotes plant based feeds over the more traditional antibiotic based feeds, strongly supports Brazil on the global stage as it reinforces its position on the livestock sector. As stricter food safety requirements are put in place and the livestock sector continues to grow, Brazil is expected to strengthen its position as a leading agricultural player.
 

Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market Share

Several companies are adopting different strategies to capture a share of the growing Latin American market. One of the common trends within the industry is the shift towards organic feed which supplements the demand for antibiotic free meat. As a result, investing within R&D in the organic feed market has enabled companies to remain competitive in space.
 

The incorporation of special feed such as probiotics, enzymes, and amino acids has been a game changer for most companies in terms of expanding their portfolio. Moreover, spanning international businesses through joint ventures with domestic livestock companies has also aided in consolidating this market.
 

Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market Companies

Major players operating in the Latin America animal feed additives industry are:

  • ADM
  • Alltech Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • Cargill Incorporated
  • DSM
  • DuPont
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Kemin Industries
     

Latin America Animal Feed Additives Industry News

  • In November 2022, Kemin Industries introduced Toxfin Care a product that reportedly prevents contamination of animal feed by mycotoxins. It enhances immunity, protects important organs and nurtures the performance and productivity.

This Latin America animal feed additives market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Kilo Tons) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Livestock

  • Poultry
    • Broilers
    • Layers
    • Turkeys
    • Others 
  • Cattle
    • Dairy
    • Beef
    • Calf
    • Others
  • Swine
  • Pet
  • Aquaculture
    • Salmon
    • Trout
    • Shrimps
    • Others
  • Others

Market, By Product

  • Antioxidant
    • Natural
    • Synthetic
  • Pigments
    • Synthetic red
    • Natural red
    • Synthetic yellow
    • Natural yellow 
  • Enzymes
    • Phytase
    • Non-starch polysaccharides (NSP)
  • Flavors
    • Natural
    • Synthetic
  • Sweeteners
    • Natural
      • Stevia
      • Thaumatin
    • Synthetic
      • Neotame
      • Saccharine
  • Probiotics
    • Lactobacilli
    • Bacillus
    • Bifidobacterium
    • Streptococcus
    • Others
  • Vitamins
    • Vitamin A
    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin D
    • Vitamin E
    • Vitamin K
    • Vitamin B1
    • Vitamin B2
    • Vitamin B6
    • Vitamin B12
    • Biotin
    • Folic acid
    • Niacin
    • Caplan
  • Amino acids
    • Tryptophan
    • Lysin
    • Methionine
    • Threonine
    • Others
  • Acidifiers
    • Propionic acid
    • Malic acid
    • Lactic acid
    • Formic acid
    • Others

The above information is provided for the following countries:

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Paraguay
  • Uruguay
  • Peru
  • Chile
  • Venezuela
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Mexico

 

Authors: Kiran Pulidindi, Kunal Ahuja
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  • Latin America Animal Feed Additives Market Analysis
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    Base Year: 2024

    Companies covered: 8

    Tables & Figures: 165

    Countries covered: 10

    Pages: 235

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