Feed Phytogenics Market Size and Share

Feed Phytogenics Market Summary

Feed Phytogenics Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The global feed phytogenics market size stands at USD 734.1 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 955.5 million by 2030, translating to a 5.41% CAGR across the forecast period. This outlook reflects rapid regulatory moves away from antibiotic growth promoters, robust livestock protein demand, and continuous innovation in botanical extraction and delivery technologies. Essential oils account for more than half of revenue because they deliver proven gut‐health and antimicrobial benefits while aligning with tightening residue standards. Poultry producers—especially in Asia‐Pacific—rapidly adopt phytogenic inclusion strategies because even fractional gains in feed conversion ratios drive profitability. Meanwhile, North American integrators capitalize on premium pricing for meat and dairy raised without routine antibiotics, positioning the feed phytogenics market for sustained value creation. Competitive intensity remains moderate: the top five companies control 42% of sales, yet hundreds of regional specialists bring niche formulations to market, especially for aquaculture where tailored blends support water stability and disease management.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By sub‐additive, essential oils captured 54.6% of feed phytogenics market share in 2024, whereas herbs and spices are projected to be the fastest growing at a 4.20% CAGR from 2025 to 2030.  
  • By animal, poultry applications captured 33.9% of feed phytogenics market share in 2024, and are advancing at a 4.40% CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
  • By region, Asia-Pacific accounted for 22.8% of feed phytogenics market share in 2024, while North America is forecast to expand at a 4.05% CAGR through 2030.

Segment Analysis

By Sub-Additive: Essential Oils Lead Market Penetration

Essential oils dominate the sub-additive segmentation with 54.6% market share in 2024, reflecting their established efficacy profiles and regulatory acceptance across major markets. Herbs and spices represent the fastest-growing segment at 4.20% CAGR through 2030, driven by cost advantages and expanding research validating their bioactive properties. Oregano oil leads essential oil applications with proven antimicrobial efficacy, while thyme and rosemary oils gain traction in European markets following EFSA approvals in 2024. Oleoresins capture specialized applications requiring concentrated bioactive compounds, particularly in aquaculture feeds where water stability becomes critical.

The sub-additive landscape reflects evolving formulation strategies as manufacturers blend multiple botanical sources to achieve synergistic effects. Carvacrol and thymol combinations demonstrate enhanced antimicrobial activity compared to individual compounds, driving demand for standardized essential oil blends. Other phytogenics, including saponins and tannins, serve niche applications in ruminant nutrition where methane reduction capabilities align with environmental sustainability goals. Precision extraction technologies enable consistent potency across botanical raw materials, addressing historical quality variability concerns that limited commercial adoption.[2]Source: European Food Safety Authority, “Scientific Opinion on the Safety and Efficacy of Oregano Oil as Feed Additive,” EFSA.europa.eu

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By Animal: Poultry Applications Drive Commercial Adoption

Poultry represents the largest animal segment with 33.9% market share in 2024, benefiting from intensive production systems where marginal performance improvements generate significant economic returns. The segment also demonstrates the fastest growth at 4.40% CAGR through 2030, reflecting continued expansion in developing markets and increasing adoption of antibiotic-free production systems. Broiler applications dominate within poultry, where feed conversion efficiency gains of 2-4% justify phytogenic inclusion costs. Layer operations increasingly adopt phytogenics for egg quality enhancement and hen welfare improvements, particularly in cage-free production systems.

Aquaculture emerges as a high-growth opportunity despite its smaller current market share, driven by expanding global fish and shrimp production and unique challenges with antibiotic resistance in aquatic environments. Ruminant applications focus on methane reduction capabilities of tannin-rich plant extracts, aligning with carbon footprint reduction initiatives across dairy and beef operations. Swine operations adopt phytogenics primarily for gut health management during weaning transitions, where digestive stress creates opportunities for natural health support solutions. Other animals, including companion animals and specialty livestock, represent emerging applications as pet food manufacturers seek natural ingredient positioning.

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Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific maintains its position as the largest regional market with 22.8% share in 2024, while North America is projected to be the fastest growing at 4.05% CAGR for 2025-2030. driven by massive livestock production volumes and regulatory transitions away from antibiotic growth promoters. China's implementation of antibiotic restrictions in 2020 opened significant opportunities for phytogenic alternatives, while India's expanding poultry sector creates demand for cost-effective natural solutions. The region benefits from proximity to botanical raw material sources, particularly essential oil production in India and Southeast Asia, reducing supply chain costs and improving ingredient availability. Japan and South Korea lead in premium applications where food safety concerns drive adoption of natural feed additives despite higher costs. 

North America is reflecting stringent regulatory restrictions and consumer-driven demand for antibiotic-free animal proteins. The FDA's Veterinary Feed Directive and state-level restrictions in California create regulatory momentum favoring natural alternatives. Major food retailers' antibiotic-free sourcing requirements compel producers to adopt phytogenic solutions, creating market premiums that justify higher ingredient costs. Canada's organic livestock sector drives demand for certified natural feed additives, while Mexico's export-oriented poultry industry adopts phytogenics to meet international buyer specifications.

Europe maintains steady market development despite mature regulatory frameworks, with growth concentrated in organic and welfare-certified production systems. The European Food Safety Authority's rigorous approval processes create high barriers to entry but establish global standards for product efficacy and safety documentation. Germany and Netherlands lead in research and development activities, with companies like Phytobiotics and Orffa International developing innovative formulations and delivery systems. The region's leadership in animal welfare standards influences global market development, with European certification programs increasingly recognizing phytogenic feed additives as preferred alternatives to synthetic growth promoters. Regulatory frameworks established by EFSA continue to shape international product development and approval processes, creating competitive advantages for companies that navigate these complex requirements successfully.

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Competitive Landscape

The feed phytogenics market is consolidated, with the top five vendors accounting for roughly 59.4% of global sales, leaving ample room for regional specialists. DSM Nutritional Products AG leads following its 2023 merger, channeling resources toward high-growth phytogenic and precision nutrition platforms. Cargill integrated with Delacon’s botanical expertise into its worldwide distribution network, holding its position among the top 5.  

Competitive positioning hinges on intellectual property around extraction and delivery technologies. Patent filings for heat-stable essential oil encapsulation rose sharply in 2024, with DSM-Firmenich and Kemin Industries both registering multiple applications. Major players are focusing on developing novel phytogenics products through extensive research and development initiatives, particularly targeting alternatives to antibiotics in animal feed. Firms also partner with universities to substantiate efficacy claims under rigorous trial conditions, knowing successful EFSA or FDA approvals confer global credibility.[3]Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office, “Patent Applications for Heat-Stable Essential Oil Formulations,” USPTO.gov

Regional upstarts pursue niche angles such as aquaculture-specific blends or lignin-based carrier systems that appeal to sustainability-minded buyers. Supply security is an emerging battlefield: alliances with Indian and Vietnamese oil distillers help partners lock in volume at competitive prices, buffering cost spikes and ensuring consistent potency across seasons.

Feed Phytogenics Industry Leaders

  1. Adisseo

  2. Cargill Inc.

  3. DSM Nutritional Products AG

  4. IFF(Danisco Animal Nutrition)

  5. Land O'Lakes

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • March 2025: HealthTech Bioactives partnered with Abolis Biotechnologies to co-develop precision fermentation routes for high-value phytogenic actives, aiming to shield customers from raw botanical price swings while matching natural compound profiles.
  • February 2025: DSM-Firmenich divested its Twilmij feed premix unit to concentrate capital on advanced phytogenic and precision nutrition segments, aligning portfolio focus with regulatory demand for antibiotic alternatives.
  • January 2025: The FDA rolled out its Animal Food Ingredient Center online portal, reducing botanical additive review times from 18–24 months to near 12 months, thereby lowering market entry barriers for innovators.

Table of Contents for Feed Phytogenics Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study
  • 1.3 Research Methodology

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Animal Headcount
    • 4.1.1 Poultry
    • 4.1.2 Ruminants
    • 4.1.3 Swine
  • 4.2 Feed Production
    • 4.2.1 Aquaculture
    • 4.2.2 Poultry
    • 4.2.3 Ruminants
    • 4.2.4 Swine
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 Argentina
    • 4.3.2 Australia
    • 4.3.3 Brazil
    • 4.3.4 Canada
    • 4.3.5 Chile
    • 4.3.6 China
    • 4.3.7 Egypt
    • 4.3.8 France
    • 4.3.9 Germany
    • 4.3.10 India
    • 4.3.11 Indonesia
    • 4.3.12 Iran
    • 4.3.13 Italy
    • 4.3.14 Japan
    • 4.3.15 Kenya
    • 4.3.16 Mexico
    • 4.3.17 Netherlands
    • 4.3.18 Philippines
    • 4.3.19 Russia
    • 4.3.20 Saudi Arabia
    • 4.3.21 South Africa
    • 4.3.22 South Korea
    • 4.3.23 Spain
    • 4.3.24 Thailand
    • 4.3.25 Turkey
    • 4.3.26 United Kingdom
    • 4.3.27 United States
    • 4.3.28 Vietnam
  • 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
  • 4.5 Market Drivers
    • 4.5.1 Regulatory bans on antibiotic growth promoters
    • 4.5.2 Escalating global meat and dairy demand
    • 4.5.3 Heightened focus on animal welfare and gut-health management
    • 4.5.4 Precision micro-dosing technologies enabling phytogenic inclusion
    • 4.5.5 Carbon-credit programs rewarding methane-curbing feed additives
    • 4.5.6 South-Asian botanical supply chains lowering essential-oil costs
  • 4.6 Market Restraints
    • 4.6.1 High cost variability of plant extracts vs. synthetics
    • 4.6.2 Fragmented global standards for efficacy and labeling
    • 4.6.3 Climate-driven volatility in herb and spice raw material supply
    • 4.6.4 Limited global encapsulation capacity for heat-stable PFAs

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE AND VOLUME)

  • 5.1 Sub Additive
    • 5.1.1 Essential Oil
    • 5.1.2 Herbs & Spices
    • 5.1.3 Other Phytogenics
  • 5.2 Animal
    • 5.2.1 Aquaculture
    • 5.2.1.1 By Sub Animal
    • 5.2.1.1.1 Fish
    • 5.2.1.1.2 Shrimp
    • 5.2.1.1.3 Other Aquaculture Species
    • 5.2.2 Poultry
    • 5.2.2.1 By Sub Animal
    • 5.2.2.1.1 Broiler
    • 5.2.2.1.2 Layer
    • 5.2.2.1.3 Other Poultry Birds
    • 5.2.3 Ruminants
    • 5.2.3.1 By Sub Animal
    • 5.2.3.1.1 Beef Cattle
    • 5.2.3.1.2 Dairy Cattle
    • 5.2.3.1.3 Other Ruminants
    • 5.2.4 Swine
    • 5.2.5 Other Animals
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Africa
    • 5.3.1.1 By Country
    • 5.3.1.1.1 Egypt
    • 5.3.1.1.2 Kenya
    • 5.3.1.1.3 South Africa
    • 5.3.1.1.4 Rest of Africa
    • 5.3.2 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2.1 By Country
    • 5.3.2.1.1 Australia
    • 5.3.2.1.2 China
    • 5.3.2.1.3 India
    • 5.3.2.1.4 Indonesia
    • 5.3.2.1.5 Japan
    • 5.3.2.1.6 Philippines
    • 5.3.2.1.7 South Korea
    • 5.3.2.1.8 Thailand
    • 5.3.2.1.9 Vietnam
    • 5.3.2.1.10 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 By Country
    • 5.3.3.1.1 France
    • 5.3.3.1.2 Germany
    • 5.3.3.1.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.1.4 Netherlands
    • 5.3.3.1.5 Russia
    • 5.3.3.1.6 Spain
    • 5.3.3.1.7 Turkey
    • 5.3.3.1.8 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.1.9 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 Middle East
    • 5.3.4.1 By Country
    • 5.3.4.1.1 Iran
    • 5.3.4.1.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.4.1.3 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.3.5 North America
    • 5.3.5.1 By Country
    • 5.3.5.1.1 Canada
    • 5.3.5.1.2 Mexico
    • 5.3.5.1.3 United States
    • 5.3.5.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.6 South America
    • 5.3.6.1 By Country
    • 5.3.6.1.1 Argentina
    • 5.3.6.1.2 Brazil
    • 5.3.6.1.3 Chile
    • 5.3.6.1.4 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
    • 6.4.1 Cargill Incorporated
    • 6.4.2 DSM-Firmenich AG
    • 6.4.3 Kemin Industries, Inc
    • 6.4.4 Adisseo
    • 6.4.5 Alltech
    • 6.4.6 IFF (Danisco Animal Nutrition)
    • 6.4.7 Borregaard
    • 6.4.8 Land O'Lakes, Inc
    • 6.4.9 Orffa International
    • 6.4.10 Prinova Group
    • 6.4.11 Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe
    • 6.4.12 Nor-Feed
    • 6.4.13 Silvateam
    • 6.4.14 Amax NutraSource
    • 6.4.15 Nutrex NV
    • 6.4.16 Bluestar Adisseo Co.
    • 6.4.17 Delphi Organic
    • 6.4.18 Naturalin Bio-Resources
    • 6.4.19 Dostofarm GmbH

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FEED ADDITIVE CEOS

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Global Feed Phytogenics Market Report Scope

Sub Additive
Essential Oil
Herbs & Spices
Other Phytogenics
Animal
Aquaculture By Sub Animal Fish
Shrimp
Other Aquaculture Species
Poultry By Sub Animal Broiler
Layer
Other Poultry Birds
Ruminants By Sub Animal Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Other Ruminants
Swine
Other Animals
Geography
Africa By Country Egypt
Kenya
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Asia-Pacific By Country Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Philippines
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe By Country France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
Turkey
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Middle East By Country Iran
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle East
North America By Country Canada
Mexico
United States
Rest of North America
South America By Country Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
Sub Additive Essential Oil
Herbs & Spices
Other Phytogenics
Animal Aquaculture By Sub Animal Fish
Shrimp
Other Aquaculture Species
Poultry By Sub Animal Broiler
Layer
Other Poultry Birds
Ruminants By Sub Animal Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Other Ruminants
Swine
Other Animals
Geography Africa By Country Egypt
Kenya
South Africa
Rest of Africa
Asia-Pacific By Country Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Philippines
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe By Country France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
Turkey
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Middle East By Country Iran
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle East
North America By Country Canada
Mexico
United States
Rest of North America
South America By Country Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
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Market Definition

  • FUNCTIONS - For the study, feed additives are considered to be commercially manufactured products that are used to enhance characteristics such as weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and feed intake when fed in appropriate proportions.
  • RESELLERS - Companies engaged in reselling feed additives without value addition have been excluded from the market scope, to avoid double counting.
  • END CONSUMERS - Compound feed manufacturers are considered to be end-consumers in the market studied. The scope excludes farmers buying feed additives to be used directly as supplements or premixes.
  • INTERNAL COMPANY CONSUMPTION - Companies engaged in the production of compound feed as well as the manufacturing of feed additives are part of the study. However, while estimating the market sizes, the internal consumption of feed additives by such companies has been excluded.
Keyword Definition
Feed additives Feed additives are products used in animal nutrition for purposes of improving the quality of feed and the quality of food from animal origin, or to improve the animals’ performance and health.
Probiotics Probiotics are microorganisms introduced into the body for their beneficial qualities. (It maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the gut).
Antibiotics​ Antibiotic is a drug that is specifically used to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Prebiotics​ A non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.
Antioxidants​ Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that produces free radicals.​
Phytogenics​ Phytogenics are a group of natural and non-antibiotic growth promoters derived from herbs, spices, essential oils, and oleoresins.​
Vitamins​ Vitamins are organic compounds, which are required for normal growth and maintenance of the body.​
Metabolism​ A chemical process that occurs within a living organism in order to maintain life.​
Amino acids​ Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play an important role in metabolic pathways.​
Enzymes ​ Enzyme is a substance that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.​
Anti-microbial resistance​ The ability of a microorganism to resist the effects of an antimicrobial agent.​
Anti-microbial​ Destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.​
Osmotic balance​ It is a process of maintaining salt and water balance across membranes within the body's fluids.​
Bacteriocin​ Bacteriocins are the toxins produced by bacteria to inhibit the growth of similar or closely related bacterial strains.​
Biohydrogenation​ It is a process that occurs in the rumen of an animal in which bacteria convert unsaturated fatty acids (USFA) to saturated fatty acids (SFA).​
Oxidative rancidity​ It is a reaction of fatty acids with oxygen, which generally causes unpleasant odors in animals. To prevent these, antioxidants were added.​
Mycotoxicosis​ Any condition or disease caused by fungal toxins, mainly due to contamination of animal feed with mycotoxins.​
Mycotoxins​ Mycotoxins are toxin compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of molds (fungi).​
Feed Probiotics​ Microbial feed supplements positively affect gastrointestinal microbial balance.​
Probiotic yeast​ Feed yeast (single-cell fungi) and other fungi used as probiotics.​
Feed enzymes​ They are used to supplement digestive enzymes in an animal’s stomach to break down food. Enzymes also ensure that meat and egg production is improved.​
Mycotoxin detoxifiers​ They are used to prevent fungal growth and to stop any harmful mold from being absorbed in the gut and blood.​
Feed antibiotics​ They are used both for the prevention and treatment of diseases but also for rapid growth and development.​
Feed antioxidants​ They are used to protect the deterioration of other feed nutrients in the feed such as fats, vitamins, pigments, and flavoring agents, thus providing nutrient security to the animals.​
Feed phytogenics​ Phytogenics are natural substances, added to livestock feed to promote growth, aid in digestion, and act as anti-microbial agents.​
Feed vitamins​ They are used to maintain the normal physiological function and normal growth and development of animals.​
Feed flavors and sweetners​ These flavors and sweeteners help to mask tastes and odors during changes in additives or medications and make them ideal for animal diets undergoing transition.​
Feed acidifiers​ Animal feed acidifiers are organic acids incorporated into the feed for nutritional or preservative purposes. Acidifiers enhance congestion and microbiological balance in the alimentary and digestive tracts of livestock.​
Feed minerals​ Feed minerals play an important role in the regular dietary requirements of animal feed.​
Feed binders​ Feed binders are the binding agents used in the manufacture of safe animal feed products. It enhances the taste of food and prolongs the storage period of the feed.​
Key Terms​ Abbreviation​
LSDV ​ Lumpy Skin Disease Virus​
ASF​ African Swine Fever​
GPA​ Growth Promoter Antibiotics​
NSP​ Non-Starch Polysaccharides​
PUFA​ Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid​
Afs​ Aflatoxins​
AGP​ Antibiotic Growth Promoters​
FAO​ The Food And Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ​
USDA​ The United States Department of Agriculture​
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