| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 22.85 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 28.22 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 4.31 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
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Africa Compound Feed Market Analysis
The Africa Compound Feed Market size is estimated at USD 22.85 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 28.22 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.31% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- In Africa, surging meat demand drives the growth of the compound feed market. Increased awareness about the quality of meat and milk products, combined with the industrialization of the livestock sector, further fuels this growth. Moreover, the rising demand for animal products ranging from milk and dairy to meat, eggs, and even non-food items, has empowered feed manufacturers to enhance animal productivity. According to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development), Egypt's poultry meat consumption rose from 1,526.8 thousand metric tons in 2022 to 1,580.6 thousand metric tons in 2023.
- In African nations like South Africa and Egypt, the compound feed market is pivotal to the agricultural sector, significantly bolstering the livestock and poultry industries. This market involves producing and distributing nutritionally balanced feed, crafted from diverse raw materials. These feeds, rich in carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, cater to the specific dietary needs of various animal species. In these countries, ruminants, poultry, and fish play a vital role in agricultural development. This importance has spurred numerous initiatives in the industry. For example, in 2022, Nutreco, a Dutch leader in animal nutrition and processed meat products, secured a USD 4.8 million grant to establish feed mills in remote African communities, including Egypt.
- Key players in the region's compound feed production include Cargill Inc., Nutreco NV, Alltech Inc., New Hope Group SA, and Novus International. These leading companies are actively expanding their reach, establishing new plants to boost production capacity, and diversifying their product lines.
Africa Compound Feed Market Trends
Cereal is the Significant Segment by Ingredient
Africa's cereal-based compound feed market is pivotal to the continent's robust animal nutrition sector. Cereal components, chiefly corn and wheat, are vital for crafting energy-dense diets that bolster animal growth and productivity. In Egypt, maize stands out as the predominant cereal in feed production. The FAO highlights that Egypt's yellow corn output meets under 20% of its feed requirements, necessitating imports to bridge the gap. According to the ITC trade map, Egypt's maize imports increased from USD 2,456.0 thousand in 2022 to USD 2,844.9 thousand in 2023.
Wheat, while primarily cultivated for human consumption, is a key player in Egypt's cereal-based feed market, offering vital protein and energy. As per FAOSTAT, a rise in Africa's wheat production, climbing from 213.7 million metric tons in 2020 to 218.1 million metric tons in 2022.
Furthermore, a USDA report details the composition of Egypt’s poultry feed, 70% yellow corn, 19.4% soybean meal, 3.4% wheat bran, and 1.9% broiler concentrates (encompassing fish or meat meals), supplemented with minerals and vitamins. In contrast, aquaculture relies on a diet comprising 20% to 25% yellow corn, 20% to 30% wheat bran, 10% to 25% rice bran, and 1% to 5% vegetable oils. These formulations are influenced by the feed's protein and energy content, ingredient availability and pricing, and the specific fish species and their sizes. Moreover, given their cost-effectiveness, cereal by-products are increasingly favored by feed manufacturers and are expected to maintain this trend in the coming years.
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South Africa Dominates the Market
- The South African compound feed market is recording steady growth, with increased production and demand for livestock products, a rise in the population, consumption levels, and urbanization. The South African compound feed industry, as reported by the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA), encompasses key categories such as pig, broiler, beef and sheep, dairy, and layers. In the last few years, local soybean and oil production has ramped up, resulting in economical raw materials such as oilcake and meals supplied to the animal feed industry. For instance, according to FAOSTAT, in 2020, soybean production in South Africa was 1.2 million metric tons which increased 1.9 million metric tons in 2022.
- Increasing health concerns, and nutritional security along with growing disposable income created the demand for meat products. The rising demand for animal products and processed meat has allowed feed manufacturers to enhance animal productivity. According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the per capita meat consumption in South Africa is increasing. Poultry meat is the highest consumed meat among all other types followed by Beef and veal meat. For example, per capita consumption of poultry meat was 22.7 Kg in 2022 which increased to 23 Kg in 2023. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in 2020, the poultry meat population was 1.9 million metric tons which increased to 2.0 million metric tons in 2022. An increase in demand for various animal products has led to the growth in livestock production which in turn, is boosting the growth of compound feed in the animal feed market.
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Africa Compound Feed Industry Overview
The African compound feed market is highly concentrated, with a few major companies dominating the market, like Cargill Inc, Nutreco NV, Alltech Inc., New Hope Group SA, and Novus International. Leading companies focus on acquiring feed mills and small manufacturers to expand their business in local and foreign markets. Some players have expanded their geographical presence by acquiring or merging with manufacturers in foreign markets. Expanding the business across regions and setting up a new plant for increasing production capacity and a product line has helped the companies hold more market share. The companies are also increasing the production capacities of their existing plants.
Africa Compound Feed Market Leaders
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Cargill Inc.
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New Hope Group SA
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Nutreco NV
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Alltech
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Novus International
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Africa Compound Feed Market News
- June 2022: Nutreco received a USD 4.8 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant aims to accelerate the implementation of localized, sustainable complete feed production in sub-Saharan Africa, driving Nutreco's purpose of Feeding the Future forward.
- June 2022: A new team was created within Nutreco, as Nutreco Exploration (NutEx) focused on the company's investment and research. The new team is expected to enhance the current portfolio of animal feed products and drive the next generation of feed additives, helping the company become an industry leader.
Africa Compound Feed Industry Segmentation
Compound feed is a mixture of raw materials and supplements fed to the livestock, sourced from either plant, animal, organic or inorganic substances, or industrial processing, not containing additives. The African compound feed market is segmented by animal type (ruminants, poultry, swine, aquaculture, and others), ingredients (cereal, cakes & meals, by-products, and supplements), the supplement segment is further segmented into (vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, acidifiers, probiotics, prebiotics, and other supplements), and geography (South Africa, Egypt, Rest of South Africa). The report offers market estimation and forecasts in value (USD ) for the above-mentioned segments.
| Animal Type | Ruminants | ||
| Poultry | |||
| Swine | |||
| Aquaculture | |||
| Other Animal Types | |||
| Ingredient | Cereals | ||
| Cakes & Meals | |||
| By-products | |||
| Supplements | Vitamins | ||
| Amino Acid | |||
| Enzymes | |||
| Prebiotics and Probiotics | |||
| Acidifiers | |||
| Other Supplements | |||
| Geography | South Africa | ||
| Egypt | |||
| Rest of Africa | |||
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Africa Compound Feed Market Research FAQs
How big is the Africa Compound Feed Market?
The Africa Compound Feed Market size is expected to reach USD 22.85 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.31% to reach USD 28.22 billion by 2030.
What is the current Africa Compound Feed Market size?
In 2025, the Africa Compound Feed Market size is expected to reach USD 22.85 billion.
Who are the key players in Africa Compound Feed Market?
Cargill Inc., New Hope Group SA, Nutreco NV, Alltech and Novus International are the major companies operating in the Africa Compound Feed Market.
What years does this Africa Compound Feed Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Africa Compound Feed Market size was estimated at USD 21.87 billion. The report covers the Africa Compound Feed Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Africa Compound Feed Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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