Alfalfa Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Alfalfa Market Report is Segmented by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Market Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Market Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (metric Tons) for all the Above Segments.

Alfalfa Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Alfalfa Market Size

Alfalfa Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Market Size (2025) USD 27.14 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 36.38 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.03 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America

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Alfalfa Market Analysis

The Alfalfa Market size is estimated at USD 27.14 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 36.38 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.03% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Alfalfa, a perennial forage crop, is renowned for its rich protein content and abundance of vitamins A, K, and E, along with essential minerals. Its adaptability to diverse climates and soil types has led to its widespread cultivation across more than 80 countries, covering an area of 30 to 35 million hectares, according to the Crop Trust. The alfalfa market is primarily driven by the escalating demand for high-quality hay to feed the growing livestock and cattle populations, fluctuations in alfalfa hay prices, and the competitive pricing of alternative feeds and forages. In recent years, alfalfa hay has become increasingly vital in poultry nutrition and, subsequently, in general animal feed, owing to its significant crude protein content. Notably, the United States and Argentina are the major alfalfa-producing countries in the world.

North America is set to dominate the alfalfa market. Key importers of alfalfa hay from the United States include China, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. On the global stage, the United States and Spain stand out as the primary exporters of alfalfa. For instance, according to the USDA, in 2023, the United States exported 898,186 metric tons of alfalfa hay to China, accounting for 89.9% of China's total alfalfa imports, with a value of USD 461.7 million. South Africa surpassed Spain and became the second-largest exporter of alfalfa to China. South Africa's alfalfa exports reached 44,427 metric tons, while Spain's stood at 37,226 metric tons. The increasing demand for dairy and animal products, shrinking of the land for grazing animals, and growth in high-yielding cattle, as well as bred cattle demand for feed, are driving the alfalfa market globally.

Alfalfa Market News

  • January 2023: The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), China, authorized the import of two types of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa for processing. These approvals, effective from January 5, 2023, to January 4, 2028, mark the first time US GE alfalfa has been approved in China, a significant importer of hay and other forages.
  • January 2023: Spain adopted a Common Agriculture Policy where fodder-growing farmers can receive Basic Income Support for Sustainability and Redistributive Payment. They can also choose to participate in eco-schemes voluntarily. Additionally, those who grow fodder crops like vetches and alfalfa may qualify for the Coupled Payment for Protein Crops.

Alfalfa Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increasing Demand For Dairy and Meat Products is Fueling the Market's Growth
    • 4.2.2 Increasing Industrial Livestock Production is Boosting the Market
    • 4.2.3 Shrinking of the Land for Grazing Animals
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Rising Costs of Inputs is Limiting the Market
    • 4.3.2 Requirement of Large Quantities of Water for Irrigation
  • 4.4 Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Volume and Value, Import Analysis by Volume and Value, Export Analysis by Volume and Value, and Price Trend Analysis)
    • 5.1.1 North America
    • 5.1.1.1 United States
    • 5.1.1.2 Canada
    • 5.1.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.1.2 Europe
    • 5.1.2.1 France
    • 5.1.2.2 Spain
    • 5.1.2.3 Italy
    • 5.1.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.1.3.1 China
    • 5.1.3.2 Japan
    • 5.1.3.3 Australia
    • 5.1.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.1.3.5 India
    • 5.1.4 South America
    • 5.1.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.1.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.1.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.1.5.1 South Africa
    • 5.1.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.1.5.3 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.1.5.4 Egypt

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Alfalfa Industry Segmentation

Alfalfa is also known as Lucerne and Medicago Sativa. It is cultivated as an important forage crop used for grazing, hay, and silage, as well as a green manure and cover crop. The alfalfa market is segmented by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa).

The report offers production analysis (volume), consumption analysis (value and volume), import market analysis (value and volume), export market analysis (value and volume), and price trend analysis.

The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) and volume (metric tons) for all the above segments.

Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Volume and Value, Import Analysis by Volume and Value, Export Analysis by Volume and Value, and Price Trend Analysis) North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe France
Spain
Italy
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
Australia
South Korea
India
South America Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa South Africa
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
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Alfalfa Market Research FAQs

How big is the Alfalfa Market?

The Alfalfa Market size is expected to reach USD 27.14 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.03% to reach USD 36.38 billion by 2030.

What is the current Alfalfa Market size?

In 2025, the Alfalfa Market size is expected to reach USD 27.14 billion.

Which is the fastest growing region in Alfalfa Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Alfalfa Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Alfalfa Market.

What years does this Alfalfa Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Alfalfa Market size was estimated at USD 25.50 billion. The report covers the Alfalfa Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Alfalfa Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Alfalfa Industry Report

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