Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) Feed Market Size

Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) Market Analysis

The Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles Feed Market size is estimated at USD 16.80 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 23.90 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The DDGS feed market is growing due to its nutrient value, demand from the livestock industry, and the need for cost-effective nutrients. Distiller grains are an excellent energy source, often testing between 85% and 95% of total digestible nutrients (TDN). The form of energy also makes distiller grains attractive for grazing cattle. Since the starch is removed, the energy derived from the distiller's grains is primarily digestible fiber and fat.
• Corn is the primary source of DDGS worldwide. Generally, corn condensed distiller solubles are added back to the coarse grains during the process to produce wet or dry distiller grains with solubles. The nutrient profile of corn condensed distiller solubles makes them a useful supplement for beef cattle fed low-quality forage diets. DDGS is primarily fed to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, and poultry.
• Moreover, feed cost represents between 60% and 70% of the total production costs, which warrants the assessment of alternative feed ingredients in broiler diets. Distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) are an alternative ingredient, especially in poultry diets. This low cost of the DDGS feed is a driving factor for the market. Some of the major constraints of the DDGS market are lack of knowledge in some developing countries, price volatility of the grains, and ill effects of excess consumption.