| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 747.69 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 936.22 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 4.60 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market Analysis
The Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market size is estimated at USD 747.69 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 936.22 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.60% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
Feed anti-caking agents are compounds added in small quantities to maintain particle dryness and prevent agglomeration. These agents function by either absorbing excess moisture or creating a water-repellent coating on particles. Common base ingredients in commercial feed anti-caking products include sodium bentonite, esterified glucomannan, vermiculite, calcium bentonite, calcium montmorillonite, zeolite aluminosilicate, activated carbon, and sodium calcium aluminosilicate.
The global anti-caking agents market is expanding due to raw material availability and technological advancements. Anti-caking agents in poultry and cattle feed prevent ingredient caking and accumulation while enhancing flow properties. The European Commission reports that farm animals in the EU-28 consume 478 million metric tons of feed annually, with compound feed manufacturers producing 30% (156 million metric tons) of this total. The increasing demand for animal meat and dairy products is projected to drive compound feed production, supporting the growth of the feed anti-caking market during the forecast period.
The livestock industry's global industrialization, particularly in Asia-Pacific, continues despite the presence of marginal farmers in countries like India and China. Asia-Pacific, as the world's largest producer and consumer of compound feed, significantly influences the feed additives market. The region's major economies, notably China and India, have expanded their feed production capacities in response to the growing livestock industry. These two economies operate 7,200 feed mills, producing nearly 227 million metric tons of compound feed. China alone accounts for 18% of global compound feed production. This substantial compound feed production and demand in these countries is anticipated to drive growth in the feed anticaking agents market.
Anti-caking agents used as feed additives in livestock provide multiple benefits beyond preventing product clumping. These additives function as rumen buffers, trace mineral sources, and pH balancers, and help reduce ammonia emissions. The growth of the animal feed market, combined with increasing demand for high-quality feed and rising usage of additives in compound feed production, is driving market expansion.
Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market Trends
Increasing Meat Consumption Among Consumers
The rising consumption of livestock products, including milk, eggs, and meat, has driven increased livestock production, resulting in higher demand for quality compound feed. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization forecasts continued growth in meat consumption. Global meat production has more than tripled in the past 50 years, reaching over 340 million metric tons, as farmers respond to population growth. According to a report by Asia Research & Engagement (ARE), sponsored by ADM Capital, meat and fish consumption in Asia-Pacific is projected to increase by 73% by 2050 under a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario. The Food and Agricultural Organization's (FAO) report on "Mapping Supply and Demand for Animal Produce to 2030" indicates even higher growth rates in certain regions, with South Asia projected to exceed 300%.
According to Statistics Canada, poultry production and sales increased in 2023 due to higher demand and product prices, following recovery from the 2022 avian influenza outbreak. Total poultry sales grew 7.7% year over year to USD 4.5 billion in 2023, while farmers produced 1.6 billion kilograms of chicken, turkey, and stewing hens (+3.6%). Egg production rose 2.0% to 883.9 million dozen eggs in 2023. The North American Meat Institute reports that American men consume 4.8 ounces (0.18 kg) of meat daily, while women consume 3 ounces (0.11 kg) on average.
In countries like Vietnam, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and Israel, beef consumption increased. Pork consumption increased in most countries studied, including China, Vietnam, Australia, Japan, and Korea. Poultry meat is the most consumed by humans with higher per capita consumption in South America. The poultry market is growing by 10% each year and is focused on exporting as the cost of chicken meat produced in Argentina is one of the cheapest in the world. Hence, this increase in demand for meat is going to drive the market for feed anticaking agents during the forecast period.
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North America Dominates the Market
North America represents the largest market for anti-caking agents production and consumption. The United States dominates the regional market as both the primary producer and consumer, driven by substantial feed demand. The country also exports significant volumes of feed anti-caking agents within the region. The demand for feed anti-caking agents and other feed additives continues to grow as livestock producers seek high-quality feed products.
The United States leads regional growth, driven by its established livestock production industry. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, poultry remains the dominant animal protein in the US, with chicken and turkey representing 46% of total red meat and poultry consumption by volume in 2023. The US maintains its position as the world's second-largest chicken exporter after Brazil, with exports accounting for 16% of US broiler production in 2023. The country produced 9.4 billion broiler chickens, reaching 62 billion pounds liveweight, with 46.4 billion pounds of chicken products marketed on a ready-to-cook basis - a 0.4% increase from 2022. The USDA reports that Americans lead global chicken consumption at 45.8 kilograms per capita in 2023, making it the primary protein source in the United States. The country demonstrates strong feed demand and serves as a major regional exporter of feed anticaking agents. The demand for feed anticaking agents and other feed additives has increased due to livestock producers' requirements for high-quality feed.
Statistics Canada reported that red meat availability in Canada increased by 1.2% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching 32.7 kilograms (boneless weight) per person. The country also experienced higher demand for poultry meat, reflected in a 10.0% year-over-year increase in imports of frozen or chilled poultry meat and by-products, totaling 169.3 million kilograms in 2023. The expansion of the livestock sector in North America has driven increased use of feed anti-caking agents. The growing consumption of animal protein has led to rapid growth in the animal feed industry, subsequently increasing the demand for feed anti-caking agents. These market conditions indicate positive growth potential for the feed anti-caking agents market during the forecast period.
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Feed Anti-Caking Agents Industry Overview
The feed anti-caking agent market is highly fragmented, with the presence of various small and medium-sized companies and a few major players. Thus, there is high competition in the market studied. Furthermore, in the market studied, companies such as Novus International Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC, BASF SE, and Archer Daniel Midland Company are not only competing based on the quality of equipment and promotion but also are focusing on strategic moves, to account for the largest market share. New product launches, partnerships, and acquisitions are the major strategies adopted by the leading companies in the feed anti-caking agents market, globally.
Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market Leaders
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Novus International Inc.
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BASF SE
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Archer Daniel Midland Company
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Evonik Industries AG
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Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market News
- April 2023: BASF and Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) established a non-exclusive licensing agreement for Opteinics, BASF's digital environmental footprinting solution for feed and animal protein. Through this collaboration, both companies aim to help feed and animal producers measure and minimize their environmental impact while advancing sustainable production practices.
- January 2023: Nutreco and BiomEdit formed a long-term strategic research and commercial partnership to develop innovative feed additives using microbiome technology for livestock producers. The partnership encompasses the discovery, development, and commercialization of Biome-actives created through BiomEdit's microbiome science and bioinformatics platform. This collaboration has enabled both companies to increase their production of novel feed anticaking agents and enhance their global market position in the feed anticaking segment.
Feed Anti-Caking Agents Industry Segmentation
Anti-caking agents are mainly used to ensure that there are no lumps in the feed while providing better and optimal packaging, to make transportation simpler. The feed anti-caking agent market is Segmented based on Chemical Type (Silicon-based, Sodium-based, Calcium-based, Potassium-based, and Other Chemical Types), Animal Type (Ruminants, Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture, Pets, and Other Animal Types), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa). The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for all of the above.
| Chemical Type | Silicon-based | ||
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| Animal Type | Ruminant | ||
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| Swine | |||
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| Geography | North America | United States | |
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| Europe | Germany | ||
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| Asia Pacific | India | ||
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| South America | Brazil | ||
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| Middle East & Africa | Saudi Arabia | ||
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Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market Research FAQs
How big is the Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market?
The Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market size is expected to reach USD 747.69 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.60% to reach USD 936.22 billion by 2030.
What is the current Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market size?
In 2025, the Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market size is expected to reach USD 747.69 billion.
Who are the key players in Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market?
Novus International Inc., BASF SE, Archer Daniel Midland Company, Evonik Industries AG and Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC are the major companies operating in the Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market.
What years does this Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market size was estimated at USD 713.30 billion. The report covers the Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Feed Anti-Caking Agents Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
