Feed Enzymes Market Size and Share

Feed Enzymes Market Summary

Feed Enzymes Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The animal feed enzymes market size reached USD 1.45 billion in 2025 and is forecast to expand to USD 1.85 billion by 2030 at a 5.05% CAGR. Ongoing bans on antibiotic growth promoters, fluctuating feed ingredient prices, and the livestock sector's drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are fueling momentum in the industry. The Asia-Pacific region leads in demand, driven by its robust poultry and aquaculture output. Meanwhile, the Middle East is witnessing the swiftest growth, bolstered by food-security initiatives that are modernizing feed mills. While competitive intensity is moderate with the top five suppliers commanding just over half of global revenue, start-ups leveraging synthetic biology are injecting new competition. Major players, like DSM-Firmenich, are realigning portfolios, evident in their divestment of the animal nutrition arm, signaling a sharper focus on high-growth enzyme niches. There's a notable uptick in investments towards precision enzyme solutions, tailored to regional feed ingredients and production nuances. R&D is honing in on multi-enzyme complexes, aiming to tackle several nutritional challenges at once. Furthermore, manufacturers are pioneering novel production methods and enhancing enzyme stability to boost both performance and shelf life. 

Key Report Takeaways

  •  By sub-additive, carbohydrases led with a 46% revenue share in 2024; and are projected to accelerate at a 5.1% CAGR through 2030. 
  •  By animal, poultry accounted for 44.7% of the animal feed enzymes market share in 2024; ruminants are positioned to climb at a 5.2% CAGR to 2030.
  •  By geography, Asia-Pacific captured 31.6% of 2024 revenue, whereas North America is forecast to register a 4.7% CAGR between 2025 and 2030. 

Segment Analysis

By Sub-Additive: Carbohydrase Lead with Innovation

Carbohydrases secured 46% of 2024 revenue, underscoring their role in phosphorus release and compliance with discharge limits. It also opens the fastest lane with a 5.10% CAGR to 2030 because they address high-fiber co-products increasingly used to cut ration costs. Rovabio Spire, launched by Adisseo in 2024, illustrates how enhanced thermostability unlocks broader ingredient compatibility. The segment's strong performance is particularly evident in Asia-Pacific, which represents the largest regional market for feed carbohydrases with about 31.6% of the global market share. 

The effectiveness of carbohydrases in digesting cereal foods rich in carbohydrates and starch has made them indispensable in the feed enzymes industry, especially during periods of high cereal prices. The segment's growth is further supported by its widespread use in poultry feed, where it accounts for nearly 44.7% of enzyme applications, followed by significant usage in swine and ruminant feed applications.

Across the forecast window, multilayer coated phytases that retain activity above 90 °C gain share in high-temperature pelleting regions of South Asia. Meanwhile, proprietary carbohydrase blends tailored for insect meal are tested in European demonstration farms. Synergistic cocktails combining phytase, xylanase, and protease underpin premium offerings that command 20% higher price points yet deliver efficiency gains that justify outlays for integrators chasing sustainability metrics.

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By Animal: Poultry Dominants' Feed Enzymes Market

The poultry segment maintains its dominant position in the global animal feed enzymes market, commanding approximately 44.7% of the market share in 2024, while ruminants are projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2%. This substantial market presence is primarily attributed to the increasing number of poultry farms worldwide and the growing demand for poultry meat and eggs as crucial protein sources for human consumption. The segment's growth is further bolstered by the rising adoption of feed enzymes in commercial poultry farming, particularly in the Asia-Pacific. The segment's strong performance is supported by the extensive use of carbohydrases in poultry feed applications. The increasing focus on feed cost reduction and improved nutrient utilization in poultry farming continues to drive the demand for feed enzymes in this segment. 

The animal feed enzymes market encompasses several other significant animal segments beyond poultry, each serving distinct roles in the industry. The swine segment represents the second-largest market share, with animal enzymes playing a crucial role in improving feed efficiency and nutrient absorption in pig farming. The ruminants segment, including dairy and beef cattle, relies heavily on feed enzymes to enhance forage fiber digestion and improve milk production in dairy cattle. 

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Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific dominates with 31.6% market share in 2024, driven by intensive livestock production expansion across China, India, and Southeast Asian markets where rapid economic development fuels protein consumption growth. However, North America emerges as the fastest-growing region with 4.7% CAGR through 2030, driven by food security initiatives and livestock sector modernization programs that prioritize feed efficiency optimization. Asia-Pacific's aquaculture leadership creates specialized enzyme demand for warm-water species cultivation, while poultry industrialization drives phytase and carbohydrase adoption rates that exceed global averages. China's livestock sector modernization accelerates enzyme adoption as producers seek efficiency gains to meet domestic protein requirements while managing environmental regulations that increasingly restrict antibiotic use in animal production Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. India's compound feed industry expansion, supported by government initiatives promoting organized livestock farming, creates sustained enzyme demand growth across multiple animal categories.

In North America, the United States emerges as both the largest and fastest-growing market in the region, leading in both market size and innovation. The region's market is characterized by high adoption rates of feed enzymes across all livestock segments, particularly in poultry and swine production, supported by advanced feed manufacturing infrastructure and strong research and development capabilities. 

Europe maintains significant market presence despite mature livestock sectors, with sustainability mandates driving enzyme adoption for environmental compliance objectives. The European Union's methane reduction targets and carbon footprint labeling requirements create regulatory demand for enzyme applications that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining production efficiency European Commission. North America benefits from established enzyme adoption rates and continued innovation in precision nutrition applications, while South America's expanding livestock exports drive enzyme adoption for feed efficiency optimization in cost-competitive global markets.[3]Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, “Livestock Modernization Guidelines,” moa.gov.cn

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Competitive Landscape

Market concentration is moderate, with the leading quintet capturing more than 40.8% of 2024 turnover. In June 2025, DSM-Firmenich’s sale of its animal nutrition division to Novonesis for EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.6 billion) reshaped league tables and underscores strategic refocusing toward human health ingredients. For companies like ADM, product innovation remains a key focus area, with continuous development of new enzyme formulations to improve feed efficiency and animal performance. 

Disruptors emerge from synthetic biology labs. U.S. start-up companies harness directed evolution to engineer enzymes with improved catalytic turnover and stability, though regulatory approval cycles temper rapid commercial uptake. Regional players in India and China increase domestic fermentation capacity, often under contract for multinational brands, thereby expanding the global supply base.

White-space opportunities emerge in precision nutrition applications where genomic-guided enzyme cocktails address specific animal genetics and microbiome characteristics, creating premium-priced solutions for sophisticated producers. Emerging disruptors include biotechnology companies developing novel enzyme classes through directed evolution and synthetic biology approaches, potentially challenging established fermentation-based production methods. The European Food Safety Authority's expanding approved enzyme list creates regulatory pathways for innovative products, while patent landscapes in enzyme engineering suggest continued technological advancement potential across multiple enzyme categories. 

Feed Enzymes Industry Leaders

  1. DSM Nutritional Products AG

  2. Archer Daniel Midland Co.

  3. Kerry Group Plc

  4. Elanco Animal Health Inc.

  5. IFF(Danisco Animal Nutrition)

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

  • September 2024: DSM-Firmenich completed the divestment of its Animal Nutrition and Health business to Novonesis for EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.6 billion), marking the largest feed enzyme industry transaction in recent years. This strategic realignment allows DSM-Firmenich to focus on human nutrition and health applications while creating a dedicated animal nutrition entity with enhanced market focus and investment capacity.
  • August 2024: Adisseo launched Rovabio Spire, a next-generation carbohydrase enzyme featuring enhanced thermostability and broader substrate specificity. The product addresses pelleting temperature challenges while expanding ingredient compatibility, representing significant technological advancement in enzyme stability and performance characteristics.
  • January 2025: Novus International announced a strategic partnership with Resilient Biotics to develop next-generation enzyme and probiotic combinations for livestock applications. The collaboration focuses on synergistic formulations that enhance gut health while improving feed conversion efficiency, addressing growing demand for holistic animal nutrition solutions.

Table of Contents for Feed Enzymes 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 Ban on Antibiotic Growth Promoters Accelerates Enzyme Uptak
    • 4.5.2 Rising Demand for Animal Protein and Industrial Livestock
    • 4.5.3 Improved Feed Conversion Efficiency and Cost Savings
    • 4.5.4 Surge in Aquaculture Output, Especially Warm-Water Species
    • 4.5.5 Genomic-Guided Custom Enzyme Cocktails
    • 4.5.6 Carbon-Footprint Labeling Pressures
  • 4.6 Market Restraints
    • 4.6.1 Volatile Raw-Material Prices Inflate Production Costs
    • 4.6.2 Lengthy and Complex Regulatory Approvals
    • 4.6.3 Thermal Instability of Enzymes in Pelleted Feed
    • 4.6.4 Feed-Mill Consolidation Limiting Supplier Power

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

  • 5.1 Sub-Additive
    • 5.1.1 Carbohydrases
    • 5.1.2 Phytases
    • 5.1.3 Other Enzymes
  • 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
    • 5.2.6 Region
    • 5.2.6.1 Africa
    • 5.2.6.1.1 By Country
    • 5.2.6.1.1.1 Egypt
    • 5.2.6.1.1.2 Kenya
    • 5.2.6.1.1.3 South Africa
    • 5.2.6.1.1.4 Rest of Africa
    • 5.2.6.2 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.6.2.1 By Country
    • 5.2.6.2.1.1 Australia
    • 5.2.6.2.1.2 China
    • 5.2.6.2.1.3 India
    • 5.2.6.2.1.4 Indonesia
    • 5.2.6.2.1.5 Japan
    • 5.2.6.2.1.6 Philippines
    • 5.2.6.2.1.7 South Korea
    • 5.2.6.2.1.8 Thailand
    • 5.2.6.2.1.9 Vietnam
    • 5.2.6.2.1.10 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.6.3 Europe
    • 5.2.6.3.1 By Country
    • 5.2.6.3.1.1 France
    • 5.2.6.3.1.2 Germany
    • 5.2.6.3.1.3 Italy
    • 5.2.6.3.1.4 Netherlands
    • 5.2.6.3.1.5 Russia
    • 5.2.6.3.1.6 Spain
    • 5.2.6.3.1.7 Turkey
    • 5.2.6.3.1.8 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.6.3.1.9 Rest of Europe
    • 5.2.6.4 Middle East
    • 5.2.6.4.1 By Country
    • 5.2.6.4.1.1 Iran
    • 5.2.6.4.1.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.2.6.4.1.3 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.2.6.5 North America
    • 5.2.6.5.1 By Country
    • 5.2.6.5.1.1 Canada
    • 5.2.6.5.1.2 Mexico
    • 5.2.6.5.1.3 United States
    • 5.2.6.5.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.2.6.6 South America
    • 5.2.6.6.1 By Country
    • 5.2.6.6.1.1 Argentina
    • 5.2.6.6.1.2 Brazil
    • 5.2.6.6.1.3 Chile
    • 5.2.6.6.1.4 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 DSM-Firmenich AG
    • 6.4.2 BASF SE
    • 6.4.3 Novus International, Inc. (Mitsui and Co., Ltd.)
    • 6.4.4 Adisseo SAS (BlueStar Adisseo Co., Ltd.)
    • 6.4.5 International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.
    • 6.4.6 Cargill Incorporated
    • 6.4.7 Archer Daniels Midland Company
    • 6.4.8 Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
    • 6.4.9 Kerry Group plc
    • 6.4.10 Biovet S.A. (Huvepharma EOOD)
    • 6.4.11 Alltech, Inc.
    • 6.4.12 Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
    • 6.4.13 Azelis Holdings S.A.
    • 6.4.14 Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd.
    • 6.4.15 Huvepharma AD

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FEED ADDITIVE CEOS

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Global Feed Enzymes Market Report Scope

Sub-Additive
Carbohydrases
Phytases
Other Enzymes
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
Region 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 Carbohydrases
Phytases
Other Enzymes
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
Region 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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