South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Report is Segmented by Ingredient Type (Antibiotics, Vitamins, Antioxidants, Amino Acids, Minerals, and Other Ingredient Types) and Geography (Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America). The Report Offers the Market Sizes and Forecasts in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Size

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South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 1.27 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 1.67 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 5.64 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Analysis

The South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market size is estimated at USD 1.27 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.67 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.64% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

In South America, the ruminant feed premix market plays a pivotal role in the region's expansive animal feed industry. This market addresses the nutritional requirements of essential ruminants—cattle, sheep, goats, and buffalo—vital for meat, milk, and various agricultural outputs. Driven by a rising appetite for livestock products and a surge in commercial farming, the South American ruminant feed premix market has witnessed steady growth. Brazil, Argentina, and Chile dominate the South American landscape, with Brazil standing out as the foremost producer and consumer of ruminant feed premixes.

As one of the globe's top producers and exporters of beef and sheep meat, South America's stature significantly influences the demand for premium animal feed. For instance, FAOSTAT reported sheep meat production rising from 256,381.75 metric tons in 2021 to 258,961.37 metric tons in 2022. This uptick in meat and dairy production has, in turn, spurred a heightened appetite for feed premixes.

Urban centers, witnessing population growth and evolving dietary preferences, are amplifying their demand for dairy, beef, and other animal products. This surge directly translates to an increased need for animal feed. For instance, according to OECD data highlighted a rise in Argentina's sheep meat consumption from 49.5 thousand metric tons in 2022 to 50.3 thousand metric tons in 2023. Additionally, advancements in premix formulations are fueling market expansion. These enhanced formulations not only boost feed efficiency and growth rates but also bolster overall animal health. As producers strive for optimized feed formulations to elevate livestock productivity and sustainability, the demand for premium feed premixes continues to soar.

South America Ruminant Feed Premix Industry Overview

South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market is consolidated the major players are Cargill Incorporated, BASF SE, CCPA GROUP, ICC, and Nutreco NV. These companies focus on expanding their businesses by adopting various strategies. Moreover, they are increasing their investments in R&D activities to launch new products with better, latest, and new features. 

South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Leaders

  1. Cargill, Incorporated.

  2. CCPA GROUP

  3. BASF SE

  4. ICC

  5. Nutreco NV

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market News

  • March 2023: The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina implemented Resolution 321/2023, establishing the Argentine Productive Strengthening Programme for the Cattle Sector (Corral Programme). This initiative allocates ARS 15 billion (USD 73 million) to support beef producers facing high animal feed prices due to drought conditions.
  • October 2022: Cargill has acquired Integral Animal Nutrition, a cattle feed producer in Brazil with which the company will purchase 100 percent of Integral's assets, including a production plant located in Brazil. It has a portfolio of products ranging from Free Choice minerals to premixes, which will help the company further develop its Free Choice Mineral and premix capabilities to better serve its customers across the country's mid-west region.

South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & 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 Animal Products
    • 4.2.2 Technological Advancements in Livestock Farming
    • 4.2.3 Export Growth and International Competitiveness
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
    • 4.3.2 Regulatory Challenges and Compliance
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Ingredient Type
    • 5.1.1 Antibiotics
    • 5.1.2 Vitamins
    • 5.1.3 Antioxidants
    • 5.1.4 Amino Acids
    • 5.1.5 Minerals
    • 5.1.6 Other Ingredients
  • 5.2 Geography
    • 5.2.1 Brazil
    • 5.2.2 Argentina
    • 5.2.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Competitor Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 CCPA GROUP
    • 6.3.2 BASF SE
    • 6.3.3 Nutreco NV
    • 6.3.4 Cargill Inc.
    • 6.3.5 Land O'Lakes, Inc.
    • 6.3.6 ICC
    • 6.3.7 Royal Agrifirm Group
    • 6.3.8 Lallemand Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America Ruminant Feed Premix Industry Segmentation

Feed premix is a uniform mixture of one or more micro-ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids with diluent and/or carrier. Premixes are used to facilitate uniform dispersion of micro-ingredients in a larger mix. The South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market is Segmented by Ingredient Type (Antibiotics, Vitamins, Antioxidants, Amino Acids, Minerals, and Other Ingredient Types) in Countries Such As Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America. The report offers the market sizes and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Ingredient Type Antibiotics
Vitamins
Antioxidants
Amino Acids
Minerals
Other Ingredients
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market Research FAQs

How big is the South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market?

The South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market size is expected to reach USD 1.27 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.64% to reach USD 1.67 billion by 2030.

What is the current South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market size?

In 2025, the South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market size is expected to reach USD 1.27 billion.

Who are the key players in South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market?

Cargill, Incorporated., CCPA GROUP, BASF SE, ICC and Nutreco NV are the major companies operating in the South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market.

What years does this South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market size was estimated at USD 1.20 billion. The report covers the South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Ruminant Feed Premix Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

South America Ruminant Feed Premix Industry Report

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