South America Silage Inoculant Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South America Silage Inoculant Market Report is Segmented by Type (Homolactic Bacteria, and Heterolactic Bacteria), Application (Cereal Crop, Pulse Crop, and Other Crops), and Geography (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

South America Silage Inoculant Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South America Silage Inoculant Market Size

South America Silage Inoculant Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 133.57 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 168.53 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.80 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

South America Silage Inoculant Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South America Silage Inoculant Market Analysis

The South America Silage Inoculant Market size is estimated at USD 133.57 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 168.53 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.80% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

South America has a substantial livestock industry, with evolving agricultural practices, particularly in major cattle-producing nations such as Brazil and Argentina. The market growth stems from the region's expanding dairy and beef sectors, where the cattle population reached 387.7 million in 2024. This growth underscores the increasing demand for efficient feed management solutions, with silage playing a critical role in providing year-round feed. As farmers strive to optimize silage quality and preserve nutritional value for livestock, the adoption of silage inoculants has become a key driver in the market.

Brazil, the world's largest beef producer, is experiencing increased adoption of silage inoculants driven by growing beef exports. The country's annual beef production reached 11.1 million metric tons, with 25.5% exported, generating revenue of approximately USD 962.2 million in 2023, according to ITC Trade Map. The rising export requirements are accelerating the adoption of silage inoculants to maintain feed quality and consistency, further increasing the demand for these products.

In 2024, corn harvest reached 34.5 million acres, of which silage production comprised 8%, according to FAOSTAT. The region's conducive environment for corn silage cultivation propels the silage inoculants market forward. This growth is fueled by increasing livestock farming demands and the need for high-quality feed, particularly in the region's expanding dairy and beef sectors. As farmers in countries like Brazil and Argentina look to optimize feed quality and ensure consistent, high-quality silage, the adoption of silage inoculants becomes essential.

South America Silage Inoculant Industry Overview

The South American silage inoculant market exhibits a concentrated structure, with a small number of large companies holding substantial market share. ADM, Corteva Agriscience, EW Group, Kemin Industries, and Lallemand, Inc. maintain significant operations across South America. These companies primarily focus on expansion, product launches, and partnerships as their key business strategies.

South America Silage Inoculant Market Leaders

  1. Corteva Agriscience

  2. ADM

  3. Lallemand, Inc.

  4. Kemin Industries

  5. EW Group

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South America Silage Inoculant Market Concentration
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South America Silage Inoculant Market News

  • March 2024: EW Nutrition, a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, acquired the BIOMIN BIOSTABIL product line from dsm-firmenich. The acquisition grants EW Nutrition ownership of an established silage inoculants portfolio. The proven silage inoculants line strengthens EW Nutrition's On-Farm Solutions offerings for customers in South America.
  • January 2023: Alltech introduced Egalis, a new range of silage inoculants designed to maximize nutrient quality, increase forage stability, and reduce dry matter loss for optimal animal performance. Egalis promotes proper fermentation and supports epiphytic bacteria in controlling the fermentation process through specific bacterial strains.

South America Silage Inoculant 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 Rising Demand for High-Quality Livestock Feed
    • 4.2.2 Increasing Consumption of Animal-based Food
    • 4.2.3 Expanding Crop Acreage for Silage Production
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High Cost of Silage Inoculants
    • 4.3.2 Lack of Awareness and Technical Knowledge
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Framework
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Homolactic Bacteria
    • 5.1.1.1 Lactobacillus plantarum
    • 5.1.1.2 Pediococcus pentosaceus
    • 5.1.1.3 Enterococcus faecium
    • 5.1.1.4 Others
    • 5.1.2 Heterolactic Bacteria
    • 5.1.2.1 Lactobacillus buchneri
    • 5.1.2.2 Lactobacillus brevis
    • 5.1.2.3 Propionibacteria freundenreichii
    • 5.1.2.4 Others
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Cereal Crops
    • 5.2.1.1 Corn
    • 5.2.1.2 Barley
    • 5.2.1.3 Oats
    • 5.2.1.4 Wheat
    • 5.2.1.5 Sorghum
    • 5.2.1.6 Sorghum
    • 5.2.2 Pulse Crops
    • 5.2.2.1 Peas
    • 5.2.2.2 Clover
    • 5.2.2.3 Alfalfa
    • 5.2.2.4 Others
    • 5.2.3 Others Crops
    • 5.2.3.1 Grasses
    • 5.2.3.2 Canola
    • 5.2.3.3 Others
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.2 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 ADM
    • 6.3.2 Corteva Agriscience
    • 6.3.3 Lallemand, Inc.
    • 6.3.4 SHV Nutreco
    • 6.3.5 EW Group
    • 6.3.6 Novonesis
    • 6.3.7 BASF SE
    • 6.3.8 Evonik Industries
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America Silage Inoculant Industry Segmentation

Silage inoculants contain anaerobic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that manipulate and enhance fermentation in haylage (alfalfa, grass, cereal) and corn silage. The South America Silage Inoculant Market is Segmented by Type (Homolactic Bacteria, and Heterolactic Bacteria), Application (Cereal Crop, Pulse Crop, and Other Crops), and Geography (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America). The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

Type Homolactic Bacteria Lactobacillus plantarum
Pediococcus pentosaceus
Enterococcus faecium
Others
Heterolactic Bacteria Lactobacillus buchneri
Lactobacillus brevis
Propionibacteria freundenreichii
Others
Application Cereal Crops Corn
Barley
Oats
Wheat
Sorghum
Sorghum
Pulse Crops Peas
Clover
Alfalfa
Others
Others Crops Grasses
Canola
Others
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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South America Silage Inoculant Market Research FAQs

How big is the South America Silage Inoculant Market?

The South America Silage Inoculant Market size is expected to reach USD 133.57 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.80% to reach USD 168.53 million by 2030.

What is the current South America Silage Inoculant Market size?

In 2025, the South America Silage Inoculant Market size is expected to reach USD 133.57 million.

Who are the key players in South America Silage Inoculant Market?

Corteva Agriscience, ADM, Lallemand, Inc., Kemin Industries and EW Group are the major companies operating in the South America Silage Inoculant Market.

What years does this South America Silage Inoculant Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South America Silage Inoculant Market size was estimated at USD 127.16 million. The report covers the South America Silage Inoculant Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Silage Inoculant Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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