Mobile Menu

Animal Feed Production in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 108 July 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€120.9bn

2019-2024 2.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

354k

2019-2024 3.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

9,082

2019-2024 2.1 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Animal Feed Production in Europe industry analysis

The European animal feed productions market is evolving, driven by a surge in demand for organic, sustainable and high-welfare products. This shift extends into the diets of their livestock and pets. The number of farms practicing organic methods (including in France, which boasts the third-highest area of organic farms globally) is on the rise, boosting demand for organic feeds. This is pushing the industry to innovate and adapt to meet these new preferences head-on.

European coverage with a localised twist

  • Market estimates from 2014-2029
  • Detailed reports analysing industry performance, market dynamics and company data, compared across countries
  • PDF report or online database with Word, Excel and PowerPoint export options
  • 100% money back guarantee
Purchase options Download sample

About Spotlight Reports

Industry Statistics and Trends

Animal Feed Production in Europe key trends

Demand for organic feed skyrockets.

 

As awareness about animal welfare and environmental sustainability grows, more consumers are choosing organic feed, pushing producers to adopt to greener practices.

Pet nutrition evolves with pet owners' expectations.

 

As people increasingly focus on their pets' health, they're choosing specialised diets, prompting pet food brands to innovate and offer a wider range of nutritious options.

Access all insights and trends with purchase. View purchase options.

Animal Feed Production in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

Access the 5-year outlook with purchase. View purchase options

Animal Feed Production in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €120.9bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Demand for organic feed rapidly rises

  • Consumer demand for organic and plant-based products is soaring, driven by heightened awareness of animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Access all 6 market size insights and trends with purchase. View purchase options.

Animal Feed Production in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Pet owners become more concerned with nutrition

  • Across Europe, pet owners are investing more in their pets' nutrition, opting for premium, health-focused pet foods. There’s a notable shift towards products offering specialised diets targeted at weight management, allergies and age-specific requirements.

Access all 6 forward-looking insights and industry data forecasts with purchase. View purchase options.

Revenue

€120.9bn

2019-2024 2.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

354k

2019-2024 3.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 3.5 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Switzerland +10.0%
  2. Bulgaria +9.8%
  3. Poland +9.0%
  4. Turkey +8.8%
  5. Serbia +8.8%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Slovakia -5.2%
  2. Belgium -5.1%
  3. Sweden -5.0%
  4. Croatia -2.9%
  5. Finland -2.5%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

Explore all 37 country performance rankings and data sheets with your membership purchase.

Biggest companies in the Animal Feed Production in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Koninklijke De Heus BV
7,171.6
135.1
1.9
ForFarmers NV
3,454.0
45.4
1.3
Mars Inc
43,478.0
5,967.0
13.7

Access statistics and analysis on all 10 companies with purchase. View purchase options.

Animal Feed Production in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

Access all segmentation data and analysis with purchase. View purchase options.

Top Questions Answered in this Report

Unlock comprehensive answers and precise data upon purchase. View purchase options.

What is the market size of the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe is €120.9bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 9,082 businesses in the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 2.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Animal Feed Production in Europe include?

Farm animal feed and Aquafeed are part of the Animal Feed Production industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Animal Feed Production industry is Russia.

How competitive is the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Animal Feed Production industry in Europe.

Related Industries

Unlock Holistic European coverage

Members get access to 450+ industries across Europe, including comparative data for 37 countries.

View purchase options

Or contact us for multi-user and corporate license options

Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry manufacture prepared feed for farm animals and pets. This includes treating slaughter waste to produce animal feed.

Related Terms

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMORGANIC FEEDLUPIN

What's included in this industry?

Farm animal feedAquafeedPet food

Companies

Koninklijke De Heus BVForFarmers NVMars Inc

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

108 - Manufacture of prepared animal feeds in Europe

View up to 10 companies with purchase. View purchase options.

Performance

Key Takeaways

Demand for organic feed rapidly rises

View more insights with purchase. View purchase options.

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Demand for animal feed drops as meat consumption falls. This trend, influenced by growing flexitarian diets, means fewer animals need feeding. It's pushing the industry towards healthier, more sustainable feed options.

View more insights with purchase. View purchase options.

Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Innovation and sustainability increase market concentration. Successful feed producers gain a competitive edge by adopting advanced, eco-friendly production technologies and creating nutritionally superior products that meet both regulatory standards and demand for sustainable options.

View more insights with purchase. View purchase options.

Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Koninklijke De Heus BV
  • Countries of operation for ForFarmers NV
  • Countries of operation for Mars Inc
  • Countries of operation for Nutreco NV
  • Countries of operation for Cooperatie Koninklijke Agrifirm UA
  • Countries of operation for Nestlé SA
  • Countries of operation for Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab
  • Countries of operation for Avril SCA
  • Countries of operation for AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG
  • Countries of operation for Danish Agro AMBA

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulation ensures safety in animal feed industry. Legislation like Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 are designed to protect both animal and human health by controlling the quality of feed, ensuring it's free from harmful contaminants.

View more insights with purchase. View purchase options.

External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Rising costs squeeze animal feed producers’ returns. Despite steady demand, climbing purchase and fuel costs are putting significant financial pressure on animal feed producers.

View more insights with purchase. View purchase options.

Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Animal Feed Production in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

Methodology

Where does IBISWorld source its data?

IBISWorld is a world-leading provider of business information, with reports on 5,000+ industries in Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe and China. Our expert industry analysts start with official, verified and publicly available sources of data to build an accurate picture of each industry.

Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and IBISWorld's proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights. 

IBISWorld prides itself on being a trusted, independent source of data, with over 50 years of experience building and maintaining rich datasets and forecasting tools.

To learn more about specific data sources used by IBISWorld's analysts globally, including how industry data forecasts are produced, visit our Help Center.