Market Overview

The Europe compound feed market size reached USD 121.7 Billion in 2025. It is expected to grow to USD 180.4 Billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.47% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for sustainable and plant-based feed ingredients as well as the adoption of advanced technology to improve feed efficiency and ensure traceability. The market also benefits from ongoing research and development activities across the region.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2025
• Historical Years: 2020-2025
• Forecast Period: 2026-2034

Europe Compound Feed Market Key Takeaways

• The market size was USD 121.7 Billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.47% over the forecast period of 2026-2034.
• The demand for sustainable and plant-based feed ingredients is a major growth driver.
• Adoption of technology such as precision feeding, blockchain traceability, and IoT devices is increasing.
• Europe is implementing regulatory frameworks like the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy aimed at sustainability.
• The market incorporates alternative protein sources including plant proteins, insect protein, and algae-derived ingredients.
• By-products from food and agricultural industries are being increasingly utilized as feed ingredients to prevent food waste.

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Market Growth Factors

Demand for sustainable feed ingredients is driving the Europe compound feed market. A trend grows toward sustainable and eco-friendly foods. Consumer preference shifts toward environmentally friendly and cruelty-free products. This increases demand for alternative proteins that include plant-based alternatives. A total of 147 million tons of EU feed is expected to be produced in December 2024. Industrial compound feed production is forecast to rise 0.50%. This is mainly due to economic, regulatory, environmental and animal health drivers linked to consumer demand to reduce carbon footprint and increase biodiversity as stated in the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy.

Modern technology such as online precision feeding, automatic feeding systems, or data-based feed formulations allow the feed suppliers to investigate and optimize feeding to increase nutrient absorption and reduce feeding waste. Blockchains and traceability software are used to verify the provenance and quality of feed ingredients in response to consumer interest in safety and ethical sourcing. Sensors and internet of things (IoT) devices collect data in the field, including health information about animals, which can be used for efficiency and productivity analysis.

Additional drivers for this growth are new sources of proteins, by-products from food and agricultural industries, and the use of plant, sustainable, insect protein, and algae ingredients. By-products from the food industry such as fruit pulp and brewers' grains can contribute to reducing food waste and be used in animal feed. Consumer demand for sustainably produced animal products motivates compound feed manufacturers to invest in alternative feeds.

Market Segmentation

Ingredient Type Insights:

• Grains and Cereals: A key ingredient type segment analyzed for trends and market share.
• Oilseeds and Derivatives: Includes various oils used in compound feed formulations.
• Fish Meal and Fish Oil: Integral marine-based inputs for animal feed.
• Supplements: Enrich feed formulations with vitamins, minerals, and additives.
• Others: Covers alternative and miscellaneous ingredient types in compound feed.

Animal Type Insights:

• Ruminants: Includes cattle, sheep, and other cud-chewing animals consuming compound feed.
• Swine: Pig feed market segment in Europe.
• Poultry: Feed for chickens, turkeys, and other poultry species.
• Aquaculture: Feed formulations designed for farmed fish and aquatic species.
• Others: Covers feed for other animal types not specified above.

Regional Insights

The report covers major European regional markets, including Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others. These regions represent the significant contributors to the overall Europe compound feed market. Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are key players with established feed production and consumption, influenced by regional policies enforcing sustainability and technological adoption.

Recent Developments & News

• In February 2025, FEED launched Feedentity, an automated system that enhances agri-food supply chain traceability by combining blockchain and AI technologies. This system monitors environmental factors like temperature and humidity to ensure product quality, prevent waste, and improve sustainability.
• In December 2024, EU Member States endorsed an updated Code for Green Labelling for Feed, providing detailed guidelines on environmental performance. This code addresses climate change, emissions, and biodiversity to support sustainable animal feed production while helping the sector meet Scope 3 emissions requirements.

Competitive Landscape

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