Animal Feed Market Overview in the European Union
Market Overview
After two years of growth, the EU animal feed market decreased by -
% to $
in 2019. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by
% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $
in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, animal feed production dropped to $
in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by
% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $
in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The countries with the highest volumes of animal feed production in 2019 were Spain (
tonnes), Germany (
tonnes) and France (
tonnes), with a combined
% share of total production. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Belgium and Portugal, which together accounted for a further
%.
From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Poland, while animal feed production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.





In value terms, animal feed production dropped to $




The countries with the highest volumes of animal feed production in 2019 were Spain (





From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Poland, while animal feed production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Consumption
After two years of growth, consumption of animal and pet feed decreased by -
% to
tonnes in 2019. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of
% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of
tonnes, and then fell modestly in the following year.
The value of the animal feed market in the European Union reduced to $
in 2019, waning by -
% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +
% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of
% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked at $
in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.





The value of the animal feed market in the European Union reduced to $





Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of animal feed consumption in 2019 were Spain (
tonnes), Germany (
tonnes) and France (
tonnes), together comprising
% of total consumption. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Belgium, which together accounted for a further
%.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of animal feed consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Poland, while animal feed consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest animal feed markets in the European Union were Spain ($
), France ($
) and Germany ($
), together comprising
% of the total market. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Belgium, which together accounted for a further
%.
Among the main consuming countries, Poland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while animal feed market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of animal feed per capita consumption in 2019 were the Netherlands (
kg per person), Belgium (
kg per person) and Spain (
kg per person).
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of animal feed per capita consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Poland, while animal feed per capita consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.





From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of animal feed consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Poland, while animal feed consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest animal feed markets in the European Union were Spain ($





Among the main consuming countries, Poland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while animal feed market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of animal feed per capita consumption in 2019 were the Netherlands (



From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of animal feed per capita consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Poland, while animal feed per capita consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for animal feed in the European Union, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from 2019 to
, which is projected to bring the market volume to
tonnes by the end of
.




Download XLSX
Download all the data in the form of a report