Dairy Animal Nutrition Market - Forecast(2025 - 2031)

Dairy Animal Nutrition Market Overview:

The Dairy Animal Nutrition Market size is estimated to reach $23 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The Dairy Animal Nutrition market is witnessing robust growth due to growth in demand for fortified milk and dairy products. Fortified milk is cow’s milk that contains extra vitamins and minerals that are not naturally found in milk in significant amounts. This requires changes in the diet for the cows in order to ensure that their milk has the appropriate amounts of nutrients. Additionally, the rise in demand for higher milk yield and increasing prevalence of metabolic disorders in dairy animals are driving the need of nutritious feed. 

The integration of precision feeding technologies is a recent trend which is driving the growth of the market. Digital platforms and advanced monitoring systems enable real-time tracking of each cow's performance, intake of feed and nutrient requirements. By using this data-driven approach, farmers can increase herd production and health by identifying any health problems early, modifying supplement formulations, and optimizing feeding measures. Additionally, sustainable formulations are another trend in the Dairy Animal Nutrition market. Manufacturers are producing sustainable dairy supplement formulations in response to the growing demand for sustainable alternatives. For instance, in March 2024, the FDA approved Elanco Animal Health's Bovaer, a feed ingredient that can reduce methane emissions from dairy cattle by 30%. This shows that companies are striving to develop solutions that minimize environmental impact.

Market Snapshot: 

Dairy Animal Nutrition Market - Report Coverage:

The “Dairy Animal Nutrition Market Report - Forecast (2025-2031)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Dairy Animal Nutrition Market.

Key Takeaways: 

Asia-Pacific Leads the Market  

Asia-Pacific occupied the largest share in the market in 2024.The rise in India’s production and consumption of dairy products is driving the growth of the Dairy Animal Nutrition Market. For instance, according to USDA’s Dairy and Products Annual Report 2024, India’s total milk production is projected to rise to 216.5 MMT in 2025, attributable to the growing herd size of animals in milk, increased government support for the dairy sector and high milk prices. The forecasted growth in milk supply is expected to boost production of butter and non-fat dry milk (skim milk powder). Additionally, India’s cow and water buffalo milk production is forecast to rise to 216.5 million metric tons (MMT) in 2025, from 211.7 MMT in 2024. This is due to the increasing national trend for cows in milk, which is expected to reach 62 million head, a 0.8% increase from 2024. The growth is driven by the continued government support for the development of the national dairy sector. 

Cows represent the Largest Segments

The Cows segment held the largest market share in 2024, in terms of animal type. Cattle represent the significant portion of the global dairy animal population, which is contributing the highest volume of milk production. Manufacturers are focused on optimizing cow nutrition to enhance milk yield, improve milk quality, and enhance animal health. This leads to a higher demand for specialized feed additives and supplements for cow. For instance, in January 2024, Bimeda, Inc. launched BOVitalize in the U.S., an oral vitamin and mineral supplement for dairy cows. It targets critical stress periods where nutrient bioavailability often declines helping improve reproduction, immunity, growth and overall performance. Such innovations are driving the growth of the market.  

Amino Acids are the Largest Segment 

Amino Acids held the largest market share in 2024. The main nutrients in responsible for protein synthesis are amino acids (AAs). Even in small quantities, they are essential in almost every tissue to take part in a number of metabolic processes. In situations where the diet's protein sources are insufficient, essential amino acid supplements are added to dairy cow diets in an effort to meet requirements and enhance the balance of amino acids. For instance, Lysine is one of the first two limiting amino acids in a lactating cow’s diet. When cows have adequate lysine in the diet, milk production, components and cow health are more fully supported. Supplemental lysine supports cows to meet their potential and certain lysine sources can do so in an efficient, cost-effective way. Such benefits are driving the adoption of animo acids in the Dairy Animal Nutrition market.  

The Rise in Consumption of Dairy Products Drives the Market

The rise in consumption of dairy products is driving the growth of Dairy Animal Nutrition market significantly. For instance, according to FAO’s Dairy Market Review Report 2024, world cheese trade is forecast to reach 3.7 million tons in 2024, rising by 2.8%. Cheese imports by the United States will likely expand again in 2024, mainly due to rising demand for European cheese products. Additionally, Indian Ice-cream Manufacturer’s Association (IICMA) reported that the per capita ice cream consumption, per annum, increased in India. In 2024, it stood at 1.6 litres per person.  Thus, to meet this growing demand dairy producers must increase their milk production, necessitating advancements in animal nutrition. This drives the demand for high-quality feed ingredients, which is eventually driving the market growth. 

 Key Market Players: 

Product/Service launches, approvals, patents and events, acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations are key strategies adopted by players in the Dairy Animal Nutrition Market. The top 10 companies in this industry are listed below: 
1.    Cargill, Incorporated 
2.    ADM Animal Nutrition 
3.    dsm-firmenich 
4.    BASF SE
5.    Evonik Industries AG 
6.    Alltech 
7.    Kemin Industries, Inc 
8.    Nutreco N.V
9.    Novus International, Inc. 
10.    Lallemand Inc. 

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