Dairy Cattle Feed Market

Dairy Cattle Feed Market Size & Growth 2026:

Dairy Cattle Feed Market was worth USD 68.5 billion in 2021 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 2.73%, to reach USD 78.3 billion by 2026

Dairy cattle have a higher metabolism than normal cattle. Dairy cattle feed includes a variety of forage which includes grass, silage, legumes as well as an assortment of grain, soy, and other high energy density diets. Dairy feed is mainly used in cattle farms and animal feeding units.

Dairy cattle feed is made specifically with the aim of improving the production of milk. Dairy cattle feed is especially rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals which are needed for the healthy growth of a milking animal. Common ingredients of cattle feed include corn-fed, soy feed, rice bran, oilseeds, alfalfa, and wheat which is a major ingredient in almost all varieties of cattle feed due to its property of maintaining proper digestion of dairy cattle.

Drivers and Restraints:

The major factor affecting the Dairy Cattle Feed market is the obvious increase in demand for milk products. So, the rising populations and changing consumption patterns of the people can be considered as indirect growth factors resulting in an increased demand for dairy products. Maintaining a healthy diet also prevents metabolic diseases in the herd and this serves as another growth factor for the market. As for the restraints for the market, the higher cost for specialized feed is the main one. The prospective advantages of using dairy cattle feed are also unknown to several regions and farmers still use traditional diets for their cattle. This lack of awareness among farmers is another restraining factor for the market.

DAIRY CATTLE FEED MARKET REPORT COVERAGE:

Market Segmentation:

The Dairy Cattle Feed Market is broadly classified into

1. Vitamins
2. Trace Minerals
3. Amino Acids
4. Feed Antibiotics
5. Feed Acidifiers
6. Feed Enzymes
7. Antioxidants
8. Others

• Based on product type
• By ingredient type
• Corn
• Soybean Meal
• Wheat
• Oilseeds
• Grains and Others
• Application 
• Heifers
• Dairy Cows and Others

Regional Analysis:

Based on geography, the global market is analyzed under various regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa. The Dairy Cattle Feed Market is dominated by North America in 2016 with the region accounting for 36% of the overall market share. North America was followed next in line by Europe and Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years as is evident from the high CAGR value for the region.

 Major Key Players:

The Dairy Cattle Feed Market is highly competitive with a large number of players. Key market players dominating the market with their products include Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Royal DSM NV, Nutreco NV, Amul, Kent Nutrition Group, Hi-Pro Feeds LP, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Kapila Krishi Udyog Limited and Agro Feed Solutions.