Europe Commercial Aqua Feed Market

Europe Commercial Aquafeed Market Size, Growth, Trends and Forecast:

Europe Commercial Aquafeed Market was worth USD xxx billion in 2021 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of xxx%, to reach USD xxx billion by 2026. Manufactured feeds are a significant part of the modern aquaculture industry. They provide the balanced nutrition needed by farm fish. The feeds are available in the form of granules or pellets, and provide the nutrition in a stable and concentrated form, enabling the fish to feed efficiently and grow up to their full potential.

Many of the fish brought up in farms around the world today are carnivorous, such as the Atlantic salmon, trout, sea bass, and turbot. In the early development of fish feeding which has hence evolved into the modern aquaculture, fishmeal and fish oil were key components of the feeds for these species. They are combined with other ingredients such as vegetable proteins, cereal grains, vitamins and minerals and made into feed pellets. Wheat, for example, is widely used as it helps to bind the ingredients in the pellets.

Drivers and Restraints of Europe Commercial Aquafeed Market:

The growth of the caseinate market is mainly driven by factors such as population growth, rising disposable income, and rapid urbanization, and is facilitated by the strong expansion of fish production and more efficient distribution channels. As for the restraints of the market, large scale storage of the same for farms is still a problem and the high costs are also turn offs for the market. The industry has to come up with innovative solutions for these problems in order for the market to grow freely.

Europe Commercial Aquafeed Market Segmentation:

Europe Commercial Aquafeed Market – By End User:

• Fish

• Molluscs
• Crustaceans

Europe Commercial Aquafeed Market – By Ingredients:

• Soybean
• Corn
• Fish Meal
• Fish Oil
• Additives

Europe Commercial Aquafeed Market – By Additive:

• Antibiotics
• Vitamins
• Anti-Oxidants
• Amino Acids
• Feed Enzymes
• Feed Acidifiers

Geographical Analysis:

Based on geography, the Europe market is divided into Italy, France, UK, Germany and Spain. The European region has the second highest market share globally only behind the likes of North America, albeit with a low CAGR rate. The low growth rate of the region can be attributed to the fact that most countries in the region are in their pinnacle of development and the room to grow is fast decreasing.

Key Players:

The Commercial Aquafeed market is highly competitive with a large number of players. Key market players dominating the market with their products are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ridley Corporation Limited, Cargill, Nutreco N.V, and Avanti Feeds Ltd.; these are well-established and financially stable players that have been operating in the industry for several years. Other players include Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Nutriad, Alltech, Biostadt India Limited, Aller Aqua A/S, Biomar, BIOMIN Holding GmbH, Norel Animal Nutrition, Dibaq A.S, and De Heus Animal Nutrition.