North America Dairy Cattle Feed Market

North America Dairy Cattle Feed Market Size

The North American dairy cattle feed market was valued at USD 30.77 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 31.48 billion in 2025 from USD 37.76 billion by 2033, estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 2.3%, during the forecast period from 2025 to 2033. 

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 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.

The major factors affecting the Dairy Cattle Feed market are 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 specialized feed is the main one. The prospective advantages of using dairy cattle feed are also unknown in several regions, and farmers still use traditional diets for their cattle. This lack of awareness among farmers is another restraining factor for the market.

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COUNTRY ANALYSIS

The North American market is analyzed under the USA and Canada. The North American market has the largest market share globally despite having a low growth rate in recent years. This is expected as the scope for development in the region is quite low, and the entrant of new players into the market is not encouraged by the presence of major market players native to the region.

KEY PLAYERS  MARKThe ET

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.

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This research report on the North American dairy cattle feed market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Product Type

• Vitamins
• Trace Minerals
• Amino Acids
• Feed Antibiotics
• Feed Acidifiers
• Feed Enzymes
• Antioxidants
• Other Additives

By Ingredient Type

• Corn
• Soybean Meal
• Wheat
• Oilseeds and Grains
• Others

By Country

• The U.S
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America