In 2025, the global feed industry demonstrated moderate but stable growth. The total volume of feed production in the world increased by 3% and reached 1.44 billion tons, which became a new historical indicator for the industry.

This was reported by the Electronic Grain Exchange. Analysts note that the growth is due not only to increased demand, but also to structural changes in production, increased efficiency and improved accounting systems.

The study covered 38,837 feed mills in 142 countries around the world. Despite the positive dynamics, the growth rates in different regions and segments were uneven, which reflects the different conditions for the development of livestock farming.

The main consumers of feed remain key livestock industries. The largest volumes are for broilers — 400.4 million tons (+3.7%), pigs — 380.9 million tons (+3.0%) and layers — 180.1 million tons (+3.2%). This is followed by dairy farming — 170.3 million tons (+2.6%), beef — 134.2 million tons (+0.5%), aquaculture — 55.5 million tons (+4.7%), pets — 39.3 million tons (+2.4%) and horses — 10.2 million tons (+0.2%).

The structure of the world market remains stable: the top 10 producing countries have not changed compared to the previous year. They provide about 65% of global feed production, with almost half of all volumes falling on the top three leaders.

China remains the largest producer with 330.1 million tons (+4%). The United States follows with 267.4 million tonnes (-0.8%) and Brazil with 89.9 million tonnes (-2.8%). The top ten also includes India (57.7 million tonnes, +4.5%), Mexico (41.9 million tonnes, +1.2%), Russia (38.3 million tonnes, +1.1%), Spain (37.5 million tonnes, -3.4%), Vietnam (26.5 million tonnes, +2.6%), France (25.5 million tonnes, +3.8%) and Japan (24.0 million tonnes, -1.3%).

The regional structure of production also shows mixed trends. Asia remains the key hub with 559 million tonnes, supporting growth thanks to the industrialization of the livestock sector.

In North America, production decreased by 0.7% to 288 million tonnes due to a reduction in the number of cattle, despite improved production efficiency. Europe, on the other hand, showed a moderate growth of 1% to 274 million tonnes, maintaining a stable market.

In Latin America, production increased to 204 million tonnes, supported by strong exports and low grain prices. In Africa and the Middle East, production reached 102.5 million tonnes, supported by a recovery in livestock numbers and increased use of compound feed. In Oceania, production increased by 3.4% to 11.1 million tonnes, driven by population growth and increased exports.

The global feed market continues to expand, demonstrating structural resilience and gradual transformation under the influence of technological and economic factors.