Feed Acidulants Market Share

Feed Acidulants Market Overview

Feed acidulants market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.80% and reach a value of USD 4.56 billion by 2030. Feed acidulants are substances that are added to animal feed to enhance flavor, consistency, shelf life, and solubility rate. They act as buffer components in feed formulations by lowering the pH level and enhancing feed solubility. The global feed acidulants market is expected to register a significant growth rate during the forecast period owing to the high consumption of animal-based products, increasing awareness regarding the importance of healthy livestock feed, and government initiatives to promote the animal feed industry. However, the rising prices of feed acidulants are hampering the growth of the market.

Prominent players in the market are focusing on product innovation and geographic expansion as key strategies to gain a competitive edge over rivals. Feed acidulant manufacturers are focusing on launching organic products to cater to the rising demand for organic products. For instance, in July 2021, BASF SE launched Lupro-Cid NA, a low-corrosive organic acid that helps in obtaining high-quality silage. Moreover, the adoption of encapsulation technology in the animal feed industry is expected to offer profitable opportunities to market players in the coming years.

Feed Acidulants Market Segmentation

The global feed acidulants market has been segmented based on type, form, application, and region.

Based on type, the global feed acidulants market has been divided into lactic acid, formic acid, propionic acid, malic acid, citric acid, sorbic acid, acetic acid, and others.

The global feed acidulants market has also been bifurcated, on the basis of form, into dry and liquid.

By application, the global feed acidulants market has been categorized as ruminants, poultry, swine, aquaculture, and others.

The global feed acidulants market has been studied with regard to four key regions—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world.

The North American feed acidulants market has further been segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The European feed acidulants market has been classified as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Europe. The feed acidulants market in Asia-Pacific has been divided into China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The feed acidulants market in the rest of the world has been segmented into South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Key Players

Jefo Nutrition Inc. (Canada), BASF SE (Germany), Novus International (US), Yara (Norway), Kemin Industries Inc. (US), Kemira Oyj (Finland), Peterlabs Holding (Malaysia), Biomin Holding GmbH (Austria), Anpario plc (UK), Nutrex NV (Belgium), and Tate & Lyle (UK) are some of the key players in the global feed acidulants market.

Regional Market Summary

Feed Acidulants Market Share (%), by Region, 2021

Form: Secondary Sources and MRFR Analysis

Asia-Pacific is projected to dominate the feed acidulants market during the forecast period due to the increasing consumption of animal-based products such as meat, eggs, and milk in the region. To increase the production of high-quality meat, milk, and poultry products, farmers provide livestock with fortified feed, which is boosting the demand for feed acidulants in the region.

The feed acidulants market is experiencing steady growth driven by its benefits for animal health and production. Here's a look at some recent developments:

• Sustainability Focus: Governments in the Asia Pacific region are increasingly investing in research for safer and more eco-friendly feed acidulants. This promotes animal welfare and reduces the environmental impact of livestock production .


• Acquisition Activity: In 2021, KPS Capital Partners, a US investment firm, acquired a majority stake in Tate & Lyle, a major player in the acidulant industry. This move indicates growing interest in the market's potential.

• Lactic Acid


• Formic Acid


• Propionic Acid


• Malic Acid


• Citric Acid


• Sorbic Acid


• Acetic Acid


• Others

• Dry


• Liquid

• Ruminants


• Poultry


• Swine


• Aquaculture


• Others

• US


• Canada


• Mexico

• Germany


• France


• Italy


• Spain


• UK


• Rest of Europe

• Japan


• China


• India


• Australia and New Zealand


• Rest of Asia-Pacific

• South America


• Middle East


• Africa

Key Players in the Global Feed Acidulants Market

• Jefo Nutrition Inc. (Canada)


• BASF SE (Germany)


• Novus International (US)


• Yara (Norway)


• Kemin Industries Inc. (US)


• Kemira Oyj (Finland)


• Peterlabs Holding (Malaysia)


• Biomin Holding GmbH (Austria)


• Anpario plc (UK)


• Nutrex NV (Belgium)


• Tate & Lyle (UK)

Intended Audience

• Feed acidulants producers/processors


• Food & beverage manufacturers


• Feed manufacturers


• Raw material suppliers and distributors


• Traders, exporters, and importers