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Silage Inoculants Market Size

ID: MRFR//3601-CR | 122 Pages | Author: Tejas Chaudhary| February 2020

silage inoculants market Size for is influenced by several key factors that collectively determine its size and growth trajectory. One of the primary drivers is the increasing awareness among farmers about the benefits of using silage inoculants in livestock farming. Silage inoculants, which are microbial additives, aid in the fermentation process of silage, enhancing its quality and nutritional value. As farmers become more conscious of optimizing animal nutrition and improving feed efficiency, the demand for effective silage inoculants rises.

Another significant factor contributing to the market size of silage inoculants is the expanding livestock industry globally. With the rising global population and growing demand for animal products, such as meat and dairy, farmers are under pressure to increase their livestock production. Silage, as a crucial component of animal feed, plays a vital role in meeting the nutritional needs of livestock. Consequently, the demand for high-quality silage inoculants is escalating, as farmers seek to maximize the nutritional content of their silage for healthier and more productive livestock.

Moreover, the technological advancements in agriculture and the increasing adoption of modern farming practices are influencing the silage inoculants market. Precision farming techniques, improved forage management systems, and advancements in fermentation technology have led to the development of more efficient and specialized silage inoculants. Farmers are inclined towards incorporating these advanced inoculants to achieve better silage preservation, reduce losses, and ensure a consistent supply of high-quality feed for their animals.

The economic landscape also plays a crucial role in determining the market size of silage inoculants. Fluctuations in commodity prices, government policies, and economic conditions directly impact farmers' purchasing power. During periods of economic stability and favorable agricultural policies, farmers are more likely to invest in innovative and high-performance silage inoculants to optimize their feed production processes. On the other hand, economic uncertainties and adverse agricultural policies may constrain the market growth, as farmers become more cautious in their spending.

Environmental considerations and sustainability practices are emerging as influential factors in the silage inoculants market. With increasing concerns about climate change and environmental impact, farmers are seeking sustainable farming practices. Silage inoculants that contribute to reduced spoilage, improved feed efficiency, and minimized waste align with these sustainability goals. As a result, environmentally conscious farmers are driving the demand for eco-friendly silage inoculants, contributing to the overall market growth.

Global trade dynamics also impact the silage inoculants market size. As agriculture becomes more interconnected globally, factors such as trade agreements, import/export regulations, and market access significantly influence the availability and accessibility of silage inoculants. Changes in trade policies can affect the cost and availability of raw materials, impacting the pricing and market competitiveness of silage inoculants on a global scale.

In conclusion, the market size of silage inoculants is shaped by a combination of factors, including the increasing awareness among farmers, the expansion of the livestock industry, technological advancements, economic conditions, sustainability considerations, and global trade dynamics. As these factors continue to evolve, the silage inoculants market is expected to witness dynamic growth, driven by the ongoing quest for improved livestock nutrition, enhanced feed efficiency, and sustainable farming practices.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size Value In 2023 USD 82.48 Billion
Growth Rate 10.09% (2024-2032)

Global Silage Inoculants Market Overview


Silage Inoculants Market Size was valued at USD 82.48 billion in 2023. The Silage Inoculants industry is anticipated to grow from USD 90.16 billion in 2024 to USD 194.58 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.09% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).


Silage Inoculants Market Overview


COVID-19 Analysis


The COVID-19 outbreak and the lockdown have had a detrimental impact on the agriculture industry, with the temporary shutdown of manufacturing facilities and weakened demand. There has been a decline in researches for cancer treatment, with higher focus on curbing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. However, players are focusing primarily on strengthening their supply chains and accelerating their operations to curb further revenue losses. Additionally, with the gradual lifting up of the lockdown across countries and the novel coronavirus under control, the silage inoculants industry can recover at a fast pace in the following years.


Recent News:


In March 2024, EW Nutrition purchased the Biomin Biostabil product line from DSM-Firmenich. Through the transaction, EW Nutrition acquires control of a well-established and prosperous range of silage inoculants. EW Nutrition is aggressively expanding its portfolio by adding market-leading products, which are created internally or acquired through acquisitions. The Biomin Biostabil line is a recent addition to a rapidly expanding portfolio. Over the past three years, this portfolio has seen significant growth with the introduction of Ventar D and Pretect D, which are feed quality and pigment lines purchased in 2021.

Additionally, there is another major worldwide launch on the horizon. EW Nutrition's On-Farm Solutions company would greatly benefit from the inclusion of this reliable and established range of silage inoculants, which will be available to customers worldwide. The acquisition was finalized on March 1, 2024. According to the services agreement, all customers will receive ongoing assistance in the upcoming months, while the asset, brand, and go-to-market strategy will be transferred to EW Nutrition in the near future. The financial specifics of the transaction are being kept hidden.


Market Dynamics

Drivers


Growing Need to Address Environmental Issues During Agriculture to Augment Demand


Environmental aspects required for microbial activity including moisture, pH and temperature, facilitate fermentation of silage crops, and any changes in these can affect the palatability as well as the nutritional value. Therefore, achieving sufficient amount of lactic acid irrespective of the evolving conditions can be fulfilled by the use of silage inoculants, which can be a key growth inducer over the conjectured period.


Leading manufacturers are increasingly focusing on coming up with higher quality silage inoculants that help produce substantial profitability.  Rampant demand for higher crop production along with animal feeds and the mounting need for effective storage also bolsters the demand for silage inoculants.


Opportunities


Surging Online Sales to Offer Lucrative Opportunities


Online distribution channels have become immensely popular over the years, with escalating online sales being a remarkable opportunity for the players in the market. The online medium brings down the marketing and distribution costs of the producers, which is it is witnessing significant demand.


Challenges


Low Awareness Among Farmers to be A Major Challenge


Low awareness level regarding silage inoculants among growers and farmers and the wrong way of fermenting f forage owing to bad quality or efficiency of the silage inoculant can emerge as significant challenges in the ensuing years. Another challenge could be the soaring prevalence of compound feed as well as feed additives that weaken the demand for forage; thereby negatively affecting the consumption rate of silage inoculants.


Segment Overview

Homo-Fermentative Segment Takes the Lead


Major types of silage inoculants are hetero-fermentative, homo- & hetero-fermentative and homo-fermentative. The homo-fermentative type segment has been in the lead since 2021 and managed to achieve a share of close to 60% in the same year.


Liquid Form to Witness Higher Demand


Silage inoculants are available in two forms, namely liquid and dry. In 2021, the liquid segment took the top spot and should be able to procure the fastest CAGR over the conjectured period.


Silage Inoculants Witnesses Extensive Applications in Legumes & Pulses


Key applications are legumes & pulses, cereals & grains, and more. The legumes & pulses segment will be growing at the highest rate of 5.8% between 2022 and 2030.


Regional Analysis

US to Grab the Leading Position as Corn Silage Production Soars


North America established itself as the most profitable market for silage inoculants in 2018 and can continue thriving to reach USD 41.15 million by 2030. The US stands as the highest gainer in the region, in view of the high awareness level and the large-scale production rate of corn silage. Significant per capita uptake of red meat as well as livestock products such as milk among consumers in the region also bolsters the market growth. As a result, the need for better animal performance with reduced agricultural wastes also augments the demand for silage inoculants in the region. Also, the huge number of renowned companies present in the region, who offer extensive product offerings also boost the market size. For instance, Kemin Industries Inc. (US) offers kemin silage inoculant or Kem LAC HD, which is a water-soluble silage inoculant that has a mix of a few lactic acid-generating organisms that help boost the fermentation of silage.


Asia Pacific to See Fastest Growth


The Asia Pacific market is on the way to procure the highest growth over the review period, since a number of international firms are trying to set up their production units in the region and enter acquisitions and joint ventures with the local players. Escalating industrialization rate in the livestock industry along with the unpredictable or unstable weather that result in damaged crops also benefit the APAC market for silage inoculants. Technology advances in silage inoculants including microbiological mixture of both hetero-fermenters and homo-fermenters to push the fermentation rate and the soaring knowledge level among growers and farmers are a few other encouraging factors in the regional market.


Competitive Landscape

Companies Focus on Technical Advances to Elevate Their Market Positions


Vendors spend considerably on the latest production technologies as well as on R&D activities, which foster the competition landscape of the global market. These players also adopt a variety of strategies including partnerships, collaboration and merger to further establish themselves in the global industry. Apart from this, players are focused on product innovations and new launches to not only foster brand recognition but also gain a wider customer base in the fiercely competitive industry.


List of Key Companies Covered in this Report

  • Addcon GmbH (Germany)

  • Agri-King Inc. (US)

  • Biomin Holding GmbH (Austria)

  • Josera GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

  • Micron Bio-Systems (US)

  • Hansen (Denmark)

  • Lallemand Inc. (Canada)

  • Cargill Inc. (US)

  • DuPont de Nemours Inc. (US)

  • Mole Valley Farmers Limited (UK)

  • Volac International Ltd (UK)

  • Wynnstay Group Plc (UK)

  • Schaumann BioEnergy GMBH (Germany)

  • Wilhelm Schaumann GmbH (Germany)

  • American Farm Products (US)

  • Nutreco N.V. (Netherlands)

  • Scotmin Nutrition (UK)

  • Microform Ltd. (UK)

  • Kemin Industries Inc. (US)


Recent Developments


In May 2023, FM BioEnergy's German product partner, Schaumann BioEnergy, manufactured and produced BC.The PRO 5G tablet is a compact and versatile device that includes the five essential trace elements necessary for maintaining biological stability in an anaerobic digestion plant: nickel, selenium, cobalt, tungsten, and molybdenum. The distinctive tablet design simplifies the task for plant operators to guarantee optimal digester health and maximize their biogas production. This is achieved by effortlessly introducing one of the individually-packaged coated tablets into the plant's feed hopper on a daily basis (for a 1MW plant).
This process does not involve any mixing, measuring, or pouring. FM BioEnergy is pleased to announce the newest addition to its collection of acclaimed silage additives. Silasil SG is a specialized product designed for UK grass silage. Its purpose is to maintain the biogas potential of British grass when stored in the clamp. By using Silasil SG, on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) operators can increase their methane production and ultimately, their profits.

September 2020 – Lallemand Animal Nutrition recently introduced MAGNIVA Forage Inoculants that caters primarily to the crop growers in Canada and the United States. The MAGNIVA line also consists of on-farm services such as technical expertise as well as silage assessments, to boost the quality of forage along with the producers’ profit margin. One of the products added recently in the rage is MAGNIVA Titanium, which helps optimize nutrient retention, dry matter, aerobic stability and feed digestibility to facilitate high-quality, palatable and stable feed.


Report Overview


The key points covered in the study include the top challenges, barriers and drivers affecting the market size. MRFR outlines the base year, projected period as well as the size during the given period. The market study also comprises some of the key developments post the COVID-19 outbreak and the effects of the novel coronavirus on the market. Apart from comprehensive market segmentation, the report also throws light on the latest business scenario covering the expected as well as the historical value, in terms of volume and value, technological developments, and the top factors inducing market growth. Additionally, the major silage inoculant manufacturers and the key strategies adopted by them to stay relevant in the industry are also profiled in the MRFR report.


Scope of the Report


The scope of the report presents a detailed silage inoculants industry segment along with the silage inoculants application industry as well as the various silage inoculant products available in the global industry.


Segmentation Table

Global Silage Inoculants Market, By Type



  • Homo-Fermentative

  • Hetero-Fermentative

  • Homo- & Hetero-Fermentative


Global Silage inoculants Market, By Form



  • Dry

  • Liquid


Global Silage inoculants Market, By Application



  • Cereals & Grains

  • Legumes & Pulses

  • Others


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