United Kingdom Animal Feed Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

United Kingdom Animal Feed Market Size

The United Kingdom animal feed market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% between 2025 and 2034. The market is being aided by the growing focus to enhance the sustainability of animal feed.

United Kingdom Animal Feed Market Outlook

• Grass constitutes over 75% of a ruminant’s diet in the UK.

• UK’s livestock annually consumes 31MT of non-grass feed.

• Animal feed production accounts for nearly 40% of the arable land in the UK.

United Kingdom Animal Feed Market Growth

By 2030, the United Kingdom’s population is expected to reach 70 million. This is expected to bolster the demand for animal-based proteins, thereby creating a favourable outlook for animal feed. This is prompting major market players to establish state-of-the-art production facilities for poultry and pig feed.

Nearly 660,000 tons of surplus food and waste are used to feed livestock in the UK. These low-opportunity cost inputs can lead to a reduction in fodder crop production while maximising land for grain crop cultivation. The sourcing of food waste from segregated supply chains for further processing into animal feed can serve as an important source of nutrients for livestock while ensuring human health. Nearly 80% of the food surplus used in animal feed consists of fresh vegetables and fruits, along with bakery items.

As legal regulations surrounding the usage of food waste in animal feed reduce, the market is expected to witness significant expansion . Besides, the increasing availability of barley (8.424 MT in 2022-23) and maize is expected to increase their incorporation into animal feed  in the forecast period.

United Kingdom Animal Feed Industry Segmentation

United Kingdom Animal Feed Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Fodder and Forage

• Compound Feed 

Market Breakup by Livestock

• Pork

• Aquatic Animal

• Cattle

• Poultry

• Others

Market Breakup by Raw Material

• Wheat

• Corn

• Others

United Kingdom Animal Feed Market Share

Based on raw material, the market is divided into wheat and corn, among others. Over the forecast period, rising imports are expected to increase domestic accessibility to wheat, thereby making it one of the leading raw materials for use in animal feed.

Leading Companies in the United Kingdom Animal Feed Market

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and capacity expansion.

• Alltech Inc.  

• Cargill, Incorporated

• Nutreco N.V.

• BRF S.A.

• ForFarmers N.V.

• AB Agri Ltd.

• GLW Feeds Limited

• Wynnstay Group Plc 

• Midland Feeds

• WL Duffield & Sons Ltd.

• Others

Major market players are focusing on developing sustainable solutions for animal feed production, which is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period.

Key Highlights of the Report