MARKET REPORT 88 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 Organic Acids in Animal Nutrition: Global Market Status and Forecasts Organic acids play a crucial role in modern animal nutrition, offering a natural and effective way to maintain feed quality, improve gut health, enhance performance and reduce dependence on antibiotics. These properties favour the market growth of organic acids used in animal nutrition. Based on the data shared by analysts, it is possible to predict that the animal nutrition organic acids market size, which was USD 1.9 billion in 2024, will grow at a CAGR of 5.3% during the period 2024-2034 and reach USD 3.2 billion in 2034. By Derya Yildiz Organic acids are defined as carbon-containing compounds with acidic properties. Common organic acids used in animal nutrition include short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid and other organic acids such as sorbic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, fumaric acid and benzoic acid. These acids play important roles in the preservation of feed and the support of animal health. The main reason for the inclusion of organic acids in animal feeds is their antimicrobial, digestive and performance enhancing properties. If we consider this in more detail; organic acids act as antimicrobial agents. Thus, they inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi and help prevent microbial contamination and spoilage. As a result, they increase the shelf life and quality of feed. This antimicrobial effect also applies to the gastrointestinal tract. Organic acids help maintain an optimal gut pH that supports enzyme activity and digestion, suppress harmful
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