MARKET REPORT 92 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 ORGANIC ACIDS MARKET BY ANIMAL SPECIES The use of organic acids in animal nutrition varies among different species depending on their digestive physiology, nutritional needs and health problems. Poultry farming, including broilers and layers, represents the most important segment of the organic acids market for animal nutrition. Organic acids are widely used in poultry diets to increase feed efficiency, improve gut health, control pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli. They also help to reduce ammonia emissions, contributing to better environmental conditions on poultry farms. Increasing demand for poultry meat, strict regulations regarding the use of antibiotics, and the need for efficient production are supporting the market growth in this segment. The application of organic acids in ruminants is more complex due to the multi-chambered nature of their stomach and microbial fermentation processes. However, organic acids such as fumaric and malic acid are used to enhance rumen fermentation, improve fibre digestibility, and reduce methane emissions. Growth drivers in this segment include increasing demand for dairy and beef products, growing awareness of rumen health, and the need to reduce environmental impact. Another segment where organic acids are widely used is pigs. The use of organic acids such as lactic acid, citric acid and propionic acid in pig diets provides significant benefits. These acids improve gut health and digestion, especially in weaned piglets transitioning to solid feed; reduce the need for antibiotic growth promoters; enhance immune function by reducing the incidence of intestinal pathogens; and improve growth performance by optimising nutrient absorption and feed efficiency. Factors such as increased pig farming, the need to improve piglet health and reduced use of antibiotics are the main growth drivers in this segment. The aquaculture segment, which is witnessing rapid growth, is witnessing increasing adoption of organic acids because of their role in improving feed efficiency and disease resistance. Common organic acids used in fish and shrimp nutrition include formic acid, butyric acid and propionic acid. The addition of organic acids to aquaculture feeds helps to enhance nutrient absorption, improve disease resistance and optimise water quality by reducing waste excretion. Growth in the aquaculture sector, increasing demand for seafood, and the need for sustainable aquaculture practices are the key factors fuelling the growth of this segment. Pet food manufacturers are also using organic acids to improve digestibility, maintain feed quality, and contribute to overall pet health by supporting gut microbiota balance. ORGANIC ACIDS MARKET BY REGION The market for organic acids used in animal nutrition varies in different regions, depending on local regulatory frameworks, demand for animal products and advances in feed technology: USA North America, led by the United States and Canada, has a well-established livestock industry with strict regulations on the use of antibiotics, which is fuelling the demand for organic acids. The developed livestock industry and the focus on feed efficiency are further fuelling the market growth. In Latin America, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico are major players in poultry and pork production, which is increasing the need for effective feed ad-
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