MARKET REPORT 82 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2025 gredients. Furthermore, base years, forecast periods, and data methodologies also yield different results. Generally, conservative estimates indicate that the market was valued between $1–1.6 billion USD in the mid-2020s and will reach approximately $1.2–2 billion USD around 2030. In this scenario, CAGR typically ranges between 3–5%. More comprehensive and optimistic forecasts predict that the market will reach several billion US dollars by 2029 and exhibit a CAGR of over 7%. The flavor segment stands out as the dominant segment in this growth due to its critical role in increasing feed intake and voluntary consumption. The sweetener segment is expected to have the fastest growth rate between 2025 and 2032 due to demand for masking unpleasant feed odors and enhancing taste perception. FACTORS SUPPORTING MARKET GROWTH The global feed flavors and sweeteners market is expanding due to the increasing need for efficiency in modern animal production, growth in the pet food sector, and the necessity to manage feed costs. The main dynamics supporting market growth are as follows: 1. Increasing Demand for Animal Protein Global population growth and rising incomes, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, are driving increased consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs. This leads to increased feed volumes and stronger demand for palatability enhancers. 2. Rapid Growth in the Pet Food Sector The pet food sector is the fastest-growing segment for additives. Pet owners' preference for premium, natural, and more palatable products is driving manufacturers to use flavorings and sweeteners. 3. Use of Alternative Raw Materials and Cost Management By-product flours, alternative protein sources (e.g., insects, algae, yeast), or low-cost raw materials are increasingly being used in feed. However, these ingredients may carry unwanted tastes or odors. Flavor-enhancing additives mask these issues, providing both cost advantages and flexibility in feed formulation. 4. Antibiotic Reduction and Shift to Alternatives Due to regulatory pressures, the use of antibiotic growth promoters is declining, while the use of aromas and flavor enhancers to maintain palatability is increasing. These additives, together with functional ingredients, support animal health and performance. 5. Key Role in Young Animal Nutrition Weaning in piglets and transition periods in calves and chicks are critical stages when feed intake can decline. Flavors and sweeteners stimulate appetite during this period, positively affecting growth rate, survival rate, and immunity. 6. Natural and Clean Label Trends Consumer expectations for “clean labels” are also reflected in the animal nutrition sector. Due to Photo: tuaindeed | ShutterStock
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