MARKET REPORT 106 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2025 Essential Oils in Animal Feed and the Global Market Status Essential oils stand out as natural additives in feed that enhance flavor and performance as well as support health. According to research companies, the global feed essential oils market is projected to have been worth $1.2–1.8 billion in 2024 and will reach $2.5–3 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7–9%. Growth is supported by trends toward antibiotic-free production, digestive health, and heat stress management. Regionally, Asia-Pacific maintains its volume leadership in the market, while Europe and North America stand out with high-quality formulations. By Derya Gulsoy Yildiz Essential oils (EOs) are volatile and natural compounds obtained from the leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, or roots of plants. These natural extracts, which enhance feed palatability and encourage animals to consume more feed, have also emerged as performance-enhancing and health-supporting additives in animal nutrition following the restriction of antibiotic growth promoters. Unlike single-compound drugs, EOs are complex mixtures consisting of terpenes, phenols, aldehydes, and ketones. This chemical diversity allows multiple mechanisms of action to come into play. Thanks to their antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive support properPhoto: Freepik
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