ADVERTORIAL 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 SPECIAL NEWS ASIA'S ANIMAL FEED INDUSTRY ENTERS NEW ERA Held in Taiwan in September, Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2025 was not only an event showcasing the region's agricultural technologies; it was also a noteworthy gathering that highlighted Asia's decisive role in the global animal feed market. Today, a large portion of global feed production and consumption occurs in Asia. Population growth, improving income levels, and rising demand for animal protein have positioned the region as both the largest producer and consumer of feed. Representatives from five Taiwan and India-based companies we met during the event shared their observations on the trends shaping the industry. The emerging picture was quite clear: Asia's animal nutrition sector is undergoing rapid transformation. This transformation is defined by three main pillars: Technology, efficiency, and health-focused feeding approaches. EXPANDING LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY, INCREASING FEED DEMAND The growth in feed demand in Asia is not only a result of population increase but also of production models becoming more professional and scaled. Industrial poultry farming, modern dairy production, and expanding pig operations are driving countries towards tech-intensive feed production. The aquaculture sector is also one of the region's growing areas of interest. Tommy Chou, Marketing Planner of AgriAsia DC, a Taiwan-based integrated feed processing solutions provider, summarises the region's needs and demands: “There is a strong focus on storage, material handling and high-quality pellet production systems in Southeast Asia. Storage and material handling stem from the need for efficient bulk handling in humid climates and the reducBy Derya Gülsoy Yildiz & Muhammed Akatay, Feed & Additive Magazine Asia's animal feed industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Companies we spoke to at Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2025 confirm a powerful wave of innovation, ranging from technology to microbial additives, digitalisation to sustainability. The region is setting the direction for the global market with both increasing feed demand and rising technology investments. Photo: Freepik
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