COUNTRY PROFILE 86 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2026 ing circular economy practices by increasing the use of by-products and upcycled ingredients. In 2024, poultry feed production reached approximately 72 million tons, representing the second-largest segment and accounting for 26.7% of total compound feed production in the USA. Within the poultry category, broiler feed production stood at approximately 57 million metric tons in 2024, corresponding to 21% of the country's total compound feed output. During the same period, layer feed (egg production feed) reached approximately 15 million metric tons. The poultry sector in the U.S. stands out with its intensive vertical integration and automation. Production facilities manage almost every stage of the production process—from feed manufacturing to grow-out—under a single organizational umbrella. This structure allows for rations to be optimized on a weekly basis, significantly improving feed conversion efficiency. Furthermore, modern facilities utilize substantial biosecurity investments and control systems to minimize disease risks. This segment possesses rapid growth potential in both the broiler and layer sub-sectors and supports the industry’s overall efficiency and sustainability goals. In 2024, pig feed production reached 56 million metric tons, representing 20.8% of the total compound feed production in the USA. In this segment, productivity and production standards are of primary importance. Producers enhance animal performance per head by utilizing mixtures with high balance protein and energy balance. Furthermore, the sector maintains high biosecurity and hygiene standards, while initiatives for the use of sustainable ingredients are becoming more widespread. These practices contribute to supporting both growth and export potential. The U.S. pet food sector, which produced approximately 11 million metric tons in 2024, stands out as the most profitable and resilient segment of the country's feed industry. Growth in this segment is Source: Freepik.com Beef Broiler Pig Dairy Layer Pet Equine Aqua 70,51 56,57 56,18 41,82 15,32 10,59 4,85 0,56 Feed Type Production* Source: Alltech Agri-Food Outlook 2025, Map *All numbers are in million metric tons Total Feed Production for USA
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