Global Lactation Feed Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Animal Type (Dairy Cattle, Sows, Goats & Sheep, and Others (Buffalo, Camel)), By Feed Form (Pellets, Mash, Crumbles, TMR (Total Mixed Ration), and Liquid) and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Lactation Feed Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Lactation Feed Market Size Was Valued at USD 2400 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.08% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Lactation Feed Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4595.7 Million by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Lactation Feed Market Size was worth around USD 2400 million in 2024 and is Predicted to Grow to around USD 4595.7 Million by 2035 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.08% from 2025 to 2035. The worldwide lactation feed market presents chances through increased dairy consumption, precision nutrition, fortified feed formulations, technological improvements in animal nutrition, and the rise of demanding productivity-enhancing, sustainable livestock feeding solutions.

Market Overview

The Global Lactation Feed Market Size is an international market for specialized animal feeds that are manufactured according to the nutrition needs of lactating animals. By giving balanced energy, proteins, minerals, and vitamins, these feeds not only improve but also maintain the health of the animals. The main drivers of the market are the increasing global demand for dairy products, the increasing focus on livestock productivity, and the further development of animal nutrition science. The commercial dairy farming area and the use of compound and fortified feeds are other factors that have a positive effect on the market. Moreover, the issue of animal welfare and the practice of efficient feed management are among the factors that are promoting the use of lactation feeds that are scientifically formulated. The economies of the developing countries are experiencing the higher adoption of lactation feeds because of the improvement in farm infrastructure and supportive agricultural policies that are contributing to the steady global market growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the Global Lactation Feed Market Size based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the lactation feed market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the lactation feed market.  

Driving Factors

The government initiatives that support livestock development and food security have led to the widespread use of advanced feeding systems. Thus, a number of countries will have already launched dairy development programs and set up regulations for the improvement of livestock nutrition by 2030. Additionally, innovations in feed processing and nutritional science allow for feeding solutions that are more efficient and effective in terms of animal performance, less costly in production, and simpler in operation.

Restraining Factors

The market is restricted by such things as the various complex nutritional needs and high prices of formulation for specialized lactation feed platforms that might make it hard for the players in the market to come up with feeding capabilities that meet the requirements, especially in areas where the technical knowledge of advanced animal nutrition is still and uncertainly limited.

Market Segmentation

The lactation feed market share is classified into animal type and feed form.

• The dairy cattle segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.            

Based on the animal type, the Global Lactation Feed Market Size is divided into dairy cattle, sows, goats & sheep, and others (buffalo, camel). Among these, the dairy cattle segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This established animal category encompasses solutions featuring advanced nutritional formulations and specialized feeding applications, including high-performance milk production characteristics and enhanced reproductive efficiency that enable superior dairy outcomes and operational results across all farming applications. The dairy cattle segment's market leadership stems from its proven production capabilities, with solutions capable of addressing diverse nutritional requirements while maintaining consistent feed performance and operational effectiveness across all livestock environments.     

• The pellets segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.      

Based on the feed form, the Global Lactation Feed Market Size is divided into pellets, mash, crumbles, tmr (total mixed ration), and liquid. Among these, the pellets segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The market leadership of the pellets segment is further supported by the abovementioned factors that are mainly the increase in the mechanization of farms, the requirement for automation of feeding systems, and the demand for convenient handling capabilities in animal husbandry operations in both developed and emerging markets.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Lactation Feed Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the lactation feed market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the lactation feed market over the predicted timeframe. The country's dairy industry is the main factor that contributes to this trend, along with the widespread use of modern feed formulations, the constant attention paid to the efficient usage of animal nutrition, the availability of key feed producers, and the growing need for superior milk and dairy products.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the lactation feed market during the forecast period. The growth of dairy herds, higher milk intake, better facilities on farms, greater knowledge about balanced feeding for livestock, and government support are all factors leading to this trend in the emerging economies.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Global Lactation Feed Market Size, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Terratiga
• Nutri Feeds
• De Heus Animal Nutrition
• Kalmbach Feeds
• Masterfeeds
• Feedmix
• Wenger Feeds
• Kiernan Milling
• Asserva
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In October 2025, Volac Milk Replacers Ireland Ltd introduced two new healthcare products designed to help farmers manage digestive disturbances and dehydration in preweaned calves by supporting gut health and hydration during stress or digestive upsets.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Global Lactation Feed Market Size based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Lactation Feed Market, By Animal Type

• Dairy Cattle
• Sows
• Goats & Sheep
• Others (Buffalo, Camel)

Global Lactation Feed Market, By Feed Form

• Pellets
• Mash
• Crumbles
• TMR (Total Mixed Ration)
• Liquid

Global Lactation Feed Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America

• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa