Global Feed Production Rises by 2.9% in 2025 to 1.44 Billion Tons
According to Alltech, growth in 2025 was observed in most regions and sectors. However, livestock recovery was uneven and increasingly regionalized. The increase in feed production was attributed not so much to herd expansion as to structural changes, improved productivity, industrialization of production, and changes in accounting approaches.
The list of the top ten feed-producing countries in 2025 remained unchanged, accounting for 65.2% of global production. Nearly half of the global tonnage — 47.7% — was produced in three countries: China, the USA, and Brazil.
China maintained its leadership with 330.1 million tons, increasing production by 4.8%. The USA ranked second with 267.4 million tons, though this figure decreased by 0.8%. Brazil produced 89.9 million tons of feed, increasing its output by 2.8%. The top 10 also included India, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Vietnam, Turkey, and Japan.
In 2025, Russia produced 38.3 million tons of feed, increasing the figure by 1.1%, securing sixth place in the global ranking.
By animal type, broiler feed remained the largest segment at 400.4 million tons, growing by 3.7%. Production of feed for pig farming reached 380.9 million tons, an increase of 3%. Dairy livestock feed grew by 2.6% to 170.3 million tons. Production of beef cattle feed increased by only 0.5% to 134.2 million tons.
Aquaculture showed the highest growth among major sectors: feed production for this segment increased by 4.7% to 55.5 million tons. Production of feed for laying hens increased by 3.2% to 180.1 million tons.
Asia remained the largest global feed production center with a volume of 559.3 million tons. The region's growth was supported by the industrialization of livestock production, demand for poultry products and aquaculture, and the shift from on-farm feed mixing to commercial compound feeds, especially in China.
In North America, feed production decreased by 0.7% to 288.6 million tons. The main pressure was related to the situation in beef cattle breeding and the challenging cycle of herd recovery. However, growth continued in the broiler and dairy livestock segments.
The European feed market grew by 1% to 274.1 million tons. Lower prices for raw materials, including soy, rapeseed, wheat, and corn, improved production profitability. Moderate growth in the dairy and broiler sectors offset pressure in other areas.
Latin America increased feed production by 2.8% to 204.4 million tons. Growth was driven by strong export markets, lower grain prices, and the development of poultry, pig farming, and aquaculture. The region continued to strengthen its position as one of the key global suppliers of protein products.
In Africa and the Middle East, combined production reached 102.5 million tons. Africa showed significant growth of 11.5% thanks to industry commercialization and an increased share of compound feeds. The Middle East, on the contrary, exhibited more moderate dynamics — about 1.1% — facing resource constraints and disease risks.
Oceania produced 11.1 million tons of feed, increasing the figure by 3.4%. Growth was supported by demand for livestock products, export supplies, and the development of broiler, layer, beef, and pig farming sectors. In Australia, beef production grew by 11%, while in New Zealand, it increased by 1.6%.
The study has been conducted for the 15th consecutive year. It compiles data from 142 countries and 38,837 feed mills. Feed production and price indicators were collected by the global Alltech team in collaboration with industry associations and official organizations.
