| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 44.95 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 50.61 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 2.40 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
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Brazil Compound Feed Market Analysis
The Brazil Compound Feed Market size is estimated at USD 44.95 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 50.61 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- In South America, Brazil is the major compound feed producer in the region, ranking third among the global feed-producing countries. This was mainly due to the high number of raw materials produced in the country and the size of the country, coupled with the large consumption of meat. According to the AllTech feed survey, in 2022, the total feed production was 81.9 million metric tons which increased from the previous year's production of 81.2 million metric tons in 2021.
- The country is one of the world’s largest poultry exporters. The quality of Brazilian poultry and the efficiency of Brazil’s chicken production has made the country the world’s largest poultry exporter and third largest producer. About a third of all Brazilian chicken produced is exported. For instance, according to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Report, in 2022 the country exported 4,447 thousand metric tons of chicken meat which increased to 4,770 thousand metric tons in 2023. Hence, due to the increased demand for exports and domestic consumption, the consumption of compound feed is anticipated to rise in the coming years.
- Besides, the demand for higher value and quality foods, such as meat, eggs, and milk, is increasing in Brazil compared to plant-originated foods, such as cereals, owing to the rising demand for greater food varieties and protein intake. These changes in consumption, together with sizeable population growth, have led to large increases in the total demand for animal products in the country. Furthermore, this trend is anticipated to continue in the coming years. For instance, according to OECD, domestic per capita demand for swine meat was 16.5 kg in 2020 which increased 17.5 kg in 2022. This shows that the production of swine in the country is projected to increase thereby increasing the consumption of compound feed for swine in the country. The companies are also increasing the production capacities of their existing plants. In 2021, Nutreco NV acquired Bigsal, an animal nutrition company in Brazil, helping the company to grow its presence in Northern Brazil. The Bigs has a complete portfolio of products ranging from farm minerals to complete feed focused on beef and dairy cattle.
Brazil Compound Feed Market Trends
Surge in Meat Demand Fuels Growth of Brazil's Poultry Sector
The growing demand for meat is the major driving force behind the growth of the compound feed market in Brazil. Increased awareness regarding quality meat and milk products and industrialization in the livestock industry are two other factors augmenting the growth of the compound feed during the forecast period. In South America, Brazil dominates the market as it is one of the leading meat poultry producers across the world and the country is one of the leading exporters of poultry. Besides, Brazil is renowned for its healthy and quality poultry and its efficiency in chicken production. This has made the country one of the world’s largest poultry exporters and third largest producer of poultry meat. For instance, according to FAOSTAT, Brazil produced 14.0 million metric tons of poultry meat in 2020, which increased by 14.9 million metric tons in 2022.
Besides, the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) projects a moderate economic outlook for 2023 with a GDP growth of 2.56 percent and an inflation rate of 4.92 percent. Social aid programs targeting the most vulnerable segments of the population and a rise in the minimum wage are poised to bolster domestic meat consumption. These economic enhancements have notably uplifted the purchasing power of many Brazilians, leading to a surge in chicken meat consumption. Chicken, being the predominant animal protein in Brazil, often serves as a more affordable substitute for the traditionally favored, yet pricier, beef. According to OECD-FAO data, Brazil's poultry meat consumption rose from 10,522.2 thousand metric tons in 2020 to 10,899.8 thousand metric tons in 2022. Given this trajectory in poultry meat consumption and the emphasis on dietary needs, the region's compound feed production is set to rise.
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Cereal is the Significant Segment by Ingredient
Cereals are the primary ingredients in animal feed, mainly as a carbohydrate-energy source. It accounts for a large percentage of poultry feed. Maize is the most used cereal in Brazil, followed by Sorghum, and is used primarily for swine, poultry, and cattle (both beef and dairy cattle). However, the use of cereal depends on the price of the cereal, as demand from the feed sector is price-responsive. Thus, the price of each cereal, relative to others, plays a major role in determining the usage levels in the animal feed sector. Apart from prices, factors such as digestibility and fiber content are also of significance. Maize, wheat, and sorghum are the most used cereals as they are rich in highly digestible carbohydrates, relatively low in fiber (important for pigs and poultry), and contain a modest amount of protein.
Brazil stands as a leading producer and exporter of poultry meat and eggs. As domestic consumption of these products rises, so does the country's poultry production. Corn, a key ingredient in compound feed, plays a pivotal role in boosting egg production. This surge in egg production has, in turn, heightened the demand for corn as a feed ingredient, leading to an increase in the country's corn production. For instance, data from FAOSTAT, corn production jumped from 88.3 million metric tons in 2021 to 109.4 million metric tons in 2022.
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Brazil Compound Feed Industry Overview
The Brazil compound feed market is highly consolidated with Alltech, Cargill, Land O'Lakes, Nutreco N.V., and Archer Daniels Midland Company, these are some of the major players in the South America Compound Feed Market. Collectively these companies are making significant investments to upgrade and expand their production plants in terms of capacity and technology for various products. These investments are being made in terms of mergers and acquisitions of small and regional players, providing technical support to small players, and expanding the research and development capabilities of the respective companies.
Brazil Compound Feed Market News
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Land O'Lakes
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Nutreco N.V.
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Archer Daniels Midland Company
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Brazil Compound Feed Market Leaders
- June 2023: Evonik has rolled out an enhanced version of its Biolys product for animal feeds in locations including Castro, Paraná, Brazil, and Blair, Nebraska, USA. The revamped Biolys formulation boasts 62.4 percent L-lysine (equating to an 80 percent ratio to Lysine HCl), a step up from the previous version's 60 percent L-lysine (which was a 77 percent ratio to Lysine HCl). Furthermore, the product harnesses valuable components from its fermentation process, offering added nutrients and energy that provide enhanced benefits to livestock, including swine and poultry.
- October 2022: Cargill has acquired Integral Animal Nutrition, a cattle feed producer in Brazil with which the company will purchase 100 percent of Integral's assets, including a production plant located in Brazil. It has a portfolio of products ranging from Free Choice minerals to premixes, which will help the company further develop its Free Choice Mineral and premix capabilities to better serve its customers across the country's mid-west region.
- January 2022: Archer Daniels Midland Co. has announced the opening of its Aquaculture Innovation Lab at the Animal Nutrition Technology Center (ANTC) in Illinois and with this, the company laboratory extends ADM's international research and development capabilities to a new region, building on existing aquaculture research facilities located in Brazil, Mexico, and Vietnam.
Brazil Compound Feed Industry Segmentation
Compound feed is a mixture of raw materials and supplements fed to the livestock, sourced from either plant, animal, organic or inorganic substances or industrial processing, whether or not containing additives. While soybean, corn, barley, wheat, and sorghum are the most commonly used raw materials, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are the most common additives blended to form compound feed. The Brazil Compound Feed Market is Segmented by Animal Type (Ruminants, Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture, and Others), Ingredients (Cereal, Cakes & Meals, By-Products, and Supplements). The report offers market sizing and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.
| Animal Type | Ruminants |
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| Swine | |
| Aquaculture | |
| Other Animal Types | |
| Ingredient | Cereals |
| Cakes & Meals | |
| By-products | |
| Supplements |
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Brazil Compound Feed Market Research FAQs
How big is the Brazil Compound Feed Market?
The Brazil Compound Feed Market size is expected to reach USD 44.95 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 2.40% to reach USD 50.61 billion by 2030.
What is the current Brazil Compound Feed Market size?
In 2025, the Brazil Compound Feed Market size is expected to reach USD 44.95 billion.
Who are the key players in Brazil Compound Feed Market?
Alltech, Cargill, Land O'Lakes, Nutreco N.V. and Archer Daniels Midland Company are the major companies operating in the Brazil Compound Feed Market.
What years does this Brazil Compound Feed Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Brazil Compound Feed Market size was estimated at USD 43.87 billion. The report covers the Brazil Compound Feed Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Brazil Compound Feed Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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