Mexico Feed Additives Market Trends

Market Trends of Mexico Feed Additives Industry

Rising Antibiotics Use is Driving the Market

• In Mexico, penicillins are a primary antibiotic choice for farm animals, often administered in lower doses. The demand for feed antibiotics in Mexico is increasing due to the growth in industrial meat production to meet rising consumption needs. In 2022, pig meat production reached 1.73 million metric tons, which is more than the previous year's production of 1.69 million metric tons, as reported by FAOSTAT. The regular inclusion of feed antibiotics as additives is essential. These additives reduce disease risks and improve nutrient absorption by limiting urea, methane, and ammonia production in the intestines. This efficiency results in reduced feed requirements, less land use for animal raising, and decreased manure production.
• Further, lincomycin is commonly used on Mexican swine farms for growth promotion and disease management. The increased use of lincomycin, tylosin, and monensin in swine and other farm animals is driving market growth. Tetracycline is also popular in intensive farming in Mexico due to its broad-spectrum effectiveness and cost-efficiency. As feed production in Mexico grows, antibiotic usage by feed manufacturers is expected to increase correspondingly. According to Alltech's Agri-Food Outlook, feed production in Mexico slightly increased from 40.41 million metric tons in 2022 to 40.42 million metric tons in 2023.

Increasing Demand from Poultry Sector

• The poultry sector, including chicken, turkey, and eggs, is a key component of animal protein production in Mexico. The United States Department of Agriculture predicts continued growth in broiler meat production, attributed to improvements in vertical integration, genetics, and biosecurity, in line with increasing broiler meat consumption. FAOSTAT data shows that 2,071 million hens were slaughtered, an increase from 2,013 million in the previous year. Feed additives are essential in improving production and health in poultry farming. Many feed ingredients contain anti-nutritional factors that limit their use, but additives such as enzymes mitigate these effects, making the feed suitable for consumption. Pelleting feeds have been shown to improve feed efficiency in certain poultry species, leading to the widespread use of pelletized broiler feeds in Mexico.
• The poultry industry in Mexico is the largest consumer of feed grains and bears the majority of the costs associated with chicken meat and egg production. According to 2024 data from the Mexican Association of Feed Producers (AMEPA) and the National Council of Producers of Balanced Feed and Animal Nutrition (CONAFAB), approximately 50% of animal feed is used for poultry.
• Feed additives are essential in improving production and health in poultry farming. Many feed ingredients contain anti-nutritional factors that limit their use, but additives such as enzymes mitigate these effects, making the feed suitable for consumption. Pelleting feeds has been shown to improve feed efficiency in certain poultry species, leading to the widespread use of pelletized broiler feeds in Mexico. The market is supported by increasing poultry meat consumption. USDA data shows that chicken meat consumption in Mexico increased from 4,843 thousand metric tons in Market Year 2022 to 4,950 thousand metric tons in Market Year 2023.