South America Feed Amino Acids Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 0.89 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 1.14 Billion |
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Largest Share by Sub Additive | Lysine |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 5.01 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Brazil |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South America Feed Amino Acids Market Analysis
The South America Feed Amino Acids Market size is estimated at 0.89 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.14 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.01% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
0.89 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
1.14 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
4.87 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
5.01 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by Sub-Additive
38.27 %
value share, Lysine, 2023
Lysine demand is highest in the region as it reduces feed costs by balancing the amino acid composition in livestock diets, along with the rising demand for poultry products.
Largest Market by Country
49.15 %
value share, Brazil, 2023
Brazil is the largest market because of the increased livestock population and demand and consumption of meat.
Fastest-growing Market by Sub-Additive
5.11 %
Projected CAGR, Methionine, 2024-2029
Methionine is the fastest-growing segment in the region owing to the rising demand for livestock products and rising awareness about the benefits of healthy animal feed.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
5.52 %
Projected CAGR, Chile, 2024-2029
Chile is growing at the fastest rate due to rapid urbanization, rising consumption of meat and other end products, and increasing livestock population.
Leading Market Player
9.19 %
market share, SHV (Nutreco NV), 2022
SHV (Nutreco NV) is the market leader as it adopted the acquisition strategy in the region and acquired regional players such as Bigsal and Bellman Nutrição Animal.
- In 2022, South America's feed amino acids market accounted for 20.5% of the total feed additives market in the region. Lysine was the most crucial for animal nutrition among all amino acids, accounting for 38.3% of the South American feed amino acids market in terms of value. Lysine is essential for animal growth and maintenance, making it an integral part of the ideal protein diet.
- Poultry was the primary animal type in the South American feed amino acid market in 2022, accounting for 52.5% of the market share value. The increase in poultry headcount by 10.1% between 2017 and 2022 was a contributing factor to this high market share.
- Brazil held a major share of the South American methionine market in 2022, accounting for around 48.2% of the market share in terms of value. The country's high cattle and poultry population led to the highest consumption of methionine in Brazil. In 2021, the headcount of poultry and ruminants accounted for 1,564.9 million and 258.6 million, respectively.
- Threonine was the third-largest segment in the South American feed amino acids market, accounting for a market value of USD 117.5 million in 2022. The rising demand for amino acid feed, along with the increase in feed costs, is expected to support the overall market growth.
- The dairy cattle segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the South American methionine market during the forecast period, registering a CAGR of 5.6%. Methionine plays a critical role in increasing the protein and fat content and growth of cattle, leading to high demand.
- Due to the importance of feed amino acids in animal nutrition and the increased animal population in the region, the South American feed amino acids market is anticipated to grow, registering a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period.
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- In 2022, Brazil cemented its position as the largest feed amino acid market in South America, holding around a 49.0% share of the regional market. This growth trajectory saw an impressive 28.1% increase between 2017 and 2022, primarily propelled by the country's burgeoning meat and dairy industry. Meanwhile, Argentina is the second-largest market, currently valued at USD 141.1 million in 2022, with a projected CAGR of 4.9% to reach USD 197.0 million in 2029. This anticipated growth is largely attributed to a 15.2% increase in feed production between 2017 and 2022.
- Lysine accounted for the most consumed amino acid in the country, boasting a 38.3% market share value, followed closely by methionine with 30.6%. The popularity of these amino acids can be attributed to their ability to facilitate protein synthesis and subsequent meat production while balancing gut acids. Poultry feed production was the dominant sector, with a total output of 42.8 million metric tons in 2022, experiencing a significant 14.2% increase between 2017 and 2022. Ruminants were the second-largest animal type in feed production, accounting for 12.4 million metric tons in 2022. As feed production rises, the demand for feed amino acids in the country also increases.
- The beef cattle segment is projected to be the fastest-growing sector in the feed amino acid market, with an impressive CAGR of 5.0%. This surge can be attributed to the high feed intake of beef cattle and an overall 6.1% increase in ruminant headcount, including beef cattle, between 2017 and 2022. Based on these contributing factors, the feed amino acid market is poised for continued growth during the forecast period.
South America Feed Amino Acids Market Trends
Broilers and layers dominate the poultry production as the poultry farming gained popularity due to high Return on Investment (ROI) and increased demand for poultry products
- Poultry farming is a vital industry in South America. The region's poultry sector experienced an impressive growth rate of 10.1% in 2022 compared to 2017. This growth can be attributed to the increased consumption of poultry meat and its products, both domestically and internationally. In 2022, the consumption of poultry meat in Brazil alone was around 10.3 million metric tons, which was a significant increase from 9.6 million metric tons in 2018. This trend is set to continue as the poultry sector continues to grow and industrialize across many parts of South America.
- The production of broilers and layers is a major contributor to the region's poultry segment, accounting for around 97.3% of the total poultry production in 2022. Brazil is the largest producer of poultry products in South America, with a production of around 14.6 million metric tons of chicken meat in 2021. The region is also a major poultry exporter globally, with Brazil exporting over 70% of the region's poultry meat exports. In 2021, Brazil exported about one-third of its chicken production to over 150 countries, with China being the largest destination export hub for the region.
- Poultry farming has been gaining importance in the region, particularly in Brazil, due to its high yield and quick return on investment. As a result, the poultry farming industry in South America, particularly in Brazil, is experiencing steady growth due to increasing demand for poultry meat and its products, both domestically and internationally. With an increasing focus on industrialization and the many benefits it offers, the poultry farming sector in the region is poised for continued growth in the coming years.
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Freshwater cultivation account for 90% of aqua production and expansion of aquaculture industry is contributing to increasing aqua feed production
- The aquaculture feed production in South America has been rapidly increasing since 2017, with a 57.5% rise in 2022, producing about 5 million metric tons of compound feed for aquatic species. Brazil and Chile have been the major contributors to the growth in feed production for aquaculture, with both countries accounting for 1.4 and 1.2 million metric tons, respectively, in 2022. This growth is primarily attributed to the rise in freshwater cultivation of aquaculture species in these countries, with freshwater cultivation accounting for 90% of the aquaculture production in Brazil on average after 2020.
- Fish feed production in South America has been on the rise, and it accounted for 80.4% of the total aquaculture feed production in 2022. This increase in fish feed production can be attributed to the rising fish farming in countries like Brazil and Chile, with a 56% increase in production compared to 2017. This trend is expected to continue in the next few years as the potential for the expansion of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in the region is enormous.
- Tilapia farming is one of the major contributors to the expansion of the aquaculture industry in the region, leading to increased demand for compound feed. Shrimp feed production has also witnessed a significant increase of 51.4% in 2022 compared to 2019, driven by the rising demand for high-profit-margin white-leg shrimp species. This trend is expected to continue in the next few years, driven by increasing shrimp production and export demand.
- The aquaculture feed production in South America is projected to continue to increase in the next few years, driven by the expansion of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, rising demand for high-quality protein, and increasing export demand.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Brazil had largest ruminants population with a share of more than 50% whereas Argentina is one of the leading producer of dairy products
- Broilers and layers dominate the regional poultry feed production and increasing demand for poultry meat as well as increased awareness about feed is increasing poultry feed production
- Expansion of hog industry in Brazil and Argentina, rising pig population and increasing demand for pork meat is increasing the demand for swine feed
- Higher exports of pork from Brazil and growth in consumer demand for meat products are increasing the demand for swine production
- Brazil emerged as largest ruminant feed producer with rising animal population and high beef consumption is increasing the ruminants feed production
South America Feed Amino Acids Industry Overview
The South America Feed Amino Acids Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 31.90%. The major players in this market are Adisseo, Evonik Industries AG, IFF(Danisco Animal Nutrition), Lonza Group Ltd. and SHV (Nutreco NV) (sorted alphabetically).
South America Feed Amino Acids Market Leaders
Adisseo
Evonik Industries AG
IFF(Danisco Animal Nutrition)
Lonza Group Ltd.
SHV (Nutreco NV)
Other important companies include Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Alltech, Inc., Archer Daniel Midland Co., Kemin Industries, Novus International, Inc..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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South America Feed Amino Acids Market News
- January 2023: Novus International acquired the Biotech company Agrivida to develop new feed additives.
- October 2022: The partnership between Evonik and BASF allowed Evonik certain non-exclusive licensing rights to OpteinicsTM, a digital solution to improve comprehension and reduce the environmental impact of the animal protein and feed industries.
- July 2021: Nutreco expanded its presence in northern Brazil by acquiring the Brazilian animal nutrition company Bigsal. This strengthened the position of Nutreco within the growing Brazilian market, specifically in the beef and dairy sectors.
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South America Feed Amino Acids Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
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4.1 Animal Headcount
- 4.1.1 Poultry
- 4.1.2 Ruminants
- 4.1.3 Swine
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4.2 Feed Production
- 4.2.1 Aquaculture
- 4.2.2 Poultry
- 4.2.3 Ruminants
- 4.2.4 Swine
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4.3 Regulatory Framework
- 4.3.1 Argentina
- 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Sub Additive
- 5.1.1 Lysine
- 5.1.2 Methionine
- 5.1.3 Threonine
- 5.1.4 Tryptophan
- 5.1.5 Other Amino Acids
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5.2 Animal
- 5.2.1 Aquaculture
- 5.2.1.1 By Sub Animal
- 5.2.1.1.1 Fish
- 5.2.1.1.2 Shrimp
- 5.2.1.1.3 Other Aquaculture Species
- 5.2.2 Poultry
- 5.2.2.1 By Sub Animal
- 5.2.2.1.1 Broiler
- 5.2.2.1.2 Layer
- 5.2.2.1.3 Other Poultry Birds
- 5.2.3 Ruminants
- 5.2.3.1 By Sub Animal
- 5.2.3.1.1 Beef Cattle
- 5.2.3.1.2 Dairy Cattle
- 5.2.3.1.3 Other Ruminants
- 5.2.4 Swine
- 5.2.5 Other Animals
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5.3 Country
- 5.3.1 Argentina
- 5.3.2 Brazil
- 5.3.3 Chile
- 5.3.4 Rest of South America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 Adisseo
- 6.4.2 Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
- 6.4.3 Alltech, Inc.
- 6.4.4 Archer Daniel Midland Co.
- 6.4.5 Evonik Industries AG
- 6.4.6 IFF(Danisco Animal Nutrition)
- 6.4.7 Kemin Industries
- 6.4.8 Lonza Group Ltd.
- 6.4.9 Novus International, Inc.
- 6.4.10 SHV (Nutreco NV)
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FEED ADDITIVE CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Global Market Size and DROs
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- POPULATION OF POULTRY, NUMBER, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
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- POPULATION OF RUMINANTS, NUMBER, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
- Figure 3:
- POPULATION OF SWINE, NUMBER, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME OF AQUACULTURE FEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
- Figure 5:
- PRODUCTION VOLUME OF POULTRY FEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
- Figure 6:
- PRODUCTION VOLUME OF RUMINANTS FEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME OF SWINE FEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
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- VOLUME OF FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 12:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 13:
- VALUE SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
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- VOLUME OF LYSINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 15:
- VALUE OF LYSINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- VALUE SHARE OF LYSINE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 17:
- VOLUME OF METHIONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 18:
- VALUE OF METHIONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- VALUE SHARE OF METHIONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
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- VOLUME OF THREONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 21:
- VALUE OF THREONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- VALUE SHARE OF THREONINE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
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- VOLUME OF TRYPTOPHAN FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 24:
- VALUE OF TRYPTOPHAN FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- VALUE SHARE OF TRYPTOPHAN FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME OF OTHER AMINO ACIDS FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE OF OTHER AMINO ACIDS FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER AMINO ACIDS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 32:
- VALUE SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF AQUACULTURE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 34:
- VALUE OF AQUACULTURE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME SHARE OF AQUACULTURE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF AQUACULTURE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 37:
- VOLUME OF FISH FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF FISH FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF FISH FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
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- VOLUME OF SHRIMP FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF SHRIMP FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF SHRIMP FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF OTHER AQUACULTURE SPECIES FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF OTHER AQUACULTURE SPECIES FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER AQUACULTURE SPECIES FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF POULTRY FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF POULTRY FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- VOLUME SHARE OF POULTRY FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 50:
- VOLUME OF BROILER FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 51:
- VALUE OF BROILER FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF BROILER FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF LAYER FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF LAYER FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF LAYER FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 56:
- VOLUME OF OTHER POULTRY BIRDS FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 57:
- VALUE OF OTHER POULTRY BIRDS FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER POULTRY BIRDS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 59:
- VOLUME OF RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 61:
- VOLUME SHARE OF RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 62:
- VALUE SHARE OF RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ANIMAL TYPE, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 63:
- VOLUME OF BEEF CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF BEEF CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF BEEF CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF DAIRY CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY CATTLE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 69:
- VOLUME OF OTHER RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF OTHER RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER RUMINANTS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 72:
- VOLUME OF SWINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 73:
- VALUE OF SWINE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 74:
- VALUE SHARE OF SWINE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 75:
- VOLUME OF OTHER ANIMALS FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF OTHER ANIMALS FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 77:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER ANIMALS FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 78:
- VOLUME OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 79:
- VALUE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY COUNTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 80:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY COUNTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF FEED AMINO ACIDS BY COUNTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017,2023 AND 2029
- Figure 82:
- VOLUME OF ARGENTINA FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 83:
- VALUE OF ARGENTINA FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 84:
- VALUE SHARE OF ARGENTINA FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 85:
- VOLUME OF BRAZIL FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF BRAZIL FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 87:
- VALUE SHARE OF BRAZIL FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 88:
- VOLUME OF CHILE FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 89:
- VALUE OF CHILE FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 90:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHILE FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 91:
- VOLUME OF REST OF SOUTH AMERICA FEED AMINO ACIDS, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 92:
- VALUE OF REST OF SOUTH AMERICA FEED AMINO ACIDS, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 93:
- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF SOUTH AMERICA FEED AMINO ACIDS BY SUB ADDITIVE CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022 AND 2029
- Figure 94:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2023
- Figure 95:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2023
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
South America Feed Amino Acids Industry Segmentation
Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, Tryptophan are covered as segments by Sub Additive. Aquaculture, Poultry, Ruminants, Swine are covered as segments by Animal. Argentina, Brazil, Chile are covered as segments by Country.
- In 2022, South America's feed amino acids market accounted for 20.5% of the total feed additives market in the region. Lysine was the most crucial for animal nutrition among all amino acids, accounting for 38.3% of the South American feed amino acids market in terms of value. Lysine is essential for animal growth and maintenance, making it an integral part of the ideal protein diet.
- Poultry was the primary animal type in the South American feed amino acid market in 2022, accounting for 52.5% of the market share value. The increase in poultry headcount by 10.1% between 2017 and 2022 was a contributing factor to this high market share.
- Brazil held a major share of the South American methionine market in 2022, accounting for around 48.2% of the market share in terms of value. The country's high cattle and poultry population led to the highest consumption of methionine in Brazil. In 2021, the headcount of poultry and ruminants accounted for 1,564.9 million and 258.6 million, respectively.
- Threonine was the third-largest segment in the South American feed amino acids market, accounting for a market value of USD 117.5 million in 2022. The rising demand for amino acid feed, along with the increase in feed costs, is expected to support the overall market growth.
- The dairy cattle segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the South American methionine market during the forecast period, registering a CAGR of 5.6%. Methionine plays a critical role in increasing the protein and fat content and growth of cattle, leading to high demand.
- Due to the importance of feed amino acids in animal nutrition and the increased animal population in the region, the South American feed amino acids market is anticipated to grow, registering a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period.
| Sub Additive | Lysine | ||
| Methionine | |||
| Threonine | |||
| Tryptophan | |||
| Other Amino Acids | |||
| Animal | Aquaculture | By Sub Animal | Fish |
| Shrimp | |||
| Other Aquaculture Species | |||
| Animal | Poultry | By Sub Animal | Broiler |
| Layer | |||
| Other Poultry Birds | |||
| Animal | Ruminants | By Sub Animal | Beef Cattle |
| Dairy Cattle | |||
| Other Ruminants | |||
| Animal | Swine | ||
| Other Animals | |||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Brazil | |||
| Chile | |||
| Rest of South America |
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Market Definition
- FUNCTIONS - For the study, feed additives are considered to be commercially manufactured products that are used to enhance characteristics such as weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and feed intake when fed in appropriate proportions.
- RESELLERS - Companies engaged in reselling feed additives without value addition have been excluded from the market scope, to avoid double counting.
- END CONSUMERS - Compound feed manufacturers are considered to be end-consumers in the market studied. The scope excludes farmers buying feed additives to be used directly as supplements or premixes.
- INTERNAL COMPANY CONSUMPTION - Companies engaged in the production of compound feed as well as the manufacturing of feed additives are part of the study. However, while estimating the market sizes, the internal consumption of feed additives by such companies has been excluded.
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Feed additives | Feed additives are products used in animal nutrition for purposes of improving the quality of feed and the quality of food from animal origin, or to improve the animals’ performance and health. |
| Probiotics | Probiotics are microorganisms introduced into the body for their beneficial qualities. (It maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the gut). |
| Antibiotics | Antibiotic is a drug that is specifically used to inhibit the growth of bacteria. |
| Prebiotics | A non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines. |
| Antioxidants | Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation, a chemical reaction that produces free radicals. |
| Phytogenics | Phytogenics are a group of natural and non-antibiotic growth promoters derived from herbs, spices, essential oils, and oleoresins. |
| Vitamins | Vitamins are organic compounds, which are required for normal growth and maintenance of the body. |
| Metabolism | A chemical process that occurs within a living organism in order to maintain life. |
| Amino acids | Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play an important role in metabolic pathways. |
| Enzymes | Enzyme is a substance that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. |
| Anti-microbial resistance | The ability of a microorganism to resist the effects of an antimicrobial agent. |
| Anti-microbial | Destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. |
| Osmotic balance | It is a process of maintaining salt and water balance across membranes within the body's fluids. |
| Bacteriocin | Bacteriocins are the toxins produced by bacteria to inhibit the growth of similar or closely related bacterial strains. |
| Biohydrogenation | It is a process that occurs in the rumen of an animal in which bacteria convert unsaturated fatty acids (USFA) to saturated fatty acids (SFA). |
| Oxidative rancidity | It is a reaction of fatty acids with oxygen, which generally causes unpleasant odors in animals. To prevent these, antioxidants were added. |
| Mycotoxicosis | Any condition or disease caused by fungal toxins, mainly due to contamination of animal feed with mycotoxins. |
| Mycotoxins | Mycotoxins are toxin compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of molds (fungi). |
| Feed Probiotics | Microbial feed supplements positively affect gastrointestinal microbial balance. |
| Probiotic yeast | Feed yeast (single-cell fungi) and other fungi used as probiotics. |
| Feed enzymes | They are used to supplement digestive enzymes in an animal’s stomach to break down food. Enzymes also ensure that meat and egg production is improved. |
| Mycotoxin detoxifiers | They are used to prevent fungal growth and to stop any harmful mold from being absorbed in the gut and blood. |
| Feed antibiotics | They are used both for the prevention and treatment of diseases but also for rapid growth and development. |
| Feed antioxidants | They are used to protect the deterioration of other feed nutrients in the feed such as fats, vitamins, pigments, and flavoring agents, thus providing nutrient security to the animals. |
| Feed phytogenics | Phytogenics are natural substances, added to livestock feed to promote growth, aid in digestion, and act as anti-microbial agents. |
| Feed vitamins | They are used to maintain the normal physiological function and normal growth and development of animals. |
| Feed flavors and sweetners | These flavors and sweeteners help to mask tastes and odors during changes in additives or medications and make them ideal for animal diets undergoing transition. |
| Feed acidifiers | Animal feed acidifiers are organic acids incorporated into the feed for nutritional or preservative purposes. Acidifiers enhance congestion and microbiological balance in the alimentary and digestive tracts of livestock. |
| Feed minerals | Feed minerals play an important role in the regular dietary requirements of animal feed. |
| Feed binders | Feed binders are the binding agents used in the manufacture of safe animal feed products. It enhances the taste of food and prolongs the storage period of the feed. |
| Key Terms | Abbreviation |
| LSDV | Lumpy Skin Disease Virus |
| ASF | African Swine Fever |
| GPA | Growth Promoter Antibiotics |
| NSP | Non-Starch Polysaccharides |
| PUFA | Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid |
| Afs | Aflatoxins |
| AGP | Antibiotic Growth Promoters |
| FAO | The Food And Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| USDA | The United States Department of Agriculture |
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