Germany's poultry feed market is projected to exceed USD 800 million from 2024 to 2029, supported by organic product demand.
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From organic grains to high-tech additives, the German poultry feed market is writing a new recipe for success where sustainable and efficient growth populate each farm. Poultry, in particular, chicken, is one of the most consumed meats in Germany and, therefore, sustains demand for good-quality feed; other areas that influence formulating poultry feeds include the increasing focus on sustainable agriculture and animal welfare, driving demand for organic and antibiotic-free products. Modern technologies in farming, such as automated feeding and sensors, will allow for an exact control of the feeds. Waste can be minimized because the poultry will be fed only with the amount of nutrients this species needs to grow, hence FCR can be improved. In fact, these technologies are now inducted in most major poultry farms in Germany. Rising concerns with the consumers over antibiotic resistance have engendered higher demand for antibiotic-free poultry products. Subsequently, natural feed additives like probiotics and prebiotics, which are known to enhance gut health and less dependency on antibiotics, have experienced rising demand. Feed additives such as enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, and essential oils are in the emerging innovations list. These additives enhance the absorption of nutrients, support gut health, and strengthen the poultry's immunity. Hence, the requirement for antibiotics is reduced, which further enhances the production and health of the flocks. Sustainability trends have indeed surged research into alternative poultry feed sources such as insect protein, black soldier fly larvae, algae, and single-cell proteins. The regulatory environment for the Germany poultry feed market is one that is influenced by national laws but also European Union regulations. These key regulations include the EU Feed Hygiene Regulation, which requires strict safety standards in feed production, and the EU Regulation on Additives, limiting its varieties and application of additives. The Zentralverband der Deutschen Geflügelwirtschaft e.V. (German Poultry Association) represents all parties involved in the poultry industry, open to representing its interests to political, official, professional, public, and overseas countries, and an appraiser with official certification and advisory capacities.
According to the research report "Germany poultry feed Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Germany poultry feed market is anticipated to add to more than USD 800 Million by 2024–29. Organically farmed poultry products are gaining popularity at an incredible pace, leading to the surge in demand for organic poultry feed. Organic poultry feeds, not containing synthetic additives, GMOs, and antibiotics, open new avenues for feed manufacturers. Opportunities in the Germany poultry feed market include growing demand for organic feed as a response to consumer demand for organic poultry. Feed producers can also reap the benefits of specialized nutritional solutions to specific breeds of poultry. Lastly, involvement in poultry farm and investing in precision feeding technologies can be a starting point for growth as the farmer is going to require advanced and more cost-effective feed management systems. The feed market for poultry in Germany is also subject to increasing feed cost, hence the fluctuating price of its raw materials, such as corn and soy. To make feed production more sustainable, feed manufacturers will also be pushed toward more environmentally friendly feed production methods, and that, in turn, will increase the cost of production. Complying with Germany's stringent animal welfare regulation may also influence feed formulations as feed manufacturers face challenges to achieve profitability levels with simultaneous adherence to such regulations. The Germany poultry feed market is geographically fragmented; the southern regions are the centers for poultry farming, and mainly, broilers and layers are found in Bavaria. There is an immense demand for such high-volume feed, preferably low-cost, in Northern Germany where large-scale poultry farms are prevalent. Actually, differences in regions present varying challenges and opportunities for the manufacturers of feed, and every region will have a different need based on farm size and method of production.
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