United Arab Emirates (UAE) Poultry Feed Market Overview, 2029

Even the poultry feed market in the UAE runs ahead-feeding more than chicken and a whole nation's ambition towards achieving green living As the pace of industrialization of the UAE continues, the poultry industry progressed from the traditional low-scale to highly mechanical and efficient production systems. High-tech poultry farms with automated feeding systems, climate-controlled environments, and bio-security measures are now taking their rightful places. These facilities use highly developed technologies that help to make feed distribution and poultry management more efficient for the improvement of productivity without affecting the welfare of animals. Expansion of local feed mills has also gained pace because of increased demand for quality feed, leading to the general growth of the poultry feed market. Poultry feed market development in the UAE was as well affected by rapid urbanization in the country. As cities expand and people amass in urban areas, there is increasing demand for affordable, premium-quality protein sources, mainly poultry products. Growth in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi has triggered higher poultry consumption-something that tends to have a close association with the growth of a country's middle class along with its diverse expatriates. Modern growth in cities also involves the increase of modern retail outlets and supermarkets that focus on fresh poultry produced in the locality, which continues to require efficient and high-quality feed. Another factor that drives consumer preference is urbanization-the consumers' growing awareness of healthy, organic, antibiotic-free poultry products. This trend has compelled manufacturers to innovate feed formulations to create specialized feeds that support the production of premium poultry products in the market to cater to this evolving consumer demand. In keeping with the UAE's heavy dependence on food imports, the government has taken various initiatives to develop the country's production and feeding of poultry sustainably. Increasing poultry from domestic agriculture would be driven by innovation and investment in agriculture and feed. Consequently, the UAE government has supported local farms on poultry farming and domestic feed mills considerably.

According to the research report "UAE poultry feed Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the UAE poultry feed market is expected to reach a market size of more than USD 1000 Million by 2029. The poultry feed market is unique for the UAE because that country relies a lot on imported feed ingredients because domestic agricultural production in that country is low. Raw materials, such as maize and soybean, used for feed manufacturing, are imported from overseas suppliers. In this case, the market for poultry feed in the UAE is very sensitive to the prices of commodities globally and world trade conditions. However, the industry remains on an upward trend, partly due to growth in locally produced poultry and government efforts in boosting the level of food security. Quality protein remains at the helm of demand in this market. The nation is seeing increasingly interested people concerning health and is employing high quantities of protein in the form of leaner products, like poultry. Operations in poultry farming increase in scale within this country and respond to this need for proteinaceous products. The nation also holds a high population of expatriates, which adds to the demand, as it is a staple of many diets cross-culturally. In fact, the UAE government highlights sustainability and self-reliance in food. This has led to investment in sustainable feed practices and advanced farming technologies. Feed manufacturing companies have focused on alternative ingredients in order to minimize reliance on imports and developed more sustainable feed formulations. Increased usage of local by-products and alternative protein sources, which include algae and insects, in poultry feeds is a growing trend to advance sustainability and lower the environmental impact. The UAE has a defined regulatory framework concerning poultry feeds, making feed products high standards for safety and quality. The feeds are also regulated and approved in terms of feed ingredients by the MOCCAE in the country; thus, every single imported feed is consistent with rigorous standards, and every locally produced one meets strict guidelines.

In UAE Poultry feed market, cereal grains, oilseed meals, fish meal, and bone meal have been the key components that have been essential elements of poultry nutrition. Cereal grains, including corn and barley, are primarily used as energy sources in poultry feed. However, factors such as volatility of grain prices and limited arable land challenge producers to find the most economical sourcing alternative and ingredient options. Oilseed meals, particularly soybean meal, are to be considered sources of protein, while organic and sustainable feed demand is driving innovations within this segment. Producers look for farming local oilseeds to enhance their self-sufficiency levels and stabilize costs. Fish meal and bone meal are rising with an increasingly high nutrient profile, promoting poultry health and growth. As awareness of animal health increases, these high-quality sources of protein are more accepted than traditional feeding. The markets are also moving toward alternative forms of protein like insects and algae that are trending globally in sustainability and organic farming. The poultry feed market in the UAE is supposed to grow in a robust way due to the juncture of factors that reflect the leadership of the country in the region. Rapid population growth coupled with increases in disposable incomes means demand for high-quality meat and eggs goes on surging. Government policies, which are proactive in the direction of increasing domestic production toward reduction of import dependency, further strengthen the poultry industry.

The UAE poultry feed market is growing at a brisk pace, led by several critical factors that reflect its leading position in the region. Overall, there are three forms of poultry fee are pallets, mash, and crumbles. These feeds are prepared based on the diversified nutritional requirements and production efficiencies. Palletized feeds are preferred due to saving less time and preventing more waste compared with the other forms. On the other hand, Mash feeds are more conventionally suited since they can easily be mixed along with other nutrients. Crumbles are also very popular among poultry producers for their digestibility and palatability, which could enhance feed intake and growth rates. Increased demand for poultry products such as meat and eggs, as more consumers seek affordable sources of protein are the primary reason for the growth of the UAE poultry feed market. Other significant growth contributors include government initiatives to promote local production through offering subsidies and investing in agricultural technology. In addition to the growth in consumer disposable incomes and health awareness, demand has also been growing for superior quality and organic feed products. All these focus on sustainable practices brings innovations into feed formulations, such as incorporating alternative protein sources like insects and algae.

The growth rate in the UAE poultry feed market can mainly be driven by the increasing demand for poultry products, such as meat and eggs, because of increased disposable income and consumer preference for poultry as a more affordable source of protein. Within this segment, the broiler dominated significantly, since it is seen that broilers grow faster with better feed conversion. This section enjoys huge investments in feed quality and production techniques to ensure that farmers are in a position to meet the growing demand of consumers for fresh, locally sourced chicken. The layers segment is on the rise due to an increased demand for egg consumption due to the perception of eggs as a healthy food source. The government's move to promote local farming and wean away the imports will further strengthen the growth momentum in this segment. There is a highly visible trend towards organic and natural feed products, based on the preference of the growing health-conscious consumer, who wants to be assured of the quality of the product offered through any food source. Other market segments comprise turkeys, as well as specialty feeds-serving niche markets-though growing. Consumer interest in diverse protein sources continues to boost the market, as technological improvements to feed production are gradually realized, leading to better efficiency and nutritional enhancement. Challenges remain with raw material price volatile and regulatory pressures on feed additives.




Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• Poultry Feed market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Ingredients
• Cereal/Grain
• Oilseed Meal
• Fish Meal & Bone Meal
• Others

By Form
• Pallet
• Mash
• Crumbles
• Others

By Livestock
• Broiler
• Layers
• Others

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Poultry Feed industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.