Spain Poultry Feed Market Overview, 2029

The feed mills of Catalonia and the fertile plains of Andalusia are certainly leading the charge for an eco-friendly revolution in animal nutrition through poultry feed in Spain. Spain is one of the biggest poultry-producing countries in Europe and has specialized in chicken and turkey meat production in this very country, as its pretty substantial supply chain supports both the consumption markets within the country and export markets. Conventional feeds, organic feeds, and specialty formulations aimed at poultry health and productivity have been known to be part of a wide range of feed products. The Spain poultry feed market is going through a mix of factors changing their course. Importantly, there is the increase demand among consumers for sustainable and organic products. Now, it is noticed that the Spanish consumers have been developing awareness regarding environmental issues related to their choice of food. The results show that the demand for poultry produced on organic feed has increased further. Here again, the requirement has become so strong that feed manufacturers need to produce organic feed formulation, taking non-GMO ingredients and sustainable sourcing in full exploitation. The trend suggests functional feed. It is supposed to aid in superior health and productivity of poultry beyond basic nutrition. The feeds may include probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, and natural antioxidants, among others, which help improve gut health, enhance immunity, and promote feed efficiency. The reason behind this trend is the increased awareness of animal welfare and the need to shift to practices that are free from antibiotics in production. Consequently, farmers avoid high quantities of antibiotics usage in their farm productions. Incorporation of technology in poultry feed has been another critical evolving factor in the market. The more smart farm technologies the poultry producer adopts, the more he can check the feeding practices and health conditions of the animals in his farm.

According to the research report "Spain poultry feed Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Spain poultry feed market is anticipated to grow at more than 1.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2029. The country have had strong trade ties with the rest of the world, which facilitate the export of high-quality poultry feed to the world market after huge global demands. The trend has been on the increase, and it is very high in the Asian and African regions, thus providing a promising opportunity for the Spanish poultry feed producers to expand their hold and raise their importance in the international arena. It sustains the trend in the Spanish poultry feed market through various initiatives taken on both the government and industry axes. There are conscious efforts from the Spanish government toward propitious policies aimed at encouraging sustainable agriculture practices, and this is reflected in initiatives like 'eco-friendly financial incentives for farmers who undertake eco-friendly practices. In addition, most feed manufacturers are conducting research to develop alternative feeds made of alternate ingredients with lower environmental impacts tied with the classical feed production. Variations in raw materials prices, particularly grains and protein sources, can have a significant effect on feed costs and, consequently, erode poultry producers' profit margins. The market is under pressure due to stringent regulatory demands on feed safety, labeling, and animal welfare. Poultry feed market in Spain is governed by very extensive regulations falling under EU standards. These regulations include feed safety and labeling standards as well as animal welfare guidelines to ensure that feed products have high quality and safety standards. AESAN is the implementing authority of regulations in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. Spain is geographically at the core of Europe, so the country plays a pivotal role in poultry products and feeds exports.

In the country of Spain, poultry product consumption has improved dramatically during the past few years, with an increased demand for feed formulations of high quality that ensures nutritional levels for poultry and takes on proteins and amino acids coming from various sources, such as fish meal, bone meal, and oilseed meals. Grains are the staple component in poultry feed. Grains provide carbohydrates and energy. The abundant presence of grains such as corn and wheat in Spain makes the primary position of this sector valid. Grains would be a part of more balanced diets to achieve better growth rates with healthier poultry. With the high protein content in oilseed meals, particularly soybean meal, producers are seeing more interest in these meals as a result of increased demand for organic and sustainable feed. Omega-3 fatty acids and calcium can be primarily derived from fish meal and bone meal, which are integral ingredients. They are quite important because they would contribute to growth promotion and stimulation of immune responses in poultry. Awareness of animal nutrition has resulted in an increasing tendency on people's parts to use such dense nutrient-rich ingredients. Its other ingredient constitutes vitamins, minerals, as well as other components for feeds aimed at the improvement of quality and animal health. Growing awareness of welfare concerns and health about animals has encouraged the applications of functional feeds meant to provide resistance toward diseases and improve overall productivity.

Poultry feed market in Spain is expanding at an extraordinary pace due to the increasing demand for poultry products as well as changes in consumer preferences. On the basis of form, the market can be broadly categorized into pallets, mash, and crumbles while also reflecting on certain nutritional requirements and farming practices. Pallets are becoming popular because they are easy to store and their use brings along minimum conveniences. They, therefore offer a nutritionally balanced diet that will improve the health and growth of poultry, an important factor because of the rising meat consumption. In contrast, mash feed has the greater following among small farms and backyard poultry raisers. This is a type of feed form that allows for just the precise control of the composition of the feed, appealing to those paying much attention to organic and sustainable practices. The crumbles area continues to grow, especially among the broiler producers, because they allow better feed conversion rates and reduce waste. Several factors contributing to poultry feed market dominance in Spain are what makes the country stand at the top of leadership in Europe. Such factors include sound agriculture, good framework enhanced through government policies on livestock productivity and sustainability. Discretionary income in consumers has also risen to create demand for protein diets, hence higher demand for quality poultry feed, whereby innovations in feed formulations such as those that focus on sustainability and animal health increase the prospects for this market. Other parts of the market include premixes and additives that are increasingly important for optimizing poultry nutrition. These improve growth rates and increase disease resistance, in response to increasing consumer awareness regarding food safety and animal welfare.

The poultry feed market in Spain is rising vigorously. The principal reason for this growth is the increased demand for poultry products, broilers and layers. However, the largest portion of market share is still captivated by broilers because this product has a relatively good feed conversion ratio compared with other breeds and an increasingly demanding consumer preference for proteins in diet. Low cost or much cheaper than the other meats and quick awareness of its health advantage over other meats make people turn to poultry. Advances in feed technology further developing growth rates and general health contribute significantly towards the demand leading to a massive increase in broiler production. Layers, or hens raised for laying eggs, have also been driving growth in the market. Higher consumer demand for eggs as a source of protein has driven demand for layer feed. This segment benefits from advances in nutrition science, which maximize egg output and bird health, making reasons why this segment is an intrinsic part of the poultry industry. Other segments include organic and specialty feeds besides the mentioned broilers and layers. Animal welfare and food safety awareness is forcing farmers to go for high-quality feed options containing organic ingredients and animal health-enhancing supplements.




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.