Global Feed Grade Vitamin D Market Growth 2025-2031
The global Feed Grade Vitamin D market size is predicted to grow from US$ 108 million in 2025 to US$ 128 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% from 2025 to 2031.
Feed grade Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a vital nutrient used in animal feed to regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism in livestock and poultry. Chemically identified as 9,10-seco(5Z,7E)-5,7,10(19)-cholestatrien-3-ol, Vitamin D3 can be extracted from natural sources such as fish liver oils or produced synthetically through ultraviolet irradiation of 7-dehydrocholesterol derived from cholesterol. This synthetic Vitamin D3 is then purified through crystallization to meet feed grade standards. Vitamin D3 is essential for the healthy growth and development of animals, particularly for bone formation and overall skeletal health. In the feed industry, it is commonly added to animal diets in order to prevent deficiencies, enhance productivity, and support optimal growth and reproductive health in livestock and poultry.
Market Concentration and Key Players
The feed grade Vitamin D3 market is highly concentrated, with a limited number of companies dominating global production. The majority of manufacturers are based in China, which has become a key hub for Vitamin D3 production due to cost efficiencies and access to raw materials. Leading market players include Zhejiang Garden Biochemical High-tech, Taizhou Hisound Pharmaceutical, Kingdomway, and NHU. These companies control a significant portion of the global supply, which has led to a competitive yet consolidated market environment. The dominance of these players allows them to influence pricing and market trends, as well as invest in technological advancements to enhance production efficiency. This concentration also means that the global supply of feed grade Vitamin D3 is somewhat vulnerable to fluctuations in production or supply chain disruptions, especially as the market relies heavily on a small number of producers.
Industry Trends and Challenges
The feed grade Vitamin D3 market is driven by the growing demand for high-quality animal feed that supports optimal health and productivity in livestock and poultry. As the global population continues to grow and the demand for animal protein increases, the need for enhanced animal nutrition has become a priority for the agriculture and feed industries. Vitamin D3 is critical for preventing deficiencies that can lead to health issues such as rickets or poor bone development in animals. However, the market faces challenges, particularly regarding the production costs and supply chain dependencies related to the sourcing of 7-dehydrocholesterol, the key raw material for Vitamin D3 synthesis. Additionally, the reliance on a few large producers, primarily located in China, makes the market susceptible to price fluctuations and supply shortages. Despite these challenges, the feed grade Vitamin D3 market is expected to grow steadily as awareness of animal health and nutrition continues to rise, along with the expansion of livestock production worldwide. Manufacturers are likely to focus on improving production processes and ensuring a stable supply to meet the increasing demand for feed additives.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Feed Grade Vitamin D Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Feed Grade Vitamin D sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Feed Grade Vitamin D sales for 2025 through 2031. With Feed Grade Vitamin D sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Feed Grade Vitamin D industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Feed Grade Vitamin D landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Feed Grade Vitamin D portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Feed Grade Vitamin D market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Feed Grade Vitamin D and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Feed Grade Vitamin D.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Feed Grade Vitamin D market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Vitamin D3 Oil
Vitamin D3 Powder
Segmentation by Application:
Poultry Feeds
Ruminant Feeds
Pig Feeds
Other Feeds
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Zhejiang Garden Biochemical High-tech
Taizhou Hisound Pharmaceutical
Kingdomway
Zhejiang NHU
DSM
Zhejiang Medicine
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