Europe Feed Antibiotics Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Europe Feed Antibiotics Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The Europe Feed Antibiotics market is projected to register a CAGR of 2.8% during the forecast period(2020-2025). The increase in consumer awareness and acceptance, regarding the convenience of meat products has created the demand for quality feed and in turn, drives the market. The growing trend of commercial production of livestock will lead to the higher use of compound feed which will in turn drive the market for antibiotics. The government's ban on indiscriminate use of antibiotics might hinder the use of antibiotics in the animal feed. However, the conscious inclusion of antibiotics on a medication prescribed by the veterinarian will impact the market positively. Alltech. Inc., Borregaard AS, Boehringer Ingelheim Denmark A / S, and Elanco are some of the leading players in the studied market accounting for the majority of the market share.

Key Market TrendsRising Demand for Animal Sourced Proteins

Despite the increasing global concern regarding the antimicrobial resistance in humans due to the use of antibiotics in livestock, meat consumption is increasing every year. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in Russia, poultry meat consumption is recorded to be highest. In 2016 poultry meat consumption was 29.5 Kg and I has increased to 31.7 Kg in 2019. The government is following strict regulations to monitor and regulate the usage of antibiotics. In 2018, the European parliament had set up new rules that ban prophylactic use of antibiotic medicated feed, and Metaphylactic use, i.e. treating the whole group of animals when one is infected, will be allowed only when the risk of spread of infection is high and there is no appropriate alternative. Also, medicated feed containing antibiotics is allowed on veterinarian prescriptions after a proper physical examination and diagnosis.

Increasing Feed Production Drives the Market

Regular use of antibiotics as feed additives can reduce the risk of disease and increase nutrient-intake efficiency. The improved efficiency gained through antibiotic use decreases the amount of feed. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in 2016, cattle and buffaloes population in the region was 121.97 million as compared to 119.79 million in 2018. Also, the poultry population was 2412.68 million in 2016 which increased to 2470.54 million in 2018. Thus the growing population and health concern creates demand for quality feed which includes antibiotics. According to the European Feed Manufacturer's Federation (FEFAC), in 2018, the industrial compound feed production for farmed animals in the region reached an estimated level of 163.3 million metric tons a 1.8% higher than in 2017. Furthermore, in 2018, Germany, Spain, and France remain the three leading countries in terms of total compound feed production with 23.84 million metric tons, 24.25 million metric tons, and 20.84 million metric tons respectively. Germany is the leading cattle and pig feed producer with 7 million metric tons and 9.5 million metric tons of production. while France maintains its leading position as poultry feed producer with 8.6 million metric tons. The growing production of livestock coupled with increasing feed production will drive the market for feed premix.

Competitive Landscape

The feed antibiotics market is a consolidated market with few major players like Bayer Health care, Alltech. Inc., Borregaard AS, Boehringer Ingelheim Denmark A / S, and Elanco accounting for the majority of the market share. The companies follow mergers and acquisitions, expansions, investment in R&D are some of the few most adopted strategies by these players in expanding their business.

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Companies Mentioned

Cargill Incorporated
BASF SE
Elanco
Zeotis
Borregaard AS
Boehringer Ingelheim Denmark A / S
Alltech Inc.
Eco Animal Health

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