Global Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Animal;

Poultry, Porcine, Livestock, Equine, and Others

By Product;

Hormonal Growth Promoters, Antibiotic Growth Promoters, Feed Enzyme Growth Promoters, and Organic Acid Growth Promoters

By Distribution Channel;

Hospital Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, and Online Pharmacy

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn542445762 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market Overview

Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market (USD Million)

Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market was valued at USD 3,331.41 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 4,910.81 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.


Global Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 5.7 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)5.7 %
Market Size (2024)USD 3,331.41 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 4,910.81 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages332
3,331.41
2024
4,910.81
2031

Major Players

  • Cargill, Inc.
  • Royal DSM N.V.
  • Zoetis, Inc.
  • Alltech, Inc.
  • Elanco Animal Health
  • Merck Animal Health
  • AB Vista
  • Bayer Animal Health (A Subsidiary of Bayer AG)
  • Biomin Holding GmbH
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Bupo Animal Health
  • Chr. Hansen A/S
  • Danisco A/S
  • Novus International, Inc.
  • Vetoquinol

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The animal growth promoters and performance enhancers market is expanding rapidly due to the rising need for nutrient-enriched, high-yield animal production. A growing trend toward integrated livestock health solutions is observed, with approximately 62% of producers adopting multi-functional additives that support both productivity and immunity.

Growing Focus on Protein Consumption
Consumer preferences have increasingly shifted toward protein-dense animal products, prompting a surge in demand for enhanced animal growth methods. Usage of performance enhancers in the livestock sector has risen by 46%, as producers aim to meet quality standards and improve feed efficiency. This trend aligns with rising awareness around nutritional quality and food safety.

Technological Innovation in Feed Solutions
Recent developments in advanced feed additive technologies have introduced probiotics, organic acids, and phytogenics, which are valued for their ability to enhance growth without harmful residues. Around 39% of companies are directing R&D investments toward non-antibiotic growth solutions, driving market evolution and product innovation.

Regulatory Influence Driving Market Transition
With more than 52% of regulatory agencies now imposing stricter controls on antibiotic use, there's an evident market shift toward natural growth enhancers. Regulatory emphasis on residue-free food has accelerated the adoption of enzyme and herbal-based performance enhancers, reshaping livestock feed strategies globally.

Producer Profitability and Operational Efficiency
Producers using growth enhancers report a 31% improvement in operational efficiency due to better feed utilization and lower disease incidence. These additives support sustainable livestock farming, helping producers achieve profitability goals while meeting regulatory and consumer standards for safe animal products.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Animal
    2. Market Snapshot, By Product
    3. Market Snapshot, By Distribution Channel
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Growth in global demand for naturally produced growth promoters
        2. Increasing demand and consumption of livestock-based food products
        3. Increasing adoption of non-antibiotic growth promoters
        4. Rising awareness about the benefits of animal growth promoters and performance enhancers
      2. Restraints
        1. Growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in animals
        2. Ban on usage of antibiotics in various countries
        3. Stringent regulations for the use of antibiotics in animals
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion of Livestock Production
        2. Technological Advancements in Animal Nutrition
        3. Rising Awareness of Animal Health and Welfare
        4. Growing Adoption of Sustainable Farming Practices
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market, By Animal, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Poultry
      2. Porcine
      3. Livestock
      4. Equine
      5. Others
    2. Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market, By Product, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hormonal Growth Promoters
      2. Antibiotic Growth Promoters
      3. Feed Enzyme Growth Promoters
      4. Organic acid Growth Promoters
    3. Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market, By Distribution Channel, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hospital Pharmacy
      2. Retail Pharmacy
      3. Online Pharmacy
    4. Animal Growth Promoters & Performance Enhancers Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Cargill, Inc.
      2. Royal DSM N.V.
      3. Zoetis, Inc.
      4. Alltech, Inc.
      5. Elanco Animal Health
      6. Merck Animal Health
      7. AB Vista
      8. Bayer Animal Health (A Subsidiary of Bayer AG)
      9. Biomin Holding GmbH
      10. Boehringer Ingelheim
      11. Bupo Animal Health
      12. Chr. Hansen A/S
      13. Danisco A/S
      14. Novus International, Inc.
      15. Vetoquinol
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market