Europe: Market for Preparations Used In Animal Feeding 2025

Market Size for Preparations Used In Animal Feeding in Europe

The Europe preparations for animal feeding market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Preparations Used In Animal Feeding in Europe

In value terms, preparations for animal feeding production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Preparations Used In Animal Feeding

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of preparations used in animal feeding, when their volume decreased by -0.5% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6.4%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, preparations for animal feeding exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the largest exporters of preparations used in animal feeding in Europe, together amounting to approx. 39% of total exports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together committing a 29% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preparations for animal feeding supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 48% of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Italy, the UK, Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, Denmark and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +19.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Preparations Used In Animal Feeding

Imports in Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of preparations used in animal feeding decreased by -1.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, preparations for animal feeding imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +78.4% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of preparations used in animal feeding, namely the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, the UK, Poland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Romania and Russia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Portugal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 30% share of total imports. France, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Norway, Spain, Russia, Ireland, Romania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +17.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform