Pet food production reached 37.692 million metric tons (mt) in 2024, a 4.5% increase from the previous year, according to Alltech’s newly released 2025 Agri-Food Outlook report. Growth was driven by trends in premiumization — including functional diets and the ongoing “humanization” of pets — along with rising global pet ownership and continued product innovation.
Africa saw the largest percentage increase (60%) in pet feed production, albeit from a small base, while Asia-Pacific recorded double-digit gains, reflecting surges in pet adoption and premium diets in developing markets, noted the report. Although the pace of growth slowed somewhat last year, pet food remains one of the fastest-expanding feed sectors globally.
Alltech’s report is based on its 14th annual global feed survey, which collected data from 142 countries and over 28,000 feed mills. The findings show global feed production rebounded in 2024, growing 1.2% year-over-year to 1.396 billion mt.
Other highlights from the report include:
- Poultry feed, especially for broilers, remains the largest species segment with 27.6% of total global tonnage.
- Pig feed declined by 0.6%, with mixed regional results.
- Dairy and beef feed saw modest gains of 3.2% and 1.8%, respectively.
- Aquaculture feed declined 1.1%, continuing a downward trend, while equine feed grew by 2.3%.
Asia-Pacific remained the top feed-producing region at 533.1 million mt, followed by North America at 290.7 million mt and Latin America at 198.4 million mt.
To explore more insights or access Alltech’s interactive global feed map, visit alltech.com/agri-food-outlook.
Adapted from a press release.
