IMARC Group, a leading global market research and management consulting firm, has published its latest market intelligence report on the Saudi Arabia animal feed market. The Saudi Arabia animal feed market Size increased from USD 6.86 Billion in 2025 to USD 7.25 Billion in 2026, and is projected to reach USD 10.80 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.11% during 2026-2034, driven by Vision 2030 food security initiatives, rising meat and dairy consumption, and strong government investment in livestock and poultry production.

Animal feed benefits from the non-discretionary nature of protein production in Saudi Arabia, with every poultry house, dairy herd, and aquaculture farm requiring a continuous and reliable supply of nutritionally balanced feed. The market is forecast to add USD 3.55 Billion in incremental value between 2026 and 2034, with three structural forces shaping this trajectory: government-backed self-sufficiency targets in poultry, rapid modernization of feed formulation and manufacturing, and the expansion of the Kingdom’s aquaculture sector.

Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market at a Glance:

• Market Size (2025): USD 6.86 Billion
• Market Size (2026): USD 7.25 Billion
• Forecast Market Size (2034): USD 10.80 Billion
• CAGR (2026-2034): 5.11%
• Leading Form (2025): Pellets, 53.12% share
• Leading Animal Type (2025): Poultry, 44.24% share
• Leading Ingredient (2025): Cereals, 45.45% share
• Leading Region (2025): Northern and Central Region, 40% share

How Vision 2030 is Reshaping the Future of the Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market

• Local Feed Manufacturing and Reduced Import Dependence: Investments in domestic feed mills, grain storage, and logistics are rising, backed by public funding and private partnerships, as the Kingdom works to reduce its vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions and heavy reliance on imported ingredients.
• Alternative Feed Ingredients: Government-supported research into date palm by-products, algae, and food waste is opening new ingredient pathways that reduce pressure on scarce water and arable land resources.
• Precision Nutrition and Digital Monitoring: Manufacturers are adopting precision formulation systems customized to specific livestock requirements and production stages, while digital monitoring technologies help farmers optimize consumption patterns and reduce feed waste.

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Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market Trends and Drivers:

The Kingdom’s drive toward poultry self-sufficiency is the foundational driver behind Poultry’s dominant 44.24% application share in 2025, generating continuous demand for starter, grower, and finisher feed formulations across integrated poultry operations. Pellets lead the form mix at 53.12% share, reflecting superior feed efficiency, reduced wastage, and enhanced palatability, while Cereals, at 45.45% share, remain the foundational energy source in compound feed, with corn and barley serving as the primary components across livestock categories.

Rising protein consumption is compounding this production-led growth with steady momentum across meat and dairy. Poultry meat consumption rose from 23.7 kilograms per capita in 2022 to 24.3 kilograms in 2024, while beef and veal consumption reached 4.2 kilograms per capita in 2024. Local dairy production has reached 109 percent of domestic consumption requirements and egg production stands at 116 percent, underscoring the scale of the feed demand supporting these sectors. Almarai signed five agreements with leading global poultry companies worth over SAR 500 million in May 2024, while Tanmiah Food Company launched a new poultry processing plant in Al Majmaa and a feed mill in Dahna in 2025, both reinforcing the capacity expansion race underway across the Kingdom.

Advanced feed technology and aquaculture growth are reshaping the product mix on top of these demand drivers. The Northern and Central Region’s dominant 40% share in 2025 reflects the concentration of major feed manufacturing and livestock operations around Riyadh, supported by well-developed transportation networks and established distribution infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Kingdom’s aquaculture ambitions, including a production target of 500,000 tons, are generating demand for specialized aquafeed formulations, and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority’s stringent quality standards are pushing manufacturers toward premium feed products with enzymes, probiotics, and amino acids.

Government Schemes and Vision 2030 Initiatives Driving Demand:

• Agricultural Development Fund Allocation: The government allocated USD 1.9 Billion in 2024 under the Agricultural Development Fund to improve livestock and feedstock production, providing accessible financing for capacity expansion, technology adoption, and operational improvements across the feed value chain.
• Poultry Sector Investment Agreements: In 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) finalized 29 agreements in the poultry sector with overall investments reaching SAR 5 Billion, aimed at strengthening national supply chains through advanced technologies across production, manufacturing, and marketing.
• Poultry Self-Sufficiency Targets: Government targets of 80 percent self-sufficiency in poultry production are catalyzing sustained investment in domestic production infrastructure, directly translating into continuous demand for compound feed.
• Import Subsidy Programs for Feed Ingredients: Subsidy programs covering feed grains and other livestock feed ingredients help moderate input cost pressures, supporting the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s livestock sector despite its reliance on imported cereals.
• Aquaculture Production Target: The Kingdom aims to raise aquaculture production to 500,000 tons, supported by government investment in modern fish farming facilities with advanced water management systems and biosecurity protocols.

Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup By Form:

• Pellets
• Crumbles
• Mash
• Others

Pellets command a 53.12% majority share in 2025, reflecting improved nutrient digestibility, reduced selective feeding, and better feed conversion ratios, while also offering storage and handling advantages, extended shelf life, and resistance to segregation during transportation in the Kingdom’s challenging climate conditions.

Breakup By Animal Type:

• Ruminants (Calves, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Others)
• Poultry (Broilers, Layers, Turkeys, Others)
• Aquaculture (Carps, Crustaceans, Mackerel, Milkfish, Mollusks, Salmon, Others)
• Others

Poultry dominates at 44.24% share in 2025, the largest and most consistent demand category, sustained by government self-sufficiency targets, chicken’s position as the primary affordable protein source, and vertically integrated producers operating dedicated feed mills for their own operations.

Breakup By Ingredient:

• Cereals
• Oilseed Meal
• Molasses
• Fish Oil and Fish Meal
• Additives (Antibiotics, Vitamins, Antioxidants, Amino Acids, Feed Enzymes, Feed Acidifiers, Others)
• Others

Cereals exhibit clear dominance with a 45.45% share in 2025, reflecting the irreplaceable role of corn and barley as the primary energy substrate in compound feed, with the Kingdom’s imported cereal requirements managed through strategic sourcing arrangements and import subsidy support.

Breakup By Region:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

The Northern and Central Region commands a 40% share in 2025, driven by Riyadh and surrounding areas that concentrate both major feed manufacturing operations and significant livestock production, supported by well-developed transportation networks, established veterinary and technical service providers, and proximity to government institutions.

Competitive Landscape:

The Saudi Arabia animal feed market features a concentrated competitive structure, with large-scale integrated domestic producers competing alongside international corporations operating through direct operations, joint ventures, and technology licensing arrangements. The report provides detailed analysis of the competitive environment across the Kingdom’s poultry, dairy, and ruminant feed segments.

Major domestic companies leverage vertical integration to gain advantages in supply chain coordination and cost management, while competition centers on product quality, nutritional performance, technical service capabilities, and pricing competitiveness. Strategic partnerships between feed manufacturers and livestock producers are creating long-term relationships that stabilize demand while enabling collaborative innovation in feeding programs.

Market Concentration Analysis:

• Concentration: The market is concentrated, dominated by several large-scale integrated producers with extensive manufacturing capabilities and established distribution networks spanning the Kingdom
• Competitive Basis: Competition centers on product quality, nutritional performance, technical service, and pricing, with leading firms investing heavily in research and development to maintain technological advantages
• Consolidation Trend: Quality and certification requirements are driving consolidation around producers capable of meeting stringent standards while maintaining competitive pricing

What Does The Full Report Cover?

If you are tracking the Saudi Arabia animal feed market for investment decisions, market entry planning, competitive benchmarking, or strategic advisory, IMARC Group’s report gives you everything in one place:

• Complete market sizing in value terms with historical data for 2020-2025 and forecasts covering the full 2026-2034 projection period
• Industry catalysts and challenges analysis covering government support, rising protein consumption, poultry self-sufficiency, import dependency, and supply chain volatility
• Sub-segment breakdowns across four forms, animal types spanning ruminants, poultry, and aquaculture, ingredients including cereals, oilseed meal, and additives, and four regions
• Competitive landscape assessment covering integrated domestic producers and international corporations, with strategic positioning analysis
• Latest trends covering government-led food security initiatives, aquaculture-driven specialized feed demand, advanced nutritional additives, and Vision 2030-driven local production opportunities shaping market competition across the Kingdom

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Animal Feed Market

• November 2025: Thailand exported its inaugural shipment of pelletized cassava to Saudi Arabia, with 20,000 tons of hard pellets arriving at Dammam port following a business delegation’s visit in May 2025, marking Thailand’s entry into the Middle Eastern animal feed sector.
• 2025: Tanmiah Food Company launched two new facilities in the central region of Saudi Arabia, a poultry processing plant in Al Majmaa and a feed mill in Dahna, complementing its existing network of hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.
• April 2025: ANDRITZ secured a contract from Alwadi Poultry Farms Company in Riyadh to provide a high-capacity feed mill for poultry and ruminant feed, with an overall capacity of 90 tons per hour, expected to commence operations in the first half of 2026.

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Key Questions This Report Answers

• What is the current Saudi Arabia animal feed market size and what is its projected value?
• Which form, animal type, and ingredient hold the largest share in the Saudi Arabia animal feed market?
• What are the key drivers of Saudi Arabia animal feed market growth?
• Which region dominates the Saudi Arabia animal feed market?
• How is Vision 2030’s food security agenda reshaping the Saudi Arabia animal feed industry?
• What are the major challenges facing the market, including import dependency and supply chain volatility?
• What are the investment and market entry opportunities across poultry feed, aquafeed, and local feed manufacturing in Saudi Arabia?

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