The Middle East feed probiotics market size is projected to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing demand for animal products, including milk and meat, which in turn, has led to the rise in feed production and consumption.
Feed probiotics refer to the probiotics that are incorporated into base mixes and compound forms. These probiotics increases the potency of nutrients. They positive impact of probiotics can be observed in the gut or on the gut wall cells. Feed probiotic products consist of one or more selected microbial strains. Microorganisms used as feed supplements are mostly bacteria. Most often they are Gram-positive bacteria.
Feed probiotics are used for the purpose of enhancement of animal growth by increasing feed quality and palatability. Probiotics are broadly used in farm livestock, companion animals, and aquaculture, as they are principally associated with reducing clinical disease and increasing growth rate of the living being. They are mixed with feeds in nontherapeutic quantities, protecting animals against all types of harmful environmental conditions. Some of the deed probiotics that are used in animal feeds are antibiotics, probiotics, oligosaccharides, enzymes, and organic acids. Use of feed probiotics make end-products homogenous and improves the quality.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Increasing awareness about feed probiotics among cattle farmers and pet owners is anticipated to propel the market growth.
- Rising animal-based products trade activity is estimated to spur the market expansion in the coming years.
- Growing interest of consumers on preventive healthcare and effectiveness of probiotic bacteria on animal health is projected to drive the market growth.
- Expanding industrialization of livestock production and increasing demand for animal-based protein sources are the key factors boosting the growth of the market.
- Increasing focus of animal owners on providing appropriate nutrition to household animals instead of feeding leftovers to animals is driving the market expansion.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the feed probiotics industry due to supply chain disruption across the globe.
- Technological advancement in the area of molecular biology and gene sequencing are allowing researchers and scientists to develop new feed probiotic formulas, which can confer opportunities for the industry players.
Scope of the Report
The report on the Middle East feed probiotics market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details
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Report Title
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Middle East Feed Probiotics Market - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Types (Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, and Others) and Applications (Ruminant, Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture, and Others)
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Geographical Scope
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Geography (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and Rest of Middle East)
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Dupont, Lallemand Inc., Biomin, Adisseo, and Chr. Hansen Holding AS.
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Middle East Feed Probiotics Market Segment Insights
Lactobacilli segment to account a major market share
Based on types, the market is divided into lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, and others. The lactobacilli segment is expected to account for a large market share during the forecast period owing to health benefits of lactobacilli, which included the promotion of gut health and increased productivity, immunity, and performance of animals.

Poultry segment is anticipated to register a high CAGR
In terms of applications, the market is segmented into ruminant, poultry, swine, aquaculture, and others. The poultry segment is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period. Meat has become one of the prime part of the diet. Increasing demand for affordable and high-quality poultry products is driving the segment growth.
Saudi Arabia to dominate the market
On the basis of regions, the market is categorized as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and Rest of Middle East. Saudi Arabia is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. The regional market growth is attributed to rising livestock and animal health standards and the subsequent large scale adoption of compound feed. In 2019, feed production in the country accounted for 7.1 million metric tons. Thus, growing demand for animal feed is spurring the market growth in the country.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Report
The Middle East feed probiotics market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Lactobacilli
- Bifidobacteria
- Others
Applications
- Ruminant
- Poultry
- Swine
- Aquaculture
- Others
Geography
- Saudi Arabia
- UAe
- Egypt
- Turkey
- Jordan
- Rest of Middle East
Key Players
- Dupont
- Lallemand Inc.
- Biomin
- Adisseo
- Chr. Hansen Holding AS
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the Middle East feed probiotics market include Dupont, Lallemand Inc., Biomin, Adisseo, and Chr. Hansen Holding AS.
