| Product Code: ETC381869 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Philippines experienced a significant increase in the import of feather meal in 2024, with top exporting countries being Italy, Metropolitan France, USA, Canada, and Belgium. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, reached very high levels in 2024, indicating increased dominance by key suppliers. Despite a slight decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period of 2020-2024 remained strong at 8.58%. This data suggests a continued reliance on feather meal imports in the Philippines, with key players maintaining a stronghold in the market.

The Philippines feather meal market is expected to reach approximately USD 6 million by 2022 with a CAGR of 12. 1%. Increasing demands from animal feed manufacturers is driving major investments into production facilities thus allowing suppliers easy access to raw materials needed for quality feather meals used primarily as poultry feed supplements due its rich protein content which helps promote healthy skeletal development while providing additional vital nutrients essential during breeding periods throughout the year leading to higher yields per egg produced by farmers globally using these products on their farms.
The Philippines feather meal market`s growth is primarily propelled by the expanding poultry industry. Feather meal, a byproduct of poultry processing, is valued for its high protein and nutrient content, making it a sought-after ingredient in animal feed. As the demand for poultry products and livestock feed rises, the feather meal market benefits from its contribution to sustainable waste management and the circular economy.
Feather meal, a byproduct of poultry processing, faces challenges in finding efficient utilization avenues. Developing a market for feather meal as a valuable ingredient in animal feed or organic fertilizers requires overcoming obstacles related to processing and marketing.
The Philippines` feather meal market, a vital component of the animal feed industry, experienced repercussions during the COVID-19 pandemic. With disruptions in the poultry sector and reduced restaurant and hospitality activities, the demand for poultry byproducts like feather meal was affected. The market`s reliance on poultry processing activities made it vulnerable to supply chain interruptions. Despite these challenges, the increased emphasis on sustainable and organic feed ingredients could present opportunities for recovery. As the poultry industry stabilizes and demand for animal products rebounds, the feather meal market is expected to regain its growth trajectory.
San Miguel Foods Inc., Tyson Foods Inc., and Japfa Comfeed Philippines Inc.