Market Forecast By Form (Pellets, Crumbles, Mash, Others), By Species (Poultry, Ruminants, Aqua, Swine, Others), By Type (Acidifiers, Probiotics, Enzyme, Antioxidants, Antibiotics, Vitamins, Minerals, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC018480 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the UAE Animal Feed Market is projected to witness steady Market Growth, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.7% during the forecast period (2025–2031).
| Report Name | UAE Animal Feed Market |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 6.7% |
| Growing Sector | Poultry Feed |
The UAE Animal Feed Market report comprehensively covers the market by Form, Species, and Type. The report provides a detailed, data-driven analysis of Industry trends, growth opportunities, and market drivers, enabling stakeholders to align their strategies with future growth prospects and enhance Size, Share, and Revenue outcomes.
Below mentioned are the evaluation of year-wise growth rate along with key drivers:
|
Years |
Est. Annual Growth |
Growth Drivers |
|
2020 |
2.1% |
Soft demand amid foodservice slowdown; import-led supply stability. |
|
2021 |
3.2% |
Rebound in poultry and dairy production; early adoption of performance additives. |
|
2022 |
4.3% |
Scale-up of local feed milling capacity and logistics efficiencies. |
|
2023 |
5.1% |
Government support for food security projects. |
|
2024 |
5.9% |
Rising commercial poultry stocking density. |
The UAE Animal Feed Market is witnessing a massive surge in recent years, driven by various factors, such as food security priorities and expanding commercial poultry and dairy operations. In addition to this, ongoing technology adoption in feed formulation is another major factor for the market growth. There are various factors contributing to the market growth, including quick-service restaurant growth, population inflows, and premiumization in animal protein categories.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence on market dynamics:
|
Drivers |
Primary Segments Affected |
Why It Matters (Evidence) |
|
Food Security Investments |
Pellets; Vitamins & Minerals |
Capacity additions and storage upgrades support consistent, high-quality feed availability. |
|
Commercial Poultry Expansion |
Pellets; Probiotics & Enzymes |
The demand for performance feed is on the rise due to higher stocking densities. |
|
Dairy & Ruminant Optimization |
Pellets/Total Mixed Rations; Minerals |
The demand for balanced macro–micro nutrition is on the rise due to focus on milk yields and herd health increases. |
|
Aquaculture Pilots & Scale-up |
Crumbles & Pellets; Protein Additives |
Species diversification requires specialized high-protein feeds. |
|
Sustainability & Traceability |
Mash & Pellets; Antioxidants |
The adoption of clean-label inputs is on the rise due to compliance with quality and sustainability standards. |
The UAE Animal Feed Market is expected to expand steadily at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2031. The growth of the market has been driven by the rising commercial poultry and ruminant operations, driven by import infrastructure and local milling upgrades. Additionally, the demand for chicken, eggs, and dairy supports value-added formulations, which have been increasing with the growing producers are adopting precision nutrition and digital rationing to improve feed efficiency. Moreover, the market share is estimated to increase in the coming years as aquaculture trials and functional additives improve performance. Moreover, the market growth is driven by growing awareness about sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices, which is pushing the use of natural additives, probiotics, and vitamins in feed production.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence on market dynamics:
|
Restraints |
Primary Segments Affected |
What This Means (Evidence) |
|
Grain & Oilseed Price Volatility |
All Forms & Types |
Input cost fluctuations affect feed margins and end-product pricing. |
|
High Dependence on Imports |
All Species |
Exposure to freight, geopolitics, and currency raises supply risk. |
|
Antibiotic Stewardship Requirements |
Antibiotics; Alternatives |
Shift to non-AGP programs requires investment in enzymes, probiotics, and biosecurity. |
|
Climatic Constraints on Local Fodder |
Ruminants; Mash |
Heat stress and limited arable land constrain domestic roughage output. |
On the other hand, there various challenges that need to be addressed. Such as, constraints from import dependency for corn, soybean meal, and premixes and water scarcity and climate conditions limit local fodder cultivation. Additionally, increasing reliance on processed or imported roughage and specialty ingredients. Transition away from antibiotic growth promoters requires robust biosecurity and alternative additive strategies.
Some emerging trends shaping the market landscape are:
Some of the key investment opportunities in the UAE Animal Feed Industry are:
Here is a comprehensive list of key players dominating the UAE Animal Feed Market Share:
| Company Name | National Feed and Flour Production & Marketing Co. (NFFPM) |
| Established Year | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Official Website | Click Here |
A leading UAE-based feed producer supplying high-quality animal feeds for poultry, dairy, and aquaculture sectors, known for advanced milling technology and quality assurance programs.
| Company Name | Emirates Feed Factory |
| Established Year | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Specializes in manufacturing livestock and poultry feeds with a focus on local raw material optimization and R&D-based formulations.
| Company Name | Al Ain Feed Mill |
| Established Year | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Al Ain, UAE |
| Official Website | Click Here |
One of the major ruminant and poultry feed producers, providing total mixed rations and fortified mineral supplements.
| Company Name | Arasco Feed (UAE Operations) |
| Established Year | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Dubai, UAE |
| Official Website | Click Here |
A regional feed manufacturing leader offering tailored animal nutrition solutions, focusing on poultry and aqua feed products.
| Company Name | Al Dahra Agriculture |
| Established Year | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Official Website | Click Here |
A key agribusiness company involved in feed ingredient trading and supply, contributing to UAE’s food security strategy.
According to Emiratis government data, the market has been reshaped by various policies & initiatives. These initiatives are introduced to enhance feed sustainability and food security. For example, the National Food Security Strategy 2051 and The Emirates Green Feed Initiative aim to increase the use of locally cultivated fodder and promotes investment in alternative proteins. The government encourages the use of eco-friendly and traceable feed formulations to enhance livestock productivity under the Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Program.
The future of the UAE Animal Feed Market appears optimistic, this is driven by a rise in the demand for poultry, dairy, and aquaculture products, which will trend to increase feed consumption, supported by the government’s focus on food security and sustainable agriculture. There is a trend that is likely to leave a positive impact on the UAE Animal Feed Market growth, which includes local production of feed ingredients, and the use of advanced technologies like automated feed systems and precision nutrition will make the industry more efficient.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories.
According to Shivani Sharma, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Pellets are expected to dominate the UAE Animal Feed Market due to their high digestibility, minimal wastage, and suitability for large-scale poultry and ruminant production. The growing use of automated feeding systems and uniform feed formulations is further strengthening pellet adoption, particularly among integrated poultry producers.
The Poultry segment is projected to lead the market, attributed to rapid expansion of broiler and layer farming, supported by strong domestic consumption and quick-service restaurant growth. The government's emphasis on self-sufficiency in poultry meat and egg production is driving higher feed utilization rates.
Among feed additives, Vitamins and Minerals dominate due to their essential role in optimizing productivity, immune function, and feed efficiency. Increasing demand for fortified feeds in poultry and ruminant sectors, coupled with awareness of nutritional balance, continues to support this segment’s leadership.
The Market report covers a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Overview |
| 3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Species, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Trends |
| 6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market, By Types |
| 6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market, By Form |
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.1.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Pellets, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Crumbles, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.1.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Mash, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.1.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market, By Species |
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Poultry, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Ruminants, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Aqua, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.2.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Swine, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.2.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market, By Type |
| 6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Acidifiers, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Probiotics, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Enzyme, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Antioxidants, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Antibiotics, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.3.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Vitamins, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.3.8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 & 2031F |
| 6.3.9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 & 2031F |
| 7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
| 7.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Export to Major Countries |
| 7.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Imports from Major Countries |
| 8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
| 9.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Species, 2021 & 2031F |
| 9.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 10.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 10.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Feed Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 11 Company Profiles |
| 12 Recommendations |
| 13 Disclaimer |