Global Feed Antioxidants Market

The Global Feed Antioxidants market has been accounted for US$XX Million and is expected to grow to US$XX Million by 2022, at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period. The most common use of antioxidants in the feed additives is done for keeping the nutritional and energy value of the compound feed intact, along with preventing of oxidation of fatty acids that make the final product rancid. Some of the antioxidants presently available in the market not only enhance the shelf life of the compound feed but also regulate oxidation of the feed in the animal's gut, ensuring proper metabolism of the feed.

Market Dynamics:

One of the major factors affecting the feed antioxidants market is the growing competition in the market, demanding product innovation and the inefficiency of distribution channels in most of the emerging markets. Lack of proper storage facilities developing countries has also helped to sustain the current status of the industry. Some of the factors that have shaped the feed antioxidants market include an increasing number of the meat-consuming population, growing industrialization in the meat production business and changing food habits of customers, creating demand for meat with specific texture and flavor. Growing awareness against the excessive use of chemicals has caused governments to have stringent regulations, especially for imported foodstuff. This has restrained the exports from a large number of Feed producing countries, especially to the European Union, gravely affecting the market in recent years. However, the scenario has provided an opportunity for innovating better and safer alternatives for conventional additives.

Market Segmentation:

On the basis of type of antioxidants, the market has been classified into BHA Antioxidants, BHT Antioxidants, Ethoxyquin Antioxidants and other Synthetic Feed Antioxidants. The market is dominated by Ethoxyquin antioxidants, due to their high efficacy and is closely followed by BHA and BHT antioxidants. The share of BHA and BHT antioxidants is gradually decreasing in some regions, mainly because of side-effects, metabolism and safety issues. On the basis of animal type, the market is classified into poultry, cattle, swine and fish. The Poultry segment leads the market, followed by cattle and swine segments.

Geographical Analysis:

The Asia-Pacific region holds the largest market share, followed by North America and Europe. China and India are the prime consumers of feed antioxidants in the Asia-Pacific region. In Europe, Spain, Russia, Germany and France are the prime markets. Brazil leads the Latin American market, in terms of volume, followed by Mexico. Technological advancements and rapid industrialization of the meat business have tremendously raised the demand of antioxidants in countries like Vietnam and Indonesia.

Key Players

Some of the key players in the industry include Archer Daniels Midland (U.S.), FMC Corporation (U.S.), E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Darling Ingredients Inc. (U.S.), Roquette Freres (France), and Borregaard ASA (Norway).

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage