Organic feed additives are supplementary substances integrated into animal feed with the dual purpose of improving livestock's overall health, performance, and welfare. These additives adhere to the principles and regulations of organic farming and livestock production. Within organic farming, these additives are utilized as supplementary materials or replacements for synthetic additives to ensure that animals receive essential nutrients and promote their general welfare. Organic feed additives are carefully selected and formulated to meet the specific needs of livestock production, which places a premium on natural and sustainable practices.
The flourishing prevalence of diseases caused by the excessive chemical contamination found in conventional food and the health benefits associated with organic food consumption contribute to a substantial increase in the demand for organic food. The increasing prevalence of organic food integration into the daily dietary routines of the world's affluent further substantiates the bright prospects that this sector will experience in the coming years.
The global organic food commerce experienced a significant increase from 2000 to 2021, as reported by Statista. There was a substantial surge in organic food sales, which escalated from an estimated 18 billion dollars in 2000 to an estimated 132.74 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. This figure illustrates a substantial expansion in the organic food sector, which is anticipated to propel the global market for organic feed additives.
A potential consequence of the excessive use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine, particularly as growth promoters in animal nutrition, is the development of resistance. This presents a substantial hazard to the welfare of individuals. In 2017, the World Health Organization strongly advised against the expansion of antibiotic use in animals utilized in the food industry. As the risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continues to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly advised that the use of antibiotics for growth promotion and on healthy animals be discouraged.
In addition, acknowledging the significance of antibiotic preservation, the World Organisation for Animal Health has warned against a complete prohibition of antibiotic use in animal production. Similarly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that annual healthcare expenditures associated with antibiotic resistance amount to approximately USD 2.2 billion. Therefore, the potential disadvantage of antibiotics raises the need for natural feed additives, such as organic feed additives, which aim to enhance the animals' health and overall welfare. This is anticipated to create opportunities for the expansion of the market.
North America is the most significant global organic feed additives market shareholder and is expected to expand substantially during the forecast period. North America is expected to dominate the organic feed additives market because of the region's dominant milling and pet food manufacturing industries and rising health consciousness among consumers. Similarly, the market will experience growth due to the region's increasing per capita meat consumption and stringent regulations regarding livestock quality.
North America is the largest market for organic food, accounting for about half of global retail sales of organic food; the United States is primarily responsible for this portion. Annual growth in organic food sales relative to total food sales has been observed in the United States since 2008. In 2020, an approximate six percent share of the total food sales in the United States were attributed to organic products. All of these factors influence the expansion of the regional market.
The key global organic feed additives market players are Evonik Industries AG, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Cargill, Chr. Hansen Holdings A/S, Adisseo, BASF SE, Nutreco, Invivo NSA, and others.