Animal Intestinal Health Market Size and Outlook 2030

Report Description

Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size (2024)	USD 4.10 Billion
CAGR (2025-2030)	8.00%
Fastest Growing Segment	Poultry
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2030)	USD 6.51 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Animal Intestinal Health Market will grow from USD 4.10 Billion in 2024 to USD 6.51 Billion by 2030 at a 8.00% CAGR. The global animal intestinal health market comprises products and solutions designed to support and optimize the gastrointestinal well-being of both livestock and companion animals. These offerings, which include probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, and phytogenics, are essential for maintaining microbial balance, enhancing nutrient absorption, and bolstering immune function. Key drivers propelling this market include the escalating global demand for animal protein, driven by population growth and rising incomes, alongside increasing awareness of animal welfare and the critical role of gut health in overall animal performance. The industry is also significantly influenced by global efforts to reduce antibiotic use in animal agriculture, which necessitates effective alternative health-promoting feed additives.

Regarding market scope, according to the 2025 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook, global compound feed production reached 1.396 billion metric tons in 2024, reflecting a 1.2% increase from the previous year, thereby highlighting the expanding foundational demand for animal nutrition products. However, a significant challenge impeding market expansion is the presence of stringent and inconsistent regulatory frameworks across diverse geographical regions, which can complicate product development and market entry.

Key Market Drivers

The sustained increase in the global demand for animal protein stands as a primary catalyst for the animal intestinal health market. As populations grow and incomes rise, the imperative to maximize livestock productivity and minimize losses from disease becomes paramount, driving the adoption of solutions that bolster animal gut health. According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034, published in July 2025, global meat production rose by an estimated 1.3% in 2024, reaching 365 million tons. This consistent upward trajectory in protein demand directly translates into a heightened requirement for advanced nutritional and health interventions within animal agriculture.

Concurrently, a significant market driver is the pervasive shift towards natural and antibiotic-free growth promoters, largely propelled by escalating concerns over antimicrobial resistance and evolving consumer preferences. This movement necessitates the widespread implementation of alternative strategies to maintain animal health and growth performance. For instance, according to a multi-agency analysis by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the European Food Safety Authority, and the European Medicines Agency, published in February 2024, antibiotic consumption in food-producing animals in Europe decreased by 44% between 2014 and 2021. The demand for such interventions is further underscored by the substantial economic footprint of livestock, a sector where intestinal health solutions directly contribute to overall animal well-being. According to Investec's Global Animal Health 2025 Insight Report, published in September 2025, the livestock segment represents 60% of the total animal health market value.

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Key Market Challenges

Stringent and inconsistent regulatory frameworks across diverse geographical regions present a significant impediment to the growth of the global animal intestinal health market. These varied and often complex regulations create substantial hurdles for product development and market entry, demanding extensive investment in research, testing, and documentation to meet disparate compliance standards. Such requirements not only inflate operational costs but also prolong the timelines for introducing new, health-promoting products to the market.

The lack of harmonization among different jurisdictions further complicates market expansion strategies for manufacturers, hindering their ability to scale operations efficiently. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in Fiscal Year 2024, the fee for an animal drug application was $683,673. These substantial financial commitments, coupled with the extended approval processes, directly inhibit innovation and deter companies from investing in developing novel intestinal health solutions. This regulatory burden ultimately slows the pace at which beneficial products can reach livestock and companion animals, thereby directly impeding the overall expansion of the market.

Key Market Trends

The global animal intestinal health market is significantly influenced by a trend toward advanced gut microbiome modulation strategies. This involves a shift from conventional broad-spectrum additives to more targeted and sophisticated interventions designed to precisely influence the animal gut environment. These strategies encompass the development of highly specific probiotic strains, advanced enzyme technologies, and other biological approaches that aim for a deeper level of microbial control to enhance animal health and productivity. The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC), at its Annual Public Meeting in 2024, highlighted the urgent need for the European Union to accelerate support for innovative technologies in feed additives, underscoring the industry's drive toward such advancements. For instance, Novonesis, a company formed in 2024, expanded its poultry feed enzyme portfolio in October 2025, announcing plans to integrate enzymes and probiotics to improve poultry performance and welfare.

Another pivotal trend driving the market is the expansion of companion animal gut health product offerings. This trend is fueled by the growing humanization of pets and owners' increased willingness to invest in their pets' well-being, leading to a demand for specialized nutritional solutions. Pet owners are adopting a more proactive stance toward preventative healthcare for their companion animals. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), total U.S. pet industry expenditures reached $152 billion in 2024, with pet food and treats accounting for $65.8 billion, demonstrating the substantial and growing financial commitment to pet care. Reflecting this, Hill's Pet Nutrition, in November 2025, unveiled new Prescription Diet Digestive Care foods specifically formulated for puppies and kittens, featuring a proprietary blend of prebiotics clinically proven to support the gut microbiome.

Segmental Insights

The poultry segment is emerging as the fastest-growing sector within the global animal intestinal health market, driven primarily by escalating consumer demand for affordable animal protein globally. This robust growth necessitates optimized feed conversion and enhanced production efficiency in poultry farming. Furthermore, stringent regulatory pressures, exemplified by initiatives from bodies such as the European Union enforcing bans on antibiotic growth promoters, compel producers to adopt natural and sustainable gut health solutions. Consequently, the focus shifts towards additives like probiotics and prebiotics to prevent intestinal disorders, support immune function, and ensure overall flock well-being in an antibiotic-reduced environment.

Regional Insights

North America stands as the leading region in the global animal intestinal health market, driven by its sophisticated animal health infrastructure and advanced livestock production systems. The region benefits from strong regulatory frameworks and favorable policies that encourage the adoption of gut health products, notably influenced by a growing emphasis on reducing antibiotic growth promoters. Significant investments in research and development, coupled with a robust presence of major industry players and efficient distribution networks, further reinforce its market dominance. Additionally, high rates of pet adoption and substantial expenditure on animal health, alongside the United States' prominent role in global animal production, contribute to this leadership.

Recent Developments

In November 2025, Australian agricultural biotechnology company Terragen will commence its first international feedlot trial in Canada for Terragen's Probiotic™ for Ruminants (TPR). This research collaboration, involving leading Canadian research organizations, aims to evaluate the product's impact on cattle performance, carcass quality, and the crucial gut-immune connection within feedlot systems. TPR, a dry-form, shelf-stable probiotic, can be integrated into various feed types to support gastrointestinal health and productivity in beef and dairy cattle. This study seeks to validate the probiotic's value to producers and advance scientific understanding of its mechanisms of action.

In March 2025, Orffa and Florates introduced a new gut health diagnostic technology called "Instant Insight in Gut Health" at VIV Asia 2025. This pioneering tool provides rapid, data-driven insights into the intestinal health of livestock. Developed through a strategic partnership, the technology combines non-invasive sampling with predictive analytics, delivering comprehensive gut health reports within 24 hours. The collaboration aims to enable a shift from reactive treatments to proactive management in livestock, supporting optimized animal performance, welfare, and sustainability by providing timely insights into the gut microbiome, which is critical for reducing antibiotic reliance.

In November 2024, Evonik launched Ecobiol Soluble Plus in the Indian market at Poultry India 2024. This innovative water-soluble probiotic is designed to significantly enhance poultry production by improving gut health and overall animal performance. Formulated to support gut integrity and improve nutrient absorption, the product contains *Bacillus amyloliquefaciens* CECT 5940, a beneficial bacterium. This new solution addresses challenges such as heat stress and intestinal diseases prevalent in tropical climates, promoting optimal feed utilization and growth, thereby contributing to robust animal intestinal health and well-being.

In June 2024, Purina Animal Nutrition introduced a new live and active probiotic supplement and a microbiome testing kit for horses. These products, named Purina Systemiq Probiotic Supplement and Purina MQ Equine Microbiome Testing Kit, are part of the new Purina Microbiome Quotient (MQ) Platform. The platform empowers horse owners to receive personalized nutrition recommendations, thereby proactively optimizing their horse's gut health. This innovation in equine microbiome science supports optimal digestive and immune function, representing a significant advancement in tailored animal intestinal health solutions to enhance horse wellness and performance.

Key Market Players

AB Agri Limited
Cargill, Incorporated
Calpis Co., Ltd.
Chr. Hansen A/S
Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG
Evonik Industries AG
Kemin Industries, Inc.
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
Lallemand Inc.

By Livestock	By Additive	By Form	By Source	By Region
Aquaculture Poultry Ruminant Swine Others	Probiotics Prebiotics Immunostimulants Phytogenics	Dry Liquid	Microbial Plant Based	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Animal Intestinal Health Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Animal Intestinal Health Market, By Livestock:

o Aquaculture

o Poultry

o Ruminant

o Swine

o Others

Animal Intestinal Health Market, By Additive:

o Probiotics

o Prebiotics

o Immunostimulants

o Phytogenics

Animal Intestinal Health Market, By Form:

o Dry

o Liquid

Animal Intestinal Health Market, By Source:

o Microbial

o Plant Based

Animal Intestinal Health Market, By Region:

o North America

§ United States

§ Canada

§ Mexico

o Europe

§ France

§ United Kingdom

§ Italy

§ Germany

§ Spain

o Asia Pacific

§ China

§ India

§ Japan

§ Australia

§ South Korea

o South America

§ Brazil

§ Argentina

§ Colombia

o Middle East & Africa

§ South Africa

§ Saudi Arabia

§ UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Livestock (Aquaculture, Poultry, Ruminant, Swine, Others)

5.2.2. By Additive (Probiotics, Prebiotics, Immunostimulants, Phytogenics)

5.2.3. By Form (Dry, Liquid)

5.2.4. By Source (Microbial, Plant Based)

5.2.5. By Region

5.2.6. By Company (2024)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Livestock

6.2.2. By Additive

6.2.3. By Form

6.2.4. By Source

6.2.5. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Livestock

6.3.1.2.2. By Additive

6.3.1.2.3. By Form

6.3.1.2.4. By Source

6.3.2. Canada Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Livestock

6.3.2.2.2. By Additive

6.3.2.2.3. By Form

6.3.2.2.4. By Source

6.3.3. Mexico Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Livestock

6.3.3.2.2. By Additive

6.3.3.2.3. By Form

6.3.3.2.4. By Source

7. Europe Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Livestock

7.2.2. By Additive

7.2.3. By Form

7.2.4. By Source

7.2.5. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Livestock

7.3.1.2.2. By Additive

7.3.1.2.3. By Form

7.3.1.2.4. By Source

7.3.2. France Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Livestock

7.3.2.2.2. By Additive

7.3.2.2.3. By Form

7.3.2.2.4. By Source

7.3.3. United Kingdom Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Livestock

7.3.3.2.2. By Additive

7.3.3.2.3. By Form

7.3.3.2.4. By Source

7.3.4. Italy Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Livestock

7.3.4.2.2. By Additive

7.3.4.2.3. By Form

7.3.4.2.4. By Source

7.3.5. Spain Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Livestock

7.3.5.2.2. By Additive

7.3.5.2.3. By Form

7.3.5.2.4. By Source

8. Asia Pacific Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Livestock

8.2.2. By Additive

8.2.3. By Form

8.2.4. By Source

8.2.5. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Livestock

8.3.1.2.2. By Additive

8.3.1.2.3. By Form

8.3.1.2.4. By Source

8.3.2. India Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Livestock

8.3.2.2.2. By Additive

8.3.2.2.3. By Form

8.3.2.2.4. By Source

8.3.3. Japan Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Livestock

8.3.3.2.2. By Additive

8.3.3.2.3. By Form

8.3.3.2.4. By Source

8.3.4. South Korea Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Livestock

8.3.4.2.2. By Additive

8.3.4.2.3. By Form

8.3.4.2.4. By Source

8.3.5. Australia Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Livestock

8.3.5.2.2. By Additive

8.3.5.2.3. By Form

8.3.5.2.4. By Source

9. Middle East & Africa Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Livestock

9.2.2. By Additive

9.2.3. By Form

9.2.4. By Source

9.2.5. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Livestock

9.3.1.2.2. By Additive

9.3.1.2.3. By Form

9.3.1.2.4. By Source

9.3.2. UAE Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Livestock

9.3.2.2.2. By Additive

9.3.2.2.3. By Form

9.3.2.2.4. By Source

9.3.3. South Africa Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Livestock

9.3.3.2.2. By Additive

9.3.3.2.3. By Form

9.3.3.2.4. By Source

10. South America Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Livestock

10.2.2. By Additive

10.2.3. By Form

10.2.4. By Source

10.2.5. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Livestock

10.3.1.2.2. By Additive

10.3.1.2.3. By Form

10.3.1.2.4. By Source

10.3.2. Colombia Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Livestock

10.3.2.2.2. By Additive

10.3.2.2.3. By Form

10.3.2.2.4. By Source

10.3.3. Argentina Animal Intestinal Health Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Livestock

10.3.3.2.2. By Additive

10.3.3.2.3. By Form

10.3.3.2.4. By Source

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Animal Intestinal Health Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. AB Agri Limited

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. Cargill, Incorporated

15.3. Calpis Co., Ltd.

15.4. Chr. Hansen A/S

15.5. Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG

15.6. Evonik Industries AG

15.7. Kemin Industries, Inc.

15.8. Koninklijke DSM N.V.

15.9. Lallemand Inc.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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