Plasma Feed Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Key Insights	Details
Forecast Period	2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 3.19 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	5.04%
Fastest Growing Segment	Swine
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 4.28 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Plasma Feed Market is expected to grow from USD 3.19 Billion in 2025 to USD 4.28 Billion by 2031 at a 5.04% CAGR. Plasma feed, typically comprising spray-dried animal plasma and other plasma-derived proteins, serves as a functional ingredient in animal nutrition, particularly for young livestock, aquaculture, and companion animals. These high-quality protein sources are rich in immunoglobulins and bioactive compounds that enhance gut health, bolster immune function, and improve feed palatability. The market's expansion is fundamentally driven by the escalating global demand for animal protein, necessitating efficient feed solutions to support intensive livestock production. Furthermore, increased awareness of animal health and welfare, coupled with the proven efficacy of plasma proteins in boosting feed intake and disease resistance, stimulates adoption, especially as the industry shifts away from routine antibiotic growth promoters.

A significant challenge impeding market growth involves potential concerns regarding disease transmission, despite robust processing measures to ensure product safety. The market also faces competition from more economical protein alternatives and can be affected by fluctuations in the availability and cost of raw blood plasma. According to the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC), in its Feed and Food Report 2025 released in April 2026, EU-27 compound feed production for 2024 reached 147.1 million tonnes, indicating the broader animal feed market into which plasma feed integrates.

Key Market Drivers

Rising animal-protein demand drives plasma feed market growth
The increasing global demand for animal-based protein sources stands as a primary catalyst for the global plasma feed market. As the world population grows and dietary preferences shift, livestock and aquaculture industries face sustained pressure to enhance production efficiency. Plasma feed, by improving feed intake, nutrient absorption, and growth rates in young animals, directly addresses this need for more efficient protein production. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in its June 2026 Food Outlook, world meat production is forecast to expand by 1.0 percent year on year in 2026, reaching 391 million tonnes (carcass weight equivalent). This continuous expansion of the animal protein sector underscores the essential role of functional feed ingredients like plasma in maximizing output and ensuring the economic viability of farming operations globally.

Shift to antibiotic-free feeds boosts plasma feed adoption
The pronounced global shift towards antibiotic-free animal feed solutions represents another critical driver for plasma feed adoption. Growing consumer concern over antimicrobial resistance and stricter regulatory frameworks compel producers to seek effective alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters. Plasma proteins offer a natural and effective means to support animal health and immune function, thereby reducing reliance on therapeutic antibiotics. The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC), in its July 2026 Feed Sustainability Charter 2030 Progress Report, indicated a 24% reduction in antimicrobial consumption by 2024 compared to 2018 levels, demonstrating the industry's commitment. This transition highlights plasma feed’s value in maintaining animal performance and welfare. Furthermore, according to the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) in its 2025–26 State of the US Animal Food Industry Report released in September 2026, US animal food exports reached US$7.8 billion in 2025, reflecting significant international trade dynamics within the broader animal nutrition sector.

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Key Market Challenges

Safety concerns over disease transmission constrain market growth
A significant challenge impeding the growth of the global plasma feed market stems from potential concerns regarding disease transmission. Despite robust processing measures implemented to ensure product safety, the inherent nature of animal-derived ingredients like plasma feed can provoke apprehension among livestock producers and consumers. This skepticism often leads to a cautious approach in adopting new feed solutions, directly limiting market penetration and expansion. Producers may hesitate to incorporate plasma feed into their animal nutrition programs due to perceived risks, even when scientific evidence supports its safety and efficacy.

Rising animal disease burden dampens feed demand and plasma feed adoption
Moreover, the prevalence of animal diseases globally exacerbates these concerns, influencing overall feed demand. According to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), in its State of the World's Animal Health 2026 report, animal diseases destroy over 20% of global animal production annually. This substantial loss impacts livestock inventories, thereby reducing the total addressable market for all animal feed components, including plasma feed. The report also indicated that between 2025 and 2026, more than 2,000 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza occurred across 64 countries, resulting in the culling or loss of over 140 million poultry. Such widespread disease events amplify industry focus on feed safety and disease prevention, fostering a conservative environment that restricts the wider acceptance and growth of plasma feed products.

Key Market Trends

Aquaculture Expansion Drives Plasma Feed Innovation
Expanding aquaculture applications for enhanced growth represents a significant trend influencing the global plasma feed market. The rapid expansion of the aquaculture sector to meet rising seafood demand drives a search for feed ingredients that optimize growth, improve feed conversion, and enhance disease resistance in aquatic species. Plasma feed, with its immunoglobulins and bioactive compounds, offers a solution to bolster the health and performance of fish and shrimp, particularly during critical growth stages. This drives specific formulation advancements for aquatic diets, integrating plasma proteins to support robust immune systems and gut integrity. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in its "The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026" report released in June 2026, global aquaculture production reached a record 103 million tonnes in 2024.

Premium Pet Nutrition and Humanization Drive Plasma Feed Demand
The surging demand for premium pet food ingredients constitutes another significant trend shaping the global plasma feed market. Pet humanization, where animals are increasingly regarded as family members, drives consumer demand for higher-quality, functional, and specialized pet nutrition. This shift leads pet owners to seek ingredients that offer benefits beyond basic sustenance, including improved immunity, digestive health, and enhanced palatability, areas where plasma proteins excel. Consequently, manufacturers are incorporating advanced ingredients to formulate premium pet food products. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in its "2026 State of the Industry Report," pet food and treats sales in the U.S. are projected to reach $69.7 billion in 2026, reflecting the robust growth and premiumization within this sector.

Segmental Insights

Swine Growth Driven by Pork Demand and Plasma Feed Benefits
The Swine segment is a dominant force in the Global Plasma Feed Market, experiencing rapid and significant expansion. This accelerated growth is primarily driven by the escalating global demand for pork, which necessitates enhanced feed efficiency and animal health to optimize production. Plasma feed, rich in immunoglobulins and essential proteins, plays a crucial role in improving gut health, immunity, and overall growth performance in piglets, particularly during the stressful post-weaning period. The swine industry's continuous pursuit of alternatives to antibiotics for disease prevention and growth promotion further fuels the adoption of plasma-based feeds, aligning with evolving consumer preferences for sustainable and healthier meat products. This focus on maximizing productivity and animal well-being positions swine as a key growth driver within the market.

Regional Insights

North America: Leading Plasma Feed Market Driven by Robust Livestock Industry and Regulatory Oversight
North America is a key region in the Global Plasma Feed Market, holding a prominent position due to its robust livestock industry and significant demand for high-quality animal protein. The region's leadership is underpinned by advanced livestock production systems, a strong emphasis on animal health and biosecurity, and a proactive regulatory environment. Specifically, regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) have influenced the market by promoting feed safety and encouraging the adoption of antibiotic-free feed alternatives. This stringent oversight, coupled with continuous advancements in feed technology, fosters a market where plasma feed is widely adopted for its efficacy in improving animal health and growth.

Recent Developments

In October 2025, APC, a company dedicated to converting animal blood into high-value plasma proteins, emphasized its sustained commitment to breakthrough research and development in animal nutrition. The company's R&D team actively spearheads new plasma applications, supported by over 600 scientific publications and decades of expertise. This ongoing research continually enhances understanding of how plasma supports gut integrity, immune function, and microbiota balance in animals, thereby contributing to improved overall well-being and feed efficiency.
In June 2025, NutriQuest, a leader in innovative animal health and nutrition technology development, entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Eastman for Enhanz™, a high-impact feed additive. This collaboration aims to introduce Enhanz™ across global swine and poultry feed markets. NutriQuest's extensive research identified significant performance benefits in lactating sows and late-finishing pigs, indicating the additive's potential to improve profitability for animal producers worldwide. This strategic partnership highlights efforts to deliver science-based solutions that enhance efficiency in animal production.
In May 2025, Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, expanded its innovation in animal health by acquiring Bactana®, a research-driven company specializing in intestinal health and fermentation technology. The acquisition, conducted through Kemin Nutrisurance, the company's pet food and rendering technologies division, aims to accelerate novel gut health solutions for companion animals. This strategic move integrates Bactana's research with Kemin's scientific resources and global reach, facilitating rapid product development in the evolving field of pet intestinal health.
In February 2024, APC, Inc. released a research brief that evaluated the potential of hydrolyzed proteins and spray-dried plasma (SDP) as ingredients in pet food gravy formulations. This breakthrough research demonstrated that these plasma-derived ingredients notably enhanced the palatability and digestibility of the pet food. The findings underscore APC's continuous efforts to explore innovative applications for plasma proteins, extending their utility beyond traditional livestock feeds into the expanding pet food market.

Key Market Players

Kraeber & Co GmbH
Lican Food
Daka Denmark AS
Darling Ingredients
Lauridsen Group Inc.
Veos Group
Lihme Protein Solutions
Eccofeed LLC
Feedworks Pty Ltd
Not Exhaustive

Source	Application	By Region
Porcine Bovine Other Sources	Swine Pet Aquaculture Other Applications	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

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

Plasma Feed Market, Source:

Porcine
Bovine
Other Sources

Plasma Feed Market, Application:

Swine
Pet
Aquaculture
Other Applications

Plasma Feed Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Plasma Feed Market.

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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 Plasma Feed Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. Source (Porcine, Bovine, Other Sources)

5.2.2. Application (Swine, Pet, Aquaculture, Other Applications)

5.2.3. By Region

5.2.4. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Plasma Feed Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. Source

6.2.2. Application

6.2.3. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Plasma Feed 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. Source

6.3.1.2.2. Application

6.3.2. Canada Plasma Feed 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. Source

6.3.2.2.2. Application

6.3.3. Mexico Plasma Feed 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. Source

6.3.3.2.2. Application

7. Europe Plasma Feed Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. Source

7.2.2. Application

7.2.3. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Plasma Feed 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. Source

7.3.1.2.2. Application

7.3.2. France Plasma Feed 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. Source

7.3.2.2.2. Application

7.3.3. United Kingdom Plasma Feed 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. Source

7.3.3.2.2. Application

7.3.4. Italy Plasma Feed 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. Source

7.3.4.2.2. Application

7.3.5. Spain Plasma Feed 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. Source

7.3.5.2.2. Application

8. Asia Pacific Plasma Feed Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. Source

8.2.2. Application

8.2.3. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Plasma Feed 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. Source

8.3.1.2.2. Application

8.3.2. India Plasma Feed 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. Source

8.3.2.2.2. Application

8.3.3. Japan Plasma Feed 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. Source

8.3.3.2.2. Application

8.3.4. South Korea Plasma Feed 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. Source

8.3.4.2.2. Application

8.3.5. Australia Plasma Feed 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. Source

8.3.5.2.2. Application

9. Middle East & Africa Plasma Feed Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. Source

9.2.2. Application

9.2.3. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Plasma Feed 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. Source

9.3.1.2.2. Application

9.3.2. UAE Plasma Feed 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. Source

9.3.2.2.2. Application

9.3.3. South Africa Plasma Feed 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. Source

9.3.3.2.2. Application

10. South America Plasma Feed Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. Source

10.2.2. Application

10.2.3. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Plasma Feed 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. Source

10.3.1.2.2. Application

10.3.2. Colombia Plasma Feed 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. Source

10.3.2.2.2. Application

10.3.3. Argentina Plasma Feed 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. Source

10.3.3.2.2. Application

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 Plasma Feed 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. Kraeber & Co GmbH

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. Lican Food

15.3. Daka Denmark AS

15.4. Darling Ingredients

15.5. Lauridsen Group Inc.

15.6. Veos Group

15.7. Lihme Protein Solutions

15.8. Eccofeed LLC

15.9. Feedworks Pty Ltd

15.10. Not Exhaustive

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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Global Plasma Feed Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity, and Forecast, Source (Porcine, Bovine, Other Sources), Application (Swine, Pet, Aquaculture, Other Applications), By Region, By Company 2021-2031F 2021-2031F

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Table of content

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Frequently asked questions

What was the market size of the Global Plasma Feed Market in 2025?

Which is the dominating region in the Global Plasma Feed Market?

Which is the fastest growing segment in the Global Plasma Feed Market?

What is the expected growth rate of the Global Plasma Feed Market?