Ethiopia Animal Feed Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Form, Animal Type, Ingredient, and Region, 2025-2033

Ethiopia Animal Feed Market Overview:

The Ethiopia animal feed market reached USD 606.84 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 776.02 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.77% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by the expansion of commercial livestock production supported by major government initiatives, the growing feed imports to address supply chain gaps, and the thriving poultry sector creating substantial demand for quality feed. Moreover, increasing demand for animal protein is fueling the Ethiopia animal feed market share.

Ethiopia Animal Feed Market Trends:

Growth of Livestock Farming

In Ethiopia, the market is expanding primarily due to the rapid growth of livestock farming. Ethiopia has one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, including cattle, poultry, goats, and sheep, which form the backbone of rural livelihoods and national food security. As the demand for meat, milk, and eggs continues to rise, farmers are adopting formulated feed to refine productivity and ensure consistent animal health. Traditional grazing alone is no longer sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of high-yield livestock, driving the demand for compound feeds, concentrates, and supplements. The government’s livestock development initiatives are also encouraging modern feeding practices, improving efficiency in dairy and poultry production. This growing emphasis on livestock as an economic driver ensures sustained demand for animal feed, making it a critical factor in Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation.

Rising Demand for Animal Protein

Increasing demand for animal-based protein is bolstering the Ethiopia animal feed market growth. With population expansion, urbanization, and changing dietary preferences, there is a rising need for meat, milk, and eggs to meet nutritional requirements. Middle-class consumers in urban centers are showing greater preference for protein-rich diets, encouraging livestock producers to expand output. To keep pace, farmers are shifting from traditional feeding methods to nutritionally balanced animal feeds that enhance growth rates, improve milk yields, and increase egg production. Feed formulations enriched with vitamins and minerals are becoming more common in the poultry and dairy sectors. As animal protein is becoming a central part of diets in Ethiopia, the reliance on commercial feed solutions is expected to strengthen, positioning rising protein consumption as a major market growth driver.

Government Support for Agriculture and Livestock

The Ethiopian government’s policies and programs aimed at strengthening agriculture and livestock production are driving the market expansion. Initiatives under agricultural growth strategies are encouraging the adoption of improved feeding systems to enhance livestock productivity, food security, and export competitiveness. Government-backed training programs and extension services educate farmers about modern feed technologies, while subsidies and credit facilities improve accessibility to feed inputs. Additionally, partnerships with international organizations focus on developing feed manufacturing infrastructure and promoting sustainable practices. Efforts to expand poultry and dairy farming through organized cooperatives are also catalyzing feed demand. By promoting investments in feed mills and quality assurance frameworks, the government ensures the sector’s long-term sustainability. These interventions not only improve the supply of nutritious feed but also strengthen Ethiopia’s capacity to become a regional leader in livestock production.

Focus on Export Opportunities

Ethiopia’s vision to become a leading exporter of livestock and livestock products is stimulating the growth of the market. With one of Africa’s largest cattle and small ruminant populations, the country has significant potential to supply meat, dairy, and live animals to regional and global markets. However, achieving international competitiveness requires meeting stringent quality and productivity standards, which depend heavily on modern feeding systems. Export-oriented farms and processing units are adopting high-quality compound feeds to enhance animal health, improve yields, and ensure product consistency. The government’s focus on strengthening export infrastructure and compliance with global standards is further supporting this shift. By aligning livestock practices with export requirements, the demand for feed continues to rise.

Ethiopia Animal Feed Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on form, animal type, and ingredient.

Form Insights:

• Pellets
• Crumbles
• Mash
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form. This includes pellets, crumbles, mash, and others.

Animal Type Insights:

• Swine
  • Starter
  • Finisher
  • Grower
• Ruminants
  • Calves
  • Dairy Cattle
  • Beef Cattle
  • Others
• Poultry
  • Broilers
  • Layers
  • Turkeys
  • Others
• Aquaculture
  • Carps
  • Crustaceans
  • Mackerel
  • Milkfish
  • Mollusks
  • Salmon
  • Others
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the animal type have also been provided in the report. This includes swine (starter, finisher, and grower), ruminants (calves, dairy cattle, beef cattle, and others), poultry (broilers, layers, turkeys, and others), aquaculture (carps, crustaceans, mackerel, milkfish, mollusks, salmon, and others), and others.

Ingredient Insights:

• Cereals
• Oilseed Meal
• Molasses
• Fish Oil and Fish Meal
• Additives
  • Antibiotics
  • Vitamins
  • Antioxidants
  • Amino Acids
  • Feed Enzymes
  • Feed Acidifiers
  • Others
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the ingredient. This includes cereals, oilseed meal, molasses, fish oil and fish meal, additives (antibiotics, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, feed enzymes, feed acidifiers, and others), and others.

Regional Insights:

• Addis Ababa
• Oromia Region
• Amhara Region
• SNNPR Region
• Tigray Region
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Addis Ababa, Oromia Region, Amhara Region, SNNPR Region, Tigray Region, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Ethiopia Animal Feed Market News:

• In November 2024, in Ethiopia's Somali region, the ILO, working alongside VSF Suisse, strengthened dairy cooperatives by enhancing its capacity, providing better access to veterinary care, introducing innovative feed options, and developing water resources. It sought to tackle issues in milk production and livestock management, showcasing the effectiveness of collective action in attaining economic resilience and social unity.

Ethiopia Animal Feed Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Ethiopia animal feed market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia animal feed market on the basis of form?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia animal feed market on the basis of animal type?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia animal feed market on the basis of ingredient?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia animal feed market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Ethiopia animal feed market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Ethiopia animal feed market?
• What is the structure of the Ethiopia animal feed market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Ethiopia animal feed market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Ethiopia animal feed market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Ethiopia animal feed market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Ethiopia animal feed industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.