DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Essential Oils in Animal Nutrition Market- Segmented by Type (Lemon, Orange, Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Other Types), Livestock, By Functionality and Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global essential oils in animal nutrition market was valued at USD 312.71 million in 2017, and is expected to reach USD 472.35 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period 2018-2023.
Essential oils have received attention in the recent years as potential 'natural' alternatives, in order to replace antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in animal diets, due to their positive impact on growth performance, gut microbiota, and welfare; this has been the most significant driver for the essential oils in animal nutrition market.
Aromatic herbs and essential oils are often claimed to improve the flavor and palatability of feed, thus, increasing voluntary feed intake, resulting in improved weight gain.
Additionally, the restriction and the ban (for example, the European Union) on the use of antibiotics in several countries have prompted scientists and the feed industry to search for alternative products, like essential oils. Hence, aromatic plants and their respective essential oils are being generally used in pig, poultry, rabbit, and ruminant nutrition.
Market Segmentation
Essential Oils in animal nutrition market is segmented on the basis of type, livestock, functionality and geographical distribution. Thyme essential oil is the most effective in animal feeding, since it has a stimulating effect on an animal's digestive system, which is responsible for improving the animal's productivity.
Thyme and cinnamaldehyde hold the largest shares in the essential oils for animal nutrition market; they hold around 16% and 20%, respectively.
Essential oils are gaining significant importance, as a performance and palatability enhancer for poultry, making it one of the largest livestock segments.
Feed palatability enhancers are gaining a significant position, as they are highly influential in enhancing the feed intake in animals. The palatability enhancers are supplementary to the animal feed that nullify the bitter taste of vitamins, minerals, and other feed.
Market Analysis
Europe dominates the global essential oils in animal nutrition market, in terms of revenue share which is followed by Asia-Pacific and North America. Middle East & Africa and South America market are still untapped.
Spain is one of the most prominent animal feed manufacturers across the European region, it is expected to be a major factor driving the use of essential oils in feed. Spain has been completely dominant in terms of largest quantity of animal food production.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction
2. Essential Oils in Animal Nutrition Market Insights
3. Essential Oils in Animal Nutrition Market Dynamics
4. Essential Oils in Animal Nutrition Market Segmentation and Analysis
5. Essential Oils in Animal Nutrition Regional Market Analysis
6. Essential Oils in Animal Nutrition Competitive Landscape
7. Essential Oils in Animal Nutrition Company Profiles
- E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company
- Cargill Incorporated
- Delacon Biotechnik GmbH
- Bordas Chinchurreta Distillations
- Ropapharm International B.V.
- Food Base KFT
- Vinayak Ingredients (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Zhejiang Yaofi Bio-tech Co. Ltd.
- Devenish Nutrition Limited
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