The EU compound feed production market is forecast to remain broadly stable in 2025, according to market experts from the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC). Total industrial compound feed production across the EU27 is projected to reach 146.1 million tonnes, a marginal decline of 0.34% compared to 2024.
The slight decrease reflects relative steadiness across most animal production sectors, despite ongoing challenges including economic pressures, regulatory changes, environmental demands, and animal disease outbreaks.
Cattle feed production is expected to fall by 1.4%, with notable declines in the Netherlands (-5.0%) and Spain (-3.6%), primarily due to stricter environmental regulations and disease-related disruptions such as recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks. Germany, however, is forecast to see a slight rise (+1.2%), and Poland a more pronounced increase of 3.9%.
Pig feed production is projected to dip by 0.8%. Spain is expected to lead growth with a 3.0% rise, followed by gains in Portugal (+4.3%), Poland (+2.7%), and Ireland (+2.0%). However, the Netherlands and Hungary are forecast to see declines of -10% and -6.4%, respectively, the latter linked to African swine fever impacts.
The poultry feed sector shows the most positive outlook, with an anticipated increase of 0.9% to 50.4 million tonnes. Growth is strongest in Spain (+5.8%), Portugal (+3.8%), and Poland (+2.3%), while several other countries are expected to maintain stable output.
Despite varied national trends and sector-specific pressures, the overall resilience of the EU feed industry signals a capacity to adapt to complex market conditions.