Feeding System Market Size, Analysis, By Livestock Type (Poultry, Dairy, Swine, Equine, and Aquaculture), By Type (Self-Propelled, Conveyor Belt, and Rail-Guided), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Feeding systems serve food to the livestock at a required demand and in an adequate manner, which assists the farmers in saving time and cost. These systems are extensively used in various industries such as dairy management, poultry management, swine management, and equine management.

Increased investment in technological advancements and research & development activities will open new opportunities for feeding system market growth. Furthermore, merger and acquisition activities will further intensify the industry growth. For instance, in April 2022, BioMar Group, a Denmark company operating in the aquaculture industry, acquired AQ1 Systems Pty. Ltd, a company which produces acoustic feeding technology for shrimp farming. BioMar acquired this company to develop novel feeding solutions and accelerate sustainability.

However, high maintenance and investment costs are the major factors restraining the market growth. The lack of standardization of feeding systems technology further challenges the industry expansion.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Feeding System Market

The COVID-19 pandemic moderately affected the market. The closure of retail stores and HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Cafes) sector impacted the demand for meat products. As a result, livestock producers halted livestock production. According to Poultry World, in 2020, chicken meat production declined by 1.6% in EU-27 countries due to the impact of lockdown restrictions. This led producers to halt or postpone their spending on purchasing machineries. This slowed down the market growth to a considerable extent.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Products launched by key market players


• Market overview


• Impact of COVID-19 on the feeding system market


• Key drivers


• Regulatory analysis

Analysis by Application

Based on application, the market is categorized into poultry, dairy, swine, equine, and aquaculture. The dairy segment is likely to account for the most significant market revenue. Ruminant species such as cattle, sheep, goats, and buffaloes are prominently used for dairy and meat across the globe. The use of automatic systems in cattle helps reduce labor time and workload.

The global demand for dairy increases primarily due to the increasing population, rising incomes, urbanization, and westernization of diets in Asian countries, including China and India. According to a World Wide Fund (WWF) report, millions of farmers worldwide tend to use approximately 270 million dairy cows to produce milk. Dairy farms have experienced tremendous growth over the past few years. Thus, farm profitability and feed management are crucial parts of the system and increase the product demand to cater to large-scale dairy farms.

The aquaculture segment is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Efficient technology-enabled systems and digital strategies help boost the market expansion. For instance, in February 2021, AKVA Group, a supplier of advanced technology and supplier to the aquaculture industry, acquired 33.7% shares in Observe Technologies Ltd. The acquisition helped the company to develop and implement artificial intelligence (AI) in the system.

Analysis by Type

Self-propelled feeding systems are anticipated to hold the largest share in the market. These systems provide various advantages, including high efficiency, low maintenance costs, flexible operation, and decreased labor. These factors positively support the product demand. Furthermore, introducing novel products within this category will propel the segment growth. For instance, in November 2020, Trioliet B.V., a Dutch feeding machinery manufacturer, launched a high-tech self-propelled diet feeder- Triotrac M. The feeder machine is a four-in-one machine carrying out the loading, mixing, transport, and dispensing of feed by one unit and one operating, which save time and labor. There is an increasing population of livestock, and becoming difficult to monitor and handle the livestock manually. Furthermore, the demand for automated systems is also thriving as it systematically feeds the livestock and helps to track and manage the herd.

Regional Analysis

Europe accounts for a majority of the overall market share and is expected to depict considerable growth over the estimated period. The feeding system market in the region is driven by various factors, such as considerable cost saving, increasing commercial livestock production, rising adoption of advanced machineries in the livestock sector, and increased technological advancements. Companies are developing innovative products, which is another factor propelling the industry growth. For instance, in  2020, Biohof Picher, a German turkey breeder, introduced Roxell systems. The system consisted of Titan feeder pans and the Flex-Auger transport system. The two roxell products were core automatic feeding machines providing generous eating space and were made for strong, hardy turkeys.

Asia Pacific feeding system market share is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period. Meat production in Asian countries has been increasing. China is the most prominent pork producer in the region, followed by Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan. The increasing livestock production in the region and farmers' inclination toward adopting technologies are likely to fuel the product demand.

Key Players Covered

The key market players in global feeding system market include Trioliet B.V., Gesellschaft für Entstaubungsanlagen (GEA Group) AG, VDL Agrotech, Daniit, Pellon Group Oy, HETWIN Automation systems, Afimilk Agricultural Cooperative Ltd., Dairymaster, Cormall AS, BouMatic LLC, Rovibec Agrisolutions, and others.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• February 2021: Daniit, a Danish-based aquafeed company, developed a feeding system for land-based RAS system. The system is capable of handling fish feed pellets without crushing them.


• December 2020: Norcod, a Norweigan fishing company, invested in two feed barges in AKVA Group, a supplier of advanced aquaculture equipment and services, with new AM3 series. The feed barges have an efficient hybrid operation and feeding systems with water transport facility.