WattAgNet has published a listing of the world’s largest feed manufacturers. This listing highlights the growth and evolution of the animal feed industry worldwide and the major companies involved in shaping the global feed industry. The report indicated that the largest 100 feed companies in 2017 produced more than 386.8 million metric tons of feed. This represents 42% of the total global feed volume and 4% greater compared to feed production in 2016.
2017 Top Feed Companies Tonnage by Region (million metric tons)
Asia
203.274
Europe
79.288
United States
64.950
South America
21.433
Middle East
10.060
Africa
5.897
Oceania
1.930
Largest U.S. Feed Manufactures (million metric tons)
Cargill
19.600
Land O’Lakes
13.500
Tyson Foods
10.000
Alltech
6.500
ADM Alliance Nutr.
3.000
Perdue Farms
2.500
J.D. Heiskell & Co.
2.200
Kent Nutrition Group
2.000
Prestage Farms
1.360
