The Europe yeast market for animal feed applications is slated to amass substantial gains by the end of 2026. The expansion of the market will be primarily driven by the need for high-quality animal nutrition products across the region. Rapid growth of the livestock sector will further bolster the industry outlook. The addition of yeast in animal feed products is known to provide several nutritional benefits.

A 2018 study by researchers at the University of Florida and the State University of Maringa in Brazil, for example, concluded that yeast-based dietary supplements can improve nitrogen yield, fiber digestion, and reduce the risk of diseases in dairy cows on a high starch diet.

In terms of the animal feed applications, the Europe yeast industry is segmented into cattle, poultry, swine, aquaculture, and pet food. The cattle segment is further bifurcated into dairy, calf, and others. Revenue from other animals segment is projected to record a 4% CAGR through 2026. Meanwhile, the dairy application segment will witness a CAGR of nearly 4.9% over the same timeframe.

Poultry application comprises broiler, turkey, and layer, among others. The broiler segment is slated to experience a healthy CAGR of over 5.3% through the coming years. Layer segment is expected to capture more than 14.2% of the market share by the end of 2026.

The turkey segment is anticipated to witness consumption at a CAGR of more than 4.7% up to 2026. This growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for protein rich animal feed products. The swine segment is classified into starter, grower, and sow. The starter applications segment could exhibit a robust 5% CAGR during the forecast period 2020-2026.

The sow segment, on the other hand, is poised to register a CAGR of approximately 4.6% through 2026. The aquaculture application segment mainly includes salmon, shrimps, trout, and carp, among others. Shrimps segment is likely to witness a CAGR of over 4.6% through the period.

The salmon segment will record a CAGR of around 4.2% up to 2026. The product consumption can be largely associated with the growing consumer demand for fish proteins. From trout, the market share is estimated to grow at a steady 4% CAGR over 2020-2026.

Considering the regional landscape, the U.K. is expected to capture more than 18.1% share of the industry in terms of revenue. The country is among the largest consumers of meat and dairy products. As a result, an increasing demand for these products driven by growing health consciousness among consumers will drive the regional outlook. Russia is likely to account for around 11% share of the market.

Italy yeast market for animal feed applications is projected to record a CAGR of about 4.8% through 2026. The regional trends will be driven by increasing pork and poultry production in order to meet the rising domestic demand. Spain will account for approximately 16.8% share of the industry in terms of revenue over the timeframe.

Hungary is expected to hold a revenue share of more than 4.7% by the end of 2026. Meanwhile, the Sweden yeast industry for animal feed applications is slated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% through the same forecast period.