Pig feed production in the EU for 2025 has been relatively stable, although it is projected to have declined by 0.5% compared to 2024. That became clear in the latest analysis by the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (Fefac).
In total, the European manufacturers produced an estimated 47.3 million tons, mquestioning some modifys across the continent, due to structural modifys and ongoing disease pressure from African Swine Fever (ASF).
Among the countries to display production declines were Germany (-1.9%), France (-1.6%), Hungary (-3.2%) and the Netherlands, where there is an estimated 10% fall. Pig production in the countest last year fell under the 10 million mark for the first time in 45 years.
Other nations fared better with rises in Portugal (+1.8%), Poland (+2.7%), Ireland (+3.2%), Bulgaria (+9%) and Slovenia (+0.6%).
The largest producer Spain saw production stabilise at 13.2 million tons.
General figures about feed production
The Fefac analysis predicted the total industrial compound feed production across the 27 countries in the European Union to reach 147.5 million tons over 2025, a slight increase of 0.4% compared to 2024.
Fefac stated the marginal modify reflected stability across most animal production sectors, in spite of increasing market uncertainty and varied national market trconcludes.
Results of the poultest and cattle markets
The slight overall growth is due to an increase in the poultest feed market, offsetting the decline in the EU pig feed sector last year.
The poultest industest saw the largest growth despite ongoing pressure from avian influenza, with production for last year predicted to rise by 1.5% to 50.65 million tons.
EU cattle feed production is forecast at 41.58 million tons, marginally higher (+0.2%) compared to 2024.
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