Animal feed preparations market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian animal feed market grew from 2 910 thousand tons in 2018 to 3 265 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was initially supported by a pronounced trend toward high-quality pet food, as owners increasingly humanized their pets and sought premium products. The shift was further accelerated in 2021 by strengthened sales in pet specialty stores and a significant rise in e-commerce share, which made these products more accessible and changed consumption patterns.

Market volume stabilized around 3 250–3 260 thousand tons during 2022–2023, while the market value continued to climb, reaching 2 375 million US dollars in 2023. This indicated sustained consumer demand for more expensive, specialized formulations, even as physical volume growth plateaued.

In 2024, the market volume held steady at 3 256 thousand tons, but its value declined to 2 243 million US dollars. Changing consumer behavior focusing on circular economy and animal wellbeing reinforced demand for high-quality feed. Simultaneously, global trade regulations and US tariff measures impacted supply chains and raw material availability, influencing cost structures and market dynamics.

Production animal feed preparations in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's animal feed preparations output reached a value of 1,967 million US dollars, showing a moderate 6.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 16.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 4.6%, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 with a 15.6% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria's animal feed preparations production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3,425 thousand tons, indicating a limited 4.9% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 11.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports animal feed preparations from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's animal feed preparations exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 671.9 thousand tons, marking a slight 2.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 19.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Italy formed the main cluster of markets for Austria's animal feed preparations exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 46.5% of exports, Hungary for 10.4%, and Italy for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 64.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's animal feed preparations exports have increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 798.4 million US dollars, showing a robust 10.3% year-over-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 26.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Italy, and Hungary remained the key destinations for Austria's animal feed preparations exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.8% of export value, Italy for 7.7%, and Hungary for 5.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 52.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports animal feed preparations to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's animal feed preparations imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 398.0 thousand tons, representing a 14.2% advance compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 12.5%, with an average annual rate of 4.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 330.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual decline of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Poland formed the main cluster of suppliers for Austria's animal feed preparations imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 48.2% of imports, Switzerland for 28.0%, and Poland for 4.1%. Together, these three countries represented 80.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's animal feed preparations imports have increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 695.8 million US dollars, showing a solid 17.8% year-over-year uptick. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 31.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Poland were the largest suppliers of animal feed preparations to Austria in value terms. Germany accounted for 47.3% of import value, Switzerland for 28.9%, and Poland for 4.3%. Together, these three suppliers formed 80.5% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020