Animal feed preparations market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian animal feed market grew from 445.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 534 thousand tons in 2024, though the path was marked by significant volatility. An initial period of stabilization was followed by growth, partly influenced by evolving regulations. New veterinary rules introduced in 2021 streamlined animal husbandry and feed handling requirements, providing a clearer framework for producers. This regulatory environment, which included ongoing state supervision of feed safety and controls on processed animal proteins, helped shape the market's foundation in the earlier years.

A major regulatory shift occurred in 2022 when the European Commission approved the use of certain animal proteins in feed for non-ruminant livestock. This change opened new formulation possibilities and coincided with stricter national feed law amendments that imposed substantial fines for violations. These factors contributed to a sharp market expansion that year, with volume reaching nearly 600 thousand tons. However, the market contracted significantly the following year before rebounding strongly in 2024, indicating a period of adjustment and recovery.

Throughout the period, local industry players like Starter ST OÜ provided integrated feeding solutions, supporting the market's infrastructure. International factors such as the war in Ukraine impacted grain and energy prices, influencing feed production costs. The overall market trajectory reflects these combined influences of regulatory modernization, shifts in permissible ingredients, and external economic pressures on raw materials.

Production animal feed preparations in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Estonia's production of animal feed preparations increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 162.7 million US dollars, marking a substantial gain of 20.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 28.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 119.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Estonia's production of animal feed preparations increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 440.4 thousand tonnes were produced, showing a rise of 5.8% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 12.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 380.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 3.0% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports animal feed preparations from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Animal feed preparations exports from Estonia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 7 386 tonnes, down by 15.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 21.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 7.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 738 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Latvia, and Finland continued to be the main buyers of animal feed preparations from Estonia. Lithuania accounted for 41.1% of exports in kind, Latvia for 22.2%, and Finland for 21.1%, jointly forming 84.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of animal feed preparations from Estonia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia exported 14 532 thousand US dollars of animal feed preparations, corresponding to a sharp rise of 40.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 139.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 33.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Finland, and Latvia consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of exports in value terms. Lithuania accounted for 30.0% of exports in value terms, Finland for 22.9%, and Latvia for 20.6%, jointly accounting for 73.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports animal feed preparations to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of animal feed preparations to Estonia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia imported a total of 61 651 tonnes, which did not change significantly compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 66 467 tonnes, with the largest increase of 5.7% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Germany, and the Netherlands consistently remained the main sources for imports in kind. Latvia accounted for 34.2% of imports in kind, Germany for 10.8%, and the Netherlands for 10.1%, together accounting for 55.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Animal feed preparations shipments to Estonia from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, a total of value_last_year thousand US dollars of animal feed preparations was imported, representing a robust advance of 15.8% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 29.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The market base for imports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was wide. Germany accounted for 15.7% of imports in value terms, Latvia for 11.1%, and Poland for 10.5%, jointly accounting for just 37.3% of total flows, with the remaining 62.7% shared by numerous other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021