- Rapid urbanization and growing disposable incomes are driving meat consumption in the Asia-Pacific region, prompting livestock producers to invest in functional feed ingredients such as butyric acid that support animal health and production efficiency
- The market is also supported by strong government initiatives promoting safe and sustainable animal farming, which encourages the use of alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters
- China is expected to dominate the Asia-Pacific butyric acid for animal feed market, driven by its large-scale livestock and poultry production, increasing demand for high-performance feed additives, and growing efforts to reduce antibiotic usage in animal nutrition
- Japan is expected to witness the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the Asia-Pacific butyric acid for animal feed market due to rising awareness of gut health in animal rearing, increasing demand for premium meat products, and a strong shift toward antibiotic-free and functional feed solutions
- The sodium butyrate segment held the largest market revenue share in 2024, primarily due to its high bioavailability, cost-effectiveness, and wide application across poultry and swine feed. It is favored for its role in enhancing gut integrity, reducing inflammation, and improving nutrient absorption, especially in young animals. Feed manufacturers across China, India, and Thailand have increasingly adopted sodium butyrate due to its strong scientific validation and compatibility with existing feed formulations
