Friends from the animal nutrition industry, we bring great news: the ration production sector in Brazil registered a notable growth during the first half of 2023. This is positive news, especially for us at L5, who are committed in this line of work.
According to data released by the National Union of the Animal Food Industry (Sindirações), the country produced about 40.5 million tons of feeds and concentrates in this period, representing an increase of almost 2% compared to the same period last year.
Sindirações predicts an annual growth of over 7% when it comes to dog and cat food, driven by increasing care and attention from pet owners. The demand for feeds in aquaculture is also growing and showed an advance of over 12%.
The production of feeds for broilers was 18.3 million tons, representing a 2% increase compared to the first half of 2022. This year, the forecast is to reach 36.4 million tons throughout 2023, which corresponds to a 2% increase from the previous year.
In the case of pigs, production was 10.3 million tons, with an increase of 1.6%. In 2023, the expectation is to reach a volume of 20.8 million tons, a growth of 1% compared to 2022.
The market for pet food is booming! The production of food in the first half for dogs and cats was 1.91 million tons, an increase of 4.1% compared to the same period in 2022. The expectation is that by the end of this year, it will reach 4.0 million tons, a growth of 7.5%.
Sindirações emphasizes that, in the second half, a total production of more than 83 million tons of feeds and concentrates (excluding mineral salt) can be estimated, representing an advance of approximately 2% in 2023.
To better understand what has been said, all this information means that the market is expanding and demanding more advanced and efficient solutions. The numbers in the article indicate a promising scenario for the animal nutrition industry and encourage us to continue investing in technology and innovation to revolutionize the market. Here, we are committed to being part of this progress. Follow our blog for more information on the latest trends and innovations in the animal feed industry.
Source: Canal Rural.
