FeedPi
Annual Research Report

State of Feed Manufacturing 2025

We surveyed 200+ feed mills across India and Southeast Asia to understand where the industry stands on technology adoption, formulation practices, and operational efficiency. The results reveal a sector on the cusp of transformation.

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Key Findings at a Glance

Six data points that paint a clear picture of where feed manufacturing is today — and where it's headed.

73%

of feed mills still rely on spreadsheets for formulation

Despite available software, adoption remains low due to complexity and cost.

₹4.2L

average annual savings from AI-optimised formulation

Mills using AI formulation report significant raw material cost reductions.

61%

of mill owners cite "data silos" as their top operational challenge

Disconnected systems across procurement, production, and quality remain the norm.

2.8×

faster QC turnaround with digital quality management

Mills with digital QC workflows resolve quality issues nearly 3× faster.

34%

plan to invest in mill software within the next 12 months

The appetite for digital transformation is growing — but mills need guidance.

89%

say compliance reporting is "painful" or "very painful"

Manual compliance processes drain hours every month, especially for multi-species mills.

Methodology

This report is based on structured interviews and survey responses collected between January and April 2025 from 214 feed manufacturing facilities across India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the UAE.

Respondents include mill owners, production managers, quality heads, and procurement officers across poultry, aqua, cattle, and multi-species operations. Facility capacities range from 2 TPH to 40+ TPH.

All data is self-reported. Where possible, we cross-referenced claims with publicly available industry data. Statistical margins and confidence intervals are detailed in the full report appendix.

Report Contents

  • • Executive Summary (2 pages)
  • • Technology Adoption Landscape
  • • Formulation & Raw Material Trends
  • • Quality Management Practices
  • • Compliance & Regulatory Outlook
  • • Digital Transformation Roadmap
  • • Methodology & Appendix

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