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Synopsis
The global market for Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) was estimated to be worth US$ 55.6 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 74 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Feed Grade Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin primarily used in animal nutrition to regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism, promoting healthy bone development and overall physiological growth in livestock and poultry. It is typically synthesized from lanolin, a substance derived from sheep's wool, and then processed into a stable form suitable for feed additives. As a vital micronutrient in feed formulations, Vitamin D3 is indispensable for preventing deficiencies such as rickets in young animals and maintaining optimal productivity in commercial animal husbandry.
The market for Feed Grade Vitamin D3 has shown steady and promising growth, with global production projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.01%. This growth reflects increasing global demand, driven by the expanding animal nutrition industry, rising meat and dairy consumption, and growing awareness of feed quality and animal welfare. As livestock producers strive to improve feed efficiency and animal health, the use of high-quality vitamin supplements like cholecalciferol becomes more prevalent. However, the industry faces notable challenges, particularly in the procurement of lanolin, which is affected by variable sheep populations, seasonal wool-shearing cycles, and geopolitical factors in key production regions. These factors can cause supply disruptions and price volatility, requiring manufacturers to develop more resilient sourcing and production strategies.
The competitive landscape of the Feed Grade Vitamin D3 market is markedly concentrated, with the top five manufacturers—Zhejiang Garden Bio, NHU, Taizhou Hisound Pharmaceutical, Kingdomway, and DSM—commanding over 91% of global revenue. This dominance enables them to shape market dynamics through pricing, product innovation, and supply chain control. While this consolidation creates high entry barriers for smaller firms, the expanding demand presents opportunities for niche players, particularly those offering differentiated solutions such as eco-friendly production processes, non-lanolin-derived alternatives, or customized vitamin premixes. As the market continues to evolve, sustainability, traceability, and innovation are expected to become key differentiators in maintaining competitiveness and meeting the increasingly sophisticated demands of the global feed industry.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
The Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (kg) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol).
Market Segmentation
By Company
Zhejiang Garden Bio
Taizhou Hisound Pharmaceutical
Kingdomway
NHU
DSM
Zhejiang Medicine
Fermenta
Jiangxi Tianxin Pharmaceutical
Segment by Type
Vitamin D3 Oil
Vitamin D3 Powder
Segment by Application
Ruminant Feed
Poultry Feed
Swine Feed
Aquaculture Feed
Other
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Feed Grade Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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