Asia Pacific Animal Nutrition Organic Acids Market Outlook

the asia pacific animal nutrition organic acids market has witnessed a rise in demand over the years. this demand in organic acids is mostly driven by the growing demand for animal feed ingredients. organic acids are widely used in animal feed to provide essential nutrients, improve health and reduce waste. they are also beneficial in improving the nutritional content of feed and improving feed efficiency. organic acids, having properties such as chelating agents, help in improving the digestibility of feed and help animals absorb nutrients faster. additionally, these acids provide a defense against certain bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. the major acids used as animal feed additives are fumaric, gluconic, malic, citric and lactic acid. the major sources of organic acids used for animal feed purpose are natural and synthetic. natural sources are from plant and animal origin while synthetic sources are from the chemical industry. organic acids are generally obtained through fermentation processes, wherein sugar is broken down to produce organic acids. moreover, organic acids provide better feed utilization by animals and also reduce feed wastage due to their assimilation and digestion. the market for organic acids is driven by the rising demand for animal nutrition. further, the growing awareness regarding the importance of animal nutrition coupled with the increasing focus on animal health has fuelled the demand for organic acids in asia pacific countries. the market is expected to grow further on the back of the changing consumer behaviors that include an increased consumption of protein rich food and feed. this is expected to increase the demand for organic acids for animal nutrition. in addition, increased demand from aqua feed and pet food industries are projected to drive the organic acids market in asia pacific countries. the regulations concerning feed safety, regarding the use of antibiotics as growth promoter in the animal feed industry, is also expected to have a positive impact on the demand for organic acids. furthermore, as consumers become more aware of the animal welfare standards, the demand for organic acids is likely to grow. to sum up, the asia pacific animal nutrition organic acids market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years due to the aforementioned factors.