Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Animal Feed Industry Faces Corn Shortage, US Tariffs Impact
The animal feed industry in India is growing, but faces challenges.
They are worried about a corn shortage because much of the corn is used to make ethanol.
US tariffs on Indian shrimp are also hurting the feed industry, as it is the main export.
The government is helping by using rice for ethanol.
The industry is asking the government to forge trade agreements to help.
The animal feed sector is experiencing steady growth of 6-8% annually.
Corn is a primary raw material concern due to its diversion for ethanol production.
The Indian feed market is valued at $16 billion.
US tariffs on Indian shrimp are impacting feed consumption.
The government is urged to forge Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to help the industry.
- Who
- Animal feed manufacturers
- What
- Are facing potential corn shortages and challenges due to US tariffs.
- When
- Published on September 6, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to diversion of corn for ethanol production and US tariffs impacting shrimp exports.
- Animal Feed Market Value
- $16 billion
- Annual Feed Sector Growth Rate
- 6-8%
- Corn Usage in Poultry Feed
- 50-55%
- Total Corn Production
- 36-37 million tonnes
- Corn for Ethanol Production
- 9-10 million tonnes
- India Shrimp Production
- 1 million tonnes
