Nachfrage in der EU bleibt unter Druck.

In 2022, industrial compound feed production in the EU decreased by more than 5 million tons compared to the previous year. The main reasons for this decline are avian influenza, economic uncertainty, and environmental and animal welfare policies. The pig sector was particularly affected, experiencing a decrease of 6.7%, followed by the poultry segment with a decrease of 3.2%. Cattle feed production only slightly decreased by 0.5 million tons. It is expected that the production of the main animal species will continue to decline in 2023. Avian influenza, economic uncertainty, and environmental and animal welfare policies remain the main drivers for the upcoming year. [Extracted from the article]