China – More output with fewer players

China was in 2012 once again the world leader in feed production with 198.3 million tonnes manufactured in more than 10,000 feed mills. With a trend of consolidation, scale expansion, vertical integration and higher efficiency. By Aidan Connolly and Mark Lyons, Alltech China’s feed output accounts for 20% of global output. The total volume in 2012 is estimated at 198.3 million tonnes, increased by 13% from the previous year. However, observers suggest there is a large amount of feed prod