Two countries, two completely different strategies: why are the Brazilian and Argentine feed markets so different?

Latin America plays a defining role in the global livestock and feed production industry. The region produced approximately 204.4 million tons of feed mixtures in 2025, representing about 14.2% of global production. This represents a 2.8% increase compared to the previous year, driven primarily by export demand and favorable grain prices. The two leading agricultural countries in the Latin American region, Brazil and Argentina, have differently structured but complementary feed industries. While Brazil stands out primarily due to its size and export performance, Argentina has significant potential in feed production based on its dairy and cattle sectors. Download the Agroinform mobile application for Android or iOS to access the latest news, weather, and classifieds on the go. The development of the Latin American feed industry is also important for Hungarian and European farmers, as Brazil and Argentina are leading global soybean and corn producers, which significantly impact the ...