Lucerne Market to Hit USD 691.3 Mn by 2035 - Growth Accelerates Across APAC, Europe - Demand Rises for High-Protein Forage

The global Lucerne Market (also called alfalfa) is set to grow from USD 393.4 million in 2025 to USD 691.3 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 5.8%. Growth is being fueled by rising demand for high-quality, nutrient-rich forage for livestock and dairy production.

Lucerne is increasingly recognized as an essential feed crop for ruminants due to its high protein content, digestibility, and versatility. Commercial farms are adopting it to improve animal health, boost milk yield, and optimize feed costs.

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Key Market Driver

The lucerne market is expanding due to several interrelated factors:

• Rising dairy and livestock demand: Growing consumption of milk, meat, and dairy products globally is increasing the need for premium feed.
• Superior nutritional value: Lucerne provides essential protein, fiber, and micronutrients that enhance livestock performance.
• Sustainable cultivation: As a nitrogen-fixing crop, lucerne reduces fertilizer requirements and improves soil health, supporting environmentally friendly farming practices.

Advanced cultivation techniques, such as precision irrigation and high-yield seed varieties, are further enhancing crop productivity and quality, making lucerne more attractive for commercial adoption.

Market Segmentation Highlights

By Type: The hay segment dominates with an estimated 42.7% market share in 2025. Its popularity stems from:
• Ease of storage and transport
• High palatability for cattle, sheep, and equine feed
• Retention of essential nutrients during harvesting and processing

Mechanized harvesting and baling have improved efficiency and consistency, supporting widespread adoption across farms and feed suppliers.

By End Use: The dairy industry is the leading consumer, accounting for 38.4% of market revenue in 2025. Lucerne is highly valued for:
• Enhancing milk yield and quality
• Supporting optimal lactation and animal health
• Integrating easily into silage and mixed rations

Large-scale dairy operations and increasing urban demand for dairy products are driving sustained growth in this segment.

By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets emerge as the primary channel, with 36.9% market share, due to:
• Convenient access to packaged and branded lucerne feed
• Standardized product quality and consistency
• Growing urban and semi-urban livestock ownership

This retail channel enables farmers to purchase reliable feed while enhancing brand visibility and adoption.

Regional Growth Insights

Growth rates vary across key regions:
• APAC: China and India lead with strong adoption of lucerne for dairy and livestock, recording the highest growth globally.

• Europe: Germany, France, and the UK show steady expansion driven by premium dairy production and sustainable farming practices.

• USA: Growth is consistent, supported by commercial cattle farms and feed export demand.

• Saudi Arabia & Middle East: Rising dairy imports and modernization of feed supply chains are creating new market opportunities.

Emerging markets continue to demonstrate strong potential due to rising income levels, urbanization, and increased demand for animal protein.

Sustainability and Versatility

Lucerne is gaining traction not only as animal feed but also as a sustainable crop. Its benefits include:
• Nitrogen fixation to reduce fertilizer usage
• Soil erosion prevention
• Enhancing soil structure and water retention

Its multifunctional role in agriculture - including soil improvement, cover cropping, and regenerative farming - positions lucerne as a resilient and strategic crop for the future.

Competitive Landscape

Key players shaping the market include:

Haykingdom, Glenvar Hay, Anderson Hay & Grain, Alfalfa Monegros, S&W Seed, Cubeit Hay, M&C Hay, Standlee Hay, Border Valley, Gruppo Carli, ACX Global, Bailey Farms, Aldahra Fagavi, Grupo Osés, and Huishan Dairy.

These companies are focusing on improving seed genetics, mechanized harvesting, and branded product offerings to meet the growing global demand.

Market Outlook

With the rising demand for high-quality livestock feed, sustainability considerations, and expansion of dairy and meat production worldwide, the lucerne market is expected to maintain steady growth through 2035. APAC and Middle Eastern regions are projected to lead the expansion due to rising dairy self-sufficiency initiatives and increased livestock production.

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