$1.09 billion is the projected 2036 value for the eggshell strength nutrition market, up from $560 million in 2026 at a 6.9% CAGR, according to a new Future Market Insights forecast.
Demand is shifting from basic feed additives to shell-quality control as poultry producers and integrators seek fewer cracked eggs, lower handling losses and more reliable mineral absorption across laying cycles.
Dry products are expected to lead with a 39.0% share in 2026, while microbial sources hold 36.5%, gut-health functions 32.0% and feed mills 37.5%, reflecting buyer preference for easy handling and evidence-backed performance.
India shows the fastest country growth at 6.2% CAGR, ahead of China at 5.2% and the United States at 4.1%, supported by large egg and poultry output.
The outlook is also shaped by stricter documentation demands—especially in Europe—and by disease and feed-safety risks that can slow adoption for suppliers lacking trial data and batch-quality proof.