India’s market for Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) is gathering momentum as the country accelerates ethanol production to achieve its biofuel blending goals, leading to a corresponding rise in DDGS output. Valued for their protein and energy content, this by-product is emerging as competitive alternatives to conventional feed ingredients. As India’s livestock feed sector expands, driven by growing consumer demand for poultry, dairy, and fish—the appeal of DDGS as a cost-effective and sustainable feed option continues to increase. At the same time, export opportunities in nearby regional markets are strengthening, positioning India as an emerging DDGS supplier across South and Southeast Asia, according to Market Research FFuture Report (MRFR).
As per the report, the India DDGS Market size was valued at USD 2,500 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 5,000 million by 2035, exhibiting a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% during the forecast period (2025-2035). DDGS, a nutrient-rich by-product of grain-based ethanol production, is increasingly used as an economical feed ingredient in poultry, dairy, and aquaculture. Market growth is primarily supported by higher ethanol blending mandates, expansion of the livestock industry, and rising adoption of sustainable feed solutions that reduce dependence on traditional protein sources such as soybean meal and maize.
The market is segmented to reflect varied production methods and livestock nutrition needs. By type, DDGS includes corn-based, wheat-based, rice-based, barley, and blended grain variants. By form, products are available as pellets, powder, and granules to meet different feed applications. Application-based segmentation covers dairy cattle, poultry, aquaculture feed and others. In addition, DDGS is categorized by protein content—typically below 35 percent, 35 to 50 percent, and above 60 percent—to align with specific dietary requirements. The market is also analyzed geographically across North, South, East, and West India.
