War in the Middle East creates problems for Indian feed sector

The Strait of Hormuz closure, surging energy costs and fertilizer supply disruptions are putting pressure on one of the world’s fastest-growing feed industries, even as India’s long-term demand trajectory and foreign investment signal continued growth potential.

Eugene Gerden
August 1, 2026
De Heus India, a subsidiary of Netherlands-based De Heus Animal Nutrition, opened a new feed mill in Rajpura, Punjab, India, last year.
De Heus India, a subsidiary of Netherlands-based De Heus Animal Nutrition, opened a new feed mill in Rajpura, Punjab, India, last year.
Courtesy De Heus
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The Indian animal feed sector faces significant headwinds in 2026 as the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East puts pressure on production costs for domestic feed manufacturers. According to the Indian government's latest economic report, shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and surging energy costs stemming from the Iran war are threatening to undermine one of the world's largest economies.

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