Raw Material Tariff Pressures and Regulatory Tightening Drive Cost Increases in August 2026

Rising tariffs on imported fishmeal, amino acids, and special additives are driving up operational costs for aquafeed manufacturers in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Concurrently, regulatory bodies have intensified requirements, including new sampling regimes like EU 2026/765 and stricter limits on antibiotics and mycotoxins. In response, feed producers are expanding the use of alternative inputs such as soybean meal, insect proteins, and functional additives.