Fish Oil for Aquafeed Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and Outlook (2024-2031)

Global Fish oil for Aquafeed  Market is Segmented By Type (Extruded Feed, Pellet Feed, Powder Feed, Wet Feed, Others), By Additives (Amino Acids, Vitamins & Minerals, Probiotics & Prebiotics, Feed Enzymes, Antibiotics, Antioxidants, Amino acids, Feed Acidifiers, Others), By Aquatic Species (Fishes Feeds, Mollusks Feeds, Crustaceans Feeds, Others), By Distribution Channel (Company Stores, E-Commerce, Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Specialty Stores, Others), By Application (Marine Feeding, Fresh Water Feeding, Others), and By Region (North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Fish oil for Aquafeed Market Overview

Global Fish oil for Aquafeed  Market reached US$ 2.56 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 3.53 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

The global Fish oil for Aquafeed market has witnessed significant growth and transformations over the years. The aquaculture industry is mainly adopting these fish oils as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which helps in improving the growth and development of fish that are particularly raised for human consumption. Hence it can lead to driving the global fishoils in the aquafeeds market.

Furthermore, aquafeeds containing fish oils are more widely adopted than other conventional feeds as they enhance the immune system of fish, and they also help in improving the cell membrane integrity. They also improve the reproduction rate in fish which helps in producing high-quality fish, which can lead to an increase in the adoption of fish oils in aqua feeds.

Additionally, many food safety authorities are launching approvals for using fish oils to provide high-quality products in order to attract larger consumer bases. For instance, in June 2023, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority approved Aquaterra Omega-3 oil for use in fish feed applications. Aquaterra is derived from Nuseed Omega-3 Canola. It is the world's first plant-based source of DHA, EPA, and ALA. Such approvals can help in increasing the usage of fish oils in aqua feeds.

Fish oil for Aquafeed Market Scope

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Fish oil for Aquafeed Market Dynamics

Increase in Demand for High-quality Fishes

The demand for high-quality fishes are increasing as consumers are becoming more health-conscious which increases the demand for fish oils in aqua feeds, as the fish oils help improve the nutritional quality of fish and enhance their omega-3 content which provides numerous health benefits for humans, and enhances their pigmentation in some species such as salmon, trout making them more visually appealing to consumers. such factors help in increasing the demand for fish oils in aquafeeds.  

Furthermore, many manufacturing companies are launching innovative products in order to attract a large consumer base. For instance, in April 2023, MiAlgae company launched NaturalAlage, an omega-3 product. It is a  dry powder with a high concentration of DHA and other oils that can be added to recipes for aquafeeds, providing the well-known health benefits that omega-3 provides. Such product launches can help in increasing market growth.

Raising Demand for Nutritious Feed

 The aquaculture industries and farmers are seeking other alternatives to traditional feeds as the demand for global sed foods is increasing which increases the demand for fish oil in aquafeeds as they enhance the omega-3 fatty acids which help in promoting the health growth and development of fish. Hence, it leads increase in the adoption of fish oils in aqua feeds.

Furthermore, many key players are producing high-quality products in order to attract large scale consumers. For instance, Alga Prime DHA is being produced at TerraVia and Bunge Ltd’s joint venture facility in Brazil. New aquafeed ingredient An algal oil with a high DHA content is set to be incorporated into salmonid aquafeeds. Such product helps increase in adoption rate of fish oils in aquafeeds.

Less Awarness

Consumers who are not aware of the nutritional benefits associated with fish oil-enriched aquaculture products might not prioritize these products when making purchasing decisions. Some small scale aquafarmers are adopting other alternatives, which coild cause declination in fishoils in aqua feeds market growth.

Furthermore, due to less awarness about the benefits caused by fish oils many farmers and aquafarming industries are not aware abou the government subisidies. For instance, the government of India launched, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada has been approved at a total estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores comprising of Central share of Rs. 9407 crores, State share of Rs 4880 crores and Beneficiaries contribution of Rs. 5763 crores, the aim of this scheme is enhancing of fish production and productivity through expansion, intensification, diversification and productive utilization of land and water.

Fish oil for Aquafeed Market Segmentation

The global fish oil for the aquafeed market is segmented based on type, additives, aquatic species, distribution channel, application and region.

Increase in Demand for Effective Fish Feeds

Powder feeds segment holds the maximum share in global fish oils in the aqua feeds market. The aquafarming industries are attracted to powder feeds as they provide convenience, and are easily dissolved in water. They also provide a sufficient amount of omega-3 fatty acids which help in improving the growth, and reproduction rate, and enhance the immune system. It also helps in reducing heart-related issues in fish, hence, it can lead to an increase in the adoption rate of fish oils in aqua feeds.

Furthermore, many manufacturing companies are producing innovative products in order to attract larger consumers and help them obtain higher productivity. For instance, in January 2020, Alask Omega company launched Alask Omega, This is the first powder launched by AlaskOmega, and is the newest addition to their omega-3 concentrate line. It delivers 200 mg/g of EPA and DHA. Such products help in driving the market.

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Fish oil for Aquafeed Market Geographical Share

Increase in Consumption Rate and Government Subsidies

Asia-Pacific has been a dominant force in the global fish oil for aquafeed market and its significance has only grown in the post-2020 era. The aquaculture farmers are adopting the fish oil in aquafeed as these fatty acids play a crucial role in the growth, development, and maintenance of fish. They are essential for various biological functions, including cell membrane integrity, immune system support, and reproduction. Hence, it increases in adoption rate.

Furthermore, the consumers in this region are highly attracted to seafood as it provides numerous health benefits that help increase the seafood consumption rate. For instance, according to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry report of 2022, the seafood consumption in Australia was 356kt in 2020-21, this helped in increasing the adoption of fish oils in aqua feeds.

Additionally, the government in this region is launching many schemes Development of Fresh Aquaculture (FFDAs), in this scheme the government is providing a subsidy for the construction of new ponds the subsidy of 20% along with a ceiling of Rs. 2lakh INR and a ceiling of 40,000INR for all Farmers, such schemes help in increasing the adoption rate of fish oils in aqua feeds.

Fish oil for Aquafeed Companies

The major global players in the market include Darling Ingredients Inc., SARIA Group, Lican Food, Puretein Agri LLC., Veos Group, European Fishmeal, Cargill, Incorporated, Nutreco N.V, Alltech and Aller Aqua Group.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The pandemic has brought a disruption in the supply chain, due to government lockdown restrictions many manufacturing companies have shut down which has caused a limitation in the availability of raw materials in the market, which has led to less adoption by aquaculture farming. This has led to a negative impact on fish oils for the aquafeed market.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact 

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine had brought a disruption in the country economy , many manufacturing companies has shut down due to less availability of raw matterials, exports and imports rate, this has led to decrease in availability of products, which had led to negitive impact on gloal fishoils for aquafeeds.

Key Developments

• In May 2023, CPM manufactures feed mills, pelleting equipment and automation products, and has acquired the Taiwan-based IDAH business to expand our global position in the aqua feed, pet food and plant-based protein processing markets.
• In September 2021, The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute, an internationally-renowned research and development program focused on recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), and Cargill, a global leader in solutions for animal feeds, announced a multi-year agreement to develop, evaluate and enhance feeds for the growing land-based aquaculture industry.

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