Omega 3 Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Omega 3 Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (EPA, DHA, ALA), By Source (Marine, Plant), By Application (Supplements & Functional Foods), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

Report ID: 978-1-68038-079-8
Number of Pages: 125
Format: Electronic (PDF)

Historical Range: 2018 - 2021
Industry: Specialty & Chemicals

Market Segmentation

Omega 3 Type Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
- Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
Omega 3 Source Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Marine Source
- Plant Source
Omega 3 Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Supplements & Functional Foods
- Pharmaceuticals
- Infant Formula
- Animal Feed & Pet Food
- Others
Omega 3 Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
  - North America Omega 3 Market, By Type
    - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
    - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
    - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
  - North America Omega 3 Market, By Source
    - Marine Source
    - Plant Source
  - North America Omega 3 Market, By Application
    - Supplements & Functional Foods
    - Pharmaceuticals
    - Infant Formula
    - Animal Feed & Pet Food
    - Others
  - U.S.
    - U.S. Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
    - U.S. Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - U.S. Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - Canada
    - Canada Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - Canada Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Canada Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - Mexico
    - Mexico Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - Mexico Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Mexico Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
- Europe
  - Europe Omega 3 Market, By Type
    - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
    - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
    - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
  - Europe Omega 3 Market, By Source
    - Marine Source
    - Plant Source
  - Europe Omega 3 Market, By Application
    - Supplements & Functional Foods
    - Pharmaceuticals
    - Infant Formula
    - Animal Feed & Pet Food
    - Others
  - Germany
    - Germany Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
    - Germany Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Germany Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - UK
    - UK Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
    - UK Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - UK Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - France
    - France Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - France Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - France Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - Spain
    - Spain Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - Spain Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Spain Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - Italy
    - Italy Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - Italy Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Italy Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - The Netherlands
    - The Netherlands Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - The Netherlands Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - The Netherlands Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - Norway
    - Norway Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - Norway Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Norway Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
- Asia Pacific
  - Asia Pacific Omega 3 Market, By Type
    - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
    - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
    - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
  - Asia Pacific Omega 3 Market, By Source
    - Marine Source
    - Plant Source
  - Asia Pacific Omega 3 Market, By Application
    - Supplements & Functional Foods
    - Pharmaceuticals
    - Infant Formula
    - Animal Feed & Pet Food
    - Others
  - China
    - China Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - China Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - China Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - India
    - India Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - India Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - India Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - Japan
    - Japan Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - Japan Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Japan Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - Australia
    - Australia Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - Australia Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Australia Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - New Zealand
    - New Zealand Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - New Zealand Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - New Zealand Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
- Central & South America
  - Central & South America Omega 3 Market, By Type
    - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
    - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
    - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
  - Central & South America Omega 3 Market, By Source
    - Marine Source
    - Plant Source
  - Central & South America Omega 3 Market, By Application
    - Supplements & Functional Foods
    - Pharmaceuticals
    - Infant Formula
    - Animal Feed & Pet Food
    - Others
  - Brazil
    - Brazil Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA)
    - Brazil Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Brazil Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
  - Argentina
    - Argentina Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
    - Argentina Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - Argentina Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others
- Middle East & Africa
  - Middle East & Africa Omega 3 Market, By Type
    - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
    - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
    - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
  - Middle East & Africa Omega 3 Market, By Source
    - Marine Source
    - Plant Source
  - Middle East & Africa Omega 3 Market, By Application
    - Supplements & Functional Foods
    - Pharmaceuticals
    - Infant Formula
    - Animal Feed & Pet Food
    - Others
  - UAE
    - UAE Omega 3 Market, By Type
      - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
      - Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
      - Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA)
    - UAE Omega 3 Market, By Source
      - Marine Source
      - Plant Source
    - UAE Omega 3 Market, By Application
      - Supplements & Functional Foods
      - Pharmaceuticals
      - Infant Formula
      - Animal Feed & Pet Food
      - Others

Omega 3 Market Dynamics

Driver: Rising penetration of omega 3 in the active pharmaceutical ingredient market

The demand for omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in functional foods and pharmaceuticals is projected to increase in the coming years. This can be attributed to the growing awareness about healthcare and chronic diseases, which has led to a higher demand for omega-3 in various applications. Moreover, regulations supporting the use of omega-3 in infant formulations are anticipated to drive its demand in developed economies further. Market players are actively expanding their product portfolios through mergers and acquisitions. A recent example is Aker BioMarine's partnership with GEA Group AG to establish a new krill-based protein plant in Norway. Companies are also investing more in product development and research. In 2023, Nuseed Global introduced an innovative plant-based alternative to fish-derived omega-3 DHA and EPA, offering consumers a sustainable and environmentally friendly option. Epax, a brand under FMC Corporation's Health and Nutrition Division, provides high-quality pharmaceutical ingredients, including concentrated marine omega-3 fatty acids from sustainable and traceable sources. BASF Nutrition and Health, in collaboration with Ideogen, is developing an omega-3 product to address the chronic condition known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is prevalent in the UK and Italy.

Driver: Growing demand for dietary supplements

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the proper growth and development of the human body. They have a significant impact on protecting against heart and cardiovascular diseases. Omega-3 fatty acids are renowned for their ability to reduce the risk of abnormal heartbeats or arrhythmias, which can potentially lead to sudden death. Additionally, they aid in lowering triglyceride levels, slowing down the growth of atherosclerotic plaque, and reducing blood pressure. Hypertriglyceridemia, a condition characterized by extremely high triglyceride levels, can result in complications such as obesity and diabetes, further increasing the risk of heart disease. Currently, around four million Americans are affected by severe hypertriglyceridemia, and this number is projected to rise significantly in the future. The dietary supplements industry benefits from consumer attention and pharmaceutical companies' ongoing research and development efforts. The omega-3 supplement market, for example, is influenced by factors such as research, sourcing, and the ongoing pandemic. Various sources, including algae, tuna oil, calanus, herring roe, and genetically modified canola oil, are being explored for omega-3 production. An innovative example is Nutriterra Total Omega-3 by Nuseed Global, a canola oil expressing DHA, EPA, and ALA. Increasing health concerns and growing awareness among individuals about nutraceuticals are expected to be crucial in driving the dietary supplement market.

Restraint: Declining growth rate of fish production

The demand for omega-3 fatty acids in pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements, and food & beverages has experienced a rapid increase in recent years due to their exceptional health benefits and the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. Fish oil, the most widely available dietary source of DHA and EPA, accounts for more than 50% of the various sources of omega-3 fatty acids. As fish oil consumption continues to rise, the availability of raw materials for fishmeal is expected to decrease. The growth in fish consumption, primarily driven by developing countries, is projected to persist in the near future due to population growth, changing lifestyles, and consumer preferences for a broader range of food options. On a global scale, fish production is anticipated to shift from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere during the forecast period. With ongoing research and development efforts and advancements in omega-3 production technologies, the market is expected to expand further in the forecast period.

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Omega 3 market qualitative analysis

Industry overview
Industry trends
Market drivers and restraints
Market size
Growth prospects
Porter’s analysis
PESTEL analysis
Key market opportunities prioritized
Competitive landscape
- Company overview
- Financial performance
- Product benchmarking
- Latest strategic developments

Omega 3 market quantitative analysis

Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Company financial performance

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