Omega 3 Ingredients Market, By Type (ALA, DHA, EPA), By Source (Nuts and Seeds, Vegetable Oils, Marine, Soya), By Application (Infant Formula, Supplements & Functional Foods, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals, Others), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023 - 2030
Omega 3 ingredients are naturally-occurring polyunsaturated fatty acids and nutrients that are critical for human health. There are three types of omega 3 ingredients namely alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These types of ingredients are used in various applications such infant formula, supplements & functional foods, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals. Supplements & functional foods was the largest segment in the global omega 3 ingredients market in 2022, and the trend is expected to remain the same during the forecast period. Growing lifestyle and age-related diseases in North America and Europe is subsequently fueling growth of the supplements & functional foods segment. Also, emerging economies in Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa are fueling demand for omega 3 ingredients for application in the flourishing pharmaceuticals industry. The market for omega 3 ingredients is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.5%, during 2023-2030, according to Coherent Market Insights analysis.
Various research studies have established a link between consumption of fatty fish and lowering of coronary heart diseases. For instance, fish oils are used as a supplement to balance the required dietary intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Also, fish oil is commonly recommended as a supplement product for people who have had a myocardial infarction by the American Heart Association, World Health Organization (WHO), the National Heart Foundation of Australia and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Market Dynamics
Increasing consumer health awareness about the benefits associated with the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA are major factors fueling growth of the global omega-3 ingredients market. Omega-3 ingredients are also linked with lowering prevalence of cancer, heart diseases, and arthritis. Cancers of the prostrate, colon, and breast can be lowered with the intake of omega-3 ingredients. Also, omega-3 ingredients play a major role in brain development of infants, which is a major factor propelling growth of the global omega 3 ingredients market. Low public awareness about the types of omega 3 fatty acids and their benefits will restrict growth of the global omega-3 ingredients market. Negative consumer perception about the smell and taste of omega-3 ingredients is also expected to restrict the growth of the market. Technological advancements and product innovation is expected to fuel the market for omega 3 ingredients during the forecast period. For instance, on October 6, 2016, DSM introduced new 3C technology to reinvigorate omega 3 supplements category. Also, on June 9, 2015, Croda introduced Incromega DHA and approved by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). On March 8, 2017, Royal DSM and Evonik collaborated to manufacture omega 3 fatty acid products from natural marine algae for animal nutrition. This innovation will enable the production of omega 3 fatty acids for animal nutrition without using fish oil. North America, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market in 2016 and the trend is expected to remain the same during 2017-2025.
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