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Aquafeed Additives Market Value to Reach US$5.6 Bn by 2030, Driven by Demand for Quality Feed

07-21-2025 08:04 AM CET | Health & Medicine

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Aquafeed Additives Market

Aquafeed Additives Market

✅ Global Aquafeed Additives Market: Expanding Horizons Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Aquaculture

The global aquafeed additives market is experiencing significant momentum, driven by a growing focus on enhancing aquatic animal health, optimizing feed efficiency, and boosting aquaculture yields. Valued at US$3.7 Bn in 2023, the market is forecast to expand at a robust CAGR of 6.1%, reaching US$5.6 Bn by 2030. With the surge in demand for protein-rich seafood and the shift towards sustainable aquaculture practices, feed quality has emerged as a critical factor in ensuring healthy fish production and profitability.

Among the key market segments, amino acids are expected to lead the product category due to their essential role in fish growth and feed conversion efficiency. Geographically, Asia Pacific dominates the market, led by countries like China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia, where aquaculture production is intensively growing to meet both domestic and global demand. Government initiatives to support fish farming, combined with expanding seafood exports, further reinforce the region's leadership in this sector.

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✅ Key Highlights from the Report

➤The global aquafeed additives market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030
➤Market value is expected to rise from US$3.7 Bn in 2023 to US$5.6 Bn by 2030
➤Asia Pacific is the leading regional market, driven by aquaculture expansion in China and India
➤Amino acids dominate the product type segment due to their vital role in fish metabolism
➤Rising demand for sustainable and fortified aquaculture products is fueling market growth
➤Innovative feed formulations and probiotic supplements are gaining rapid traction globally

✅ What Are Aquafeed Additives and Why Are They Important?

What are aquafeed additives, and how do they benefit fish health and farming efficiency?

Aquafeed additives are nutritional or functional ingredients incorporated into aquaculture feeds to improve the health, growth, and feed efficiency of aquatic species such as fish, shrimp, and mollusks. These additives include amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, and antioxidants. They play a critical role in enhancing nutrient absorption, strengthening immune response, reducing disease outbreaks, and minimizing feed waste. With the intensification of aquaculture and growing environmental concerns, the use of advanced feed additives is seen as a key to improving productivity while reducing ecological impacts. By ensuring optimal health and faster growth of aquatic organisms, these additives contribute significantly to the economic sustainability of fish farming operations. Their increasing importance aligns with consumer demand for safer and more nutritious seafood products.

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✅ Market Segmentation: Understanding the Dynamics

Aquafeed additives are segmented based on product type, including amino acids, vitamins & minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, antibiotics, and probiotics. Among these, amino acids and probiotics remain dominant due to their efficacy in improving digestion, immunity, and overall fish health. Enzymes, on the other hand, are gaining attention for their ability to enhance nutrient utilization and reduce feed costs.

On the basis of species, the market caters to fish (including salmon, carp, and tilapia), crustaceans (shrimp and crab), and mollusks. Fish represent the largest end-user segment due to their high consumption rate globally. Feed formulations are tailored for specific species to address unique nutritional needs, lifecycle stages, and environmental conditions, enabling higher productivity in both freshwater and marine farming systems.

✅ Regional Insights: Growth Anchored in Asia and Beyond

The Asia Pacific region leads the global aquafeed additives market, underpinned by large-scale aquaculture operations in China, India, Vietnam, and Thailand. Government support, rising seafood exports, and increased feed investment by major players contribute to the region's dominance.

Europe and North America follow closely, driven by advancements in aquaculture technologies, sustainability-focused policies, and a shift towards organic fish farming practices. Norway and Chile, in particular, have witnessed notable growth in feed additive usage for salmon farming.

✅ Market Drivers

The key driver of market growth is the rising global demand for high-quality protein, especially from seafood, coupled with the need to improve aquaculture productivity. The depletion of wild fish stocks and the increasing preference for farm-raised fish further elevate the demand for efficient feed solutions. In addition, technological advancements in functional feed formulations and innovations like microencapsulation and precision nutrition are enabling enhanced fish health management.

✅ Market Restraints

Despite promising growth, the market faces challenges including fluctuations in raw material prices and regulatory barriers concerning antibiotic use in feed. Smaller aquaculture farms in developing regions often lack access to advanced additives due to cost and infrastructure limitations. Moreover, concerns regarding antibiotic residues and environmental degradation from overfeeding pose regulatory and consumer perception hurdles.

✅ Market Opportunities

Opportunities lie in the growing shift towards natural and organic feed additives, such as plant-based enzymes and probiotics, that cater to health-conscious consumers and eco-regulatory standards. The development of species-specific formulations for high-value fish and shrimp, along with the incorporation of AI in feed optimization, is opening lucrative avenues for manufacturers and investors.

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☑Identify growth segments and investment opportunities within the global aquafeed additives market
☑Gain insights into key regional markets including Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe
☑Understand the competitive landscape and strategies of leading market players
☑Access detailed segmentation analysis by product type, species, and geographical region

✅ Company Insights

✦Cargill Inc.
✦Nutreco N.V.
✦Alltech Inc.
✦ADM Animal Nutrition
✦Biomin Holding GmbH
✦Skretting
✦BASF SE
✦Evonik Industries AG
✦DuPont de Nemours Inc.
✦Novus International Inc.

■In 2023, Cargill introduced a new range of sustainable feed additives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in aquaculture.

■Skretting partnered with a Norwegian startup in 2024 to launch AI-based tools for feed optimization in salmon farming.

✅ Conclusion

The global aquafeed additives market stands at the cusp of transformative growth, driven by the increasing need for efficient, sustainable, and nutritious aquaculture practices. As the world leans more heavily on aquaculture to meet its rising seafood demands, feed additives will remain pivotal in enhancing aquatic animal performance, reducing environmental impacts, and improving farm profitability. With emerging technologies, growing R&D investments, and a shift towards natural formulations, the market offers lucrative prospects for manufacturers, investors, and stakeholders aiming to ride the wave of aquaculture's future.

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