Aquaculture Additives Market to Reach USD 16.10 Billion by 2031, Growing at 4.94% CAGR from 2024-2031 | Probiotics & Prebiotics Segment Leads as Sustainable Farming Expands

Leander, Texas and TOKYO, Japan - Nov. 14 2025 "The Aquaculture Additives Market was valued at US$ 10.89 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 16.10 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.94% during the forecast period 2024-2031."

The Aquaculture Additives Market is driven by rising demand for high quality seafood and the need to improve fish health, growth, and feed efficiency. Market growth is supported by increasing adoption of nutritional additives, probiotics, and water treatment solutions, along with expanding aquaculture production across global markets.

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☛ Recent Industry Developments :
United States:
✅ November 2025: Cargill launched a new probiotic based aquaculture additive aimed at improving shrimp and trout gut health. The rollout was backed by an investment of 95 million to expand U.S. microbial fermentation capacity and strengthen sustainable feed solutions.

✅ October 2025: Alltech completed the acquisition of a regional aquafeed enzyme producer, enabling the company to scale high performance digestive enzyme additives. Alltech allocated 62 million to modernize blending facilities and expand distribution across key aquaculture states.

✅ September 2025: ADM Animal Nutrition partnered with a marine biotechnology firm to launch an immunity boosting algal additive for finfish farms. The collaboration involved 40 million in joint R&D investment, targeting disease-resilient aquaculture systems in the U.S.

Japan:
✅ November 2025: Kyowa Hakko Bio introduced a new amino acid fortified additive designed for high value marine fish species such as yellowtail and sea bream. The product launch was supported by 28 million invested in expanding precision fermentation units in Japan.

✅ October 2025: Marubeni Corporation acquired a majority stake in a domestic functional feed-additive startup specializing in microbial solutions for aquaculture. The acquisition included 36 million earmarked for scale up and nationwide commercialization.

✅ September 2025: Nisshin Seifun Group launched a next gen prebiotic additive aimed at improving nutrient uptake and reducing mortality in salmon and eel farming. The innovation was backed by 22 million in R&D spending with leading Japanese aquaculture institutes.

☛ Core Catalysts Behind Market Growth:
Rising global demand for seafood and increasing aquaculture production are driving the need for high quality feed additives to improve fish health and growth performance.

Growing focus on disease prevention and sustainable farming practices is boosting the adoption of additives such as probiotics, enzymes, vitamins, and mineral supplements.

Technological advancements in feed formulation and nutrition science are enhancing feed efficiency, water stability, and nutrient absorption.

Supportive government policies and investments in modern aquaculture systems are further accelerating the demand for specialized additives to ensure productivity and environmental compliance.

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☛ Market Segmentation:
By Additive Type:
Probiotics & Prebiotics lead with 26% share, driven by rising demand for sustainable and antibiotic-free aquaculture practices, improved gut health, and enhanced disease resistance in farmed species.

Vitamins account for 18%, supported by their essential role in metabolic functions, immunity, and stress reduction in aquaculture.

Amino Acids hold 14%, driven by their importance in protein synthesis, growth promotion, and feed formulation.

Minerals capture 12%, due to increasing use in strengthening skeletal development and improving metabolic balance.

Enzymes represent 10%, enabling improved feed digestibility and nutrient utilization.

Binders hold 8%, widely used to maintain pellet stability and reduce nutrient loss in water.

Antibiotics account for 7%, with usage declining due to strict regulations and shift toward natural alternatives.

Other additives capture 5%, including antioxidants, pigments, immunostimulants, and specialty compounds.

By Species:
Shrimp dominates with 28% share, driven by strong commercial farming in Asia-Pacific and rising use of health and growth promoting additives.

Salmon holds 22%, supported by high value aquaculture operations in Europe and the Americas with strong adoption of advanced feed additives.

Carp accounts for 16%, due to large scale freshwater farming in China and South Asia.

Tilapia represents 14%, fueled by increasing production in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Catfish holds 10%, driven by demand in the U.S. and Asian aquaculture.

Trout captures 6%, supported by cold water aquaculture expansion in Europe and North America.

Other species account for 4%, including seabass, bream, pangasius, and mollusks.

By Functionality:
Growth Promotion leads with 32% share, driven by increased focus on maximizing yield, weight gain, and feed conversion ratios.

Disease Prevention & Control holds 27%, due to rising disease outbreaks and the shift toward immune boosting additives.

Feed Efficiency Improvement captures 21%, supported by the need to reduce feed costs, which account for 60-70% of total production expenses.

Water Quality Management represents 14%, driven by growing importance of maintaining optimal pond and tank environments.

Other functionalities account for 6%, including stress resistance and color enhancement.

By Form:
Dry form leads with 34% share, due to longer shelf life, easy storage, and widespread use in pelletized feed.

Powder holds 26%, widely preferred for flexibility in feed mixing and nutrient customization.

Liquid accounts for 22%, particularly used for probiotics, enzymes, and water-quality enhancers.

Granules represent 12%, primarily used in controlled-release and specialized applications.

Other forms capture 6%, including coated and nano-formulated additives.

By Distribution Channel:
Specialty Stores dominate with 38% share, as aquaculture farmers rely on specialized suppliers for technical additives and expert guidance.

Supermarkets/Hypermarkets account for 25%, driven by the availability of common additives and farm supplies.

Online Retail holds 22%, growing due to convenience, wider product variety, and doorstep delivery.

Other channels capture 15%, including direct sales, distributor networks, and farm supply centers.

☛ Competitive Landscape:
The market is characterized by strong competition among global feed manufacturers, biotechnology companies, and specialty additive suppliers.

Cargill, Incorporated maintained market leadership with a strong footprint in functional feed additives, holding an estimated 21% share, driven by continuous innovation in gut health enhancers and sustainable aquafeed formulations.

Skretting captured around 18% market share, expanding its nutrigenomics based additive solutions and forming multiple partnerships with fish and shrimp farms across Asia and Latin America.

Koninklijke DSM N.V. held approximately 16% share, leading in vitamin blends, enzymes, and immunity boosting additives, supported by heavy investments in microbial and algae-derived ingredients.

Nutreco N.V. secured 14% share, strengthening its portfolio of natural and antibiotic replacement additives, reporting double digit growth due to rising demand for premium aquaculture nutrition.

Evonik Industries AG achieved around 12% market share, driven by its amino acid-based additives and sustainable aquaculture solutions, including precision-nutrition technologies.

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☛ Regional Analysis:
North America:
North America holds 18% of the market, driven by increasing demand for high quality seafood, strong adoption of functional feed additives, and advanced aquaculture systems in the U.S. and Canada. The region's focus on sustainable fish farming boosts the use of probiotics, enzymes, and immune enhancers.

Europe:
Europe accounts for 22%, supported by well established aquaculture industries in Norway, the U.K., Spain, and France. Strict regulatory standards and emphasis on clean, traceable aquaculture production drive the use of natural and high performance feed additives.

Asia-Pacific:
Asia-Pacific dominates the market with 45%, fueled by large scale fish and shrimp farming in China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. Rapid expansion of aquaculture activities, rising seafood demand, and widespread adoption of growth promoters and disease management additives support strong regional growth.

South America
South America holds 8%, driven primarily by Chile's leading salmon farming industry and growing aquaculture production in Brazil. Increasing disease prevention needs and demand for nutrient rich feed formulations contribute to additive usage.

Middle East & Africa
The Middle East & Africa region accounts for 7%, with growth led by expanding aquaculture investments in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and South Africa. Rising food security initiatives and government backed aquaculture expansion boost demand for feed additives.

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