for Omega 3 supplements is expected to augment the growth of the market . Moreover , the demand for Omega3 supplements is growing rapidly and it is anticipated to enhance the growth of the global omega3 market . Furthermore , the omega 3 based infant formulas are expected to generate more demand during the forecast period , as it contains nutrients that help in the growth and development of infants . The new technological advancements in the better encapsulation of omega 3 ingredients from fish source is expected to be a trend in the food and beverage industry worldwide . The absence of a standard for recommended dietary intake is expected to remain as a major restraint for the global Omega 3 market . The high price is a major restraint for rapid growth of algal oil as an alternative for fish oil in the global Omega3 market . Huge investments in the clinical as well as commercial research & development for Omega3 are yielding more new applications and effective products . It is expected to generate lot of opportunities for major market players to expand and diversify their product range during the forecast period .
Segments Covered : The report segments the global omega3 market by application , source , type and region . The segmentation of the market by application includes dietary supplement , fish feed , food and beverage , infant formula , pet food , pharmaceutical and some others . On the basis of source , the market is segmented as marine , nuts and seeds , soya and soya products , vegetable oils and others . Further , based on type , the market is segmented as alpha linolenic acid ( ALA ), docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA ), eicosapentaenoic acid ( EPA ) and others . Among the types docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA ) segment command a major share in terms of revenue in the global omega 3 market . Fish oil accounts for major share in terms of source for Omega 3 fatty acids . Algae based omega3 segment attained a significant share in demand in the market due , to the preference from the vegetarians and vegans and it is expected to sustain the growth of the market . Demand for omega 3 based animal and pet food are expected to grow significantly during the forecast period , as pet owners prefer nutritional food over conventional food for their pets .
Geographic Coverage and Analysis : The report provides regional analysis covering geographies such as North America , Europe , Asia-Pacific , and Rest of the World . North America is the largest omega3 market with highest consumption , owing to the high demand from pharmaceuticals and supplements segments . Increasing demand for omega-3 from infant formula manufacturers is expected to enhance the growth of the North American Omega3 market . Increase in consumption of Omega 3 supplements in major European countries is driving the growth of European Omega 3 Market . Preference for nutritional foods is expected to enhance the
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