Market Research Reports Omega-3 PUFA Market By Source, Type, Application, | Página 2

The factors such as growing health consciousness among consumers and awareness
about health benefits of omega-3 PUFA, increasing incidence of chronic diseases,
assnd increasing demand for omega-3 in functional foods & pharmaceuticals are
driving the growth of this market. In addition, rise of alternative sources such as
flaxseeds, olive oil, beans, walnuts, and algae to obtain omega-3 PUFA and emerging
markets such as Latin America further provides significant growth opportunities for
the various stakeholders in the global omega-3 PUFA market. However, high price of
fish oil, absence of recommended daily intake (RDI), and uncertain regulatory
environment hinders the growth of this market to some extent.
The study offers a comprehensive analysis of omega-3 PUFA market with respect to
various sources, product types, and applications. The global omega-3 PUFA market is
segmented on the basis of source (marine and plant), type (EPA/DHA and ALA), and
application (dietary supplements, infant formula, food and beverages,
pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and others).
Geographically, the market is segmented into five major geographies, namely North
America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific
region dominated the global omega-3 PUFA market in 2017. The large share of this
region is mainly attributed to increasing urbanization, increasing demand for healthy
& nutritional products, health & wellness trend, rising disposable income, increasing
population, abundant availability of raw materials, increasing industrialization, and
rising investments from major players in the region.
The key players operating in the global omega-3 PUFA market are Solutex GC (Spain),
Aker BioMarine AS (Norway), Croda International PLC (U.K.), Stepan (U.S.), Pharma
Marine AS (Norway), GC Rieber Oil AS (Norway), Clover Corporation (Australia), BASF
SE (Germany), Cellana Inc. (U.S.), Omega Protein Corporation (U.S.), Lonza Group AG
(Switzerland), Polaris (France), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (The Netherlands), Cargill,
Incorporated (U.S.), Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Kerry Group (Ireland),
and Epax Norway AS (Norway).
Scope of the Study
This industry study presents historical value market data (2016 and 2017), estimated
current year data (2018) and forecasts for 2023 for the following segments.
Market by Source
• Marine
• Plant
Market, By Type
• EPA/DHA
• ALA
Market, By Application
• Dietary Supplement
• Infant Formula