Algae Supplements Market

In Brief:

• The algae supplements market reflected growth at a CAGR of over 5% during the period, 2013 to 2018. Gains in the algae supplements industry are primarily driven by the changing dietary patters of consumers and the upward trend of health & wellness.
• Revenues from the algae supplements market surpassed US$ 800 Mn in 2018 and is further projected to exhibit a Y-O-Y growth of over 6% in 2019.

• North America has remained a lucrative market for algae supplements, underpinned in part by the burgeoning demand for algae-based products in the region.
• APEJ is likely to emerge as a high-growth market for algae supplements, upheld by evolving consumer lifestyles and changing dietary patterns across emerging economies in the region.

What are the Key Growth Drivers of Algae Supplements Market?

• Algae supplement sales have been significantly driven by the increasing consumer demand for plant-based nutrition sources.
• Soaring demand for macro- & micro-algal foods, on account of their functional benefits that extend beyond conventional considerations of health and nutrition, is predominantly fuelling investments in algae supplements development and production.
• Evidently a natural source of proteins and antioxidants, algae supplements continue to gain popularity in line with demand for plant-based lipids and proteins, along with growing technological advances in algae production and harvesting.
• Anti-aging effects, and better maintenance of digestive tract, are some of the key benefits of the algae supplements fuelling their adoption among consumers worldwide.
• Millennials have enhanced access to health-related information and are increasingly opting for a broader set of health & wellness solutions, including the non-conventional products. This, in turn, is creating favorable circumstances for large-scale adoption of algae supplements.

What are the Key Challenges Faced by Stakeholders of the Algae Supplements Market?

• Lack of awareness regarding benefits of algae supplements continues to be one among the key factors undermining growth of algae supplements market. However, government investments in research & commercialization of algae across key regions are likely to favor growth of the algae supplements market.
• High developmental costs has remained a major concern among the algae supplements industry players. This further impacts the overall cost of the final product, thereby impeding sales of algae supplements to a certain extent.

Algae Supplements Market – Competitive Landscape

• In 2018, Nature’s Way signed a definitive agreement with Natural Products Canada, to collectively tap opportunities in Canada for sales of innovative, natural health-benefitting products. This partnership is aimed at meeting consumer demand for natural products, a category that is witnessing robust demand in the region. These two companies will invest in the pre-mature Canadian companies offering natural products, including nutritional supplements, dietary ingredients, and functional foods.
• In 2016, Parry Nutraceuticals, a division of the E.I.D. - Parry (India) Limited, received the approval from US FDA for its India-based facility for microalgae cultivation & processing. Parry Nutraceuticals also confirmed that it is raising the bar of its product development efforts with an objective of meeting the consumer demand for value-added microalgae-based products.
• In 2018, AlgaEnergy- a leading player in the algae supplements market and Yokogawa Electric Corporation made an official announcement of a strategic partnership and equity participation agreement among the parties. The strategic agreement encompasses an investment of approximately 10 million euro by Yokogawa, with an objective to acquire the newly issued shares of AlgaEnergy, thereby making the company a reference shareholder.

Koninklijke DSM N.V.

Founded in 1902, Koninklijke DSM N.V. is based in Heerlen, Netherlands. The company offers multiple products in the fields of nutrition, materials, and health and ranks among one of the leading purpose-led company in the field of animal & human nutrition.

Doctor's Best

Founded in 1990, Doctor's Best, Inc. is based in Irvine, California. The company offers a wide-range of products in the dietary and nutritional supplements segment. With an offering of over 200 products, the company manufactures and distributes its products in the US and overseas.

Now Foods

Founded in 1968, Now Foods is based in Bloomingdale, United States. The company offers a broad portfolio of natural & organic products, including supplements and packaged foods. The company has achieved various awards and several recognitions for its product offerings.

Chlorella Supply Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1992, Chlorella Supply Co., Ltd. is based in Izumo, Japan. The company is a subsidiary of the Daesang Corporation and offers a wide-range of chlorella-based nutritional healthcare supplements. Algae-based products account for a significant pie of the company’s overall revenue share.

Cyanotech Corporation

Founded in 1983, the Cyanotech Corporation is headquartered in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The company actively engages in the cultivation, followed by development and sales, of natural solutions derived from microalgae meant for nutrition. The company is chiefly focused on development of Spirulina- and Astaxanthin- associated products.

Key players operating in the algae supplements market, as profiled in the report, include Fuqing King Dnarmsa Spirulina Co.,Ltd., DIC Corporation, Vitamin Discount Center, Herbal Terra, LLC, Algae Health Science, Kent BioEnergy Corporation, Algae Health Science, Holistic Herbal Solutions, LLC Pharmavite LLC, Taau Australia Pty Ltd., TerraVia Holdings, Inc., Nutress B.V., and others.

Algal Oil Supplements Gain Momentum as Ideal Vegetarian Sources of DHA and Omega-3 Fats

The diet of vegetarian and vegan population limits them in meeting the requirement for DHA and omega-3 fats, which are highly instrumental in maintaining a sound cognitive and cardiovascular health. Algal oil supplements are gaining centerstage as ideal sources of DHA and omega-3 fats.

As the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and DHA have been well-researched & well-established, vegetarian consumers are showing high preference for algal oil supplements to include in their regular diets. In addition, multiple health benefits of algal oil supplements, such as benefits for eye health, cognitive well-being, and cardiovascular health, are further upholding the demand for algal oil supplements.

Algae Supplements Market - Research Methodology

Compelling insights and forecasts offered in the algae supplements market report are a result of an exhaustive research methodology. The research methodology for algae supplements market report involves two steps, primary and secondary research, which form the base of the insights presented in the algae supplements market report.

The insights compiled in the algae supplements market report have been cross-verified by a team of in-house industry experts, in a bid to ensure unmatched accuracy and eliminate errors.

Key Segments of Algae Supplements Market

• Composition

  • Microalgae
    • β-carotene
    • Vitamins C, A, E, H, B1, B2, B6 and B12
    • Astaxanthin
    • Polysaccharides
    • Polyunsaturated fatty acids

  • Macro algae

    • Proteins
    • Furanone
    • Polyunsaturated fatty acids
    • L-α kainic acid
    • Phenotics
    • Pigments
    • Phlorotannins
    • Phycocolloids (carrageenan and agar)
    • Minerals

• Algae Type

  • Spirulina
  • Chlorella
  • Dunaliella
  • Other Types

• Consumer Orientation

  • Men
  • Kids
  • Women
  • Unisex

• Region

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Japan
  • Asia Pacific (Excluding Japan)
  • Middle East & Africa

• Nature

  • Organic
  • Conventional

• Sales Channel

  • Drug Stores
  • Health & Beauty Stores
  • Modern Trade Channel
  • Direct Selling
  • Online Retailers
  • Other Retail Formats

• Form

  • Soft Gel
  • Capsules
  • Liquids
  • Tablets
  • Powder & Granules

• Function

  • General Well Being
  • Weight Management
  • Immune & Digestive Health
  • Bone & Joint Health
  • Heard Health
  • Eye Health
  • Other Indications