Global DHA from Algae Market Growth 2025-2031

The global DHA from Algae market size is predicted to grow from US$ 658 million in 2025 to US$ 1381 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025 to 2031.

DHA, Docosahexaenoic acid, with molecular formula C22H32O2, is a primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, sperm, testicles and retina. DHA can help lowering lipid, lowering blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, enhancing the activity of brain cells, improving eyesight and other effects. DHA is a kind of both Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which is rich in fish oil and microalgae.

Global key players of DHA from algae include DSM, Roquette, Corbion, Huison, Runke, etc. The top five players hold a share over 70%. Asia-Pacific is the largest market, has a share about 40%, followed by North America, and Europe, with share 33% and 22%, separately.

Market Drivers:

Health and Wellness Trends: DHA is recognized for its numerous benefits, such as supporting brain and eye health and reducing inflammation. This has driven the demand for DHA-rich supplements, especially in the wellness and dietary supplement market.

Increased Demand for Plant-based Alternatives: Consumers are increasingly opting for plant-based products, especially vegans and vegetarians who avoid fish-derived DHA. Algae-based DHA is an ideal alternative as it is plant-based, sustainable, and naturally free from contaminants like mercury.

Growing Awareness of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, are essential for cognitive function, heart health, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Rising consumer awareness of the importance of Omega-3s is driving demand for DHA from algae.

Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Production: Algae-based DHA is considered more sustainable than fish-derived DHA because it doesn’t deplete ocean resources. As sustainability becomes a higher priority for consumers and businesses, algae-based DHA is gaining traction.

Increased Adoption in Infant Nutrition: DHA is critical for the development of infants' brains and eyes, so it’s a key ingredient in infant formula. The growing demand for infant nutrition products, particularly those containing plant-based DHA, is driving the market.

Regulatory Support: Governments and regulatory bodies are increasingly recognizing the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in public health, which leads to the promotion of DHA consumption. Regulatory support for DHA-based supplements is boosting market growth.

Market Challenges:

High Production Costs: The production process for algae-based DHA can be expensive due to the need for specialized facilities and high-quality algae strains. This can make the final product more costly compared to traditional fish-derived DHA.

Limited Awareness and Acceptance: Although DHA from algae is a promising alternative, it may not yet be as widely known or accepted by all consumers. The market still needs further education efforts to convince people of its benefits and quality.

Production Scalability: Algae-based DHA production requires large-scale algae cultivation, which can be challenging to scale efficiently while maintaining product quality and managing production costs.

Raw Material Availability: While algae are abundant, obtaining the specific strains of algae needed for DHA production at scale can sometimes be a challenge. Ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality algae can pose a risk to manufacturers.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “DHA from Algae Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world DHA from Algae sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected DHA from Algae sales for 2025 through 2031. With DHA from Algae sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world DHA from Algae industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global DHA from Algae landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on DHA from Algae portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global DHA from Algae market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for DHA from Algae and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global DHA from Algae.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of DHA from Algae market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
DHA Powder
DHA Oil

Segmentation by Application:
Infant Formula
Nutritional Supplements
Food & Beverage
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
DSM
Roquette
Corbion
Huison
Runke
ADM
Mara Renewables
Cabio
Solutex
Kingdomway
Fermentalg
JC Biotech
Keyuan
Bioplus Life Sciences
Fuxing
ATK Biotech
Xinhe Biotech

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

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