What makes the Omega-3 PUFA market a Booming Industry?

Omega-3 fatty acids also called -3 fatty acids or n-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids
(PUFAs) with a double bond (C=C) at the third carbon atom from the end of the carbon chain.

List of omega-3 fatty acids

This table lists several different names for the most common omega-3 fatty acids found in nature.

Common name
Hexadecatrienoic acid (HTA)
-Linolenic acid (ALA)
Stearidonic acid (SDA)
Eicosatrienoic acid (ETE)
Eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA)
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
Heneicosapentaenoic acid (HPA)
Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA),
Clupanodonic acid
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Tetracosapentaenoic acid
Tetracosahexaenoic acid (Nisinic
acid)
Lipid
Chemical name
name
16:3 (n-3) all-cis-7,10,13-hexadecatrienoic acid
18:3 (n-3) all-cis-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid
18:4 (n-3) all-cis-6,9,12,15-octadecatetraenoic acid
20:3 (n-3) all-cis-11,14,17-eicosatrienoic acid
20:4 (n-3) all-cis-8,11,14,17-eicosatetraenoic acid
20:5 (n-3) all-cis-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid
all-cis-6,9,12,15,18-heneicosapentaenoic
21:5 (n-3)
acid
22:5 (n-3) all-cis-7,10,13,16,19-docosapentaenoic acid
22:6 (n-3) all-cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid
all-cis-9,12,15,18,21-tetracosapentaenoic
24:5 (n-3)
acid
all-cis-6,9,12,15,18,21-tetracosahexaenoic
24:6 (n-3)
acid

Struktur EPA :

Struktur DHA :
The market for Omega-3 PUFA is projected to reach USD 18.95 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of about
13.8%

The Omega-3 PUFA market is fueled by the growing health awareness among consumers and the
increasing incidences of chronic conditions such as blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and
cancer. Globally, the rise in aging populations and the growing health concerns has led to a large-scale
adoption of Omega-3 PUFA for various applications.

The top players in the Omega-3 PUFA market such as Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.), FMC Corporation
(U.S.), and Royal DSM (The Netherlands) are continuously involved in research & development activities
in order to meet the increasing demand in the market. The wide application of Omega-3 PUFA in food
has enabled food manufacturers to adopt sophisticated food processing methods, restructure the food
processing companies, and demand new Omega-3 PUFA that can impart the desired functions.

The Omega-3 PUFA market is segmented on the basis of type into DHA, EPA, and ALA. The EPA segment
is growing at the fastest rate due to the increasing consumers demand for essential fatty acids owing to
the growing incidences of chronic diseases.

The market for Omega-3 PUFA is projected to grow as a result of the increasing use of Omega-3 PUFA in
different applications and rising opportunities in countries such as India, China, and Brazil. In 2014, the
North American region was the largest market for Omega-3 PUFA, and the Asia-Pacific region is
projected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period.

The multi-functionality of Omega-3 PUFA, coupled with the growing demand from the food & beverage
industry drives the market. However, sustainability issues of fisheries leading to low production of fish
oil, absence of RDI (Recommended Daily Intake), and competition amongst raw material suppliers and
increasing fish oil price are restraining the market.

The Omega-3 PUFA market is estimated to be valued at USD 9.94 Billion in 2015. It is projected to grow
at a CAGR of 13.8% from 2015 to 2020. The Omega-3 PUFA market is segmented on the basis of type
into Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Alpha Linolenic acid (ALA). On the
basis of application, it is segmented into dietary supplements, functional food & beverages,
pharmaceuticals, infant formula, and others. It is also segmented on basis of source into marine and
plant. Marine source it is further segmented into fish oil, algal oil, krill oil, and others. Plant source is
further segmented into flax seed oil, chia seed oil, and others. Omega-3 PUFA market is also segmented
on the basis of region into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). With
the increasing health-consciousness among the consumers and multi-benefits of Omega-3 PUFA, the
demand for Omega-3 PUFA is expected to enhance the market growth from 2015 to 2020
This report includes estimations of market sizes for value (USD Million) and volume (Kilo tons). Both,
top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the global
Omega-3 PUFA market. Key players in the market have been identified through secondary research, and
their market share in their respective regions has been determined through primary and secondary
research. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources
and have been verified through primary sources. The figure below shows the breakdown of profiles of
industry experts who participated in the primary discussions.

The key players involved in Omega-3 PUFA market include Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.), FMC Corporation
(U.S.), Croda International PLC (U.K.), and Royal DSM (The Netherlands).

This report is targeted at the existing players in the industry, which include Omega-3 PUFA
manufacturers, Omega-3 PUFA distributors, and research institutions. Key participants in the supply
chain of Omega-3 PUFA are raw material suppliers, government bodies, distributors, and end users such
as the food and pharmaceutical industries.

This report provides both qualitative and quantitative analyses of the Omega-3 PUFA market, the
competitive landscape, and the preferred development strategies of key players. The key players
preferred acquisitions, new product launches, and expansions & investments as strategies to gain a
larger share in the market. The report also analyzes the market dynamics and market share of leading
players.

The study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily which market segments to focus on in
the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments.

Scope of the Report

On the basis of Type, the Omega-3 PUFA market is segmented as follows:

DHA
EPA
 ALA

On the basis of Application, the Omega-3 PUFA market is segmented as follows:

Dietary supplements
Functional food & beverages
Pharmaceuticals
Infant formula
Others (pet food, animal feed, and pet nutrition)

On the basis of Source and sub-source, the Omega-3 PUFA market is segmented as follows:

Marine
o Fish Oil
o Algal Oil
o Krill Oil
o Others (salmon, tuna, and herring)
Plant
o Flax Seed Oil
o Chia Seed Oil
o Others (soybean and canola oil)

On the basis of region, the Omega-3 PUFA market is segmented as follows:

North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
RoW

Product Analysis

Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company

Company Information

Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (Up to five)