Aquafeed Additives Market Report 2026

The aquafeed additives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.86 billion in 2025 to $1.99 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial aquaculture farming, rising demand for seafood protein, increased use of fish meal-based nutrition, growth in inland aquaculture practices, improving awareness of feed efficiency.

The aquafeed additives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.59 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of sustainable aquafeed solutions, increasing use of probiotics and prebiotics, growth of high-value fish species farming, rising regulatory pressure on antibiotic reduction, technological innovation in feed formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of functional feed additives, increasing use of natural and organic additives, growing demand for high feed conversion efficiency, focus on disease prevention and immunity enhancement, expansion of intensive and semi-intensive aquaculture.

The increasing consumption and demand for seafood are expected to drive the growth of the aquafeed additives market going forward. Consumption and demand for seafood refer to the volume of fish and other seafood products purchased and consumed by individuals, influenced by dietary preferences, availability, and perceived health benefits. Consumption and demand for seafood are rising due to greater awareness of its health benefits, as more consumers opt for seafood because of its high-quality protein content and nutrients that support heart health and overall well-being. Aquafeed additives support the growth in seafood consumption and demand by enhancing fish growth, health, and quality, which results in a more reliable supply of safe and nutritious seafood for consumers. For example, in April 2025, according to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), an Australia-based government authority, the nominal value of Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture production was projected to rise by 0.5% in 2023-24 to reach $3.56 billion. Therefore, the growing consumption of seafood and marine species is expected to propel the aquafeed additives market.

Leading companies operating in the aquafeed additives market are increasingly focusing on the introduction of innovative solutions, such as precision nutrition concepts, to improve nutritional efficiency in aquaculture while reducing environmental impact through optimized amino acid profiles in feed formulations. The precision nutrition concept in aquafeed additives refers to a customized approach that tailors feed formulations to the specific nutritional needs of fish, emphasizing ideal amino acid profiles to enhance growth performance and minimize environmental impact. For instance, in May 2024, Skretting, a Norway-based aquaculture feed producer, introduced AmiNova, a new feed formulation concept. This concept incorporates an ideal digestible amino acid profile, improving nutritional efficiency by precisely meeting fish requirements and reducing nutrient excess. This innovation enhances nutrient retention in fish, leading to improved performance and a substantial reduction in nitrogen discharge into the environment, thereby supporting sustainable aquaculture practices.

In July 2025, IFB Agro Industries Limited, an India-based supplier of animal feed and aqua feed solutions, acquired the aqua feed business of Cargill India Private Limited in India for $12.22 million (₹110 crore). Through this acquisition, IFB Agro Industries aims to strengthen its position in the Indian aquaculture market, expand its product portfolio, and increase its market share in high-growth aqua feed segments. Cargill India Private Limited is an India-based provider of aqua feed solutions for multiple aquatic species, including shrimp and fish, serving commercial aquaculture operations.

Major companies operating in the aquafeed additives market are Alltech, Biorigin, Kemin Industries Inc., Norel SA, BioMar Group A/S, Cargill Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Nutreco NV, Nutriad Ltd., Calanus AS, Olmix Group, Lallemand Inc., Nouryon B. V., Delacon Biotech Nik Ges. m. b. H., Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd., Diana S. A. S., Aller Aqua A/S, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ridley Corporation Ltd., Thai Union, Inve Aquaculture Inc., Growel Feeds Pvt. Ltd., BASF SE, Bluestar Adisseo Company, Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition LLC, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Koninklijke DSM N. V., Skretting, Clextral S. A. S., Trouw Nutrition LLC, Balchem Corporation, AquaBounty Technologies, Scoular, Nutra Blend LLC.

North America was the largest region in the aquafeed additives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aquafeed additives market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aquafeed additives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have impacted the aquafeed additives market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials such as fish meal, probiotics, and specialty feed ingredients, leading to higher production costs for manufacturers. The impact is most visible in anti-parasitic and probiotic segments and in regions heavily dependent on imports, particularly Asia-Pacific and Europe. However, tariffs have also encouraged local sourcing, alternative ingredient development, and domestic production of plant- and microorganism-based additives, supporting long-term supply chain resilience and regional market growth.

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Aquafeed additives refer to substances used to enhance the quality of aquatic species' diets by preserving the physical and chemical integrity of their feed. These additives, whether nutritive or non-nutritive, are incorporated in small quantities. Characterized by high protein and omega-3 fatty acids content, aquafeed additives contribute to improved nutritional value in feed, resulting in benefits such as accelerated growth rates, enhanced feed conversion efficiency, and a bolstered immune system.

The primary sources of aquafeed additives are animals, microorganisms, and plants. Animal-sourced additives encompass growth promotants, antibiotics, hormones, and essential nutrients in refined forms, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, cholesterol, and phospholipids. Aquafeed additive ingredients include anti-parasitic agents, feed acidifiers, prebiotics, essential oils, natural extracts, palatants, and other components. These ingredients are utilized in formulating feeds for various aquatic species, including carp, rainbow trout, salmon, crustaceans, tilapia, catfish, sea bass, and grouper.

The aquafeed additives market consists of sales of preservatives, antioxidants, and emulsifiers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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