Seaweed Snacks Market Report 2026

The seaweed snacks market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.01 billion in 2025 to $2.21 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing consumption of traditional seaweed foods in asia, increasing awareness of marine-based nutrition, expansion of packaged snack food industry, rising demand for iodine-rich foods, growth of health-oriented snack consumption.

The seaweed snacks market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.21 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for plant-based snacks, increasing adoption of functional foods, expansion into western consumer markets, growing innovation in seasoning and flavor profiles, increasing focus on sustainable marine sourcing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing preference for nutrient-dense snacks, rising demand for low-calorie snack alternatives, growing innovation in flavored seaweed products, increasing premium positioning of seaweed snacks, wider penetration across retail and online channels.

The expanding vegan and vegetarian population is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the seaweed snacks market. These individuals avoid animal products for health, ethical, or environmental reasons. The rise in vegan and vegetarian numbers is primarily driven by health-conscious choices, as more people adopt plant-based diets to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve overall health. This growing demographic is boosting the demand for seaweed snacks, which offer a plant-based, nutrient-dense alternative to traditional snacks. With a strong preference for clean-label, sustainable, and low-calorie options, consumers are increasingly attracted to the convenience and taste of seaweed snacks. For example, in January 2024, Finder, a U.S.-based personal finance comparison site, reported that about 2.5 million people in the UK are vegan, representing 4.7% of the population, an increase from 1.4 million (2.5%) in 2023. This indicates a rise of 1.1 million vegans in the UK from 2023 to 2024. As a result, the growing vegan and vegetarian population is driving the expansion of the seaweed snacks market.

Leading companies in the seaweed snacks market are concentrating on creating innovative products, such as roasted seaweed snacks, to meet changing consumer demands for healthier, tastier, and more convenient snack options. Roasted seaweed snacks are thin, crispy sheets made from edible seaweed, gently roasted and often seasoned with a variety of flavors. These snacks are prized for their savory umami taste, low calorie content, and strong nutritional benefits, providing a rich source of iodine, fiber, and key vitamins including A, C, and K. For example, in October 2024, Gimme Seaweed, an organic seaweed snack brand based in the U.S., introduced its new Korean BBQ roasted seaweed snacks. This product combines traditional Korean BBQ flavors, including garlic, pepper, soy sauce, and miso, with gochujang, offering a balanced sweet, salty, and spicy taste that reflects the founder’s Korean heritage and the brand’s South Korean roots.

In September 2023, Aquascot, a UK-based goods and services company, acquired Shore Seaweed for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is designed to boost product innovation, strengthen sustainable sourcing practices, and address the increasing demand for healthy seaweed-based snacks. It reflects Aquascot’s dedication to sustainability and providing nutritious food options. Shore Seaweed is a UK-based producer of seaweed snacks including seaweed chips.

Major companies operating in the seaweed snacks market are CJ CheilJedang Corp., Taokaenoi Food and Marketing Public Company Limited, Eden Foods Inc., Roland Foods LLC, Gimme Seaweed, 12 Tides Inc., Annie Chun’s Inc., Seamore BV, Sewha Seafood Co. Ltd., Blue Evolution Inc., Wooltari USA Inc., Kimnori USA Inc., Shore The Scottish Seaweed Company Ltd., Nora Snacks Inc., Maine Coast Sea Vegetables Inc., SeaSnax LLC, Ocean’s Halo, Seaweed Agogo LLC, Chung-Hsiang Foods, Wang Globalnet.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the seaweed snacks market in 2025. The regions covered in the seaweed snacks market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the seaweed snacks market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The seaweed snacks market consists of sales of seaweed popcorn, seaweed jerky, seaweed rice crackers, and seaweed trail mix. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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