The global astaxanthin market size was valued at USD 2.34 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1% from 2024 to 2030. 

Growing demand for astaxanthin is being fueled by its increasing use in various industries, including aquaculture, animal feed, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverages, among others. It is widely used as a food ingredient for prawns and fishes such as salmon, trout, & ornamental fishes to enhance their coloration and increase commercial value. Other benefits for aquatic animals include growth in stress tolerance, performance, immune-related gene expressions, reproductive capacity, improvement in survival, and disease resistance. Major players are focusing on new product developments and collaborative agreements to meet the increasing demand for astaxanthin in aquaculture.

Additionally, presence of organizations that actively promote awareness regarding diverse applications of these products is expected to further drive market growth. For instance, the Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) plays a key role in promoting, protecting, and educating about the benefits of natural astaxanthin in various end-use applications.The association supports research related to natural astaxanthin and certifies products with NAXA Verification Seal.

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Astaxanthin Market Report Highlights

• Based on product, the dried algae meal or biomass segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 due to the high usage as animal feed and lower cost of production

• The aquaculture & animal feed segment was the highest revenue contributor in 2023. Whereas, the nutraceuticals segment is expected to exhibit the fastest CAGR during the projected period

• The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period due to the rising investments by market players and increasing research activities in the region

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Astaxanthin Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global astaxanthin market on the basis of source, product, application, and region

Astaxanthin Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) (Volumein Metric Tonnes)

• Natural

o Yeast

o Krill/Shrimp

o Microalgae

o Others

• Synthetic

Astaxanthin Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Dried Algae Meal or Biomass

• Oil

• Softgel

• Liquid

• Others

Astaxanthin Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Nutraceuticals

• Cosmetics

• Aquaculture And Animal Feed

• Food

o Functional Foods And Beverages

o Other Traditional Food Manufacturing Applications

• Others

Astaxanthin Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

o Canada

• Europe

o U.K.

o Germany

o France

o Italy

o Spain

o Russia

o Denmark

o Norway

o Sweden

• Asia Pacific

o Japan

o China

o India

o South Korea

o Australia

o Singapore

o Thailand

• Latin America

o Brazil

o Mexico

o Argentina

o Ecuador

• Middle East & Africa

o South Africa

o Saudi Arabia

o UAE

o Israel

o Kuwait

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