Krill Meal Market Prospects from 2025 to 2031

Posted 2026-02-03 06:26:48

Market Overview

The Krill Meal Market consists of high-protein feed ingredients produced from Antarctic krill which serve as key ingredients for aquaculture operations as well as livestock feed and pet food production. Krill meal contains omega-3 fatty acids along with astaxanthin and essential amino acids which provide significant nutritional value for animal health and growth performance and pigmentation enhancement particularly in shrimp salmon and poultry. The market experiences growth due to increasing consumer interest in sustainable marine feed alternatives as fishmeal production decreases.

Key Players

Aker BioMarine, Neptune Wellness Solutions, Rimfrost AS, Qingdao Kangjing Marine Biotechnology Co Ltd, China Fisheries Group, Enzymotec Ltd, NutraMax Products Inc, RB Ingredients Inc, Qrill Pet Aker BioMarine, Azantis Inc, Biomega AS, Norweigan Fish Oil AS, Omega Protein Corporation, NutriGold Inc, Tharos Ltd, Daeduck FRD Inc, Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd, Olympic Seafood AS, Pesquera Diamante SA, Qingdao Kangda Food Co Ltd, Qingdao Trustmei International Co Ltd

Sample link - https://www.trendbridgeinsights.com/industry-report/krill-meal-market

Market segmentation:

Product Type

· Powder

· Oil

· Capsules

· Liquid

EndUse

· Aquaculture

· Nutraceuticals

· Pharmaceuticals

· Pet Food

· Functional Food

Form

· Dried

· Freezedried

· Liquid

Distribution Channel

· Online Retail

· Offline Retail

· Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

· Specialty Stores

· Health Stores

· Others

Mega Trend Connect:

This report offers deep insights into how mega trends such as health-driven consumption, sustainability, digitalization, and supply-chain resilience are transforming specialty & emerging ingredients. It further examines the impact of product innovation, processing advancements, clean-label reformulation, and evolving consumer preferences across this segment. The report assesses regulatory compliance, cost pressures, channel evolution, and ecosystem maturity shaping global market development.

Global Trade Outlook:

Global trade in specialty & emerging ingredients is increasingly shaped by food safety regulation, labeling standards, sustainability mandates, and volatility in agricultural and energy inputs. Cross-border scalability is constrained by country-specific approvals, logistics complexity, and cold-chain or shelf-life requirements, driving regionalized sourcing and production strategies. Competitive advantage now depends on regulatory readiness, resilient supply chains, and localized market execution.

Region Analysis :

The Krill Meal Market grows globally, led by North America’s strong aquaculture and premium pet food sectors. Europe expands through sustainable feed practices in Norway and Denmark. Asia-Pacific grows fastest with rising seafood demand and aquaculture expansion. Latin America and MEA show gradual growth as awareness of omega-3 benefits and pet nutrition increases.

Recent development :

In May 2025, Aker BioMarine launched Krillagen as a powder product that unites Superba Krill Oil with Marine Collagen Type I and HydraPearls as a capsule product that combines Superba Boost Krill Oil with collagen and hyaluronic acid for skin health benefits at Vitafoods Europe. The company launched Eterna as a co-formulated blend which contains krill oil and ubiquinol and astaxanthin to support healthy aging.

FAQ:

1 . What is the Forecasted market size & CAGR of the Krill Meal Market ?

The Krill Meal Market reached USD 213.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 423.7 million by 2031 at a CAGR of 8.2%.2. Who are the leading manufacturers and suppliers in the Krill Meal Market ?

Aker BioMarine, Neptune Wellness Solutions, Rimfrost AS, Qingdao Kangjing Marine Biotechnology Co Ltd, China Fisheries Group, Enzymotec Ltd, NutraMax Products Inc

3. What are the upcoming trends of Krill Meal Market in the globe?

Expansion in Functional Feed Formulations: Krill meal serves as a key component in sophisticated aquafeed recipes that enhance immunity and reproductive functions and coloration. Feed manufacturers create specialized feed blends which boost feed conversion efficiency while protecting animals from diseases.

4. Which is the largest regional market for Krill Meal Market ?

The krill meal market is led by North America due to its strong aquaculture industry and premium pet food market in the United States and Canada

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