Aquaculture Market Analysis

Aquaculture is a technique of farming aquatic species such as fish, crustaceans, and other flora and fauna species. On the basis of culture environment aquaculture market is primarily classified into inland water, brackish water, and marine water. The process of aquaculture involves regular stocking, feeding, and protection from predators.

The global aquaculture market is estimated to be valued at US$ 210,790.00 million in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period (2021-2028).

Recent Developments:

• In October 2020, Blue Ridge Aquaculture (BRA) has earmarked $2.5 million for the completion of a new, state-of-the-art nursery facility to support its existing farming operations and future growth plans.
• In August 2021, Cermaq, a salmon producer and Folla Alger, an aquaculture company, entered into an agreement on integrated salmon and kelp farming in collaboration with leading research environments in Norway.
• In December 2019, Cermaq launched an iFarm project. The iFarm project was launched in Steigen, Nordland county.

China held dominant position in the global aquaculture market in 2020, accounting for 55.5% share in terms of value, followed by Rest of the Asia Pacific and Europe, respectively. Surge in demand for latest aquaculture products coupled with available land for aquafarming has been one of the major factors contributing to the growth of China aqualculture market growth. Additionally, aquaculture market players have been focusing on technology adoption coupled with automation which has propelled the target maret growth in China.

Figure 1. Global Aquaculture Market Value (US$ Mn), by Region, 2020

Global Aquaculture Market: Drivers

Growing awareness regarding the health benefits of fish is propelling the market growth of the aquaculture. Fish contain an essential nutritional value such as proteins, vitamins, micronutrients that promote better health. Moreover, increasing government support for promoting aquaculture coupled with the increasing population around the globe is again expected to foster market growth. Hence, growing awareness regarding the health benefits of the fish is augmenting the market growth of aquaculture.

Increasing demand for fish oil as it contains omega-3 fatty acids is expected to accelerate the market growth. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that are popular for treating cardiovascular disease. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, fish oil has been shown to lower levels of fats in the blood, and reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, death, and abnormal heart rhythms in people who have already suffered heart ailments. 

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Report Coverage	Details
Base Year:	2020	Market Size in 2021:	US$ 210,789.80 Mn
Historical Data for:	2017 to 2020	Forecast Period:	2021 to 2028
Forecast Period 2021 to 2028 CAGR:	6.6%	2028 Value Projection:	US$ 265,599.10 Mn
Geographies covered:	North America: US, Canada, Mexico, Rest of North America Europe: UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, France, and Rest of Europe Asia Pacific Excluding China: Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, India, and Rest of APAC China Rest of the World: Latin America, Middle East, and Africa
Segments covered:	By Fish Type: Carps, Mollusks, Crustaceans, Salmon, Milkfish, Trout, Mackerels, Sea bream, Sea bass, Others By Environment: Fresh Water, Marine Water, Brackish Water
Companies covered:	Blue Ridge Aquaculture, Cermaq ASA, Cooke Aquaculture Inc., Eastern Fish Co., Huon Aquaculture Group Pty Ltd., International Fish Farming Co. – Asmak, Marine Harvest ASA, Nireus Aquaculture S.A., Promarisco, and Selonda Aqauculture S.A
Growth Drivers:	Growing awareness regarding the health benefits of fish  Increasing demand for fish oil as it contains omega-3 fatty acids
Restraints & Challenges:	Low acceptance of the market as it is a new  Unconventional technique of fish breeding for consumption and harmful effect of aquaculture on environment

Global Aquaculture Market: Opportunities

Growth in the rice and fish farming is projected to bring new market opportunities in the near future. Rice and fish farming is one of the emerging method in which rice and fish farming used for cultivating both rice and fish. This provide the additional food and income by diversifying farm activities and increase both the yields. Thus, growing rice and fish farming coupled with the rising demand for food around the globe is expected to foster the market growth of the aquaculture.

Growing demand for aquaponics around the globe is expected to offer lucrative market opportunities in the near future. It is new technology that incorporates cultivation of fish and plants together in a controlled environment. By-products of fishes are useful for plant growth when transformed into nitrate by nitrifying bacteria. The rising adoption of aquaponics around the globe due to all these benefits is expected to foster the market growth of aquaculture in the near future.

Market Trends

The rising disposable income of the consumers is encouraging them to spend on highly nutritional value content food products such as fish. Also, increasing health and wellness trend coupled with the changing lifestyle of the consumers is again projected to foster the market growth of the aquaculture. Also, a growing number of shrimp farming sites across China is again projected to augment market growth. All these factors are projected to propel the market growth of aquaculture.

The increasing trend of smart fish farming is supporting the market growth of aquaculture. This is attributed to technological advancement in the fishing solution. Growing demand for an efficient and effective fishing solution is encouraging manufacturers to introduce the smart fishing solution in order to increase fish productivity. Growing technological advancement and rising awareness regarding the smart fishing solution is further projected to foster the market growth of the aquaculture.

Figure 2. Global Aquaculture Market Share, By Fish Type, 2020

Key Takeaways of the Graph:

• Among Fish Type, Craps held dominant position in the market and accounted for 33.9% share in the global aquaculture market in 2020. The segment is expected to reach US$ 90,949.30 million in 2028.
• Carps is purchased by consumers frequently. Hence, the demand for such products remains consistent among consumers.
• Among Environment, the Fresh Water held dominant position in the market and accounted for 56.4% share in the global aquaculture market in 2020. The segment is expected to reach US$ 151,434.00 million in 2028.
• The surge in demand of fresh water can be attributed to rapid expansion of aquaculture as a viable alternative to wild fishing.

Global Aquaculture Market: Restraints

Low acceptance of the market as it is a new and unconventional technique of fish breeding for consumption is hindering the demand. This is also attributed to lack of awareness regarding aquaculture. Hence, low acceptance of the market is expected to restrict the market growth.

Harmful effect of aquaculture on environment is expected to limit the adoption of such practices. This factor is expected to hinder the market growth of aquaculture in the near future.

Global Aquaculture Market: Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the global aquaculture market include, Blue Ridge Aquaculture, Cermaq ASA, Cooke Aquaculture Inc., Eastern Fish Co., Huon Aquaculture Group Pty Ltd., International Fish Farming Co. – Asmak, Marine Harvest ASA, Nireus Aquaculture S.A., Promarisco, and Selonda Aqauculture S.A.