Spirulina Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis 2031

Spirulina Market Size and Forecast (2024 - 2031), By Form (Powder, Tablets, Capsules), By Application (Food & Beverage, Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, Animal Feed), By Distribution Channel (B2B, B2C), and Geography.

Report Code: FOO0058
Report Format: PDF + PPT + Excel
Report Description

Report Highlights:

From USD 437 million in 2022 to USD 968 million by 2031, the worldwide spirulina market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 10.2%. Over the projected period, Asia-Pacific is likely to rule the market.

Rising demand for natural food colorants and growing customer knowledge of its nutritional value are driving notable expansion in the spirulina market. Rich in minerals, vitamins, and proteins, spirulina is becoming more and more important in food and beverage, nutraceutical, and cosmetic sectors as well as in other sectors. Market expansion is driven even more by the rising trend towards sustainable food sources and plant-based diets.

 

Market Dynamics:

Market Trend: Increasing need for functional additives and natural food colorants

Spirulina is becoming a natural blue colorant and useful ingredient used more and more in the food and beverage sector. This trend is being driven by consumers' inclination for natural substitutes to synthetic ingredients and clean-label goods. Manufacturers trying to improve the visual appeal and health advantages of their products find spirulina to be a pleasing choice because of its vivid blue-green hue and nutritional composition. Spirulina is finding use in everything from dairy and baked items to beverages and sweets. Food companies investing in product innovation and responding to consumer desires for healthier, more natural food options can help to define this trend going forward.

 

Market Driver: Increasing knowledge of spirulina's nutritional worth and health advantages

One of the main forces behind market expansion is growing customer knowledge of spirulina's outstanding nutritional value and possible health advantages. Popular superfood and dietary tool spirulina is high in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Demand for spirulina products is growing as health-conscious customers hunt nutrient-dense foods and natural substitutes for pharmaceutical supplements. Studies stressing spirulina's possible advantages in fields including immunological support, weight control, and cardiovascular health help to explain its appeal. Spirulina intake rises in line with vegetarians' growing interest in plant-based protein sources as well as vegans' and flexitarians' Spirulina's nutritional benefits are becoming more known, so the market is predicted to develop steadily in many different uses and product categories.

 

Market Restraint: : Problems in mass production and quality control

Though its potential is great, the spirulina business suffers difficulties with large-scale farming and quality control. For best development, spirulina needs particular environmental conditions: warm temperatures, strong light intensity, alkaline water. Maintaining these conditions regularly on a broad scale can be challenging and expensive, especially in areas with less ideal temperatures. Furthermore influencing product quality and safety are contamination hazards during processing and farming. Consumer confidence and regulatory compliance depend on spirulina goods being consistently pure and of quality. The demand for specific tools, trained labor, and strict quality control policies can raise manufacturing costs and restrict market access for smaller companies. The sector must overcome these farming and quality issues if it is to satisfy rising demand and keep customer trust in spirulina products.

 

Segment Analysis:

The market is dominated by powder sections.

Comprising the most proportion of the worldwide spirulina market, the powder form of spirulina rules the market. The popularity of this category comes from its adaptability and simplicity of use for different goods. Excellent solubility makes spirulina powder readily mixed into smoothies, juices, and other drinks. Additionally extensively utilized in the food sector as a natural colorant and nutritional component in baked products, snacks, and energy bars is this element. Manufacturers choose the powder form mostly because it facilitates exact dosage in dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. Moreover, spirulina powder's longer shelf life than other forms helps to explain its extensive usage in many various sectors and applications.

 

Regional Outlook:

Leading the worldwide spirulina market is Asia-Pacific.

With the greatest market share and predicted continuous expansion during the projection period, Asia-Pacific rules the worldwide spirulina market. Several elements influence the leadership of the area: a long history of spirulina usage, ideal circumstances for farming, and growing consumer health consciousness driven by several issues. Major spirulina producers and consumers in the Asia-Pacific region are nations including China, India, and Japan. Rising disposable incomes, growing popularity of plant-based diets, and more knowledge of spirulina's nutritional value help to drive market expansion. The area gains from a well-established traditional medicine sector as well, where spirulina's possible health-promoting qualities is appreciated. Government projects encouraging algae growth and the presence of important market participants in the area further help to reinforce Asia-Pacific's position in the worldwide spirulina market. Coupled with the growing demand for natural ingredients and supplements, the developing food and beverage sector is likely to propel ongoing development in the spirulina market of the region.

 

Competitive Landscape:

Established players mixed with new businesses define the global spirulina market and produce a competitive and dynamic scene. To satisfy rising demand, important market participants are concentrating on product innovation, quality enhancement, and increasing manufacturing capability. Market positions are being strengthened using mergers and acquisitions, alliances, and geographical expansion among other tactics. Businesses are also funding research and development to investigate novel uses and enhance methods of production. Local producers in areas with favorable growing conditions—especially in Asia-Pacific—are posing more competition for the market. Companies are stressing more quality control and sustainability procedures as customer awareness rises and regulations change in order to set their products apart and have a competitive edge.

 

Major Players:

  • DIC Corporation

  • Cyanotech Corporation

  • Naturex S.A.

  • Parry Nutraceuticals

  • Algenol Biotech

  • Fuqing King Dnarmsa Spirulina Co., Ltd.

  • Dongtai City Spirulina Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd.

  • Prolgae Spirulina Supplies Pvt. Ltd.

  • Phycom BV

  • Sensient Technologies Corporation

  • DDW Inc.

  • Algaecan Biotech Ltd.

 

Key Developments

  • To satisfy growing worldwide demand for natural blue food coloring, DIC Corporation announced in 2023 the extension of its spirulina manufacturing plant in California.
  • Profiting on the rising demand for plant-based protein sources, Cyanotech Corporation debuted a new range of spirulina-based protein powders for the sports nutrition industry in 2022.
Table of Content

1. INTRODUCTION

   1.1. Market Definition

   1.2. Study Scope

   1.3. Currency Conversion

   1.4. Study Period (2022- 2031)

   1.5. Regional Coverage

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

   2.1. Primary Research

   2.2. Secondary Research

   2.3. Company Share Analysis

   2.4. Data Triangulation

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

   3.1. Global Spirulina Market (2018 – 2022)

   3.2. Global Spirulina Market (2023 – 2031)

      3.2.1. Market Segment By Form (2023 – 2031)

      3.2.2. Market Segment By Application (2023 – 2031)

      3.2.3. Market Segment By Distribution Channel (2023 – 2031)

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

   4.1. Market Trends

      4.1.1. Rising demand for natural food colorants and functional ingredients

      4.1.2. Increasing adoption of spirulina in cosmetic and personal care products

      4.1.3. Growing popularity of spirulina as a sustainable protein source

   4.2. Market Drivers

      4.2.1. Growing awareness of spirulina's health benefits and nutritional value

      4.2.2. Rising demand for plant-based and clean label products

      4.2.3. Expanding applications in nutraceuticals and dietary supplements

   4.3. Market Restraints

      4.3.1. Challenges in large-scale cultivation and quality control

      4.3.2. Limited consumer awareness in some regions

   4.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      4.4.1. Threat of New Entrants

      4.4.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      4.4.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4.4.4. Threat of Substitute Products

      4.4.5. Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

   4.5. Supply Chain Analysis

   4.6. Pricing Analysis

   4.7. Regulatory Analysis

   4.8. Pipeline Analysis

5. BY FORM (MARKET VALUE (US$ MILLION) – 2022-2031*)

   5.1. Powder

   5.2. Tablets

   5.3. Capsules

6. BY APPLICATION

   6.1. Food & Beverage

   6.2. Nutraceuticals

   6.3. Cosmetics

   6.4. Animal Feed

7. BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

   7.1. B2B

   7.2. B2C

8. GEOGRAPHY

   8.1. North America

      8.1.1. United States

      8.1.2. Canada

      8.1.3. Mexico

   8.2. South America

      8.2.1. Brazil

      8.2.2. Argentina

      8.2.3. Rest of South America

   8.3. Europe

      8.3.1. Germany

      8.3.2. United Kingdom 

      8.3.3. France

      8.3.4. Italy

      8.3.5. Spain

      8.3.6. Russia

      8.3.7. Rest of Europe

   8.4. Asia-Pacific

      8.4.1. China

      8.4.2. Japan

      8.4.3. India

      8.4.4. Australia

      8.4.5. South Korea

      8.4.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific

   8.5. Middle-East

      8.5.1. UAE

      8.5.2. Saudi Arabia

      8.5.3. Turkey

      8.5.4. Rest of Middle East

   8.6. Africa

      8.6.1. South Africa

      8.6.2. Egypt

      8.6.3. Rest of Africa

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

   9.1. Key Developments

   9.2. Company Market Share Analysis

   9.3. Product Benchmarking

10. SWOT ANALYSIS

11. COMPANY PROFILES

    11.1. DIC Corporation

    11.2. Cyanotech Corporation

    11.3. Naturex S.A.

    11.4. Parry Nutraceuticals

    11.5. Algenol Biotech

    11.6. Fuqing King Dnarmsa Spirulina Co., Ltd.

    11.7. Dongtai City Spirulina Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd.

    11.8. Prolgae Spirulina Supplies Pvt. Ltd.

    11.9. Phycom BV

    11.10. Sensient Technologies Corporation

    11.11. DDW Inc.

    11.12. Algaecan Biotech Ltd. (*LIST NOT EXHAUSTIVE)

12. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Scope of the Report

Spirulina Market Segmentation:

By Form:

  • Powder

  • Tablets

  • Capsules

By Application:

  • Food & Beverage

  • Nutraceuticals

  • Cosmetics

  • Animal Feed

By Distribution Channel:

  • B2B

  • B2C

By Region:

  • North America

  • Europe

  • Asia-Pacific

  • Latin America

  • Middle East & Africa

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