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Japan Aquafeed Additives Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Aquafeed Additives Market Size Was Estimated at USD 20.8 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 4.71% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Aquafeed Additives Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 34.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights Consulting, The Japan Aquafeed Additives Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 34.5 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 4.71% from 2025 to 2035. The aquafeed additives market in Japan is driven by an increasing inclination toward using composites to reduce the overall weight. In addition, the growing environmental regulations laid down by governments of different countries are initiating the use of lightweight and fuel-efficient unmanned systems.

Market Overview

Aquafeed additives are non-nutritive or highly concentrated nutritive ingredients intentionally supplemented into fish, shrimp, and crustacean diets in small quantities. They are designed to achieve specific goals beyond the basic provision of energy and protein, focusing primarily on enhancing animal health, optimising feed efficiency, or improving the final product quality. The necessity for additives stems from the drive to maximise productivity and sustainability in the rapidly expanding aquaculture industry while reducing reliance on unsustainable ingredients like fishmeal. These are crucial for boosting the animal's natural defences. Examples include probiotics (beneficial microorganisms), prebiotics (non-digestible fibres that feed probiotics), and immunostimulants (like beta-glucans) that strengthen the immune system and gut health, thus preventing disease outbreaks. This reduces the need for antibiotics. Common types of aquafeed additives include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, antioxidants, pigments, binders, and immune stimulants. Each additive serves a distinct purpose, for instance, enzymes enhance nutrient digestibility, probiotics promote gut health, and antioxidants prevent feed oxidation and stress-related damage. Pigments such as astaxanthin are often used in salmon and shrimp feeds to enhance colouration, which increases market appeal. The use of additives in aquafeeds is becoming increasingly important due to the growing demand for sustainable and efficient aquaculture production. With the expansion of intensive fish farming, challenges such as disease outbreaks, poor water quality, and feed waste have intensified. Additives help address these issues by improving feed conversion ratios, supporting immune function, and reducing the need for antibiotics, thereby aligning with global sustainability and regulatory trends.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan aquafeed additives market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan aquafeed additives market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan aquafeed additives market.

Driving Factors

The aquafeed additives market is driven by the rising global seafood consumption, increasing adoption of intensive aquaculture practices, and the need to enhance feed efficiency and animal health. Growing awareness of sustainable farming, disease prevention, and natural additives, along with advancements in feed technology and stricter regulations on antibiotic use, also propel market growth.

Restraining Factors

The aquafeed additives market is restrained by high production costs, fluctuating raw material prices, and limited availability of quality ingredients. Additionally, strict regulatory approvals, lack of farmer awareness, and challenges in maintaining additive stability in aquatic environments hinder market growth.

Market Segmentation

The Japan aquafeed additives market share is classified into ingredients and applications.

• The antiparasitic segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan aquafeed additives market is segmented by ingredients into feed acidifiers, anti-parasitic, and prebiotics. Among these, the antiparasitic segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to its effective at preventing or controlling parasitic infections, which is essential for the health and growth of fish and other aquatic animals. They also have the added benefit of reducing the use of antibiotics, which is beneficial for the environment and for the health of the fish.

• The catfish segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan aquafeed additives market is segmented by application into tilapia, catfish, sea bass, and groupers. Among these, the catfish segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Catfish has become increasingly popular as a food source due to its taste and versatility, as well as its high nutritional value. This has led to an increase in demand for catfish in the market.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan aquafeed additives market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Daiwa Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.
• Japan Nutrition Co., Ltd.
• Rakuto Kasei Industrial Co., Ltd.
• Teijin Limited
• Marubeni Nisshin Feed Co., Ltd.
• Others

 Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan aquafeed additives market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Aquafeed Additives Market, By Ingredients

• Feed Acidifiers
• Anti-parasitic
• Prebiotics

Japan Aquafeed Additives Market, By Application

• Tilapia
• Catfish
• Sea Bass
• Groupers