Japan Omega-3 Market Size, Share, By Type (Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), and Others), By application (Supplements & Functional Foods, Pharmaceuticals, Infant Formula, Animal Feed & Pet Food, and Others), Japan Omega-3 Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Omega-3 Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• Japan Omega-3 Market Size 2024: USD 78.24 Mn
• Japan Omega-3 Market Size 2035:  USD 205.96 Mn
• Japan Omega-3 Market CAGR 2024: 9.2%
• Japan Omega-3 Market Segments: Type and application

The Japan omega-3 market comprises the whole cycle of omega-3 production from fish oil, krill oil, and plant sources, to its distribution and consumption, all made for human and animal foods, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. According to reports, Japan is among the largest markets for omega-3s, which are considered to be one of the most important nutrients for human health, their benefits touching upon heart, brain and eye health support, inflammation reduction, and anti-ageing, especially through dietary supplements and functional foods.

The krill oil of Aker BioMarine, which is called Superb Boost, was the first omega-3 ingredient in Japan that was licensed under the Foods with Function Claims (FFC) system to indicate skin health benefits (better moisture and barrier function), thus extending the application of omega-3 oils to skin health besides heart and brain health.

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has introduced the Strategic Initiative that focuses on Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment, which is an effort to transform the whole food system into a healthier one with the collaboration and support of government, industry, and academia through the creation of a sustainable food environment that the population can rely on for good health in the long run, thus promoting healthier eating habits and improving nutrition across the population.

The future opportunity consists of the following: enlarging the resources of plant-based and sustainable omega-3, developing functional food applications, personal nutrition, medical applications, and the growing demand from the elderly population in Japan, which is concerned with preventive health care and longevity.

Market Dynamics of the Japan Omega-3 Market:

The Japan omega-3 market is driven by the elderly population seeking cardiovascular and cognitive benefits, preventive healthcare being the top choice for consumers, functional foods and dietary supplements, and the country's diet that has been dominated by seafood for centuries. Moreover, the continuous generation of scientific proof regarding the efficacy of EPA and DHA and the manufacture of refined, tasteless omega-3 preparations are also fruits of market development.

The Japan omega-3 market is restrained by the limited availability of fish oil in the domestic market, the need for strict regulatory approvals, and the growing concerns of consumers regarding the sustainability of marine resources, pollution of oceans, and the toxicity of high omega-3 intakes.

The future of Japan's omega-3 market is bright and promising, with growing demand for healthy ageing solutions, functional foods, and pharmaceuticals that use omega-3s. New plant sources of omega-3 and the trend to make omega-3s more sustainable and pure are some of the factors that will make the future of Japan's omega-3 market bright and promising.

Market Segmentation

The Japan omega-3 market share is classified into type and application.

By Type:

The Japan omega-3 market is divided by type into docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), and others. Among these, the docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The segment of DHA rules the market owing to factors like consumer awareness of brain, eye and cognitive health benefits being strong, high consumption in supplements and infant nutrition, and the older population of Japan considering mental health and preventive care as a priority.

By application:

The Japan omega-3 market is divided by application into supplements & functional foods, pharmaceuticals, infant formula, animal feed & pet food, and others. Among these, the Supplements & Functional Foods segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The Supplements and Functional Foods segment takes the lead owing to factors like the high level of health consciousness, the choice of preventive nutrition, the easy access to omega-3 products, the strong demand from the ageing population, and the well-established functional food and supplement culture of Japan.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the Japan omega-3 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 elaborative 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.

Top Key Companies in Japan Omega-3 Market:

• Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. (Nissui),
• Fuji Oil Holdings Inc.,
• Bizen Chemical Co., Ltd.,
• Maruha Nichiro Corporation,
• DHC Corporation,
• FANCL Corporation
• Others

Recent Developments in Japan Omega-3 Market:

In September 2025, the launch of a new supplement that contains SPM (Specialised Pro-Resolving Mediators)—the by-products of DHA/EPA—was made by the Japanese Firm La Mer. It is claimed that the metabolites have the potential to speed up the inflammation goodbye process, thus marking a new era in omega-3 derivative products.

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. Decisions Advisors has segmented the Japan omega-3 market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Omega-3 Market, By Type

• Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
• Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
• Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
• DPA
• Others

Japan Omega-3 Market, By Application

• Supplements & Functional Foods,
• Pharmaceuticals
• Infant Formula
• Animal Feed & Pet Food
• Others