Japan Marine Animals Source Omega-3 Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Fish Oil, Krill Oil, Algal Oil, and Others), By Application (Dietary Supplements, Functional Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Online Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, and Others), and Japan Marine Animals Source Omega-3 Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Marine Animals Source Omega-3 Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Marine Animals Source Omega-3 Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Marine Animals Source Omega-3 Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Japan Marine Animals Source Omega-3 Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period 2025-2035. The Japan source omega-3 market for marine animals is increasing due to enhanced consumer awareness of its health advantages, particularly for brain and heart health, and demand for functional foods, dietary supplements, animal feed enrichments, and the growing infant food market.

Market Overview

The Japan Marine Animals Source Omega 3 Market Size refers to products obtained mostly from fish oil, krill oil, and other related marine sources, which are used for diverse applications such as dietary supplements, fortified foods and beverages, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, cosmetics, and infant formula. Used extensively for the health of the heart, brain, and joints, these omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are renowned for their preventive as well as therapeutic applications. Strengths are a developed marine harvest ecosystem, varied product innovation (capsules, gummies, fortified foods), and a strong base of producers. Opportunities are in infant formula, pharmaceuticals, and plant based alternatives, particularly algae-based omega 3. Growth is being led by increasing health awareness, an aging population, rising healthcare costs, and growing functional foods and fitness trends. Government programs by the Japanese Fisheries Agency under the Basic Fisheries Plan promote sustainable fisheries, surveys of resources, aquaculture promotion, and high technology innovation to ensure marine resources.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan marine animals source omega 3 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 marine animals source omega 3 market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 marine animals source omega 3 market.

Driving Factors

The Japan marine animals source omega 3 market is fueled by growing health awareness, an aging population, and growing knowledge of the benefits of omega 3 for heart, brain, and joint health. Increasing demand for dietary supplements, functional foods, and infant nutrition drives market growth. In addition, the nation prominent marine sector, technological innovation in extraction and formulation, and government encouragement towards sustainable fisheries also support expansion. Demand for high quality, science informed health products also supports ongoing growth in the market.

Restraining Factors

The Japan marine animals source omega 3 industry is under constraint from factors including high manufacturing cost, sustainability issues of overfishing, and competition with algae-based alternatives. Also challenging market growth are fluctuating supply of raw materials and stringent regulatory requirements.

Market Segmentation

The Japan marine animals source omega 3 market share is classified into product type, application, and distribution channel.

• The fish oil segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan marine animals source omega 3 market is segmented by product type into fish oil, krill oil, algal oil, and others. Among these, the fish oil segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to its high levels of EPA and DHA and established heart, joint, and brain health benefits. The extended shelf life on the market, combined with innovative production methods, gives customers higher quality, purer oils that live up to the standards of health savvy and demanding consumers.

• The dietary supplements segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan marine animals source omega 3 market is segmented by application into dietary supplements, functional food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and others. Among these, the dietary supplements segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is owing to its convenience, well documented effectiveness, and increased awareness regarding omega 3 benefits for heart, brain, and joint health. Increasing product ranges, such as capsules, liquids, and gummies, serve to further fuel market growth and consumer acceptability.

• The online stores segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan marine animals source omega 3 market is segmented by distribution channel into online stores, supermarkets/hypermarkets, specialty stores, and others. Among these, the online stores segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to providing convenience, choice, and ease of access to customers. The ease of price comparison, availability of comprehensive product details, and customer ratings on online platforms enable smart choices and are a key contributor to the high growth rate of this distribution channel.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan marine animals source 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.

List of Key Companies

• Fujimitsu Corporation
• Maruha Nichiro Corporation
• Omega Protein Corporation
• Nippon Suisan Kaisha
• BASF SE
• Skretting (Yamaha Nutreco Aquatech)
• DSM Nutritional Products
• Nichirei Corporation
• GC Rieber Oils AS
• TASA Omega
• Croda International Plc
• Aker BioMarine AS
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In August 2023, Maruha Nichiro Corporation partnered with Singapore based UMAMI Bioworks to develop and commercialize cell cultivated seafood. This collaboration aims to accelerate the advancement of cell cultivated technology, supporting sustainable seafood production and addressing future food security challenges through innovative, lab grown alternatives.

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 Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan marine animals source omega 3 market based on the below mentioned segments:

Japan Marine Animals Source Omega 3 Market, By Product Type

• Fish Oil
• Krill Oil
• Algal Oil
• Others

Japan Marine Animals Source Omega 3 Market, By Application

• Dietary Supplements
• Functional Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Animal Feed
• Others

Japan Marine Animals Source Omega 3 Market, By Distribution Channel

• Online Stores
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Others