Report Overview

Global Algal Protein Market Size - Industry Trends & Outlook Report 2026

Global algae protein is determined by the rising health awareness in consumers around the world. The global population is more concentrating on getting additional nutritional values from a diverse food source. The consumers are challenging all the primary nutrients such as protein, vitamins, minerals, and others in their favored food. Algae protein is one of the infrequent protein bases, which comprises all the vital amino acids, which require a healthy routine. Further, the intake of plant-based protein has been growing for the past decade due to increasing vegan people and animal brutality worries, which further provides a better growth opportunity for the algae protein market.

However, the manufacturing procedure of algae protein is highly subtle, which additional make it an expensive product to use, which is among the warning factor for the global algae protein market. Besides cost, algae protein also fronting the tests concerning the several allergic response worries after consuming it as a dietary addition.

Global Algal Protein Market: Market Outlook and Trends

Algae proteins are typically resulting from algae with the help of enzymatic or solvent procedures. They are usually removed from algae that are developed in freshwaters and marines. These algae proteins have more content of protein owing to which they are used as a substitute for plant protein. They are very helpful as they can improve the immune system, decrease fatigue, decrease allergies and inflammation, and others. They are extensively used in uses such as food and beverages, personal care, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and others.

Global Algal Protein Market

Growth Drivers 

Inclination towards a vegan diet

Algae protein market request is seeing a huge increase, due to its high nutritious value, increasing vegan population, and exploding demand for plant-based protein food products. Moreover, rising sustainability issues over the amplified greenhouse releases throughout meat and poultry production have also diverted customer consideration towards plant-based elements.

Algae proteins goal to deliver improved muscle health, increase resistant system with increased power. Health drinks with chlorella constituents are gaining traction as substitutes to soft drinks owing to its uplifting taste and wide nutrient welfares. Besides, with rising consciousness about the various health welfares of vegan diets, the number of people accepting vegan lifestyles is growing through the sphere.

Awareness related to health benefits 

Increasing consciousness amid customers concerning algae proteins such as spirulina for its health welfares is a significant factor motivating the global algal protein market. Algal protein as a natural alternative for animal proteins such as whey protein and gelatin are allure the target group, which is allergic to whey protein and vegetarian. Algae protein goal to deliver enhanced muscle health, boost resistant system with increased strength. Health drinks with chlorella ingredients are gaining traction as alternatives to soft drinks due to its uplifting taste and wide nutrient welfares.

Impact of COVID-19 in industry

Since the COVID-19 virus eruption in December 2019, the disease has the extent to almost 200 countries around the sphere, with the World Health Organization announcing it a public health emergency. The global effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are already starting to be felt and will significantly affect the Algal Protein Expression System market in 2020. The outbreak of COVID-19 has got effects on many aspects, like flight cancellations; travel bans and quarantines; restaurants closed; all indoor events limited; over forty countries state of crisis declared; massive reduction of the supply chain; stock market instability; falling business confidence, rising panic amid the people, and insecurity about future.

Global Algal Protein Market: Segmentation

Based on type, the market is divided into spirulina, chlorella, and other types. Among all the segments, the spirulina segment holds the leading share and is expected to be significant during the forecast period. 

Based on the application, the algae protein market is divided into dietary supplements, food & beverage, animal feed, cosmetics, and others. Food and beverage are fragmented as protein drinks, breakfast cereals, bakery & confectionery, snacks, and others. Protein deficiency in animal feed is increasing due to reduced land size, fertility, and addiction to the existing land caused by development in per capita people. Global market growth is credited to its utilization of algae as a substitute to cattle feed. 

Based on geography, the study gives an analysis of the algae protein market in the emerging and recognized markets across the globe, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Global Algal Protein Market: Regional Insights 

Europe is vital in global algae protein with the maximum market value share due to high ingesting health-conscious products and growing research and growth activities concerning the algae. Whereas North America is also displaying a significant value share in the global algae protein market, and the main motive is the rising ingesting of plant-based protein diets. However, developing economic regions such as South and East Asia is further screening the high growth in the global algae protein market due to growing spending on a diversity of food products.

Competitive Landscape

The leading players in the Algal Protein Market include TerraVia, Cyanotech Corporation, Far East Bio-Tec Co., Ltd., Earthrise Nutritional, Roquette Frères, Heliae Development, LLC, Allmicroalgae, ENERGYbits Inc., Corbion Biotech, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Corbion., Ocean Drop, Pond Tech, Algama, BIOPROCESS ALGAE, LLC, Univar BV., Algatech LTD, and others.

 Recent Developments

·         In May 2019, Solabia Group announced that they have acquired Algatech Ltd. This acquisition will help both the companies to expand their production capability and meet the rising demand for the microalgae. This will strengthen their position in the market and will increase their customer base worldwide.

·         January 2019, Pond Technologies Holdings Inc. (“Pond”) has closed its acquisition of Regenurex Health Corporation (“Regenurex”) effective January 30, 2019.

Scope of Report

·         By Type

ü  Spirulina

ü  Chlorella

ü  Other Types

·         By Application

o    Dietary Supplements

o    Foods & Beverages

ü  Bakery & Confectionery

ü  Protein Drinks

ü  Breakfast Cereals

ü  Snacks

·         Animal Feed

·         Cosmetics

·         By Region

ü  North America

ü  Europe

ü  Asia Pacific

ü  South America

ü  Middle East & Africa

The objective of the Study:

•To analyze and forecast the Algal Protein Market size of the market in terms of value.

•To examine the careful market segmentation and forecast the market size, in terms of value, based on the region by segmenting.

•The Algal Protein Market into five regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, South America, and their leading countries.

•To outline, categorized, and forecast the Algal Protein Market based on the by Type, by application, by Regional.

•To examine competitive developments, like by Type, by application, by Regional within the Algal Protein Market.

•To highlight the impact analysis of the factors affecting the market dynamics such as growth drivers.

•To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their market shares along with detailing the competitive landscape for market leaders.

Business Questions Answer by the Report

Ø  How will the market drivers, restraints, and opportunities affect the market dynamics?

Ø  What will be the market size in terms of value and volume and market statistics with a detailed classification?

Ø  Which segment dominates the market or region, and one will be the fastest - growing, and why?

Ø  A comprehensive survey of the competitive landscape and the market participant players

Ø  Analysis of strategy adopted by the key player and their impact on other players.

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Additional Company Information

•    With five additional company detail analysis

•    Additional country analysis

•    Detailed segment analysis

1.    Research Framework

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Product Overview

1.3. Market Segmentation

2.    Research Methodology

2.1. Qualitative Research

2.1.1.     Primary & Secondary Sources

2.2. Quantitative Research

2.2.1.     Primary & Secondary Sources

2.3. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region

2.3.1.     Secondary Research

2.3.2.     Primary Research

2.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents

2.5. Market Size Estimation

2.6. Assumption For The Study

2.7. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation

3.    Executive Summary

4.    Global Algal Protein Market Insights

4.1. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.2. DROC Analysis

4.2.1.     Growth Drivers

4.2.2.     Restraints

4.2.3.     Opportunities

4.2.4.     Challenges

4.3. Technological Landscape

4.4. Regulatory Framework

4.5. Company Market Share Analysis,2020

4.6. Porter’s Five forces analysis

4.6.1.     Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.6.2.     Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.6.3.     Threat of New Entrants

4.6.4.     Threat of Substitutes

4.6.5.     Intensity of Rivalry

4.7. Strategic Outlook

5.    Global Algal Protein Market Overview

5.1. Market Estimates & Forecast By Value, 2021-2027

5.1.1.     By Value (USD) 

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

       5.2.1. By Type

                                5.2.1.1. Spirulina

                                5.2.1.2. Chlorella

                                5.2.1.3. Other Types

                     5.2.2. By Application

   5.2.2.1. Dietary Supplements

   5.2.2.2. Food & Beverage

       5.2.2.2.1. Bakery & Confectionery

       5.2.2.2.2. Protein Drinks

       5.2.2.2.3. Breakfast Cereals

       5.2.2.2.4. Snacks

                               5.2.2.3. Animal Feed

                               5.2.2.4. Cosmetics

                     5.2.3. By Region

                                 5.2.3.1. North America

                                 5.2.3.2. Europe

                                 5.2.3.3. Asia Pacific

                                 5.2.3.4. South America

                                 5.2.3.5. Middle East & Africa

6.    North America Algal Protein Market

6.1. Market Estimates & Forecast By Value, 2021-2027

6.1.1.     By Value (USD)

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.     By Type

6.2.2.     By Application

6.2.3.     By Country

6.2.3.1.         U.S

6.2.3.2.         Canada

7.    Europe Algal Protein Market

7.1. Market Estimates & Forecast By Value, 2021-2027

7.1.1.     By Value (USD)

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.     By Type

7.2.2.     By Application

7.2.3.     By Country

7.2.3.1.         Germany

7.2.3.2.         U.K

7.2.3.3.         France

7.2.3.4.         Italy

7.2.3.5.         Rest of Europe

8.    Asia Pacific Algal Protein Market

8.1. Market Estimates & Forecast By Value, 2021-2027

8.1.1.      By Value (USD)

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.     By Type

8.2.2.     By Application

8.2.3.     By Country

8.2.3.1.         China

8.2.3.2.         India

8.2.3.3.         Japan

8.2.3.4.         South Korea

8.2.3.5.         Rest of APAC

9.    South America Algal Protein Market

9.1. Market Estimates & Forecast By Value, 2021-2027

9.1.1.     By Value (USD)

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.     By Type

9.2.2.     By Application

9.2.3.     By Country

9.2.3.1.         Brazil

9.2.3.2.         Mexico

9.2.3.3.         Argentina

9.2.3.4.         Rest of Latin America

10. Middle East & Africa Algal Protein Market

10.1.   Market Estimates & Forecast By Value, 2021-2027

10.1.1.   By Value (USD)

10.2.   Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.   By Type

10.2.2.   By Application

10.2.3.   By Country

10.2.3.1.      Saudi Arabia

10.2.3.2.      UAE

10.2.3.3.      South Africa

10.2.3.4.      Rest of MEA

11. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Product landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Strategic Outlook)*

·  TerraVia

·  Cyanotech Corporation

·  Far East Bio-Tec Co., Ltd.

·  Earthrise Nutritional

·  Roquette Frères

·  Heliae Development, LLC

·   Allmicroalgae

·   ENERGYbits Inc.

·  Corbion Biotech, Inc.

·  Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

·  Corbion.

·  Ocean Drop

·  Pond Tech

·  Algama

·  BIOPROCESS ALGAE, LLC

·  Univar BV.

·  Algatech LTD

·  Other prominent players

12. Strategic Recommendation

*Financial Details Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies

**The segmentation and the companies are subjected to modifications based on the in-depth secondary for the final deliverable