Global Omega 3 and Omega 6 Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast Till 2026

The report on the Global Omega 3 and Omega 6 Market gives an estimation of the development of the market based on historical studies and also provides forecasts on the basis of comprehensive research. The report gives a complete market analysis for the forecasted period from 2020 to 2026. The market is divided into various segments with an in-depth outlook of the competitors and a listing of the profiled key players. The market size in terms of revenue (USD MN) is calculated and provided for the study period along with the dynamics of the market such as the drivers and the restraints.

Omega 3 and omega 6 are the vital unsaturated fatty acids that are significant for metabolism in mammals but not synthesized by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are significant for common metabolism. Mammals are unable to synthesize omega-3 fatty acids, but can obtain the shorter-chain omega-3 fatty acid. It forms a part of essential unsaturated fatty acids, which cannot be synthesized by the body but are important for metabolism. DHA and EPA have an important market portion as they have been scientifically recognized to help in decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it can be allowed to use in dietary supplements, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, infant formula, and pet food.

Omega-6 fatty acids are a group of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory polyunsaturated fatty acids. These have in common a final carbon-carbon double bond in the n-6 position, that is, the sixth bond counting from the methyl end. Its biological effects of the omega-6 fatty acids are mostly produced during & after physical activity of promoting growth and during the inflammatory cascade to halt cell damage and promote cell repair by their conversion.

Omega 3 markets can be sub-divided into six oils such as marine oil, cod liver oil, other fish oils, other marine oils, algal oil and flaxseed oil etc. Marine oils sources are expected to continue dominating the overall Omega-3 PUFA market. Among marine oils, fish oil sources dominate, in terms of both volume and value; however, they face uncertainty regarding supply in the future. Omega 6 markets can be sub-divided into five oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, sesame oil, rapeseed oil and palm oil.

People are cautious about their health therefore, the use of omega 3 and omega 6 is increasing. North America is dominating to other regions, following to that by Europe and the Asia-Pacific. China and Japan are the fastest-growing markets in the Asia-Pacific region due to rise in populations.

The leading players in this market are:

• Arista Industries
• Copeinca ASA
• Croda International PLC
• Denomega Nutritional Oils
• Martek Biosciences Corporation
• Barleans Organic Oils
• Horizon Organic
• Omega Protein Corp
• Pharma Marine USA LLC
• Vega Nutritionals Ltd.
• Zymes LLC

• Omega 3
  • Marine oil
  • Cod liver oil
  • Fish oils
  • Algal oil
  • Flaxseed oil
  • Others
• Omega 6
  • Sunflower oil
  • Soybean oil
  • Sesame oil
  • Rapeseed oil
  • Palm oil
  • Others

• Dietary Supplements
• Functional Foods & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Animal Feeds
• Others

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• MEA