Market · B2B

Animal feed and aquaculture

Live feed, pigments and omega-3 for aquaculture

Microalgae are the base of the aquatic food chain: live feed for larvae, a source of omega-3 and pigments for aquaculture and feed. ALGACEL supplies biomass for these uses.

≈ USD 13.700 Mmicroalgae market (2025)

What we sell (raw material)

Microalgae biomass for live feed and enrichment (rotifers, brine shrimp), and as an ingredient in feed and aquaculture. Specifications by species and application, on request.

Market and demand: Europe · global · LATAM

Europe: sustainable aquaculture and the replacement of fishmeal/fish oil drive microalgae use (omega-3, pigments).

Global: aquaculture grows steadily and demands alternative omega-3 and protein sources; microalgae are one of the most studied routes.

LATAM: regions with strong aquaculture (salmon, shrimp) where microalgae pigments and omega-3 have direct demand.

What is being researched

Optimising EPA/DHA-rich strains, natural salmon pigmentation (astaxanthin), and lowering biomass cost to compete with fishmeal.

Key compounds

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)AstaxanthinProteinPigments

FAQ

They are the natural feed of many larvae and a source of omega-3 and pigments; they partially replace fishmeal and fish oil.

Market sources

  1. Precedence Research / Future Market Insights — Microalgae Market (2025).

Market figures from specialised literature (estimates; they vary by source). ALGACEL specifications, quantities and prices: on request.

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