Fishmeal and fish oil market expands on precision aquafeed demand, sustainability compliance, traceable sourcing, and quality-focused marine input optimization.
NEWARK, DELAWARE / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / The global fishmeal and fish oil market is entering a new performance-driven cycle. Valued at USD 8.8 billion in 2026, the market is projected to expand to USD 18.2 billion by 2036, registering a robust CAGR of 7.5%. Growth formation is increasingly shaped by how effectively producers stabilize raw material supply, manage quota volatility, and convert marine biomass into standardized protein and lipid inputs for feed and nutrition chains.
According to the latest outlook by Future Market Insights, demand is clustering around buyers that require predictable protein density, controlled fatty acid profiles, and fully traceable sourcing systems to protect downstream formulation consistency.
FMI analysis suggests that value creation is shifting away from simple volume expansion toward yield optimization and quality defense. Producers that can protect protein concentration, minimize oxidation risk, and ensure batch-to-batch stability are strengthening long-term contracts with aquafeed formulators and nutraceutical buyers. Where sourcing discipline and process control are strong, pricing power improves-even in quota-constrained seasons.
Precision Feed Economics and Sustainability Governance Reshape Demand
Two structural forces are redefining how fishmeal and fish oil demand converts into revenue.
First, aquaculture feed formulations are becoming increasingly precision-driven. Feed producers are tightening amino acid and lipid specifications to improve feed conversion ratios and reduce biomass waste. This raises the value of marine lots that demonstrate narrow variability and reliable digestibility.
Second, sustainability governance is evolving into a commercial gatekeeper rather than a branding differentiator. Buyers now screen suppliers based on:
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Vessel-level traceability
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By-catch control systems
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Quota compliance documentation
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Alignment with fishery management regimes
Certified sourcing and digital traceability platforms are becoming mandatory for suppliers targeting premium aquafeed and human nutrition channels.
Quick Stats for Fishmeal and Fish Oil Market
Fishmeal and Fish Oil Market Value (2026): USD 8.8 Billion
Fishmeal and Fish Oil Market Forecast Value (2036): USD 18.2 Billion
Fishmeal and Fish Oil Market Forecast CAGR (2026-2036): 7.5%
Leading Source Segment: Marine Fish (40.0%)
Leading Application Segment: Aquaculture & Aquatic Feeds (35.0%)
Key Growth Countries: Japan, USA, France, Germany, UK
Market Value Snapshot (2026-2036)
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Metric |
Value |
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Industry Size (2026) |
USD 8.8 Billion |
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Industry Value (2036) |
USD 18.2 Billion |
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CAGR (2026-2036) |
7.5% |
Why Marine Fish Leads Source Share
Marine fish accounts for 40.0% of total source share due to its scalability and standardized raw material profile. The segment benefits from established marine supply systems and advanced blending techniques that reduce protein variability.
Suppliers investing in grading, blending optimization, and oxidation control are better positioned to defend long-term supply contracts. As aquaculture economics tighten, marine fish remains the benchmark for digestibility and lipid quality consistency.
Why Aquaculture & Aquatic Feeds Dominate Application
Aquaculture & aquatic feeds represent 35.0% of total demand. Farmed species require high-quality digestible protein and essential fatty acids to maintain growth efficiency and survival ratios.
As feed conversion efficiency becomes a core profitability driver at the farm level, tolerance for protein inconsistency is shrinking. Formulators increasingly prioritize marine-origin inputs that demonstrate:
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Stable amino acid composition
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Reliable digestibility ranges
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Controlled oxidation levels
This structural preference reinforces long-term demand stability for fishmeal and fish oil within high-performance aquaculture systems.
Country-Level Performance Outlook (2026-2036)
Japan (6.3% CAGR)
Japan’s growth is supported by high-value aquaculture and rising demand for refined marine lipids in functional foods. Stable EPA/DHA specifications and contaminant-controlled grades are strengthening long-term supplier relationships.
United States (5.9% CAGR)
The U.S. market is shaped by large-scale feed production and industrial fishing economics. Consolidation among feed buyers favors suppliers capable of delivering standardized large-volume lots with enhanced storage stability.
France (5.7% CAGR)
Growth in France reflects regulated fisheries and specialty aquaculture diets. Demand is rising for traceable, high-purity marine oils used in premium feed and nutrition segments.
Germany (5.4% CAGR)
Germany’s expansion is driven by industrial aquaculture and strong process control in feed manufacturing. Standardized inputs simplify quality assurance frameworks across multi-protein feed blends.
United Kingdom (5.2% CAGR)
In the UK, sustainability screening is shaping procurement decisions. Certified fisheries and traceability documentation increasingly determine supplier eligibility.
Dynamics Influencing Demand Patterns
A key driver remains tightening feed efficiency economics. As farms target lower feed conversion ratios and faster biomass turnover, demand intensifies for suppliers that can guarantee narrow digestibility variability.
Sustainability-linked procurement adds another layer of structural demand. Large aquafeed buyers increasingly require certified fisheries and documented environmental compliance before contracting.
On the opportunity side, human nutrition is emerging as a higher-margin outlet for refined marine oils. Expansion in dietary supplements and functional foods increases the value of:
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Controlled odor profiles
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Low contaminant levels
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Stable EPA/DHA concentration
Simultaneously, lower-grade fractions continue to serve land animal feeds and fertilizer markets, improving overall yield economics when fractionation is efficiently managed.
Competitive Outlook: Quality, Traceability, and Yield Optimization
Competition is shifting from catch volume dominance to quality defense and refinery sophistication.
Several market leaders are strengthening certified sourcing and traceability systems to secure premium aquafeed contracts. Others are expanding refining capabilities to capture higher margins in human-grade marine oils.
Across the competitive landscape, decisive differentiators include:
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Advanced oxidation control systems
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Digital traceability infrastructure
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Fractionation efficiency
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Multi-channel output segmentation
As sustainability governance tightens and feed precision intensifies, the industry’s growth trajectory toward USD 18.2 billion by 2036 will depend less on biomass expansion and more on process intelligence, supply discipline, and nutritional consistency.
By 2036, fishmeal and fish oil will remain foundational to global aquaculture and marine-based nutrition-but competitive advantage will belong to producers that master yield optimization, traceability transparency, and specification discipline in an increasingly performance-driven market.
Key Players in Fishmeal and Fish Oil Market –
Scoular Company, Colpex International SAC, Corpesca S.A., Corporacion Pesquera Inca S.A.C., Croda International PLC, Tasa, FMC Corporation, GC Rieber Oil, Marvesa Holding NV, Mukka Sea Foods Industries Pvt. Ltd., Oceana Group Ltd., Omega Protein Corporation, Orizon S.A., Pesquera Exalmar S.A.A., Pioneer Fishing, SURSAN, Austevoll Seafood ASA, TripleNine Group A/S, FF Skagen A/S
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