North America’s aquafeed market is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2020 - 2025). Aquaculture production in the North American countries such as the United States and Canada is relatively small but has been continuously growing for a decade. The increasing aquaculture and the demand for seafood are the major drivers of the market in North America. Owing to the limited availability of marine feed resources and the growing demand for fish, the fish farming trend is expected to increase, thus opening up an opportunity for the aquafeed market.

Key Market Trends

Rising Aquaculture Production Drives the Market

The aquaculture industry in North American countries such as the United States and Canada has become well established over the last 35 years. The demand for seafood is the prime reason for such steady growth of aquaculture in the region. The United States and Canda are the leading countries in terms of Aquaculture production and seafood demand in North America. Per capita seafood consumption in the United States was recorded as 6.8 Kg in 2016, increasing to 7.2 Kg in 2018. Therefore, increasing seafood consumption demand has been stimulating the aquaculture production in the region, which in turn boosting the Aquafeed market.

The United States Dominates the Market

The United States holds a major share of the aquafeed market in North America. Well developed aquaculture industry coupled with rising seafood demand are the prime reasons for the country’s domination. The aquaculture industry in the United States generated 283 million Kg of produce which is worth USD 1.4 billion in 2017. The aquafeed market is anticipated to accelerate at a rapid rate in the near future as the aquaculture production has been increasing at a prominent rate in the country.

Competitive Landscape

The North America aquafeed market is highly fragmented with global and regional players in the market. New product launches, partnerships, and expansions are some of the major strategies adopted by these players to strengthen their brand image and increase their sales. Nutreco N.V., Alltech, Cargill, and adisseo are the top players of the region.

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