North America Microalgae Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

North America Microalgae Market, By Type (Chlaspirulina, Chlorella, Haematococcus Pluvialis, Dunaliella Salina, Isochrysis, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum, Chlamydomonas Cruentum, Nannochloropsis, and Others), Category (Organic and Inorganic), Form (Powder/Dry and Liquid), Grade (Food Grade, Feed Grade, Fuel Grade, Cosmetic Grade, and Others), Application (Food and Beverage, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Bio-Fuel, Inks, Animal Feed, and Others), Distribution Channel (Indirect and Direct) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

North America Microalgae Market Analysis and Size

In the microalgae market, advancements in cultivation techniques and biotechnology offer significant benefits. Enhanced cultivation methods improve yield and purity, while biotechnological innovations unlock new applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy. These advancements not only drive economic growth but also promote sustainable practices, reducing environmental impact and fostering a greener future.                                

The North America microalgae market size was valued at USD 432.39 million in 2023, is projected to reach USD 721.00 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 6.60% during the forecast period 2024 to 2031. This indicates that the market value. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Microalgae are microscopic aquatic organisms that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. They play a vital role in ecosystems as primary producers, generating oxygen and serving as food for various aquatic organisms. In addition, they are rich sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds, making them valuable for applications in food, fuel, pharmaceuticals, and environmental remediation.           

North America Microalgae Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing Demand for Sustainable Food Sources

Microalgae's nutrient-rich profile positions it as a sustainable solution for the food and feed industries. With high protein content, essential fatty acids, and diverse nutrients, it addresses the growing microalgae demand for sustainable food sources. For instance, Spirulina, a type of microalgae, is cultivated for its protein-rich composition, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources such as meat and soy.

• Increasing Demand in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry

Government initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure and advocating for early diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases stimulate market growth by increasing access to diagnostic services and treatment options. Such initiatives foster a conducive environment for the development and adoption of innovative diagnostic technologies, driving market expansion.

Opportunities

• Growth of Global Population and Resource Scarcity

As the world's population grows, the demand for sustainable food, energy, and resources rises. Microalgae present a scalable solution due to their high productivity and versatility, offering potential for addressing various global challenges effectively. For instance, they can be cultivated in diverse environments, requiring minimal land and water. Their nutrient-rich composition makes them a sustainable source of food, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals, alleviating pressure on traditional resources and fostering resilience against scarcity.

• Rising Biofuel Production

Microalgae biofuel presents a promising feedstock for production due to its high oil content, swift growth rates, and adaptability to diverse environments. For instance, companies such as Algenol, based in Florida, utilize microalgae to produce ethanol, demonstrating the viability of this renewable energy source. Such innovations drive the transition towards sustainable alternatives, addressing energy demands while mitigating environmental impacts. 

Restraints/Challenges

• Competition with Conventional Alternatives

Microalgae-derived products struggle to compete with conventional alternatives in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics due to entrenched market preferences and a lack of clear advantages in cost, performance, or sustainability. Convincing stakeholders to adopt microalgae-based solutions remains challenging amidst these barriers to entry and industry norms. 

• High Cost of Production

The high production costs associated with cultivating microalgae, which include investments in specialized infrastructure, technology, and skilled labour, present a substantial obstacle to market viability. These expenses reduce competitiveness compared to conventional alternatives, posing a significant challenge for microalgae-derived products to establish a foothold in the market due to their limited cost-effectiveness and scalability. 

This market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Development

• In November 2022, Euglena Co., Ltd disclosed that regular intake of microalgae Euglena diminishes various symptoms' severity and averts cold-such symptoms
• In February 2022, Ful, an Amsterdam-based provider of sustainable food and beverages, launched a vibrant blue soda infused with spirulina to reduce the food system's carbon footprint, leveraging algae
• In January 2022, Yemoja Ltd., a startup, unveiled Ounje, featuring red microalgae for plant-based meats, mimicking natural meat juices without artificial colors, utilizing a patented microalgal heme substitute
• In January 2022, Bharathidasan University partnered with ZIGMA Global Environ Solutions for a Rs. 8.05 lakh project on 'microalgae-based bioremediation of municipal solid waste leachate,' potentially using extremophilic microalgae to mitigate groundwater and soil contamination from leachate
• In December 2021, The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council established Algae-United Kingdom, fostering a network supporting scientists and engineers engaged in industrial biotechnology applications of algae, spanning macroalgae, microalgae, and cyanobacteria

North America Microalgae Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of type, category, form, grade, application, and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Chlaspirulina
• Chlorella
• Haematococcus Pluvialis
• Dunaliella Salina
• Isochrysis
• Phaeodactylum Tricornutum
• Chlamydomonas Cruentum
• Nannochloropsis
• Others

 Category

• Organic
• Inorganic

 Form

• Powder/Dry
• Liquid

Grade

• Food Grade
• Feed Grade
• Fuel Grade
• Cosmetic Grade
• Others

 Application

• Food and Beverage
• Dietary Supplements
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics and Personal Care
• Bio-Fuel
• Inks
• Animal Feed
• Others

Distribution Channel

• Indirect
• Direct

North America Microalgae Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, category, form, grade, application, and distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

U.S. is expected to dominate the market owing to rising consumer awareness about the health benefits of microalgae products and extensive industry coverage. Increased demand for these products and heightened research in nutraceutical industries further propel market growth in the forecasted period.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Healthcare Infrastructure Growth Installed Base and New Technology Penetration

The market also provides you with detailed market analysis for every country growth in healthcare expenditure for capital equipment, installed base of different kind of products for market, impact of technology using life line curves and changes in healthcare regulatory scenarios and their impact on the market. The data is available for the historic period 2016-2021.

Competitive Landscape and Microalgae Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• Euglena Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• DIC CORPORATION (Japan)
• DSM (Netherlands)
• Cyanotech Corporation (U.S.)
• Corbion (Netherlands)
• Far East Bio-Tec Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
• Earthrise Nutritionals, LLC (U.S.)
• AstaReal Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Inner Mongolia Rejuve Biotech Co., Ltd. (China)
• Algatech LTD. (Israel)
• AlgaEnergy S.A. (Spain)
• Parry Nutraceuticals (India)
• Heliae Development, LLC (U.S.)
• Algarithm (U.S.)
• Necton S.A. (Portugal)
• Yemoja Ltd. (Israel)