Japan Aquafeed Additives Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

Feed acidifiers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 10.98% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan aquafeed additives market based on anti-parisitic, feed acidifiers, prebiotics, essential oil & natural extracts, palatants covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.

The development of aquaculture sector in Japan can be attributed to continuous innovation and technological advancements in the past decade. The country is in the process of implementing an automation process for aquaculture. For instance, Nippon Suisan Kaisha, a Japan-based marine products company, uses robotics to feed silver salmon. In addition, the company was granted a patent for its feeding method and system for farmed fish in 2015.

It is a major consumer of seafood and accounts for high fish consumption rates. The consumption of fish in the country comprises fresh as well as chilled products including salmon, tuna, sea bream, and yellowtail in addition to fillets and other canned products. Increasing demand for aquafeed as well as additives in the country is attributed to technological advancements. This is anticipated to positively influence the aquafeed additives market growth over the forecast period.