Asia Pacific Commercial Seaweed Market Size & Outlook

The commercial seaweed market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,067.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.3% is expected of Asia Pacific commercial seaweed market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$9,246.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$11,067.6
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
2.3%
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Asia Pacific commercial seaweed market highlights

  • The Asia Pacific commercial seaweed market generated a revenue of USD 9,246.0 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, brown seaweeds was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Red seaweeds is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.


Asia Pacific data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 9,246.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 11,067.6 million
Growth rate2.3% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentBrown seaweeds
Fastest growing segmentRed seaweeds
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBrown seaweeds, Red seaweeds, Green seaweeds
Key market players worldwideCargill, DuPont de Nemours Inc, CP Kelco, Trevena Inc, Groupe Roullier, Biostadt, Compo, Acadian Seaplants, Gelymar, BRANDT, Seasol International, West Coast Marine-Bio Processing Corp, Bejing Leili, Indigrow


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 91.6% of the global commercial seaweed market in 2022.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • MEA is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 75.5 million by 2030.

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Brown seaweeds was the largest segment with a revenue share of 49.28% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific commercial seaweed market based on brown seaweeds, red seaweeds, green seaweeds covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Asia Pacific has been a significant region for the commercial seaweeds market as it has been a part of traditional diets and cuisines since a long time. Japan is a leading importer of raw seaweed in Asia Pacific, where most of it comes from South Korea. 

A significant part of this is used for local consumption and in the seaweed processing industry. Over 21 seaweed species are used for consumption in Japan on a daily basis. The market in Indonesia is expanding as the country exports large quantities of seaweed extracts. 

The local consumers in Asia Pacific have been more open to the consumption of seaweed as it has traditionally been a part of diets in the region. However, there is an increasing trend of health-conscious consumers who are opting for seaweed for its nutritional capabilities. 

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