Algaculture Market Growth Accelerated by Demand for Protein Alternatives
The algaculture market involves the cultivation and harvesting of microalgae and macroalgae biomass, which provides nutritional oil and protein ingredients that find applications in food and animal feed industries. Algae cultivation offers sustainable production of food and feedstock and helps address the rising demand for plant-based nutrition alternatives. The global algaculture market is estimated to be valued at US$10.7 million in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a 14% CAGR over the forecast period 2024 to 2031, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights. Market key trends: Rising demand for sustainable food products is one of the key trends driving the growth of the algaculture market . Algae cultivation provides eco-friendly production of high-value nutritional ingredients which are utilized in plant-based foods such as meat and dairy alternatives as they offer similar protein levels. Algae biomass can be grown in open ponds or closed photobioreactors