Global Arachidonic Acid Market Size By Product (Animal Source, Plant Source), By Application (Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Arachidonic Acid Market Size And Forecast

Arachidonic Acid Market size was valued at USD 5.98 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 10.59 Billion by 2031 , growing at a CAGR of 7.40% from 2024 to 2031. Growing awareness about maintaining nutritional value in the food, Research & development in this segment to reduce product costs, and, rising demand from the pharmaceutical sector are likely to drive the Arachidonic Acid Market over the forecasted period. The Global Arachidonic Acid Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Arachidonic Acid Market Definition

Arachidonic acid is a long-chain fatty acid that combined with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), helps in the improvement of an infant's brain cells. Arachidonic acid is one of the most important acids belonging to the omega 6 group. It is obtained from various food sources like chicken, meat, fish, egg and others. It is also included in the phospholipids of the cytoplasm of the cell adjacent to the gallbladder membrane, which is studded with the proteins necessary for phospholipids synthesis.

Arachidonic acids are stored in the cell membranes and send signals of adaptive changes in case of any damage done to the muscles. Lack of naturally forming arachidonic acids in the human body can be compensated through the intake of the same in form of tablets, injections and/or syrups. The application of arachidonic acid in infant nutrition is expected to increase during the forecast period due to the rapid technological advancements and new patents recorded by the key players in the market.

This is due to the need of omega-6 fatty acids in infants, as they cannot synthesize the required amount. Hence, the essential fatty acids are provided by the additional supplement of ARA in infant food. DHA and arachidonic acid (ARA), a 20-carbon fatty acid, are the key components that help the formation of cell membranes in infants' brains. The amount of DHA and ARA in breast milk is highly variable among different countries and is dependent on a mother's diet. During cases where the infant is not receiving the required amount of ARA, the latter can be provided in the form of ARA-supplemented formula, and eventually through solid foods.

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Global Arachidonic Acid Market Overview

Increasing awareness regarding baby care products is among the primary factors driving industry growth. Product manufacturing requires a skilled workforce and special material handling equipment resulting in higher production costs. Thus, to reduce the production costs, leading manufacturers are focusing on R & D and in-house manufacturing techniques as it improves the product quality, thereby enhancing the brand value. The industry is characterized by a diversified value chain, which consists of raw material suppliers, upstream manufacturers, distributors, and end-users. Raw material suppliers emerged as an essential element across the value chain of the ARA industry.

Increasing the importance of suppliers is a key driver to influence the strategies of the major industry participants. In addition, increasing application in sports supplements drives the product demand in this segment. Growing consumer preference towards supplements consisting of ARA will induce a positive impact over the coming years. High spending on sports nutrition will boost product demand further. Manufacturers are focusing on developing nutritional products to comply with international standards, which will also support the market development. Furthermore, increasing regulatory acceptance for oil-based products in infant nutrition is positively impacting this growth.

Increasing awareness regarding the product benefits in baby nutrition emerged as a primary reason behind escalating demand in infant formula application. However, the production of arachidonic acids is attached with several intellectual property rights which might slow down the growth of the Arachidonic Acid Market at present, thus restraining its growth. Moreover, the developing countries are expected to exhibit significant opportunities for the growth of the Arachidonic Acid Market on account of the rising number of sporting events, increasing child care awareness, increasing demand for baby products, and rising awareness regarding the benefits offered by arachidonic acids.

Global Arachidonic Acid Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Arachidonic Acid Market is segmented on the basis of Product, Application, And Geography.

Arachidonic Acid Market, By Product

• Animal Source
• Plant Source

Based on the Product, the market is bifurcated into Animal Source and Plant Source. Growing awareness about baby care products and maintaining nutritional value in the diet are anticipated to fuel the arachidonic acid products. These products are widely used for a variety of purposes such as the overall development of the nervous system in infants, development of eyes, genes and protein detection, and cardiac health care.

Arachidonic Acid Market, By Application

• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Others

Based on the Application, the market is bifurcated into Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, and Others. The food and beverage industry is predicted to hold the most significant CAGR in the forecasted period due to the growing food and beverage industry across the globe.

Arachidonic Acid Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world
• On the basis of Regional Analysis, the Global Arachidonic Acid Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the world. North America was the dominant regional market in 2017 with a volume share of over 40%. This growth was attributed to the presence of prominent companies in North America. The region is projected to expand further during the forecast years on account of developed sports and the infant nutrition industry, particularly in the U.S., and the high spending capacity of consumers.

Key Players

• The "Global Arachidonic Acid Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are
• DSM, BASF, Cargill, Suntory, Martek, Cabio, Guangdong Runke, Wuhan Fuxing, Changsha Jiage, Hubei Hengshuo, Wuhan Weishunda, Kingdomway, Xuchang Yuanhua.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In 2017, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) approved the use of DHA and arachidonic acid in infant food that encouraged dairy ingredient manufacturer Danone S.A. to launch infant formulae products containing arachidonic acid in India.