According to the latest study on “Middle East & Africa omega-3 concentrates Market Forecast to 2027 – Covid-19 Impact and Analysis – By Form (Oil and Powder); Source (Fish, Algae, Calamari, Krill and Others); Type (Triglyceride (TG), Ethyl Ester (EE) and Phospholipids (PL)); Concentration (High DHA, High EPA and Balanced EPA-DHA); End Use (Food and Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, Infant Formula, Personal care & cosmetics and Others); and Country,” the Middle East & Africa omega-3 concentrates market was valued at US$ 69.31 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 108.13 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8 % during 2020–2027. The report provides understanding on the key driving factors pertaining to the market growth and highlights the prominent players in the market, along with their developments.

Omega-3 concentrates are highly purified oils that offer DHA and EPA sufficient amounts. Convenience, along with health benefits, is propelling the demand for omega-3 concentrates. Omega 3 concentrate offers various health benefits to the consumers, including cardiovascular, eye, and brain health. Rising health consciousness among consumers furthers helps in market expansion. A large number of consumers are becoming familiar with the benefits of omega-3 concentrates. Nowadays, the populace worldwide is inclined towards a healthy lifestyle and is spending considerably on nutritional products. Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce the risk of heart disease and are used along with exercise and diet to reduce the levels of triglyceride and to increase levels of HDL cholesterol. Increased level triglyceride in the blood promotes the development of arteriosclerosis, which eventually increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Moreover, omega-3 concentrates aids in fighting depression and anxiety, improves eye health, reduces the symptoms of metabolic syndrome, fights inflammation, helps prevent cancer risks, and offers various other health benefits. These health benefits are attracting consumers to the omega-3 concentrates market. Furthermore, the rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other similar health issues has also augmented the demand for omega-3 concentrates in Middle East & Africa.

The increasing disposable income of the consumers in emerging economies of Middle East & Africa, contributes to the market growth. Consumers in these regions are increasingly spending on dietary supplements and healthy foods due to the rising disposable income and improving lifestyles. In addition to this, key players and suppliers actively involved in the supply chain of omega-3 concentrates are developing various strategies to expand the awareness regarding the health benefits associated with omega-3 enriched diets, which has widely and positively influenced the sales of omega-3 concentrates in the developing regions. Manufacturers are also offering gluten-free, and non-GMO omega-3 concentrates. For instance, some company offer non-GMO, gluten, wheat, and dairy-free omega-3 fish oil concentrates. Therefore, the product launches that can satisfy a broad spectrum of consumers are also amplifying the market progression.

The Middle East & Africa omega-3 concentrates market has been analyzed on the basis of historical, current, and future trends in countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Middle East countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have experienced a shift in the socio-economic condition, food eating habits, lifestyle and economic status, and health patterns in the past four decades. These countries are known for their strong economic status. This shift has occurred due to the increase in income owing to accumulated oil revenues. The market in the Middle East and Africa is also experiencing rapid development with the growth of markets such as Iraq, Yemen, and Iran. The growth of the dietary supplements and food & beverage has led to the increased demand for omega-3 concentrates. With the modification in the food habits of the people in the Middle East, the consumption of omega-3 concentrates products would increase rapidly in the coming years. Omega-3 Concentrates are estimated to have a growing opportunity in the MEA region due to scientific research & media exposure and rising health and nutritional awareness among the consumers. Some of the omega 3 concentrates are encapsulated locally while some fish oil concentrates are imported from different countries. Across the Middle East & African region the demand for omega 3 concentrates is backed by the adoption of western lifestyle, changing attitude towards dietary supplements and product know-how among the affluent consumers.   

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the outbreak of COVID-19, the novel form of a disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, as a pandemic. This outbreak started in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and later, it turned into a pandemic, causing numerous deaths worldwide. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the food and beverages industry. The shutdowns of this industry and supply chain disruptions due to lockdown of countries has created a strain on the supplies of the products of this industry. South Africa has the highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 morbidities in Middle East & Africa. Owing to this pandemic, the Middle East & African food and beverages industry has witnessed an abrupt downturn in several major countries. The food and beverages industry in Middle East & Africa suffered its one of the biggest drops in activities after the restaurants and food centers were closed, and the supply of food products and workers were disrupted due to the pandemic. The drop in the demand for food products in the region has directly affected the sales of the omega-3 concentrates products in Middle East & Africa.  

The Middle East & Africa omega-3 concentrates market is concentrated with several well-established players. A few of the key players in this market include are BASF SE; AlaskOmega; Golden Omega S.A.; DSM Nutritional Products AG; Nordic Naturals, Inc.; Epax Norway and  Norwegian Fish Oil.

The report includes the segmentation of Middle East & Africa omega-3 concentrates market as follows:

By Form

• Oil
• Powder

By Source

• Fish
• Algae
• Calamari
• Krill
• Others

By Type

• Triglyceride (TG)
• Ethyl Ester (EE)
• Phospholipids (PL)

By Concentration

• High DHA
• High EPA
• Balanced EPA-DHA

By End Use

• Food and Beverages
• Dietary Supplements
• Pharmaceutical
• Infant Formula
• Personal Care and Cosmetics
• Others

By Country

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of MEA

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