Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6jjcds/fish_oil_market) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Fish Oil Market - Trends and Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

Fish oils are primarily used in aquaculture as fish feed and account for over 75% of the fish oil demand. The aquaculture segment is dominated by salmons and trout, which consume a major share of the fish oil. In addition, direct human consumption of fish oils has been increasing over the past couple of years owing to the increased demand for omega 3 (EPA and DHA).

Peru, Chile and Denmark are the leading producers of fish oil and account for over 50% of the production. In terms of consumption, the European region is the largest consumer primarily due to the farming of salmons and trout. In addition, the growing demand for omega 3 as part of regular diet in Europe has further augmented the consumption of fish oil. However, there has been steadily growing demand for fish oil in Asia Pacific as well, especially from China due to the growing aquaculture market in the region.

Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid, and common sources include fish, algae and flax. However, commercially, majority of omega 3 is obtained from fish oils. Omega 3 helps in reducing the triglyceride levels of the body and hence helps in reducing heart related diseases. The increasing awareness regarding the benefits of omega 3 has augmented the use of fish oil in direct human consumption resulting in reduced availability of fish oil for aquaculture.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

3 Fish Oil - Industry Analysis

4 Fish Oil - Application Analysis

5 Fish Oil - Regional Analysis

6 Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned:

  • American Marine Ingredients
  • COPEINCA ASA
  • Colpex
  • Corpesca S.A.
  • Croda Inc.
  • EPAX AS
  • FF Skagen A/S
  • GC Rieber Oils
  • Marvesa Holding N.V.
  • Nutrifynn Caps, Inc.
  • Omega Protein
  • Pesquera Diamante S.A.

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