Krill Oil Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 171
  • Published Date: Jul 22, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Krill Oil Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The dietary supplements segment in the krill oil market is projected to account for 49.7% of the share value by 2034, driven by a global surge in cardiovascular diseases. Various consumers are preferring preventive health measures over taking curative medicines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2023, nearly 48.3% of adults in the U.S. had cardiovascular disease, bolstering the consumption of supplements based on krill oil. It is preferred over fish oil owing to its higher bioavailability. Various cardiologists are recommending krill oil as a dietary supplement for managing triglycerides.

Type Segment Analysis

The softgel capsule segment is projected to capture a 43.6% krill oil market share by 2034, owing to increasing demand for precise dosing. A study published by the National Institutes of Health found that krill oil in the form of softgels has up to 61% higher bioavailability compared to fish oil in conventional capsules. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration reflects a surge in the preference form consumers for encapsulated nutraceuticals owing to ease of intake. Also, there has been a rising advancement in plant-based and gelatin capsule materials that are preferred more by allergen-sensitive consumers. 

Our in-depth analysis of the global krill oil market includes the following segments: 

Segment

Subsegments

Application

  • Dietary Supplements
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Infant Formula
  • Pet Nutrition

Form

  • Softgel Capsules
  • Gummies
  • Liquid Drops

Distribution Channel 

  • Online Retail
  • Pharmacies
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

End User

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
  • Children

Extraction Technique

  • Solvent-Free Extraction
  • Solvent-Based Extraction
  • Supercritical CO₂ Extraction

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In 2025, the industry size of krill oil is estimated at USD 1.1 billion.

Krill Oil Market size was valued at USD 997 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.58 billion by the end of 2034, rising at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2034.

The krill oil market in North America is anticipated to garner 36.5% of the share by 2034, registering a CAGR of 10.2% in the coming decade.

The major players in the market are Aker BioMarine AS, Rimfrost AS, Enzymotec (IFF), Neptune Wellness (Neptune Krill Oil), NutriGold Inc., NOW Foods, Coastside Bio Resources, Viva Naturals, Allinon Pharma, Qingdao Kangjing Marine Biotech, Xiang Prius Bio Engineering, Royal DSM N.V., NutriNZ, Nutraceutical Int'l Corporation, Reckitt Benckiser (MegaRed®), NWC Naturals LLC, AdvaCare Pharma, Frutarom (now part of IFF), Daeduck FRD Inc., Grüne Health.
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