by Floating fish feed is a specialized aquaculture feed, designed to float on the water surface for easy consumption by farmed fish. Floating fish feed provides optimum nutrition to fish like tilapia and salmon through a balanced mix of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Floating structure and pellet design of floating fish feed allow fish farmers to effectively cultivate fish in ponds and cages. The global Floating Fish Feed Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.2 Bilalion in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 34.% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
Innovations in fish farming technology have emerged as a key trend propelling the demand for floating fish feed. Advancements like recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) and integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) enable intensive fish cultivation. RAS maintains optimal water quality through filtration and recycling of water while IMTA utilizes byproducts from one species to feed another in an integrated system. These innovations allow higher stocking densities and fish yields per unit area. Growing application of such innovative technologies in commercial fish farms is driving the floating fish feed market as it helps maximize fish production and farm profits through precision feeding.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Floating fish feed ensures even distribution of feed and reduces wastage. It prevents feed from sinking and enables fish to feed from the surface.
Weakness: The manufacturing process of floating fish feed is complex which increases production costs. Additional investments are required for proper storage and transportation of floating feeds.
Opportunity: Growing aquaculture industry worldwide due to rising demand for protein-rich seafood products is fueling the demand for high-quality fish feeds. Advancements in feed technologies can help address issues like nutrient leaching and improve feed conversion ratios.
Threats: Fluctuations in prices of raw materials used for fish feed production can negatively impact profit margins. Strict environmental regulations regarding waste management from fish farming pose challenges.
Key Takeaways
The global Floating Fish Feed market demand is expected to witness high growth.
Regional analysis comprises Asia Pacific dominates the global floating fish feed market accounting for over 35% share in 2024 and is projected to maintain its lead through 2031. China, Thailand, Indonesia and India are major producers and consumers of aquaculture products driving demand for quality fish feeds.
Key players
operating in the floating fish feed market are Cargill, ADM, Aller Aqua, Purina Animal Nutrition, Nutreco, Tongwei Group, BioMar, COFCO, Guangdong Haid Group, Tianjin Binhe Feed Industry Co., Ltd. Floating fish feed manufacturers are focusing on product innovation and launching nutrient-dense, high-digestibility feeds tailored for specific fish species to boost aquaculture yield. They are also investing in R&D to replace antimicrobial growth promoters and antibiotic usage with natural feed additives.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
