The floating fish feed refers to the industry involved in the production and distribution of specially formulated feed pellets that float on water surfaces to meet the nutritional requirements of various fish species. These feeds are widely used in aquaculture to enhance fish growth, health, and overall productivity. Aquaculture has emerged as an important means of fulfilling the demand for seafood as production from marine fisheries has shown a decline. Floating fish feed plays a vital role in sustainable aquaculture, containing the necessary nutrients to support healthy fish growth. It helps maintain water quality on fish farms while also reducing waste.  With rising consumption of fish and an increasing focus on aquaculture, the floating fish feed market is expected to grow substantially in the coming years.

Market Dynamics:

Increasing demand for seafood, growth in aquaculture industry, and advancements in fish feed technology are major factors expected to drive growth of the global floating fish feed market during the forecast period. The global floating fish feed market is driven by the growing popularity of aquaculture over traditional fisheries. Rising ocean pollution and overfishing have led to declining fish catch from marine sources. This has boosted aquaculture activities as a more reliable source of seafood. Growing health consciousness among consumers is also fueling the demand for aquaculture products. However, high prices of fish feed pose a challenge to market growth. At the same time, technological advancements in feed formulation to enhance feed efficiency and sustainability present significant opportunities. Rising research and developments investments by key players to develop novel feed variants suitable for various fish species can further expand the market reach.

However, environmental concerns related to fish farming, fluctuating raw material prices, and competition from alternative fish feed sources are expected to hamper the growth of the global floating fish feed market over the forecast period.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global floating fish feed market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2023-2030), considering 2022 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global floating fish feed market based on the following parameters such as company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Cargill, Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Skretting (a part of Nutreco), Aller Aqua Group, BioMar Group, Ridley Corporation Limited, Purina Animal Nutrition (a subsidiary of Land O'Lakes), Nutriad International NV (acquired by ADM in 2018), BENEO GmbH, Dibaq Aquaculture
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global floating fish feed market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global floating fish feed market

Floating Fish Feed Market Detailed Segmentation:

• By Ingredient Type:
  • Plant-based feed
  • Animal-based feed
  • Cereal-based feed
  • Others (e.g., fishmeal, soybean meal, fish oil, etc.)
• By Fish Species:
  • Tilapia
  • Carp
  • Catfish
  • Salmon
  • Trout
  • Others (e.g., bass, bream, pangasius, etc.)
• By Form:
  • Extruded pellets
  • Floating sticks
  • Floating crumbs
  • Others (e.g., granules, powder, etc.)
• By End User Application:
  • Commercial fish farming
  • Ornamental fish
  • Others (e.g., fish in aquariums, recreational fishing, etc.)
• By Distribution Channel:
  • Direct sales
  • Retail stores
  • Online platforms
  • Others (e.g., distributors, wholesalers, etc.)
• By Fish Farm Size:
  • Small-scale fish farms
  • Medium-scale fish farms
  • Large-scale fish farms
• By Additives and Nutrients:
  • Protein-rich feeds
  • Vitamin-fortified feeds
  • Organic feeds
  • Others (e.g., probiotics, prebiotics, amino acids, etc.)
• By Region:
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
• Company Profiles:
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
  • Skretting (a part of Nutreco)
  • Aller Aqua Group
  • BioMar Group
  • Ridley Corporation Limited
  • Purina Animal Nutrition (a subsidiary of Land O'Lakes)
  • Nutriad International NV (acquired by ADM in 2018)
  • BENEO GmbH
  • Dibaq Aquaculture