Mercado de Microalgas do Médio Oriente e África – Tendências da Indústria e Previsão para 2030

Análise e insights do mercado de microalgas no Médio Oriente e África 

As microalgas são estruturas celulares simples que necessitam de alguns requisitos para o seu crescimento, como a luz, a água, o dióxido de carbono, nutrientes como o azoto e o fósforo. O crescimento das microalgas sob estes requisitos e em condições climáticas óptimas pode ser 5-10 vezes superior ao das culturas convencionais. As microalgas podem ser utilizadas como matéria-prima alternativa para o biodiesel devido ao elevado teor de lípidos (15-30%). Os constituintes presentes nas microalgas são as clorofilas, as ficobiliproteínas e os carotenóides.

O mercado de microalgas do Médio Oriente e África que enfrenta elevados custos de manutenção e operação, juntamente com os desafios técnicos da colheita de microalgas em grande escala, são os principais desafios para o crescimento do mercado nos anos previstos.

O aumento do envelhecimento da população e a crescente compreensão do consumidor sobre os cuidados de saúde preventivos, juntamente com o aumento do número de atividades de investigação e desenvolvimento para as proteínas veganas, estão a alimentar ainda mais o crescimento do mercado no período de previsão.

Espera-se que o mercado de microalgas do Médio Oriente e África ganhe crescimento de mercado no período de previsão de 2023 a 2030. A Data Bridge Market Research analisa que o mercado está a crescer com um CAGR de 4,6% no período de previsão de 2023 a 2030 e espera atingir 36,80 milhões de dólares até 2030, contra 25,87 milhões de dólares em 2022.

Market Definition

Microalgae are microscopic algae which are also called single celled algae. They can either live in independently or in the form of colonies. These are photosynthetic microorganisms that reside in freshwater or salty water. According to their species they can vary in size and shape whose size ranges from micrometers to hundred micrometers. The main function of microalgae is that it converts the sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into algal biomass. Microalgae are used in the food, nutraceuticals, feed, cosmetic industries as well as it is also used to make paper ink. Microalgae have been considered as most promising in the field of biodiesel feedstock and have been known as third generation feedstock. Microalgae are members of the larger group of phytoplankton.

Microalgae Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:

Drivers

• Rise in the awareness among consumers among about wide health benefits of microalgae products

Microalgae cultivation is done on large-scale for production of high quality dietary products. Microalgae are exploited for its high protein content which has fulfilled the unmet diet demand of growing population. Along with dietary components, microalgae also comprises of several other bio- active components having anti-oxidative, anti-carcinogenic and anti-hypertensive properties. Microalgae are utilized from thousands of years due to its high dietary content. As new microalgae containing products are keep on launching, several market players are adopting initiatives in order to create awareness among consumers towards their innovative brands. Increasing awareness is boosting up the product sales, which in turn positively affecting the microalgae market growth.

• Wide coverage of microalgae in different fields such as cosmetics and nutrition

Microalgae are primary producers providing a remarkable source of various nutrients. The high protein content of different microalgae species is one of the key reasons to make it a unique ingredient of food; however, the richness of microalgae oils in certain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) further enhances its nutritious capabilities. The polyunsaturated fat rich microalgae oil is proven highly beneficial for pregnant women, infants, vegetarians, and patients with fish allergy. Although the high protein content of different species is one of the key reasons to find them as an unusual protein source, oils from microalgae rich in some PUFAs tend to be especially suitable for pregnant women, infants, vegetarians and patients with fish allergy. Since microalgae are also an essential source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and natural dyes, the inclusion of the whole biomass in food and feed may be used to provide colour, enhance texture, increase nutritional value, and enhance oxidation resistance. Due to enormous qualities found in algae, the algae-based products find applications in multiple industries such as food & beverages, nutraceuticals & dietary supplements, personal care, feed, specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Opportunity

• Rise in the interest of biodiesel feedstock’s

Microalgae feedstock has been reported to be the most preferable and competent source for the production of biodiesel as it does not need fresh water for its cultivation nor it requires a cultivable land. Moreover, the absence of lignocellulosic materials in microalgae overcome the need to perform pre-treatment process and hence reduces the overall cost of biodiesel production. As production of biodiesel from crop food and plants can be achieved by the expense of large amount of water and large size field, this all makes the whole process unsustainable and enhances the overall cost of biodiesel. This is the reason why researchers and entrepreneurs are highly focused on the microalgae for biodiesel production.

Restraints/Challenges

• High production cost

Microalgae are referred as a better source for the production of biofuel due to high amount of oil content and rapid biomass growth. The microalgae expand rapidly as compared to terrestrial crops. The production of microalgae can be done on non-arable land with non-portable saline water and wastewater. The academics, entrepreneurs and general public are increasing their demand for microalgae-based biofuel as compared to biodiesel. The major problem related to natural source of fuel is the high cost related with production and maintenance of microalgae culture which can give biofuel. However, capital and operational cost associated with the growth of heterotopic algae culture is hard to justify the biodiesel production from such culture.

• Productivity depend upon climate

The growth of microalgae totally depends on the climate, if there are normal climatic conditions such as optimum temperature, freshwater or salt water and others but the growth can also be affected if there is any kind of changes in the climate. The right combination of conditions helps in proliferation of algae which are useful in many applications ranging from food, feed, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.

Post-COVID-19 impact on the Microalgae Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Trade groups in the nutritional products sector claim that the Middle East and Africa supply chain for functional foods and dietary supplements has been significantly damaged, impacting end-user consumption of microalgae market growth. Sales of microalgae in the first quarter of 2020 were significantly delayed in the algal industry due to logistical and transportation issues. The supply of raw materials for culture medium and manufacturing, packaging, and biomass delivery were all disrupted along the whole value chain. However, with increase in consumption of dietary supplement and functional food by the consumers to stay healthy, demand for microalgae is also increasing.

Recent Developments

• In October 2020, Corbion expanded the adoption of AlgaPrime DHA in collaboration with the Thai Union. AlgaPrime DHA is an omega-3-rich algal feed ingredient derived from microalgae. As per the partnership, the company will provide AlgaPrime DHA to the Thai Union to feed of large-scale fish population. This collaboration helped the company to earn lucrative growth in the market
• In October 2020, Cyanotech Corporation launched BioAstin derived for microalgae. The product launched efficiently treats cardiovascular, immune, skin, eye, and joint health and offers recovery from exercise. The purity of the product eliminates the need for synthetic encapsulation material. This initiative boosted the company's product portfolio and helped it penetrate its roots in the microalgae market

Middle East and Africa Microalgae Market Scope

Middle East and Africa microalgae market is segmented into type, category, form, grade, application, and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.

Type

• Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
• Dunaliella salina
• Haematococcus pluvialis
• Isochrysis
• Nannochloropsis
• Phaeodactylum tricornutum
• Porphyridium cruentum
• Chlorella
• Spirulina
• Others

Based on type, the microalgae market is segmented into chlamydomonas reinhardtii, dunaliella salina, haematococcus pluvialis, isochrysis, nannochloropsis, phaeodactylum tricornutum, porphyridium cruentum, chlorella, spirulina, and other.

Category

• Organic
• Inorganic

Based on category, the microalgae market is segmented into organic and inorganic.

Form

• Powder/dry
• Liquid

Com base na forma, o mercado das microalgas está segmentado em pó/seco e líquido.

Nível

• Qualidade alimentar
• Grau cosmético
• Grau de alimentação
• Grau de combustível
• Outros

Com base no grau, o mercado das microalgas está segmentado em grau alimentar, grau cosmético, grau alimentar, grau combustível, entre outros.

Aplicação

• Suplementos dietéticos
• Cosméticos e pessoais
• Alimentos e bebidas

• Produtos farmacêuticos
• Ração animal
• Biocombustível
• Tintas
• Outros

Com base na aplicação, o mercado das microalgas está segmentado em suplementos alimentares, cosméticos e pessoais, alimentos e bebidas, produtos farmacêuticos, rações para animais, biocombustíveis, tintas, entre outros.

Canal de distribuição

• Direto
• Indireto

Com base no canal de distribuição, o mercado das microalgas está segmentado em direto e indireto.

Análise/perspetivas regionais do mercado de microalgas            

O mercado das microalgas é analisado e são fornecidos insights e tendências do tamanho do mercado por país, tipo, categoria, forma, grau, aplicação e canal de distribuição.

O mercado das microalgas é composto pelos países Arábia Saudita, África do Sul, Emirados Árabes Unidos, Kuwait e Resto do Médio Oriente e África.

Prevê-se que a África do Sul domine o mercado das microalgas no Médio Oriente e em África devido à crescente consciencialização dos consumidores sobre os benefícios das microalgas para a saúde e ao aumento da procura de produtos de microalgas.

A secção do relatório sobre países também fornece fatores individuais que impactam o mercado e alterações na regulamentação do mercado que impactam as tendências atuais e futuras do mercado. A análise dos pontos de dados a jusante e a montante da cadeia de valor, as tendências técnicas, a análise das cinco forças de Porter e os estudos de caso são alguns dos indicadores utilizados para prever o cenário de mercado para países individuais. Além disso, são considerados a presença e disponibilidade de marcas da América do Norte e os desafios enfrentados devido à concorrência grande ou escassa de marcas locais e nacionais, o impacto das tarifas domésticas e as rotas comerciais, ao mesmo tempo que se fornece uma análise de previsão dos dados do país.   

Cenário competitivo e análise da quota de mercado de microalgas no Médio Oriente e África

O panorama competitivo do mercado de microalgas fornece detalhes dos concorrentes. Os detalhes incluídos são a visão geral da empresa, finanças da empresa, receitas geradas, potencial de mercado, investimento em investigação e desenvolvimento, novas iniciativas de mercado, presença no Médio Oriente e em África, localizações e instalações de produção, capacidades de produção, pontos fortes e fracos da empresa, lançamento de produtos, largura do produto e amplitude e domínio de aplicação. Os dados acima referidos estão apenas relacionados com as empresas focadas no mercado de microalgas do Médio Oriente e de África.

As principais empresas do mercado de microalgas são a Cellana Inc., DSM, Cyanotech Corporation, Corbion ALGATECH LTD, AlgaEnergy, AlgaHealth, BarAlgae, Desert Microalgae Technologies, Yemoja, Henry Lamotte Oils GmbH, Algarithm e ALGAIA entre outras.

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