Global Microalgae Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Product Type (Dry Microalgae, Liquid Microalgae, Extracted Compounds), By Species Type (Spirulina, Chlorella, Dunaliella, Haematococcus pluvialis, Nannochloropsis, Others), By Application (Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements, Food & Beverages, Animal Feed & Aquaculture, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Biofuels, Agriculture, Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture), By Cultivation Technology (Open Pond Systems, Photobioreactors, Hybrid Systems), By End-Use Industry (Healthcare & Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Animal Nutrition, Energy & Biofuels, Agriculture, Environmental & Industrial Applications), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2026–2031

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
   1. Introduction
2. Market Introduction
   1. Market Definition
   2. Scope of the Study
   3. Market Structure
3. Research Methodology
   1. Primary Research
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Assumptions & Exclusions
   4. Secondary Data Sources
4. Market Factor Analysis
   1. Value Chain Analysis: Microalgae Market
   2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
5. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
6. Recent Trends Analysis
7. Impact of COVID-19 on Microalgae Market
   1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
   2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
   3. Measures Taken by Top Players
8. Regulatory Landscape
9. Microalgae Market, By Product Type
   1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type
   2. Dry Microalgae 
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   3. Liquid Microalgae 
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   4. Extracted Compounds 
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
10. Microalgae Market, By Species Type
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Species Type
    2. Spirulina
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Chlorella
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Dunaliella
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Haematococcus pluvialis
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Nannochloropsis
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Others 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
11. Microalgae Market, By Application
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    2. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Food & Beverages
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Pharmaceuticals
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Biofuels
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    8. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    9. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
12. Microalgae Market, By Cultivation Technology
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Cultivation Technology
    2. Open Pond Systems
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Photobioreactors (PBR)
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
13. Microalgae Market, By End-Use Industry
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry
    2. Healthcare & Life Sciences
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Food & Beverage Industry
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Animal Nutrition Industry
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Energy & Biofuels Industry
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Agriculture Industry
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
14. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       2. U.S.
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       3. Canada
    3. Europe
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       2. U.K.
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       3. Germany
       4. France
       5. Spain
       6. Italy
       7. Russia
       8. Nordic
       9. Benelux
       10. Rest of Europe
    4. APAC
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       2. China
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       3. Korea
       4. Japan
       5. India
       6. Australia
       7. Singapore
       8. Taiwan
       9. South East Asia
       10. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    5. Middle East and Africa
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       2. UAE
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       3. Turky
       4. Saudi Arabia
       5. South Africa
       6. Egypt
       7. Nigeria
       8. Rest of MEA
    6. LATAM
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       2. Brazil
          1. By Product Type
             1. Dry Microalgae 
             2. Liquid Microalgae 
             3. Extracted Compounds 
          2. By Species Type
             1. Spirulina
             2. Chlorella
             3. Dunaliella
             4. Haematococcus pluvialis
             5. Nannochloropsis
             6. Others 
          3. By Application
             1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Animal Feed & Aquaculture Feed
             4. Pharmaceuticals
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
             6. Biofuels
             7. Agriculture (Biofertilizers & Biostimulants)
             8. Wastewater Treatment & Carbon Capture
          4. By Cultivation Technology
             1. Open Pond Systems
             2. Photobioreactors (PBR)
             3. Hybrid Cultivation Systems
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Healthcare & Life Sciences
             2. Food & Beverage Industry
             3. Animal Nutrition Industry
             4. Energy & Biofuels Industry
             5. Agriculture Industry
             6. Environmental & Industrial Applications
       3. Mexico
       4. Argentina
       5. Chile
       6. Colombia
       7. Rest of LATAM
15. Competitive Landscape, 2025
    1. Introduction
    2. Microalgae Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%)
       1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
       2. Competition Ranking, 2025
       3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
          1. Merger & Acquisition
          2. Product Launch
          3. Expansion
       4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
16. Company Profile
    1. DIC Corporation
       1. Business Overview
       2. Financial Data
       3. Key Product domains
       4. Recent Developments
    2. Corbion
    3. DSM-Firmenich
    4. Cyanotech Corporation
    5. Fuji Chemical Industries
    6. Algatech
    7. Roquette
    8. E.I.D. Parry
    9. Allmicroalgae
    10. Cellana