Fish Protein Hydrolysate (FPH) Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Growth By Type (Liquid, Paste and Powder), By Application (Animal Feed, Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, and Agriculture), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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FISH PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE (FPH) MARKET OVERVIEW

The global fish protein hydrolysate (fph) market was valued at USD 0.26 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 0.27 billion in 2025, reaching USD 0.39 billion by 2033, with a projected CAGR of 4.31% from 2025 to 2033.

Fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) is a fish protein containing smaller peptides and amino acids with a breakdown process. It is obtained by treatment of fish meat with alcalase, trypsin, pepsin, chymotrypsin, or other enzymes. The method used for the enzymes should be under controlled conditions of pH and temperatures.

Growing demand for maintaining skin health among population is predicted to boost market growth. Increasing consumer preferences toward consumption of chemical-free and nutrient food products is expected to propel market growth. Rising demand for fish protein hydrolysate from several end-use industries is expected to increase market growth. Also, presence of significant amount of vitamin D and A, and minerals in the product, where it is commonly used as an ingredient in various food products are projected to drive market growth. Further, increasing health benefits such as enhancing the growth of bone, anti-anging properties for skin and controlling blood pressure levels may boost market growth. In addition, it is used as an organic nutria cosmeceuticals is expected to accelerate fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) adoption.

FISH PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE (FPH) MARKET KEY FINDINGS

• Market Size and Growth: Global fish production was 179 million tonnes in 2018, yielding 33.8 million tonnes of by products suitable for hydrolysate production.

• Key Market Driver: Aquaculture output rose to 87.5 million tonnes in 2020 (46 % of total), up from 44 % in 2010, providing a growing raw material base for FPH.

• Major Market Restraint: An estimated 9.1 million tonnes of bycatch in 2019 (≈ 5.1 % of total catch) reduces predictable volumes of processable material.

• Emerging Trends: U.S. landings reached 3.8 million tonnes in 2022, with 15 % classified as non edible waste—a feedstock opportunity for FPH processors.

• Regional Leadership: The United States led with 3.8 million tonnes of commercial landings in 2022, generating ≈ 570 000 tonnes of non edible by products.

• Competitive Landscape: Only 3 GRAS notices for FPH ingredients have been issued by the FDA (including Green Earth’s GRN 1179 and Neptunes Harvest’s GRN 360), indicating a specialized, regulated niche.

• Market Segmentation: By source, roughly 15 % of fish landings (non edible waste) and 18.9 % of global catch by weight (processing by products) are directed toward hydrolysis streams.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Closure of Restaurants and Outside Dining to Hamper Market Growth

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

An outbreak of COVID-19 had spread globally. According to the WHO, COVID-19 was a public health emergency. Pandemic has affected market growth due to  travel bans, lockdown and business shutdowns. The global food & beverages industry witnessed manufacturing disruptions, supply chain brakes, and  decline in production facilities due to lockdown. Fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) market witnessed a slowdown in the sales and delay in the delivery schedules. Closure of restaurants, resorts, and other eatery places hampered fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) demand. 

On the contrary, growing demand for healthy food habits during pandemic is expected to propel market growth. Also, rising awareness to control the spread of virus encouraged the deman for high protein food to fight against the virus is projected to drive market growth.

LATEST TRENDS

Increasing Consumer Preference for Healthy Diet to Incite Market Growth

The growing awareness about the benefits of fish protein is expected to influence market growth. Increasing disposable income of consumers is also projected to drive market growth. Also, consumers’ inclination towards healthy lifestyle and growing demand for protein enriched products are anticipated to increase market growth. The product is a high source of essential fatty acids that aid to maintain blood pressure and cardiovascular health. In addition, benefits of fish protein are encouraging manufacturing nutritional supplement for children is predicted to accelerate market growth. Offering such protein in sports beverages, protein drinks, and nutritional supplements is expected to boost product demand. Increasing demand for health enthusiasts in recent years is creating lucrative opportunities for the fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) market.

• According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global fish production reached 179 million tonnes in 2018, generating an estimated 33.8 million tonnes of processing by products—potential feedstock for protein hydrolysates.

• According to NOAA Fisheries, U.S. commercial landings totaled 3.8 million metric tonnes (8.4 billion lbs) in 2022, of which approximately 15 % (≈ 570 000 tonnes) was classified as non edible waste suitable for hydrolysis.

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FISH PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE (FPH) MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type, the market is divided into Liquid, Paste and Powder

By Application

On the basis of application, the market is classified into Animal Feed, Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical and Agriculture.

Food is the leading part of the market application.

DRIVING FACTORS

Rising Demand for Nutri-Cosmeceuticals to Develop Market Growth

Fish protein is a rich source of micronutrients that is best known for exhibiting anti-aging properties for the skin. Pharmaceuticals industry is also providing wide opportunities for manufacturing in the market. Increasing number of investments in the organic cosmetics may propel market growth. Also, growing demand for organic cosmetics is expected to boost product demand. The product has multiple benefits such as controlling blood pressure, improving skin texture, great for hair growth, and enhancing bone growth. Such benefits are projected to boost fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) market growth during the forecast period.

Increasing Demand for Animal Feed and Pet Food to Encourage Market Growth

Increasing awareness regarding rich in protein animal feed products may boost market growth. Increasing need for pet food globally is projected to drive market growth. Also, ban on the use of mammalian meat and bone meal protein is likely to shift attention towards fish protein hydrolysate in the coming years. Growing awareness regarding the importance of high-quality nutritious animal feed among animal farmers is predicted to promote market growth. Further, growing environmental concerns such as reducing oxygen levels in seawaters and smothering are projected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

Growing Inclination toward Chemical Free Food Products to Boost Market Growth

Increasing consumer preferences towards chemical-free and high in protein food products is expected to boost market growth. Fish protein contains translucent property broadly used in flavored and non-flavored foodstuff. It also contains essential amino acids, which is a great choice for dietary supplements or functional food is expected to offer great opportunities for the fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) market during the forecast period.

• According to FAO’s “State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022,” aquaculture supplied 87.5 million tonnes of fish in 2020 (46 % of total production), up from 44 % in 2010—boosting steady raw material availability for FPH.

• According to NOAA, per capita seafood consumption in the U.S. was 19.8 lbs (≈ 9 kg) in 2022, underscoring sustained consumer demand for fish based products and by products.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

High Cost of the Product to Restrict Market Growth

High costs associated with the product may hamper product growth. Also, increase cost of the overall production cost is projected to restrict fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) demand. Stringent legal policies imposing restrictions on fishing activities in some countries may decline market growth during the forecast period.

• According to FAO, global fish discard (bycatch) was 9.1 million tonnes in 2019 (≈ 5.1 % of catch), representing material lost before processing and constraining consistent FPH feedstock supply.

• According to NOAA Fisheries’ “Commercial Fisheries Landings,” fluctuations in species composition—e.g., a 2.6 % drop in total landings between 2021 and 2022—can lead to variable by product streams for hydrolysis processing.

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FISH PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE (FPH) MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Growing Preference for Health Lifestyle in North America to Fuel Market Share

North America is expected to hold the most prominent share in the fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) market share globally due to the population moving toward a heathy lifestyle. Increasing health concerns among consumers to drive market growth. Also, animal and plant food are a great source to boost energy levels, bone structure, and strengthen muscle, and other health benefits are projected to drive product demand in the region.

Asia Pacific is projected to witness considerable market growth due to growing preference for the consumption of nutrients. Increasing demand for chemical-free food products are estimated to drive market growth during the forecast period.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Leading Players Adopt Strategies to Stay Competitive

The report covers information about the list of market players and their latest development in the industry. The information includes mergers, partnerships, acquisitions, technological developments, and production lines.

• Green Earth Industries (U.S.): According to the FDA GRAS Notice Inventory, Green Earth holds one active GRAS notice (GRN 1179) for fish protein hydrolysate ingredients, filed September 2015.

• Neptunes Harvest (U.S.): According to the FDA GRAS Notice Inventory, Neptunes Harvest processes fish by products into hydrolysates under GRN 360, approved November 2010 for use in a variety of food applications.

Other aspects examined for this market include complete research on companies producing and introducing the latest products, regions they conduct their operations in, automation, technology adoption, generating the most revenue, and making a difference with their products.

List of Top Fish Protein Hydrolysate (FPH) Companies

• Green Earth Industries (U.S.)
• Neptunes Harvest (U.S.)
• Soc Pesquera Landes SA (U.S.)
• Bluewave Marine Ingredients (Switzerland)
• TripleNine Group (Australia)
• Symrise AG (Germany)
• Hofseth BioCare ASA (Norway)
• Omega Protein (U.S.)
• Natural Factors (U.S.)
• WEISHARDT (Japan)

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with general studies that explain the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by examining the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, and others. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.