The market for omega-3-enhanced products appears to be strong, with the potential to grow even further.
Worldwide, omega-3 product introductions grew at a 27% compound annual growth rate during the past decade, according to Packaged Facts' report "Omega-3: Global Product Trends and Opportunities." Packaged Facts said the U.S. accounted for 41% of new product activity. The firm estimated the global omega-3 consumer packaged market at $13 billion in 2011. For its part, Euromonitor International estimates the U.S. omega-3-6-9 supplements category at $400 million.