The integrated recirculating aquaculture system ras market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for the integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) has significantly increased in recent times. It is projected to expand from $4.69 billion in 2024 to $5.13 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.
This growth during the historical period is mainly due to the escalating demand for sustainable seafood, growing worries about overfishing, an enhanced focus on water conservation, expansion of land-based fish farming, and increased consumption of seafood.
The integrated recirculating aquaculture system ras market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for the integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) is predicted to witness substantial expansion in the forthcoming years, escalating to $7.24 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%.
The forthcoming period's growth is associated to the growing demand for eco-friendly aquaculture methods, heightened awareness regarding overfishing, increased need for traceable and safe seafood, expansion of organic and specialized seafood, the rising popularity of land-based aquaculture, and increased demand for disease-free fish. Key trends anticipated in the forecast duration involve the creation of power-saving RAS, improvements in RAS water filtration technologies, the amalgamation with renewable power sources, deployment of enhanced biosecurity protocols, and the design of species-specific RAS systems.
The escalating need for superior quality seafood items is set to stimulate the expansion of the integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) market. The intensifying demand is primarily driven by a growing comprehension of the nutritional benefits of seafood and an increasing interest among consumers for sustainability. Integrated recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) prove to be effective in producing high-caliber seafood by prioritizing eco-friendly farming, maximizing water efficiency, and preserving controlled conditions for improved fish wellness and environmental conservation. For example, projections from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, a government agency based in Australia, state that by March 2024, seafood production will grow from making up 60% of total production value in 2023–24 to 64% by 2028–29. The total real value of aquaculture is expected to reach $2.21 billion by 2028–29. Thus, the surging need for high-end seafood items is propelling the integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) market.
The integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Closed Type, Semi Closed Type
2) By Application: Outdoor System, Indoor System
3) By End Use: Retail, Food Processing Industry, Restaurants And Food Service, Animal Feed Industry, Pharmaceutical And Nutraceutical Industries, Other End Uses
Subsegments:
1) By Closed Type: Fully Closed RAS, Modular Closed RAS, High-Density Closed RAS
2) By Semi Closed Type: Semi Closed RAS For Freshwater, Semi Closed RAS For Marine Water, Hybrid Semi Closed RAS Systems
Leading firms in the integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) market are prioritizing the creation of pioneering solutions like water quality management systems to bolster fish health and enhance sustainability. These systems are processes and tools engineered to uphold the safety and suitability of water for diverse applications by controlling and checking its chemical, physical, and biological parameters. For example, Evonik Industries AG, a Germany-based specialty chemicals corporation, introduced VIGOROX Trident in May 2023. This product is designed to minimize fish pathogens in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and ponds while fish are still in their environment, as it decomposes into benign byproducts. Delivering a safe and efficient alternative to standard methods of water treatment, VIGOROX Trident has no noticeable impact on salmon and similar finfish species at concentrations lower than 3.5 mg/L. Additionally, it offers aquaculture operators a cost-efficient way to uphold water quality, adhere to regulatory standards, and enhance fish health, without necessitating extra measures to remove chemical residues.
Major companies operating in the integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) marker are:
• Xylem Inc.
• Pentair plc
• Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions
• Kaeser Compressors Inc.
• Skretting
• Innovasea Systems Inc.
• BioMar Group
• Aqua BioTech Group
• Stolt Sea Farm S.A.
• Sterner AS
• Nocera Inc.
• Moleaer Inc.
• Blue Ridge Aquaculture Inc.
• BioFishency Ltd.
• OxyGuard International A/S
• CM Aqua Technologies ApS
• AquaMaof Aquaculture Technologies Ltd.
• Clewer Aquaculture Oy
• Fox Aquaculture Inc.
• Hesy Aquaculture B.V.
• Integrated Aqua Systems Inc.
• Levapor India Pvt Ltd.
• MAT-KULING AS
• AKVA Group ASA
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) market in 2024. The regions covered in the integrated recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) marker report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.