The global astaxanthin market, valued at USD 1.87 billion in 2024 and projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 14.5% from 2025 to 2034, has emerged as one of the fastest-expanding sectors within the nutraceuticals and specialty ingredients domain. This rapid expansion is being driven by heightened consumer awareness of antioxidant-rich supplements, strong demand from aquaculture and poultry feed, and increasing adoption in the cosmetics industry. As the market transitions toward large-scale commercial adoption, regional manufacturing trends, cross-border supply chains, and differentiated market penetration strategies are defi