Chia seeds belong to the mint family known as Salvia hispanica native to southern and Central Mexico and Guatemala. They are available naturally in black and white color. Chia seeds are often referred to super food which means they contains relatively greater nutrients content when compared to other foods. Chia seeds have around 140 calories per two tablespoons. They also contains healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber. Chia seeds also posses all nine essential amino acids. Chia seeds don’t need to be ground before eating to get the nutritional benefits - consuming them whole will have the same effect.

Chia seeds are gaining popularity owing to its gluten free nature and nutritional and health related properties. It is used as a food supplement. However, fluctuation in the prices is the major factor inhibiting the market growth. Furthermore, increasing application scope of chia seeds and rising awareness about the health benefits associated with chia seeds in Asia Pacific and European regions offers huge untapped market potential.

Due to health benefits associated with chia seeds they are widely used in food and beverages industries and their demand from these industries is projected to remain strong over the next six years. In 2015, both these industries together accounted for more than half of the market pie. In these industries chia seeds are getting promoted as supplement in bakery, cereals, beverages, and peanut butter and as packed superfood. Nowadays, chia seeds have been also utilized by various other industries such as animal feed, cosmetics and pet food.

South America supplies more than 75% of chia seeds globally. North America is the largest market followed by Asia Pacific. However, Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth due to consumer inclination towards the super foods. By country, the demand for chia seeds is highest from U.S. and Australia. Chia seeds are becoming increasingly popular in Europe and Middle East regions owing to their health related properties.

The report titled “Global Chia Seeds Market - Growth, Future Prospects, Competitive Analysis and Forecast, 2016 – 2023” offers strategic insights into the global chia seeds market along with the market size and estimates for the duration 2013 to 2023. The said research study covers in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on, application type and cross-sectional study across different geographies. The study covers the comparative analysis of different segments for the years 2015 & 2023. The report also provides a prolific view on market dynamics such as market drivers, restraints and opportunities.

In order to help the strategic decision makers, the report also includes profiles of the leading chia seeds manufacturers, along with their, product portfolio and key developments. The major players profiled in the report are Benexia, Glanbia Nutritionals, Naturya, Naturkost Übelhör and Spectrum Essentials Chia Seeds among others. Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:

Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the chia seeds industry

Market fuelers, market impediments, and their impact on the market growth

In-depth competitive environment analysis

Trailing 2-Year market size data (2013 – 2014)

SRC (Segment-Region-Country) Analysis

Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global chia seeds market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2016 to 2023, keeping in mind the above mentioned factors.