Chia Seeds Market Size To Reach $2.22 Billion By 2030

Chia Seeds Market Growth & Trends

The global chia seeds market size is expected to reach USD 2.22 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising demand for gluten-free products, awareness about the health benefits of chia seeds, and growing use of omega 3 in animal feed are some of the prominent factors driving the growth of this market.

Chia seeds are tiny black/white seeds of the plant Salvia hispanica widely grown in Central America. It has gained attention as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid. It is also used as a source of fiber and contains protein and minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. These factors are also likely to drive the product demand. The product are available in various forms, such as oil and milled/ground, whole, and pre-hydrated seeds. Whole chia accounted for the largest market share of 44.14% in 2018.

Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region from 2019 to 2025 on account of increasing product consumption. India, China, and Japan are some of the leading economies driving the market growth in the region. Moreover, increasing cases of lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes, blood pressure, and asthma, in the region will boost the product demand.

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Chia Seeds Market Report Highlights

• Whole chia seeds dominated the market with 44.1% of the share in 2023 due to the growing consumer awareness of the health benefits associated with whole chia seeds.

• Black chia seeds accounted for the dominant market share in 2023 with the growing consumer awareness of the health benefits. These seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, and essential minerals, which contribute to improved heart health, digestive health, and overall well-being.

• The Europe chia seeds market held the highest CAGR of 49.8% of the global revenue in 2023 owing to the rise in plant-based diets. European consumers have increasingly adopted vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, driven by health concerns, environmental considerations, and ethical reasons.

Chia Seeds Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global chia seeds market on the basis of on form, type, and region:

Chia Seeds Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Whole Chia

• Milled/Ground Chia

• Pre-hydrated Chia

• Chia Oil

Chia Seeds Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Black

• Brown

• White

Chia Seeds Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Mexico

  • Canada

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Russia

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia & New Zealand

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Chia Seeds Market

• BENEXIA

• Nutiva Inc.

• Garden of Life

• Mamma Chia

• Glanbia plc

• Salba Smart Natural Products

• Spectrum Organic Products, LLC

• NAVITAS ORGANICS

• Sesajal SA De CV

• Bioglan