This study aims to verify sustainable algae products, both microalgae and seaweed, with high potential for market uptake by industry and consumers. The main findings are that 1) algae are a very diverse group of organisms, estimated to be between 30,000 and 1,000,000 species, with only a few species in the market; 2) most algae markets are still pre-mature, where consumers cannot distinguish between European vs. Asian products, and often cannot access algae products; 3) information on market prospects e.g. to 2030, especially for microalgae products, are largely unavailable; and 4) algae production and consumption amounts, at species level, are not readily available. As a result, we identified substantial knowledge gaps.
