Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids which have potential health benefits and are essential for increasing metabolic rate. Omega-3 PUFA ingredients are used to manufacture products that improve the cardiovascular and cognitive functioning of the physical body. Omega-3 PUFA has been an essential ingredient in the pharmaceuticals industry for many years, but the recent growth in the market has been observed doe to the consumers perceiving these to be essential for wellbeing and purchasing capsules, oils and functional foods containing the Omega 3 acids. Omega-3 PUFA market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% during 2015-2020 to reach revenue generation of $2,659 million by 2020, owing to the rising health awareness among consumers and the increasing inclination to consume nutritional supplements, coupled with demand for nutritious convenience foods.