AFA Algae on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what AFA Algae is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 40 AFA Algae products from 19 brands across the EU and US. 1 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Germany shows the heaviest advertising, while Romania has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €29.
New AFA Algae ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use AFA Algae, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| France | 5 | 4 | — | — | €29.00 |
| Italy | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Spain | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Romania | 17 | 5 | — | — | 55.17 RON |
| United States | 8 | 2 | — | — | $82.43 |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of AFA Algae products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Alga AFA Extract | 17 |
| Alga AFA (wild-harvested) | 5 |
| Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Ralfs ex Bornet & Flahault 1886 | 4 |
| Alga AFA (blue-green algae) | 4 |
| Alga AFA (blue variant) | 3 |
| Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | 3 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | Not novel in food supplements |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | stress, energy |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for AFA Algae, yet brands market it for stress, energy — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where AFA Algae shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is AFA Algae?
AFA Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) is a type of blue-green algae classified as a botanical extract. It is commonly incorporated into dietary supplements aimed at supporting general wellness. AFA Algae is used in products marketed for stress management and mood enhancement, as well as energy formulations. Its nutrient profile includes various vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, making it a versatile ingredient in the supplement industry. Formulators often include AFA Algae in blends targeting mental clarity and vitality.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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