The global Insect Feed market size is predicted to grow from US$ 893 million in 2024 to US$ 3066 million in 2030; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.8% from 2024 to 2030.
Insect feed, or insect-based feed, refers to the use of insects or insect-derived products as a source of protein and other nutrients in animal feed. This type of feed is increasingly used in aquaculture, poultry farming, livestock production, and pet food industries due to its sustainability, high nutritional value, and efficiency in converting organic waste into animal feed. Insects like black soldier flies, mealworms, and crickets are commonly used to produce protein-rich feed, which can serve as a substitute for traditional feed ingredients such as soybeans and fishmeal.
Market Development Opportunities & Key Drivers:
The insect feed market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by several factors:
Sustainability and Environmental Impact: With the increasing concern over the environmental footprint of traditional livestock feed production (e.g., deforestation, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions), insect-based feed presents a more sustainable alternative. Insects require less land, water, and feed to produce compared to traditional livestock, and they can be reared on organic waste, further reducing food waste in the supply chain.
Global Protein Shortage: The demand for protein in animal feed is rising due to the growing global population and increasing meat consumption. Insect protein offers a viable solution to this protein gap, as it is rich in amino acids and essential nutrients. This makes insect feed an attractive alternative to fishmeal and soy-based feeds.
Regulatory Support: Many governments are increasingly open to the use of insect-based feed. For example, the European Union has approved the use of insect protein in poultry and pig feed, which opens up new opportunities for the industry. Other regions are likely to follow suit as demand for sustainable feed grows.
Technological Advancements: Improvements in insect farming technology, such as automation and more efficient breeding techniques, have helped reduce production costs and improve scalability. This is making insect-based feed more economically viable for large-scale applications.
Risks Faced by the Market:
Despite its growth potential, the insect feed market faces several challenges:
Regulatory Uncertainty: While some regions have embraced insect-based feed, others are still hesitant or have stringent regulations on the use of insects in animal feed. The lack of clear and harmonized regulations across markets can hinder the industry's expansion.
Consumer Acceptance: The use of insects in animal feed, although common in some cultures, may face resistance in others, particularly regarding pet food or food products that indirectly come from insect-fed animals. Public perception can be a significant barrier to growth in certain regions.
Supply Chain Issues: The insect farming industry is still in its nascent stages, and there can be volatility in the availability and quality of insect feed products. Scaling up production to meet global demand requires robust supply chains and infrastructure, which may be lacking in some regions.
Market Concentration:
The insect feed market is still relatively fragmented, with a mix of small startups and large established companies. Key players in the market include Protix, Ynsect, AgriProtein, and Enterra, which are leading the way in insect farming and feed production. As the market matures, consolidation may occur, with larger players acquiring smaller firms to increase their market share and technological capabilities.
Downstream Demand Trends:
The demand for insect feed is growing rapidly across several industries:
Aquaculture: The aquaculture industry is one of the largest consumers of insect feed, particularly in shrimp and fish farming. Insect protein is an attractive substitute for fishmeal, which is both expensive and unsustainable.
Livestock and Poultry: Insect-based feed is gaining popularity in the poultry and livestock sectors, as it provides a high-quality protein source that is cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Pet Food: The pet food industry is also exploring the use of insect protein as a sustainable alternative to traditional meat-based ingredients. This is driven by the increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainable pet food options.
The 鈥淚nsect Feed Industry Forecast鈥� looks at past sales and reviews total world Insect Feed sales in 2023, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Insect Feed sales for 2024 through 2030. With Insect Feed sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Insect Feed industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Insect Feed landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Insect Feed portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms鈥� unique position in an accelerating global Insect Feed market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Insect Feed and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Insect Feed.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Insect Feed market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Mealworms
Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Aquaculture
Poultry and Livestock
Pet Food
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
鸥苍蝉别肠迟听(贵谤补苍肠别)
MealFood Europe (Spain)
笔谤辞迟颈虫听(狈别迟丑别谤濒补苍诲蝉)
Cargill EnviroFlight (USA)
滨苍苍辞惫补贵别别诲听(贵谤补苍肠别)
Hexafly (Ireland)
Sino Crown
Entofood (Malaysia)
HiProMine (Poland)
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Insect Feed market?
What factors are driving Insect Feed market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Insect Feed market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Insect Feed break out by Type, by Application?
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1 Scope of the Report
1.1 Market Introduction
1.2 Years Considered
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Market Research Methodology
1.5 Research Process and Data Source
1.6 Economic Indicators
1.7 Currency Considered
1.8 Market Estimation Caveats
2 Executive Summary
2.1 World Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Insect Feed Annual Sales 2019-2030
2.1.2 World Current & Future Analysis for Insect Feed by Geographic Region, 2019, 2023 & 2030
2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for Insect Feed by Country/Region, 2019, 2023 & 2030
2.2 Insect Feed Segment by Type
2.2.1 Mealworms
2.2.2 Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)
2.2.3 Others
2.3 Insect Feed Sales by Type
2.3.1 Global Insect Feed Sales Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
2.3.2 Global Insect Feed Revenue and Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
2.3.3 Global Insect Feed Sale Price by Type (2019-2024)
2.4 Insect Feed Segment by Application
2.4.1 Aquaculture
2.4.2 Poultry and Livestock
2.4.3 Pet Food
2.5 Insect Feed Sales by Application
2.5.1 Global Insect Feed Sale Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
2.5.2 Global Insect Feed Revenue and Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
2.5.3 Global Insect Feed Sale Price by Application (2019-2024)
3 Global by Company
3.1 Global Insect Feed Breakdown Data by Company
3.1.1 Global Insect Feed Annual Sales by Company (2019-2024)
3.1.2 Global Insect Feed Sales Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
3.2 Global Insect Feed Annual Revenue by Company (2019-2024)
3.2.1 Global Insect Feed Revenue by Company (2019-2024)
3.2.2 Global Insect Feed Revenue Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
3.3 Global Insect Feed Sale Price by Company
3.4 Key Manufacturers Insect Feed Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
3.4.1 Key Manufacturers Insect Feed Product Location Distribution
3.4.2 Players Insect Feed Products Offered
3.5 Market Concentration Rate Analysis
3.5.1 Competition Landscape Analysis
3.5.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) & (2019-2024)
3.6 New Products and Potential Entrants
3.7 Market M&A Activity & Strategy
4 World Historic Review for Insect Feed by Geographic Region
4.1 World Historic Insect Feed Market Size by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
4.1.1 Global Insect Feed Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
4.1.2 Global Insect Feed Annual Revenue by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
4.2 World Historic Insect Feed Market Size by Country/Region (2019-2024)
4.2.1 Global Insect Feed Annual Sales by Country/Region (2019-2024)
4.2.2 Global Insect Feed Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2019-2024)
4.3 Americas Insect Feed Sales Growth
4.4 APAC Insect Feed Sales Growth
4.5 Europe Insect Feed Sales Growth
4.6 Middle East & Africa Insect Feed Sales Growth
5 Americas
5.1 Americas Insect Feed Sales by Country
5.1.1 Americas Insect Feed Sales by Country (2019-2024)
5.1.2 Americas Insect Feed Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
5.2 Americas Insect Feed Sales by Type (2019-2024)
5.3 Americas Insect Feed Sales by Application (2019-2024)
5.4 United States
5.5 Canada
5.6 Mexico
5.7 Brazil
6 APAC
6.1 APAC Insect Feed Sales by Region
6.1.1 APAC Insect Feed Sales by Region (2019-2024)
6.1.2 APAC Insect Feed Revenue by Region (2019-2024)
6.2 APAC Insect Feed Sales by Type (2019-2024)
6.3 APAC Insect Feed Sales by Application (2019-2024)
6.4 China
6.5 Japan
6.6 South Korea
6.7 Southeast Asia
6.8 India
6.9 Australia
6.10 China Taiwan
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Insect Feed by Country
7.1.1 Europe Insect Feed Sales by Country (2019-2024)
7.1.2 Europe Insect Feed Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
7.2 Europe Insect Feed Sales by Type (2019-2024)
7.3 Europe Insect Feed Sales by Application (2019-2024)
7.4 Germany
7.5 France
7.6 UK
7.7 Italy
7.8 Russia
8 Middle East & Africa
8.1 Middle East & Africa Insect Feed by Country
8.1.1 Middle East & Africa Insect Feed Sales by Country (2019-2024)
8.1.2 Middle East & Africa Insect Feed Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
8.2 Middle East & Africa Insect Feed Sales by Type (2019-2024)
8.3 Middle East & Africa Insect Feed Sales by Application (2019-2024)
8.4 Egypt
8.5 South Africa
8.6 Israel
8.7 Turkey
8.8 GCC Countries
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
9.1 Market Drivers & Growth Opportunities
9.2 Market Challenges & Risks
9.3 Industry Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
10.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
10.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Insect Feed
10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Insect Feed
10.4 Industry Chain Structure of Insect Feed
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
11.1 Sales Channel
11.1.1 Direct Channels
11.1.2 Indirect Channels
11.2 Insect Feed Distributors
11.3 Insect Feed Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Insect Feed by Geographic Region
12.1 Global Insect Feed Market Size Forecast by Region
12.1.1 Global Insect Feed Forecast by Region (2025-2030)
12.1.2 Global Insect Feed Annual Revenue Forecast by Region (2025-2030)
12.2 Americas Forecast by Country (2025-2030)
12.3 APAC Forecast by Region (2025-2030)
12.4 Europe Forecast by Country (2025-2030)
12.5 Middle East & Africa Forecast by Country (2025-2030)
12.6 Global Insect Feed Forecast by Type (2025-2030)
12.7 Global Insect Feed Forecast by Application (2025-2030)
13 Key Players Analysis
13.1 鸥苍蝉别肠迟听(贵谤补苍肠别)
13.1.1 鸥苍蝉别肠迟听(贵谤补苍肠别) Company Information
13.1.2 鸥苍蝉别肠迟听(贵谤补苍肠别) Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.1.3 鸥苍蝉别肠迟听(贵谤补苍肠别) Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.1.4 鸥苍蝉别肠迟听(贵谤补苍肠别) Main Business Overview
13.1.5 鸥苍蝉别肠迟听(贵谤补苍肠别) Latest Developments
13.2 MealFood Europe (Spain)
13.2.1 MealFood Europe (Spain) Company Information
13.2.2 MealFood Europe (Spain) Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.2.3 MealFood Europe (Spain) Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.2.4 MealFood Europe (Spain) Main Business Overview
13.2.5 MealFood Europe (Spain) Latest Developments
13.3 笔谤辞迟颈虫听(狈别迟丑别谤濒补苍诲蝉)
13.3.1 笔谤辞迟颈虫听(狈别迟丑别谤濒补苍诲蝉) Company Information
13.3.2 笔谤辞迟颈虫听(狈别迟丑别谤濒补苍诲蝉) Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.3.3 笔谤辞迟颈虫听(狈别迟丑别谤濒补苍诲蝉) Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.3.4 笔谤辞迟颈虫听(狈别迟丑别谤濒补苍诲蝉) Main Business Overview
13.3.5 笔谤辞迟颈虫听(狈别迟丑别谤濒补苍诲蝉) Latest Developments
13.4 Cargill EnviroFlight (USA)
13.4.1 Cargill EnviroFlight (USA) Company Information
13.4.2 Cargill EnviroFlight (USA) Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.4.3 Cargill EnviroFlight (USA) Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.4.4 Cargill EnviroFlight (USA) Main Business Overview
13.4.5 Cargill EnviroFlight (USA) Latest Developments
13.5 滨苍苍辞惫补贵别别诲听(贵谤补苍肠别)
13.5.1 滨苍苍辞惫补贵别别诲听(贵谤补苍肠别) Company Information
13.5.2 滨苍苍辞惫补贵别别诲听(贵谤补苍肠别) Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.5.3 滨苍苍辞惫补贵别别诲听(贵谤补苍肠别) Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.5.4 滨苍苍辞惫补贵别别诲听(贵谤补苍肠别) Main Business Overview
13.5.5 滨苍苍辞惫补贵别别诲听(贵谤补苍肠别) Latest Developments
13.6 Hexafly (Ireland)
13.6.1 Hexafly (Ireland) Company Information
13.6.2 Hexafly (Ireland) Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.6.3 Hexafly (Ireland) Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.6.4 Hexafly (Ireland) Main Business Overview
13.6.5 Hexafly (Ireland) Latest Developments
13.7 Sino Crown
13.7.1 Sino Crown Company Information
13.7.2 Sino Crown Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.7.3 Sino Crown Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.7.4 Sino Crown Main Business Overview
13.7.5 Sino Crown Latest Developments
13.8 Entofood (Malaysia)
13.8.1 Entofood (Malaysia) Company Information
13.8.2 Entofood (Malaysia) Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.8.3 Entofood (Malaysia) Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.8.4 Entofood (Malaysia) Main Business Overview
13.8.5 Entofood (Malaysia) Latest Developments
13.9 HiProMine (Poland)
13.9.1 HiProMine (Poland) Company Information
13.9.2 HiProMine (Poland) Insect Feed Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.9.3 HiProMine (Poland) Insect Feed Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.9.4 HiProMine (Poland) Main Business Overview
13.9.5 HiProMine (Poland) Latest Developments
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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