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2032 年昆虫蛋白市场预测：按产品、蛋白质、昆虫类型、分销管道、应用和地区进行的全球分析

Insect Protein Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product, Protein, Insect Type, Distribution Channel, Application and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

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根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据，全球昆虫蛋白市场预计在 2025 年达到 6.8296 亿美元，到 2032 年将达到 22.9442 亿美元，预测期内的复合年增长率为 18.9%。

昆虫蛋白是传统动植物蛋白营养丰富且永续的替代品。谷虫、蟋蟀和黑水虻幼虫等昆虫富含重要的胺基酸、维生素和矿物质。与牲畜饲养相比，昆虫养殖占用的土地、水和饲料非常少，因此是满足世界蛋白质需求的永续方式。昆虫蛋白在宠物食品、动物饲料，甚至人类食品（如蛋白棒和蛋白粉）的使用日益增加。此外，随着消费者对永续性的意识不断增强，昆虫蛋白作为增强未来粮食安全的潜在途径正日益受到重视。

据联合国粮食及农业组织 (FAO) 称，昆虫养殖是一种高效且永续的蛋白质来源，可食用昆虫物种平均能够将 2 公斤饲料转化为 1 公斤昆虫。

人们对永续蛋白质来源的兴趣日益浓厚

世界人口的成长以及对环境永续性日益增长的担忧，加速了人们对替代蛋白质来源的探索。昆虫蛋白因其对环境的影响较小，提供了一种高效的解决方案。与传统牲畜相比，昆虫不仅耗水量、土地和饲料消耗量显着减少，而且产生的温室气体也更少。例如，蟋蟀的甲烷排放量比牛少80倍，所需饲料量也比牛少12倍。此外，联合国粮食及农业组织 (FAO) 已将昆虫核准一种永续的、无需消耗自然资源即可养活世界人口的方式。这些因素使得昆虫养殖成为未来粮食体系的重要组成部分，尤其是在资源匮乏、气候压力日益增大的地区。

生产成本高且规模小

大多数昆虫养殖规模较小或中等，该产业仍处于起步阶段。由于昆虫生产尚未达到工业规模，其成本高于大豆、乳清甚至肉类等传统蛋白质。高昂的生产成本由多种因素造成，包括劳动力、气候控制、育种系统和自动化养殖基础设施。高效收穫技术和优化原料的取得受限进一步推高了成本。此外，在实现规模经济并广泛普及低成本技术之前，昆虫蛋白将难以在价格上与传统蛋白质来源竞争，尤其是在畜牧业和水产饲料等价格敏感的市场。

自动化和生物转化技术的发展

生物转化、垂直饲养系统、自动化和人工智慧主导农业的技术发展为有效扩大昆虫养殖规模开闢了令人兴奋的可能性。人工智慧和物联网技术优化了气候控制、餵食週期和废弃物管理，而自动化则降低了人事费用并提高了昆虫养殖作业的一致性。此外，生物技术的进步正被用于改善有机废弃物向昆虫生物质的转化，从而提高营养价值和产量。遗传探索开始探索如何选择性地培育昆虫，以获得诸如增强适应力、提高蛋白质含量和加快生长速度等特性。透过实现大规模工业化，这些技术不仅降低了生产成本，还使昆虫蛋白具有可扩展性和商业性可行性。

与其他蛋白质替代品的竞争

真菌蛋白、植物性蛋白质、培养肉和藻类都是包含昆虫蛋白质市场的更大替代蛋白生态系统的组成部分。在西方市场，许多此类替代蛋白已广为人知、广泛供应，并获得了投资和品牌认知的支持。 Beyond Meat 和 Impossible Foods 等生产植物蛋白的公司已有效地将自己定位为符合道德且永续的肉类替代品，并从注重健康和环保的消费者手中抢占了相当大的市场份额。相较之下，昆虫蛋白的品牌推广、知名度和产品开发仍存在问题。

COVID-19的影响：

新冠疫情对昆虫蛋白市场造成了多方面的影响。小规模生产者的昆虫养殖尤其受到劳动力短缺、物流困难以及全球供应链中断的阻碍。餐饮服务需求暴跌，监管程序和产品发布被推迟。然而，疫情也提升了消费者对永续的食品体系的兴趣，凸显了对低影响替代蛋白的需求。对替代蛋白新兴企业的增加以及对免疫学和营养学问题的认识的不断加深，也间接促进了人们对昆虫蛋白市场的长期兴趣。

鞘翅目昆虫预计将成为预测期内最大的昆虫

预计鞘翅目昆虫将在预测期内占据最大的市场占有率。谷虫因其高蛋白、必需胺基酸、维生素和优质脂肪而备受推崇，是理想的牲畜饲料和人类食用选择。由于其在受控环境中易于繁殖、环境影响小且饲料转换率高，谷虫是工业昆虫养殖的理想物种。欧盟批准食用干谷虫就是监管部门批准的一个例子，这进一步推动了该领域的成长。此外，鞘翅目昆虫蛋白在产量和商业应用方面都占据市场主导地位。

预计预测期内蛋白质棒部分将出现最高的复合年增长率。

预计蛋白棒市场将在预测期内实现最高成长率。消费者对便利、高蛋白和永续零食的需求不断增长，尤其是在运动员、健身爱好者和注重环保的消费者群体中，这是推动蛋白棒市场成长的主要动力。昆虫蛋白棒通常由谷虫或蟋蟀粉製成，因其氨基酸组成齐全、低碳水化合物且环保，成为传统蛋白零食的诱人替代品。此外，昆虫美味可口且易于识别的外形也减轻了人们对食用昆虫「难吃」的偏见，帮助其获得主流认可。

占比最大的地区：

在预测期内，欧洲预计将占据最大的市场占有率，这得益于其对永续食品技术的大量投资、消费者接受度的不断提高以及强有力的监管支持。欧盟透过提供明确的法律体制来鼓励创新和商业化，率先批准核准谷虫和蟋蟀等昆虫物种用作牲畜饲料和人类食用。此外，由于该地区对环境永续性的认识不断提高、对替代蛋白质的需求不断增长以及对循环经济解决方案的兴趣日益浓厚，昆虫产品在食品、宠物食品和水产养殖中的应用也日益增多。

复合年增长率最高的地区：

预计亚太地区在预测期内的复合年增长率最高。这是由于多种因素造成的，包括人口增长、对更多蛋白质的需求、传统的昆虫食用方法以及对永续农业日益增长的兴趣。由于食用昆虫的悠久历史，韩国、中国、越南和泰国等国家在消费者接受度方面具有文化优势。此外，由于饮食习惯的改变、经济成长和快速都市化等因素，该地区对高蛋白机能性食品的兴趣日益浓厚。政府对环保养殖新兴企业以及昆虫蛋白在水产养殖和动物饲料中的使用增加也刺激了这种快速成长。

免费客製化服务：

此报告的订阅者可以使用以下免费自订选项之一：

  • 公司简介
    • 对最多三家其他市场公司进行全面分析
    • 主要企业的SWOT分析（最多3家公司）
  • 地理细分
    • 根据客户兴趣对主要国家进行的市场估计、预测和复合年增长率（註：基于可行性检查）
  • 竞争基准化分析
    • 根据产品系列、地理分布和策略联盟对主要企业基准化分析

据 Stratistics MRC 称，全球昆虫蛋白市场预计在 2025 年达到 6.8296 亿美元，到 2032 年将达到 22.9442 亿美元，预测期内的复合年增长率为 18.9%。昆虫蛋白质是一种营养丰富且永续的传统动植物蛋白替代品。谷虫、蟋蟀和黑水虻幼虫等昆虫富含重要的胺基酸、维生素和矿物质。与畜牧养殖相比，昆虫养殖占用的土地、水和饲料很少，这使其成为满足全球蛋白质需求的永续方式。昆虫蛋白质越来越多地被用于宠物食品、动物饲料，甚至人类食品，如蛋白棒和蛋白粉。此外，随着消费者对永续性的意识不断增强，昆虫蛋白作为增强未来食品安全的潜在方式越来越受到人们的认可。

据联合国粮食及农业组织 (FAO) 称，昆虫养殖是一种高效且永续的蛋白质来源，可食用昆虫物种平均能够将 2 公斤饲料转化为 1 公斤昆虫，而牛要达到相同重量则需要 8 公斤饲料。

人们对永续蛋白质来源的兴趣日益浓厚

世界人口的成长以及人们对环境永续性日益增长的关注，加速了人们对替代蛋白质来源的探索。昆虫蛋白因其对环境的影响较小，是一种高效的解决方案。与传统牲畜相比，昆虫不仅耗水量、土地和饲料消耗量显着减少，而且产生的温室气体也更少。例如，蟋蟀的甲烷排放量比牛少80倍，所需饲料量也比牛少12倍。此外，联合国粮食及农业组织 (FAO) 已将昆虫核准一种永续的、无需消耗自然资源即可养活世界人口的方式。这些因素使得昆虫养殖成为未来粮食体系的重要组成部分，尤其是在资源匮乏、气候压力日益增大的地区。

生产成本高且规模小

大多数昆虫养殖规模较小或中等，该产业仍处于起步阶段。由于昆虫生产尚未达到工业规模，其成本高于大豆、乳清甚至肉类等传统蛋白质。高昂的生产成本由多种因素造成，包括劳动力、气候控制、育种系统和自动化养殖基础设施。高效收穫技术和优化原料的取得受限进一步推高了成本。此外，在实现规模经济并广泛普及低成本技术之前，昆虫蛋白将难以在价格上与传统蛋白质来源竞争，尤其是在畜牧业和水产饲料等价格敏感的市场。

自动化和生物转化技术的发展

生物转化、垂直饲养系统、自动化和人工智慧主导农业的技术发展为有效扩大昆虫养殖规模开闢了令人兴奋的可能性。人工智慧和物联网技术优化了气候控制、餵食週期和废弃物管理，而自动化则降低了人事费用并提高了昆虫养殖作业的一致性。此外，生物技术的进步正在改善有机废弃物向昆虫生物质的转化，从而提高营养价值和产量。遗传学研究开始探索选择性培育昆虫的方法，以获得诸如增强适应力、高蛋白质含量和快速生长等特性。透过实现大规模工业化，这些技术不仅降低了生产成本，还使昆虫蛋白具有可扩展性和商业性可行性。

与其他蛋白质替代品的竞争

真菌蛋白、植物性蛋白质、培养肉和藻类都是包含昆虫蛋白质市场的更大替代蛋白生态系统的组成部分。在西方市场，许多此类替代蛋白已广为人知、广泛供应，并获得了投资和品牌认知的支持。 Beyond Meat 和 Impossible Foods 等生产植物蛋白的公司已有效地将自己定位为符合道德且永续的肉类替代品，并从注重健康和环保的消费者手中抢占了相当大的市场份额。相较之下，昆虫蛋白的品牌推广、知名度和产品开发仍存在问题。

COVID-19的影响：

新冠疫情对昆虫蛋白市场造成了多方面的影响。小规模生产者的昆虫养殖尤其受到劳动力短缺、物流困难以及全球供应链中断的阻碍。餐饮服务需求暴跌，监管程序和产品发布被推迟。然而，疫情也提升了消费者对永续的食品体系的兴趣，凸显了对低影响替代蛋白的需求。对替代蛋白新兴企业的增加以及对免疫学和营养学问题的认识的不断加深，也间接促进了人们对昆虫蛋白市场的长期兴趣。

鞘翅目昆虫预计将成为预测期内最大的昆虫

预计鞘翅目昆虫将在预测期内占据最大的市场占有率。谷虫因其高蛋白、必需胺基酸、维生素和健康脂肪含量而备受推崇，是牲畜饲料和人类食用的理想选择。由于其在受控环境中易于繁殖、环境影响小且饲料转换率高，谷虫是工业昆虫养殖的首选品种。欧盟批准用于人类食用的干谷虫是监管部门批准的一个例子，这进一步推动了该细分市场的成长。此外，从鞘翅目昆虫中提取的昆虫蛋白质在产量和商业应用方面都占据市场主导地位。

预计蛋白质棒部分在预测期内将出现最高的复合年增长率。

预计蛋白棒市场将在预测期内实现最高成长率。消费者对便利、高蛋白和永续零食的需求不断增长，尤其是在运动员、健身爱好者和注重环保的消费者群体中，这是推动蛋白棒市场成长的主要动力。昆虫蛋白棒通常由谷虫或蟋蟀粉製成，因其氨基酸组成齐全、低碳水化合物且环保，成为传统蛋白零食的诱人替代品。此外，昆虫美味可口且易于识别的外形也减轻了人们对食用昆虫「难吃」的偏见，帮助其获得主流认可。

占比最大的地区：

在预测期内，欧洲预计将占据最大的市场占有率，这得益于其对永续食品技术的大量投资、消费者接受度的不断提高以及强有力的监管支持。欧盟透过提供清晰的法律体制来促进创新和商业化，主导批准了谷虫和蟋蟀等昆虫物种用于牲畜饲料和人类食用。此外，由于该地区对环境永续性的认识不断提高、对替代蛋白质的需求不断增长以及对循环经济解决方案的兴趣日益浓厚，昆虫产品在食品、宠物食品和水产养殖中的应用也日益增多。

复合年增长率最高的地区：

预计亚太地区在预测期内的复合年增长率最高。这是由于多种因素造成的，包括人口增长、对更多蛋白质的需求、传统的昆虫消费方式以及对永续农业日益增长的兴趣。韩国、中国、越南和泰国等国家由于其悠久的昆虫消费历史，在消费者接受度方面具有文化优势。此外，该地区对高蛋白机能性食品的兴趣受到饮食习惯改变、经济成长和快速都市化等因素的推动。政府对环保农业新兴企业以及昆虫蛋白在水产养殖和动物饲料中的使用日益增多，也推动了这种快速成长。

免费客製化服务：

此报告的订阅者可以使用以下免费自订选项之一：

  • 公司简介
    • 对最多三家其他市场公司进行全面分析
    • 主要企业的SWOT分析（最多3家公司）
  • 地理细分
    • 根据客户兴趣对主要国家进行的市场估计、预测和复合年增长率（註：基于可行性检查）
  • 竞争基准化分析
    • 根据产品系列、地理分布和策略联盟对主要企业基准化分析

目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 研究范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 数据分析
    • 数据检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究资料
    • 次级研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章市场走势分析

  • 驱动程式
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 产品分析
  • 应用分析
  • 新兴市场
  • COVID-19的影响

第四章 波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买家的议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争对手之间的竞争

5. 全球昆虫蛋白市场（按产品）

  • 鞘翅目
  • 鳞翅目
  • 膜翅目
  • 直翅目
  • 半翅目
  • 双翅目
  • 其他产品

6. 全球昆虫蛋白质市场（按蛋白质）

  • 蛋白质棒
  • 蛋白粉
  • 整隻昆虫
  • 油
  • 其他蛋白质

7. 全球昆虫蛋白市场（依昆虫种类）

  • 蟋蟀
  • 黑果蝇
  • 谷虫
  • 犀牛甲虫
  • 毛虫
  • 蜜蜂
  • 蚱蜢

8. 全球昆虫蛋白市场（依分销管道）

  • 离线
  • 在线的

9. 全球昆虫蛋白市场（依应用）

  • 食品/饮料
  • 动物饲料
    • 水产养殖
    • 家禽
    • 宠物
    • 家畜
  • 製药
  • 化妆品和个人护理
  • 其他用途

第 10 章全球昆虫蛋白市场（按地区）

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲国家
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 其他亚太地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地区
  • 中东和非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲地区

第十一章 重大进展

  • 协议、伙伴关係、合作和合资企业
  • 收购与合併
  • 新产品发布
  • 业务扩展
  • 其他关键策略

第十二章 公司概况

  • Enterra Feed Corporation
  • Protix BV
  • AgriProtein Holdings Ltd.
  • Nambu Group
  • EnviroFlight LLC
  • NextProtein（nextProtein Inc.）
  • Entomo Farms Inc
  • Hexafly Inc
  • Swarm Nutrition GmbH
  • Aspire Food Group
  • Ynsect（Ynsect）
  • InnovaFeed SAS
  • Chapul Cricket Protein Inc
  • Bugsolutely Ltd
  • Jimini's Inc
  • Keetup & Co.
Product Code: SMRC30024

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Insect Protein Market is accounted for $682.96 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $2294.42 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 18.9% during the forecast period. A nutrient-dense and sustainable substitute for conventional animal and plant-based proteins is insect protein. Insects such as mealworms, crickets, and black soldier fly larvae yield this rich source of vital amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. When compared to livestock, insect farming uses a lot less land, water, and feed, which makes it a sustainable way to meet the world's protein needs. Pet food, animal feed, and even human food items like protein bars and powders are using it more and more. Moreover, insect protein is becoming more well-known as a potential way to enhance future food security as consumer awareness of sustainability rises.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), insect farming offers a highly efficient and sustainable protein source, dible insect species can convert on average 2 kg of feed into 1 kg of insect mass, compared to 8 kg needed for cattle to gain the same weight.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing interest in sustainable sources of protein

The hunt for substitute protein sources has accelerated due to the growing global population and growing environmental sustainability concerns. The low environmental impact of insect protein makes it an extremely effective solution. In addition to using a lot less water, land, and feed than conventional livestock, insects also produce fewer greenhouse gases. Crickets emit 80 times less methane and require 12 times less feed than cattle, for instance. Additionally, insects have been approved by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as a sustainable way to help feed the world's population without depleting natural resources. This factor makes insect farming a crucial part of future food systems, especially in areas with limited resources and increasing climate pressures.

Restraint:

Expensive manufacturing and small scale

The majority of insect farming operations are small or medium-sized, and the sector is still in its infancy. Because they are not produced on an industrial scale, they are more expensive than traditional proteins like soy, whey, or occasionally even meat. High production costs are caused by a number of factors, including labor, climate control, breeding systems, and automated farming infrastructure. Costs are further increased by restricted access to efficient harvesting technologies and optimized feedstocks. Furthermore, insect protein will find it difficult to compete on price with conventional protein sources until economies of scale are realized and more affordable technologies are extensively used, particularly in price-sensitive markets like livestock and aquafeed.

Opportunity:

Developments in automation and bioconversion technology

Technological developments in bioconversion, vertical rearing systems, automation, and AI-driven farming are opening up exciting possibilities for effectively scaling up insect farming. While AI and IoT technologies optimize climate control, feeding cycles, and waste management, automation lowers labor costs and increases consistency in insect farming operations. Additionally, biotechnology advancements are being applied to improve the conversion of organic waste into insect biomass, increasing its nutritional value and yield. Genetic research is starting to look into ways to selectively breed insects for traits like increased resilience, higher protein content, or faster growth. By enabling large-scale industrialization, these technologies not only reduce production costs but also make insect protein scalable and commercially viable.

Threat:

Competition from other protein substitutes

Mycoproteins, plant-based proteins, lab-grown (cultured) meat, and algae are all components of the larger alternative protein ecosystem, which includes the insect protein market. In Western markets, a large number of these substitutes are already well-known, extensively used, and supported by investments and brand awareness. Companies that produce plant-based proteins, like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, have effectively positioned themselves as ethical and sustainable meat substitutes, gaining a sizable portion of the market from consumers who are concerned about their health and the environment. In contrast, there are still issues with insect protein's branding, awareness, and product development.

Covid-19 Impact:

The market for insect protein was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways. Insect farming operations, especially for small-scale producers, were hindered by labor shortages, logistical difficulties, and disruptions in global supply chains. The demand for foodservice fell dramatically, and regulatory procedures and product launches were postponed. The pandemic did, however, also heighten consumer interest in resilient and sustainable food systems, emphasizing the demand for low-impact alternative proteins. Long-term interest in the insect protein market was also indirectly bolstered by rising investments in alternative protein start-ups and rising knowledge of immunological and nutritional issues.

The coleoptera segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The coleoptera segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Mealworms are prized for their high protein content, vital amino acids, vitamins, and good fats, which make them perfect for animal feed and human consumption. Because of their easy scalability in controlled environments, low environmental impact, and high feed conversion efficiency, they are a preferred species for industrial insect farming. The European Union's approval of dried yellow mealworms for human consumption is one example of a regulatory approval that has further fueled this segment's growth. Furthermore, in terms of both production volume and commercial applications, insect protein derived from Coleoptera dominates the market.

The protein bars segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the protein bars segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Growing consumer demand for quick, high-protein, and sustainable snack options-especially among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and eco-conscious consumers-is the main driver of this expansion. Insect protein bars, which are frequently made with mealworm or cricket flour, are appealing substitutes for conventional protein snacks because they have a complete amino acid profile, are low in carbohydrates, and are environmentally friendly. Additionally, the "yuck factor" that is frequently connected to eating insects is lessened by their appetizing and recognizable format, which promotes mainstream acceptance.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Europe region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by substantial investment in sustainable food technologies, growing consumer acceptance, and robust regulatory support. By offering a clear legal framework that promotes innovation and commercialization, the European Union has taken the lead in approving insect species like mealworms and crickets for use as animal feed and for human consumption. Furthermore, the use of insect-based products in food, pet food, and aquaculture has increased due to the region's high level of environmental sustainability awareness, growing demand for alternative proteins, and growing interest in circular economy solutions.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by a number of factors, including population growth, the need for more protein, traditional entomophagy methods, and a growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture. Due to their long histories of eating insects, nations like South Korea, China, Vietnam, and Thailand have a cultural edge when it comes to consumer acceptance. Moreover, the region's interest in high-protein, functional foods is being fueled by factors such as changing dietary habits, economic growth, and rapid urbanization. This rapid growth is also being fueled by government support for environmentally friendly farming methods, the growth of insect farming startups, and the increasing use of insect protein in aquaculture and animal feed.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Insect Protein Market include Enterra Feed Corporation, Protix B.V., AgriProtein Holdings Ltd., Nambu Group, EnviroFlight LLC, NextProtein (nextProtein Inc.), Entomo Farms Inc, Hexafly Inc, Swarm Nutrition GmbH, Aspire Food Group, Ynsect (Ynsect), InnovaFeed SAS, Chapul Cricket Protein Inc, Bugsolutely Ltd, Jimini's Inc and Keetup & Co.

Key Developments:

In December 2023, Protix secures collaboration with Tyson Foods. The strategic partnership advances efforts towards creating high-quality, more sustainable protein using innovative technology and solutions. Tyson Foods' global scale, experience and network will complement Protix's technology and market leadership to meet the current market demand for insect protein by scaling up production.

In March 2018, Aspire Food Group has acquired Exo, a Brooklyn-based company that produces cricket-based protein bars. Austin, Texas-based Aspire suggests the deal, for an undisclosed sum, creates a farm-to-table insect protein company. Aspire said it will integrate Exo's product line into its data-driven farming operations and supply chain to create new products and fuel the future growth of both customer bases, and the larger industry in general.

Products Covered:

  • Coleoptera
  • Lepidoptera
  • Hymenoptera
  • Orthoptera
  • Hemiptera
  • Diptera
  • Other Products

Proteins Covered:

  • Protein Bars
  • Protein Flour
  • Whole Insect
  • Oil
  • Other Proteins

Insect Types Covered:

  • Crickets
  • Black Soldier Flies
  • Mealworms
  • Beetles
  • Caterpillars
  • Bees
  • Grasshoppers

Distribution Channels Covered:

  • Offline
  • Online

Applications Covered:

  • Food & Beverages
  • Animal Feed
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care
  • Other Applications

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Insect Protein Market is accounted for $682.96 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $2294.42 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 18.9% during the forecast period. A nutrient-dense and sustainable substitute for conventional animal and plant-based proteins is insect protein. Insects such as mealworms, crickets, and black soldier fly larvae yield this rich source of vital amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. When compared to livestock, insect farming uses a lot less land, water, and feed, which makes it a sustainable way to meet the world's protein needs. Pet food, animal feed, and even human food items like protein bars and powders are using it more and more. Moreover, insect protein is becoming more well-known as a potential way to enhance future food security as consumer awareness of sustainability rises.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), insect farming offers a highly efficient and sustainable protein source, dible insect species can convert on average 2 kg of feed into 1 kg of insect mass, compared to 8 kg needed for cattle to gain the same weight.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing interest in sustainable sources of protein

The hunt for substitute protein sources has accelerated due to the growing global population and growing environmental sustainability concerns. The low environmental impact of insect protein makes it an extremely effective solution. In addition to using a lot less water, land, and feed than conventional livestock, insects also produce fewer greenhouse gases. Crickets emit 80 times less methane and require 12 times less feed than cattle, for instance. Additionally, insects have been approved by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as a sustainable way to help feed the world's population without depleting natural resources. This factor makes insect farming a crucial part of future food systems, especially in areas with limited resources and increasing climate pressures.

Restraint:

Expensive manufacturing and small scale

The majority of insect farming operations are small or medium-sized, and the sector is still in its infancy. Because they are not produced on an industrial scale, they are more expensive than traditional proteins like soy, whey, or occasionally even meat. High production costs are caused by a number of factors, including labor, climate control, breeding systems, and automated farming infrastructure. Costs are further increased by restricted access to efficient harvesting technologies and optimized feedstocks. Furthermore, insect protein will find it difficult to compete on price with conventional protein sources until economies of scale are realized and more affordable technologies are extensively used, particularly in price-sensitive markets like livestock and aquafeed.

Opportunity:

Developments in automation and bioconversion technology

Technological developments in bioconversion, vertical rearing systems, automation, and AI-driven farming are opening up exciting possibilities for effectively scaling up insect farming. While AI and IoT technologies optimize climate control, feeding cycles, and waste management, automation lowers labor costs and increases consistency in insect farming operations. Additionally, biotechnology advancements are being applied to improve the conversion of organic waste into insect biomass, increasing its nutritional value and yield. Genetic research is starting to look into ways to selectively breed insects for traits like increased resilience, higher protein content, or faster growth. By enabling large-scale industrialization, these technologies not only reduce production costs but also make insect protein scalable and commercially viable.

Threat:

Competition from other protein substitutes

Mycoproteins, plant-based proteins, lab-grown (cultured) meat, and algae are all components of the larger alternative protein ecosystem, which includes the insect protein market. In Western markets, a large number of these substitutes are already well-known, extensively used, and supported by investments and brand awareness. Companies that produce plant-based proteins, like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, have effectively positioned themselves as ethical and sustainable meat substitutes, gaining a sizable portion of the market from consumers who are concerned about their health and the environment. In contrast, there are still issues with insect protein's branding, awareness, and product development.

Covid-19 Impact:

The market for insect protein was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways. Insect farming operations, especially for small-scale producers, were hindered by labor shortages, logistical difficulties, and disruptions in global supply chains. The demand for foodservice fell dramatically, and regulatory procedures and product launches were postponed. The pandemic did, however, also heighten consumer interest in resilient and sustainable food systems, emphasizing the demand for low-impact alternative proteins. Long-term interest in the insect protein market was also indirectly bolstered by rising investments in alternative protein start-ups and rising knowledge of immunological and nutritional issues.

The coleoptera segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The coleoptera segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Mealworms are prized for their high protein content, vital amino acids, vitamins, and good fats, which make them perfect for animal feed and human consumption. Because of their easy scalability in controlled environments, low environmental impact, and high feed conversion efficiency, they are a preferred species for industrial insect farming. The European Union's approval of dried yellow mealworms for human consumption is one example of a regulatory approval that has further fueled this segment's growth. Furthermore, in terms of both production volume and commercial applications, insect protein derived from Coleoptera dominates the market.

The protein bars segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the protein bars segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Growing consumer demand for quick, high-protein, and sustainable snack options-especially among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and eco-conscious consumers-is the main driver of this expansion. Insect protein bars, which are frequently made with mealworm or cricket flour, are appealing substitutes for conventional protein snacks because they have a complete amino acid profile, are low in carbohydrates, and are environmentally friendly. Additionally, the "yuck factor" that is frequently connected to eating insects is lessened by their appetizing and recognizable format, which promotes mainstream acceptance.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Europe region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by substantial investment in sustainable food technologies, growing consumer acceptance, and robust regulatory support. By offering a clear legal framework that promotes innovation and commercialization, the European Union has taken the lead in approving insect species like mealworms and crickets for use as animal feed and for human consumption. Furthermore, the use of insect-based products in food, pet food, and aquaculture has increased due to the region's high level of environmental sustainability awareness, growing demand for alternative proteins, and growing interest in circular economy solutions.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by a number of factors, including population growth, the need for more protein, traditional entomophagy methods, and a growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture. Due to their long histories of eating insects, nations like South Korea, China, Vietnam, and Thailand have a cultural edge when it comes to consumer acceptance. Moreover, the region's interest in high-protein, functional foods is being fueled by factors such as changing dietary habits, economic growth, and rapid urbanization. This rapid growth is also being fueled by government support for environmentally friendly farming methods, the growth of insect farming startups, and the increasing use of insect protein in aquaculture and animal feed.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Insect Protein Market include Enterra Feed Corporation, Protix B.V., AgriProtein Holdings Ltd., Nambu Group, EnviroFlight LLC, NextProtein (nextProtein Inc.), Entomo Farms Inc, Hexafly Inc, Swarm Nutrition GmbH, Aspire Food Group, Ynsect (Ynsect), InnovaFeed SAS, Chapul Cricket Protein Inc, Bugsolutely Ltd, Jimini's Inc and Keetup & Co.

Key Developments:

In December 2023, Protix secures collaboration with Tyson Foods. The strategic partnership advances efforts towards creating high-quality, more sustainable protein using innovative technology and solutions. Tyson Foods' global scale, experience and network will complement Protix's technology and market leadership to meet the current market demand for insect protein by scaling up production.

In March 2018, Aspire Food Group has acquired Exo, a Brooklyn-based company that produces cricket-based protein bars. Austin, Texas-based Aspire suggests the deal, for an undisclosed sum, creates a farm-to-table insect protein company. Aspire said it will integrate Exo's product line into its data-driven farming operations and supply chain to create new products and fuel the future growth of both customer bases, and the larger industry in general.

Products Covered:

  • Coleoptera
  • Lepidoptera
  • Hymenoptera
  • Orthoptera
  • Hemiptera
  • Diptera
  • Other Products

Proteins Covered:

  • Protein Bars
  • Protein Flour
  • Whole Insect
  • Oil
  • Other Proteins

Insect Types Covered:

  • Crickets
  • Black Soldier Flies
  • Mealworms
  • Beetles
  • Caterpillars
  • Bees
  • Grasshoppers

Distribution Channels Covered:

  • Offline
  • Online

Applications Covered:

  • Food & Beverages
  • Animal Feed
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care
  • Other Applications

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Insect Protein Market, By Product

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Coleoptera
  • 5.3 Lepidoptera
  • 5.4 Hymenoptera
  • 5.5 Orthoptera
  • 5.6 Hemiptera
  • 5.7 Diptera
  • 5.8 Other Products

6 Global Insect Protein Market, By Protein

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Protein Bars
  • 6.3 Protein Flour
  • 6.4 Whole Insect
  • 6.5 Oil
  • 6.6 Other Proteins

7 Global Insect Protein Market, By Insect Type

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Crickets
  • 7.3 Black Soldier Flies
  • 7.4 Mealworms
  • 7.5 Beetles
  • 7.6 Caterpillars
  • 7.7 Bees
  • 7.8 Grasshoppers

8 Global Insect Protein Market, By Distribution Channel

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Offline
  • 8.3 Online

9 Global Insect Protein Market, By Application

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Food & Beverages
  • 9.3 Animal Feed
    • 9.3.1 Aquaculture
    • 9.3.2 Poultry
    • 9.3.3 Pets
    • 9.3.4 Livestock
  • 9.4 Pharmaceuticals
  • 9.5 Cosmetics and Personal Care
  • 9.6 Other Applications

10 Global Insect Protein Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 Enterra Feed Corporation
  • 12.2 Protix B.V.
  • 12.3 AgriProtein Holdings Ltd.
  • 12.4 Nambu Group
  • 12.5 EnviroFlight LLC
  • 12.6 NextProtein (nextProtein Inc.)
  • 12.7 Entomo Farms Inc
  • 12.8 Hexafly Inc
  • 12.9 Swarm Nutrition GmbH
  • 12.10 Aspire Food Group
  • 12.11 Ynsect (Ynsect)
  • 12.12 InnovaFeed SAS
  • 12.13 Chapul Cricket Protein Inc
  • 12.14 Bugsolutely Ltd
  • 12.15 Jimini's Inc
  • 12.16 Keetup & Co.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Product (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Coleoptera (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Lepidoptera (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Hymenoptera (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Orthoptera (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Hemiptera (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Diptera (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Other Products (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Protein (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Protein Bars (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Protein Flour (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Whole Insect (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Oil (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Other Proteins (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Insect Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Crickets (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Black Soldier Flies (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Mealworms (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Beetles (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Caterpillars (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Bees (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Grasshoppers (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Offline (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Online (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Food & Beverages (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Animal Feed (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Aquaculture (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 31 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Poultry (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 32 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Pets (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 33 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Livestock (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 34 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 35 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Cosmetics and Personal Care (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 36 Global Insect Protein Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.