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2032 年昆蟲蛋白市場預測：按產品、蛋白質、昆蟲類型、分銷管道、應用和地區進行的全球分析

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個工作天內

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根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，全球昆蟲蛋白市場預計在 2025 年達到 6.8296 億美元，到 2032 年將達到 22.9442 億美元，預測期內的複合年成長率為 18.9%。

昆蟲蛋白是傳統動植物蛋白營養豐富且永續的替代品。穀蟲、蟋蟀和黑水虻幼蟲等昆蟲富含重要的胺基酸、維生素和礦物質。與牲畜飼養相比，昆蟲養殖佔用的土地、水和飼料非常少，因此是滿足世界蛋白質需求的永續方式。昆蟲蛋白在寵物食品、動物飼料，甚至人類食品（如蛋白棒和蛋白粉）的使用日益增加。此外，隨著消費者對永續性的意識不斷增強，昆蟲蛋白作為增強未來糧食安全的潛在途徑正日益受到重視。

據聯合國糧食及農業組織 (FAO) 稱，昆蟲養殖是一種高效且永續的蛋白質來源，可食用昆蟲物種平均能夠將 2 公斤飼料轉化為 1 公斤昆蟲。

人們對永續蛋白質來源的興趣日益濃厚

世界人口的成長以及對環境永續性日益成長的擔憂，加速了人們對替代蛋白質來源的探索。昆蟲蛋白因其對環境的影響較小，提供了一種高效的解決方案。與傳統牲畜相比，昆蟲不僅耗水量、土地和飼料消耗量顯著減少，而且產生的溫室氣體也更少。例如，蟋蟀的甲烷排放量比牛少80倍，所需飼料量也比牛少12倍。此外，聯合國糧食及農業組織 (FAO) 已將昆蟲核准一種永續的、無需消耗自然資源即可養活世界人口的方式。這些因素使得昆蟲養殖成為未來糧食體系的重要組成部分，尤其是在資源匱乏、氣候壓力日益增大的地區。

生產成本高且規模小

大多數昆蟲養殖規模較小或中等，該產業仍處於起步階段。由於昆蟲生產尚未達到工業規模，其成本高於大豆、乳清甚至肉類等傳統蛋白質。高昂的生產成本由多種因素造成，包括勞動力、氣候控制、育種系統和自動化養殖基礎設施。高效收穫技術和最佳化原料的取得受限進一步推高了成本。此外，在實現規模經濟並廣泛普及低成本技術之前，昆蟲蛋白將難以在價格上與傳統蛋白質來源競爭，尤其是在畜牧業和水產飼料等價格敏感的市場。

自動化和生物轉化技術的發展

生物轉化、垂直飼養系統、自動化和人工智慧主導農業的技術發展為有效擴大昆蟲養殖規模開闢了令人興奮的可能性。人工智慧和物聯網技術最佳化了氣候控制、餵食週期和廢棄物管理，而自動化則降低了人事費用並提高了昆蟲養殖作業的一致性。此外，生物技術的進步正被用於改善有機廢棄物向昆蟲生質能的轉化，從而提高營養價值和產量。遺傳探索開始探索如何選擇性地培育昆蟲，以獲得諸如增強適應力、提高蛋白質含量和加快生長速度等特性。透過實現大規模工業化，這些技術不僅降低了生產成本，還使昆蟲蛋白具有可擴展性和商業性可行性。

與其他蛋白質替代品的競爭

真菌蛋白、植物性蛋白質、培養肉和藻類都是包含昆蟲蛋白質市場的更大替代蛋白生態系統的組成部分。在西方市場，許多此類替代蛋白已廣為人知、廣泛供應，並獲得了投資和品牌認知的支持。 Beyond Meat 和 Impossible Foods 等生產植物蛋白的公司已有效地將自己定位為符合道德且永續的肉類替代品，並從注重健康和環保的消費者手中搶佔了相當大的市場佔有率。相較之下，昆蟲蛋白的品牌推廣、知名度和產品開發仍存在問題。

COVID-19的影響：

新冠疫情對昆蟲蛋白市場造成了多方面的影響。小規模生產者的昆蟲養殖尤其受到勞動力短缺、物流困難以及全球供應鏈中斷的阻礙。餐飲服務需求暴跌，監管程序和產品發布被推遲。然而，疫情也提升了消費者對永續的食品體系的興趣，凸顯了對低影響替代蛋白的需求。對替代蛋白新興企業的增加以及對免疫學和營養學問題的認知的不斷加深，也間接促進了人們對昆蟲蛋白市場的長期興趣。

鞘翅目昆蟲預計將成為預測期內最大的昆蟲

預計鞘翅目昆蟲將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。穀蟲因其高蛋白、必需胺基酸、維生素和優質脂肪而備受推崇，是理想的牲畜飼料和人類食用選擇。由於其在受控環境中易於繁殖、環境影響小且飼料轉換率高，穀蟲是工業昆蟲養殖的理想物種。歐盟批准食用乾穀蟲就是監管部門批准的一個例子，這進一步推動了該領域的成長。此外，鞘翅目昆蟲蛋白在產量和商業應用方面都佔據市場主導地位。

預計預測期內蛋白質棒部分將出現最高的複合年成長率。

預計蛋白棒市場將在預測期內實現最高成長率。消費者對便利、高蛋白和永續零食的需求不斷成長，尤其是在運動員、健身愛好者和注重環保的消費者群體中，這是推動蛋白棒市場成長的主要動力。昆蟲蛋白棒通常由穀蟲或蟋蟀粉製成，因其氨基酸組成齊全、低碳水化合物且環保，成為傳統蛋白零食的誘人替代品。此外，昆蟲美味可口且易於識別的外形也減輕了人們對食用昆蟲「難吃」的偏見，幫助其獲得主流認可。

佔比最大的地區：

在預測期內，歐洲預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率，這得益於其對永續食品技術的大量投資、消費者接受度的不斷提高以及強力的監管支持。歐盟透過提供明確的法律體制來鼓勵創新和商業化，率先批准核准穀蟲和蟋蟀等昆蟲物種用作牲畜飼料和人類食用。此外，由於該地區對環境永續性的認知不斷提高、對替代蛋白質的需求不斷成長以及對循環經濟解決方案的興趣日益濃厚，昆蟲產品在食品、寵物食品和水產養殖中的應用也日益增多。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

預計亞太地區在預測期內的複合年成長率最高。這是由於多種因素造成的，包括人口成長、對更多蛋白質的需求、傳統的昆蟲食用方法以及對永續農業日益成長的興趣。由於食用昆蟲的悠久歷史，韓國、中國、越南和泰國等國家在消費者接受度方面具有文化優勢。此外，由於飲食習慣的改變、經濟成長和快速都市化等因素，該地區對高蛋白機能性食品的興趣日益濃厚。政府對環保養殖新興企業以及昆蟲蛋白在水產養殖和動物飼料中的使用增加也刺激了這種快速成長。

免費客製化服務：

此報告的訂閱者可以使用以下免費自訂選項之一：

  • 公司簡介
    • 對最多三家其他市場公司進行全面分析
    • 主要企業的SWOT分析（最多3家公司）
  • 地理細分
    • 根據客戶興趣對主要國家進行的市場估計、預測和複合年成長率（註：基於可行性檢查）
  • 競爭基準化分析
    • 根據產品系列、地理分佈和策略聯盟對主要企業基準化分析

據 Stratistics MRC 稱，全球昆蟲蛋白市場預計在 2025 年達到 6.8296 億美元，到 2032 年將達到 22.9442 億美元，預測期內的複合年成長率為 18.9%。昆蟲蛋白質是一種營養豐富且永續的傳統動植物蛋白替代品。穀蟲、蟋蟀和黑水虻幼蟲等昆蟲富含重要的胺基酸、維生素和礦物質。與畜牧養殖相比，昆蟲養殖佔用的土地、水和飼料很少，這使其成為滿足全球蛋白質需求的永續方式。昆蟲蛋白質擴大被用於寵物食品、動物飼料，甚至人類食品，如蛋白棒和蛋白粉。此外，隨著消費者對永續性的意識不斷增強，昆蟲蛋白作為增強未來食品安全的潛在方式越來越受到人們的認可。

據聯合國糧食及農業組織 (FAO) 稱，昆蟲養殖是一種高效且永續的蛋白質來源，可食用昆蟲物種平均能夠將 2 公斤飼料轉化為 1 公斤昆蟲，而牛要達到相同重量則需要 8 公斤飼料。

人們對永續蛋白質來源的興趣日益濃厚

世界人口的成長以及人們對環境永續性日益成長的關注，加速了人們對替代蛋白質來源的探索。昆蟲蛋白因其對環境的影響較小，是一種高效的解決方案。與傳統牲畜相比，昆蟲不僅耗水量、土地和飼料消耗量顯著減少，而且產生的溫室氣體也更少。例如，蟋蟀的甲烷排放量比牛少80倍，所需飼料量也比牛少12倍。此外，聯合國糧食及農業組織 (FAO) 已將昆蟲核准一種永續的、無需消耗自然資源即可養活世界人口的方式。這些因素使得昆蟲養殖成為未來糧食體系的重要組成部分，尤其是在資源匱乏、氣候壓力日益增大的地區。

生產成本高且規模小

大多數昆蟲養殖規模較小或中等，該產業仍處於起步階段。由於昆蟲生產尚未達到工業規模，其成本高於大豆、乳清甚至肉類等傳統蛋白質。高昂的生產成本由多種因素造成，包括勞動力、氣候控制、育種系統和自動化養殖基礎設施。高效收穫技術和最佳化原料的取得受限進一步推高了成本。此外，在實現規模經濟並廣泛普及低成本技術之前，昆蟲蛋白將難以在價格上與傳統蛋白質來源競爭，尤其是在畜牧業和水產飼料等價格敏感的市場。

自動化和生物轉化技術的發展

生物轉化、垂直飼養系統、自動化和人工智慧主導農業的技術發展為有效擴大昆蟲養殖規模開闢了令人興奮的可能性。人工智慧和物聯網技術最佳化了氣候控制、餵食週期和廢棄物管理，而自動化則降低了人事費用並提高了昆蟲養殖作業的一致性。此外，生物技術的進步正在改善有機廢棄物向昆蟲生質能的轉化，從而提高營養價值和產量。遺傳學研究開始探索選擇性培育昆蟲的方法，以獲得諸如增強適應力、高蛋白質含量和快速生長等特性。透過實現大規模工業化，這些技術不僅降低了生產成本，還使昆蟲蛋白具有可擴展性和商業性可行性。

與其他蛋白質替代品的競爭

真菌蛋白、植物性蛋白質、培養肉和藻類都是包含昆蟲蛋白質市場的更大替代蛋白生態系統的組成部分。在西方市場，許多此類替代蛋白已廣為人知、廣泛供應，並獲得了投資和品牌認知的支持。 Beyond Meat 和 Impossible Foods 等生產植物蛋白的公司已有效地將自己定位為符合道德且永續的肉類替代品，並從注重健康和環保的消費者手中搶佔了相當大的市場佔有率。相較之下，昆蟲蛋白的品牌推廣、知名度和產品開發仍存在問題。

COVID-19的影響：

新冠疫情對昆蟲蛋白市場造成了多方面的影響。小規模生產者的昆蟲養殖尤其受到勞動力短缺、物流困難以及全球供應鏈中斷的阻礙。餐飲服務需求暴跌，監管程序和產品發布被推遲。然而，疫情也提升了消費者對永續的食品體系的興趣，凸顯了對低影響替代蛋白的需求。對替代蛋白新興企業的增加以及對免疫學和營養學問題的認知的不斷加深，也間接促進了人們對昆蟲蛋白市場的長期興趣。

鞘翅目昆蟲預計將成為預測期內最大的昆蟲

預計鞘翅目昆蟲將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。穀蟲因其高蛋白、必需胺基酸、維生素和健康脂肪含量而備受推崇，是牲畜飼料和人類食用的理想選擇。由於其在受控環境中易於繁殖、環境影響小且飼料轉換率高，穀蟲是工業昆蟲養殖的首選品種。歐盟批准用於人類食用的乾穀蟲是監管部門批准的一個例子，這進一步推動了該細分市場的成長。此外，從鞘翅目昆蟲中提取的昆蟲蛋白質在產量和商業應用方面都佔據市場主導地位。

預計蛋白質棒部分在預測期內將出現最高的複合年成長率。

預計蛋白棒市場將在預測期內實現最高成長率。消費者對便利、高蛋白和永續零食的需求不斷成長，尤其是在運動員、健身愛好者和注重環保的消費者群體中，這是推動蛋白棒市場成長的主要動力。昆蟲蛋白棒通常由穀蟲或蟋蟀粉製成，因其氨基酸組成齊全、低碳水化合物且環保，成為傳統蛋白零食的誘人替代品。此外，昆蟲美味可口且易於識別的外形也減輕了人們對食用昆蟲「難吃」的偏見，幫助其獲得主流認可。

佔比最大的地區：

在預測期內，歐洲預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率，這得益於其對永續食品技術的大量投資、消費者接受度的不斷提高以及強力的監管支持。歐盟透過提供清晰的法律體制來促進創新和商業化，主導批准了穀蟲和蟋蟀等昆蟲物種用於牲畜飼料和人類食用。此外，由於該地區對環境永續性的認知不斷提高、對替代蛋白質的需求不斷成長以及對循環經濟解決方案的興趣日益濃厚，昆蟲產品在食品、寵物食品和水產養殖中的應用也日益增多。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

預計亞太地區在預測期內的複合年成長率最高。這是由於多種因素造成的，包括人口成長、對更多蛋白質的需求、傳統的昆蟲消費方式以及對永續農業日益成長的興趣。韓國、中國、越南和泰國等國家由於其悠久的昆蟲消費歷史，在消費者接受度方面具有文化優勢。此外，該地區對高蛋白機能性食品的興趣受到飲食習慣改變、經濟成長和快速都市化等因素的推動。政府對環保農業新興企業以及昆蟲蛋白在水產養殖和動物飼料中的使用日益增多，也推動了這種快速成長。

免費客製化服務：

此報告的訂閱者可以使用以下免費自訂選項之一：

  • 公司簡介
    • 對最多三家其他市場公司進行全面分析
    • 主要企業的SWOT分析（最多3家公司）
  • 地理細分
    • 根據客戶興趣對主要國家進行的市場估計、預測和複合年成長率（註：基於可行性檢查）
  • 競爭基準化分析
    • 根據產品系列、地理分佈和策略聯盟對主要企業基準化分析

目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 研究範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究資料
    • 次級研究資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章市場走勢分析

  • 驅動程式
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 產品分析
  • 應用分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買家的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球昆蟲蛋白市場（按產品）

  • 鞘翅目
  • 鱗翅目
  • 膜翅目
  • 直翅目
  • 半翅目
  • 雙翅目
  • 其他產品

6. 全球昆蟲蛋白質市場（按蛋白質）

  • 蛋白質棒
  • 蛋白粉
  • 整隻昆蟲
  • 油
  • 其他蛋白質

7. 全球昆蟲蛋白市場（依昆蟲種類）

  • 蟋蟀
  • 黑果蠅
  • 穀蟲
  • 犀牛甲蟲
  • 毛蟲
  • 蜜蜂
  • 蚱蜢

8. 全球昆蟲蛋白市場（依分銷管道）

  • 離線
  • 線上

9. 全球昆蟲蛋白市場（依應用）

  • 食品/飲料
  • 動物飼料
    • 水產養殖
    • 家禽
    • 寵物
    • 家畜
  • 製藥
  • 化妝品和個人護理
  • 其他用途

第 10 章全球昆蟲蛋白市場（按地區）

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第11章 重大進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第12章 公司概況

  • 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.