Edible Insects Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Beetles, Caterpillar, Cricket), By Application (Powder, Protein Bars), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA), And Segment Forecasts, 2025

The global edible insects market size is expected to reach USD 4.38 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 25.1% over the forecast period. Growing consumer awareness regarding health due to unhealthy food consumption and shifting trend towards protein-rich diets with the convenience of ready-to-eat meals are expected to drive the market in the coming years.

Increasing awareness about the health benefits associated with the product such as lowering obesity and calories and high nutritional value is expected to propel the market growth. In many countries such as South Africa, the product is used as a medicine to cure malnutrition as they are easy to digest. This is also one of the prominent factors anticipated to drive the market in the coming years.

North America is the leading contributor to the market growth and it accounted for more than 28.2% share in 2024. Growing demand for high protein foods and reduction in the consumption of processed food are the key driving factors in the region. Europe is the fastest growing region and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 26.0% in the forecast period. Increasing farming of the invertebrates and awareness among the consumers about their health benefits are driving the edible insects market in the region.

Globally, beetles are the most preferred insects for consumption and they accounted for more than 32.9% share of the overall revenue in 2024. Beetles find their role in biodegradation as their larvae clean up the dead plants by breaking them into organic matter, thereby driving the segment in the forecast period. Cricket is anticipated to expand at the fastest CAGR of 26.3% in the forecast period. High protein content and easy farming procedure are the prominent factors for the growth of the segment.

Insect powder is the most preferred way for consumption and it accounted for more than 44.3% share of the overall revenue in 2024. Easy availability, low cost, and wide application of the product are the prominent factors driving the segment. They are easy to store and last longer as compared to protein bars. Protein bars require a certain temperature to remain fresh and they come with immediate consumption or 2-3 months of expiry but powder form can be kept at room temperature and can last long.

Edible Insects Market Report Highlights:

By application, the powder segment accounted for more than 44.3% share of the overall revenue in 2024
Beetles are the most preferred type of insects for consumption and they accounted for more than 32.9% share of the global edible insects market revenue in 2024
The cricket product segment is anticipated to expand at the fastest CAGR of 26.3% due to its easy availability and high protein content.

Product Code: GVR-3-68038-285-3

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Edible Insects Market Variables, Trends & Scope

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations

Chapter 5. Edible Insects Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Edible Insects Market, By Product: Key Takeaways
5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Caterpillars
  - 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Beetles
  - 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3. Cricket
  - 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.4. Others
  - 5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Edible Insects Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. Edible Insects Market, By Application: Key Takeaways
6.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Powders
  - 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Protein Bars
  - 6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Others
  - 6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Edible Insects Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Edible Insects Market: Regional Outlook
7.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1. North America
  - 7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.2. U.S.
    - 7.3.1.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.3. Canada
    - 7.3.1.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.1.4. Mexico
    - 7.3.1.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.1.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Europe
  - 7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.2. U.K.
    - 7.3.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.3. Germany
    - 7.3.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.4. France
    - 7.3.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.5. Italy
    - 7.3.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.2.6. Spain
    - 7.3.2.6.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Asia Pacific
  - 7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.2. China
    - 7.3.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.3. India
    - 7.3.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.4. Japan
    - 7.3.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.5. Australia
    - 7.3.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.3.6. South Korea
    - 7.3.3.6.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Latin America
  - 7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.4.2. Brazil
    - 7.3.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Middle East & Africa
  - 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.5.2. South Africa
    - 7.3.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
  - 7.3.5.3. UAE
    - 7.3.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
    - 7.3.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)

Chapter 8. Edible Insects Market: Competitive Analysis

8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
8.2. Company Categorization
8.3. Participant's Overview
8.4. Financial Performance
8.5. Product Benchmarking
8.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
8.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
8.8. Strategy Mapping
8.9. Company Profiles
- 8.9.1. FarmInsect GmbH
  - 8.9.1.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.1.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.2. LIVIN farms AgriFood GmbH
  - 8.9.2.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.2.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.3. BETA BUGS
  - 8.9.3.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.3.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.4. Haocheng
  - 8.9.4.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.4.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.5. Innovafeed
  - 8.9.5.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.5.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.6. Ynsect farms
  - 8.9.6.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.6.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.7. Beta Hatch
  - 8.9.7.1. Company Overview
  - 8.9.7.2. Financial Performance
  - 8.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
  - 8.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives

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List of Tables

Table 1. Global edible insects market: Key market driver analysis
Table 2. Global edible insects market: Key market restraint analysis
Table 3. Global edible insects market estimates & forecast, by product (USD Million)
Table 4. Global edible insects market estimates & forecast, by application (USD Million)
Table 5. North America edible insects market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 6. North America edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 7. North America edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 8. U.S. macro-economic outlay
Table 9. U.S. edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 10. U.S. edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 11. Canada macro-economic outlay
Table 12. Canada edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 13. Canada edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 14. Mexico macro-economic outlay
Table 15. Mexico edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 16. Mexico edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 17. Europe edible insects market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 18. Europe edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 19. Europe edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 20. UK macro-economic outlay
Table 21. UK edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 22. UK edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 23. Germany macro-economic outlay
Table 24. Germany edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 25. Germany edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 26. France macro-economic outlay
Table 27. France edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 28. France edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 29. Italy macro-economic outlay
Table 30. Italy edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 31. Italy edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 32. Spain macro-economic outlay
Table 33. Spain edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 34. Spain edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 35. Asia Pacific edible insects market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 36. Asia Pacific edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 37. Asia Pacific edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 38. China macro-economic outlay
Table 39. China edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 40. China edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 41. India macro-economic outlay
Table 42. India edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 43. India edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 44. Japan macro-economic outlay
Table 45. Japan edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 46. Japan edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 47. Australia macro-economic outlay
Table 48. Australia edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 49. Australia edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 50. South Korea macro-economic outlay
Table 51. South Korea edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 52. South Korea edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 53. Latin America edible insects market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 54. Latin America edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 55. Latin America edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 56. Brazil macro-economic outlay
Table 57. Brazil edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 58. Brazil edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 59. Middle East & Africa edible insects market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 60. Middle East & Africa edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 61. Middle East & Africa edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 62. South Africa macro-economic outlay
Table 63. South Africa edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 64. South Africa edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 65. UAE macro-economic outlay
Table 66. UAE edible insects market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 67. UAE edible insects market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 68. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
Table 69. Company market share, 2024 (%)
Table 70. Company heat map analysis, 2024
Table 71. Companies implementing key strategies

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Edible insects market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
Fig. 5 Primary research process
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment snapshot
Fig. 8 Regional snapshot
Fig. 9 Competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 10 Global parent industry and edible insects size (USD Million)
Fig. 11 Global edible insects size, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 12 Edible insects market: Penetration & growth prospect mapping
Fig. 13 Edible insects market: Value chain analysis
Fig. 14 Edible insects market: Dynamics
Fig. 15 Edible insects market: Porter's five forces analysis
Fig. 16 Edible insects market estimates & forecast, by product (USD Million)
Fig. 17 Caterpillar market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 18 Beetles market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 19 Cricket market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Others market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 21 Edible insects market estimates & forecast, by application (USD Million)
Fig. 22 Edible insects market estimates & forecasts for powders, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 23 Edible insects market estimates & forecasts for protein bars, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 24 Edible insects market estimates & forecasts for others, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 25 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
Fig. 26 North America edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 27 U.S. edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 28 Canada edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 29 Mexico edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 30 Europe edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 31 Germany edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 32 UK edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 33 France edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 34 Italy edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 35 Spain edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 36 Asia Pacific edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 37 China edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 38 India edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 39 Japan edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 40 Australia edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 41 South Korea edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 42 Latin America edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 43 Brazil edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 44 Middle East & Africa edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 45 South Africa edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 46 UAE edible insects market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 47 Key company categorization
Fig. 48 Company market share analysis, 2024
Fig. 49 Strategic framework of edible insects

Edible Insects Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Beetles, Caterpillar, Cricket), By Application (Powder, Protein Bars), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Edible Insects Market Growth & Trends:

Edible Insects Market Report Highlights:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Edible Insects Market Variables, Trends & Scope

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

Chapter 5. Edible Insects Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 6. Edible Insects Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 7. Edible Insects Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 8. Edible Insects Market: Competitive Analysis

List of Tables

List of Figures