PUBLISHER: Persistence Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1684481
PUBLISHER: Persistence Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1684481
Edible Insects For Animal Feed Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032
Persistence Market Research has recently published an in-depth analysis of the global edible insects for animal feed market, offering a detailed evaluation of key market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges. The report provides exclusive data and statistical insights outlining the expected growth trajectory of the edible insects for animal feed market from 2025 to 2032.
Key Insights:
- Edible Insects For Animal Feed Market Size (2025E):US$ 2,140.5 Mn
- Projected Market Value (2032F): US$ 6,347.7 Mn
- Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 16.8%
Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market - Report Scope
Edible insects are gaining popularity as a sustainable and nutrient-rich protein source for animal feed. Insects such as black soldier flies, mealworms, and crickets provide high-quality proteins, essential amino acids, and healthy fats, making them an excellent alternative to conventional feed ingredients like fishmeal and soybean meal. The increasing demand for sustainable animal nutrition, coupled with the rising cost of traditional feed sources, is driving the adoption of insect-based feed. The market caters to livestock farmers, aquaculture industries, and pet food manufacturers, providing innovative feed solutions that promote animal health while reducing environmental impact.
Market Growth Drivers
The global edible insects for animal feed market is fueled by several factors, including growing concerns about environmental sustainability and the depletion of marine resources for fishmeal production. Insects offer a more sustainable and efficient protein source, requiring fewer resources such as water, land, and feed compared to traditional livestock-based protein sources. Regulatory support for alternative proteins and increasing investments in insect farming technologies further boost market growth. Additionally, the nutritional benefits of insect-based feed, including improved digestion and enhanced immunity in animals, contribute to its increasing adoption in the livestock and aquaculture sectors.
Market Restraints
Despite its promising growth, the edible insects for animal feed market faces challenges related to consumer perception, regulatory hurdles, and production scalability. While insect-based feed is gaining acceptance, some regions still exhibit resistance due to cultural and regulatory barriers. The cost of large-scale insect farming and processing remains a challenge, limiting widespread adoption. Moreover, the need for standardized production processes and quality control measures poses additional hurdles for manufacturers. Addressing these challenges through awareness campaigns, technological advancements, and favorable regulatory frameworks will be crucial for market expansion.
Market Opportunities
The edible insects for animal feed market presents significant growth opportunities driven by technological innovations, increasing research in insect farming, and expanding applications in livestock and aquaculture. Advances in automated insect farming, genetic improvement of insect strains, and efficient processing techniques are enhancing productivity and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, strategic collaborations between insect protein producers, feed manufacturers, and regulatory bodies are expected to accelerate market penetration. The integration of insect-based feed in premium pet food products and functional animal nutrition solutions further opens new avenues for growth.
Key Questions Answered in the Report:
- What are the primary factors driving the growth of the edible insects for animal feed market globally?
- How are sustainability concerns influencing the adoption of insect-based feed?
- What are the technological advancements shaping insect farming and processing?
- Who are the key players in the market, and what strategies are they employing to strengthen their market position?
- What are the future growth opportunities and investment prospects in the global edible insects for animal feed market?
Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy
Leading players in the global edible insects for animal feed market, including Protix, InnovaFeed, AgriProtein, and Entomo Farms, are focusing on research & development, scaling up production, and forming strategic partnerships to gain a competitive edge. These companies are investing in sustainable insect farming technologies and expanding their production capacities to meet rising demand. Collaborations with livestock feed manufacturers, aquaculture firms, and regulatory agencies are helping enhance the acceptance and commercialization of insect-based feed. Additionally, sustainability initiatives, such as waste-to-feed solutions using food industry by-products, are gaining traction among key industry players.
Key Companies Profiled:
- AgriProtein Holdings Ltd
- Ynsect SAS
- Protix
- InnovaFeed
- EnviroFlight, LLC
- Entomo Farms
- Beta Hatch
- Nutrition Technologies Group
- Hexafly Biotech
- Entobel
- HiProMine S.A
- Mutatec
- Enterra Feed Corporation
- Entomotech S.L.
- Kreca Ento-Feed BV
- DeliBugs
- Haocheng Mealworms Inc.
- Nusect
- Protenga
- nextProtein
Edible Insects for Animal Feed Industry Research by Category
By Insect Type:
- Black Soldier Fly
- Orthoptera
- Housefly
- Silkworm
- Mealworm
- Others
By Product Type:
- Meal
- Oil
- Whole
By End Use:
- Livestock
- Poultry
- Swine
- Pet Food
- Aquaculture
By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- South Asia & Pacific
- East Asia
- Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Global Market Outlook
- 1.2. Demand Side Trends
- 1.3. Supply Side Trends
- 1.4. Analysis and Recommendations
2. Market Overview
- 2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy
- 2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations
3. Key Market Trends
- 3.1. Key Trends Impacting the Market
- 3.2. Product Innovation / Development Trends
4. Key Success Factors
- 4.1. Influencing Factors of the Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market
- 4.2. Insects as a New Layer to Waste Hierarchy
5. Global Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Demand Volume (in Tons) Analysis 2019-2024 and Forecast, 2025-2032
- 5.1. Historical Market Volume (in Tons) Analysis, 2019-2024
- 5.2. Current and Future Market Volume (in Tons) Projections, 2025-2032
- 5.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis
- 5.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis
6. Global Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market - Pricing Analysis
- 6.1. Regional Pricing Analysis
- 6.2. Global Average Pricing Analysis Benchmark
7. Market Background
- 7.1. Macro-Economic Factors
- 7.1.1. Global GDP Growth Outlook
- 7.1.2. Global Economic Outlook
- 7.1.3. Global Food Security Index
- 7.1.4. Final Consumption Expenditure
- 7.1.5. Global Rank - Ease of Doing Business Rank, 2019
- 7.1.6. Global Rank - Trading Across Borders, 2019
- 7.2. Forecast Factor- Relevance and Impact Analysis
- 7.3. Media Coverage
- 7.4. Global Food & Beverage Sector Outlook
- 7.5. Food & Beverage Industry Overview
- 7.6. Food & Beverage Industry Key Indicators
- 7.7. Global Feed Industry Outlook
- 7.8. Investment Highlights of Insects for Animal Feed, 2019
- 7.9. Environmental Benefits of Farming Insects
- 7.10. Vertical Farming of Insects
- 7.11. Unique Features & Life Cycle of Black Soldier Fly Larvae
- 7.12. Animal Nutrition Using Insect Technology
- 7.13. Bioconversion of Waste to Animal Feed
- 7.14. Factors That Are Affecting the Prices
- 7.15. Global Edible Insect Market Scenario
- 7.16. Key Investments in Global Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market
- 7.17. Strategic Initiatives Undertaken for Industry Development
- 7.18. Value Chain Analysis
- 7.19. Key Regulations
- 7.20. Market Dynamics
- 7.20.1. Drivers
- 7.20.2. Restraints
- 7.20.3. Opportunity Analysis
8. Global Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032, By Insect Type
- 8.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 8.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Analysis By Insect Type, 2019-2024
- 8.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Insect Type, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. Black Soldier Fly
- 8.3.2. Mealworm
- 8.3.3. Housefly
- 8.3.4. Silkworm
- 8.3.5. Orthoptera
- 8.3.6. Others
- 8.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Insect Type
9. Global Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032, By Product Type
- 9.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 9.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Analysis By Product Type , 2019-2024
- 9.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Product Type , 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. Meal (Powder)
- 9.3.2. Oil
- 9.3.3. Whole (Dried)
- 9.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product Type
10. Global Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032, By End-Use
- 10.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Analysis By End-Use, 2019-2024
- 10.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Analysis and Forecast By End-Use, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. Livestock
- 10.3.1.1. Poultry
- 10.3.1.2. Swine
- 10.3.2. Pet Food
- 10.3.3. Aquaculture
- 10.3.1. Livestock
- 10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-Use
11. Global Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032, By Region
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Analysis By Region, 2019-2024
- 11.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. North America
- 11.3.2. Latin America
- 11.3.3. Europe
- 11.3.4. South Asia & Pacific
- 11.3.5. East Asia
- 11.3.6. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- 11.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
12. North America Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032
- 12.1. Introduction
- 12.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2024
- 12.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2025-2032
- 12.3.1. By Country
- 12.3.1.1. U.S.
- 12.3.1.2. Canada
- 12.3.2. By Insect Type
- 12.3.3. By Product Type
- 12.3.4. By End-Use
- 12.3.1. By Country
- 12.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 12.4.1. By Country
- 12.4.2. By Insect Type
- 12.4.3. By Product Type
- 12.4.4. By End-Use
- 12.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
13. Latin America Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032
- 13.1. Introduction
- 13.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2024
- 13.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2025-2032
- 13.3.1. By Country
- 13.3.1.1. Brazil
- 13.3.1.2. Mexico
- 13.3.1.3. Argentina
- 13.3.1.4. Rest of Latin America
- 13.3.2. By Insect Type
- 13.3.3. By Product Type
- 13.3.4. By End-Use
- 13.3.1. By Country
- 13.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 13.4.1. By Country
- 13.4.2. By Insect Type
- 13.4.3. By Product Type
- 13.4.4. By End-Use
- 13.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
14. Europe Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032
- 14.1. Introduction
- 14.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2024
- 14.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2025-2032
- 14.3.1. By Country
- 14.3.1.1. Germany
- 14.3.1.2. Italy
- 14.3.1.3. France
- 14.3.1.4. U.K.
- 14.3.1.5. Spain
- 14.3.1.6. BENELUX
- 14.3.1.7. Nordic
- 14.3.1.8. Russia
- 14.3.1.9. Poland
- 14.3.1.10. Rest of Europe
- 14.3.2. By Insect Type
- 14.3.3. By Product Type
- 14.3.4. By End-Use
- 14.3.1. By Country
- 14.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 14.4.1. By Country
- 14.4.2. By Insect Type
- 14.4.3. By Product Type
- 14.4.4. By End-Use
- 14.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
15. South Asia & Pacific & Pacific Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032
- 15.1. Introduction
- 15.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2024
- 15.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2025-2032
- 15.3.1. By Country
- 15.3.1.1. India
- 15.3.1.2. Thailand
- 15.3.1.3. Indonesia
- 15.3.1.4. Malaysia
- 15.3.1.5. Australia
- 15.3.1.6. New Zealand
- 15.3.1.7. Rest of South Asia & Pacific & Pacific
- 15.3.2. By Insect Type
- 15.3.3. By Product Type
- 15.3.4. By End-Use
- 15.3.1. By Country
- 15.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 15.4.1. By Country
- 15.4.2. By Insect Type
- 15.4.3. By Product Type
- 15.4.4. By End-Use
- 15.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
16. East Asia Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032
- 16.1. Introduction
- 16.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2024
- 16.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2025-2032
- 16.3.1. By Country
- 16.3.1.1. China
- 16.3.1.2. Japan
- 16.3.1.3. South Korea
- 16.3.2. By Insect Type
- 16.3.3. By Product Type
- 16.3.4. By End-Use
- 16.3.1. By Country
- 16.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 16.4.1. By Country
- 16.4.2. By Insect Type
- 16.4.3. By Product Type
- 16.4.4. By End-Use
- 16.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
17. Middle East and Africa Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Outlook, 2019-2032
- 17.1. Introduction
- 17.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2024
- 17.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (in Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2025-2032
- 17.3.1. By Country
- 17.3.1.1. GCC Countries
- 17.3.1.2. South Africa
- 17.3.1.3. Rest of Middle East and Africa
- 17.3.2. By Insect Type
- 17.3.3. By Product Type
- 17.3.4. By End-Use
- 17.3.1. By Country
- 17.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 17.4.1. By Country
- 17.4.2. By Insect Type
- 17.4.3. By Product Type
- 17.4.4. By End-Use
- 17.5. Drivers and Restraints - Impact Analysis
18. Country Wise Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis 2025
- 18.1. Introduction
- 18.1.1. Market Value Proportion Analysis, By Key Countries
- 18.1.2. Global Vs. Country Growth Comparison
- 18.2. U.S. Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.2.1. By Insect Type
- 18.2.2. By Product Type
- 18.2.3. By End-Use
- 18.3. Canada Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.3.1. By Insect Type
- 18.3.2. By Product Type
- 18.3.3. By End-Use
- 18.4. Mexico Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.4.1. By Type
- 18.4.2. By Product Type
- 18.4.3. By End-Use
- 18.5. Brazil Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.5.1. By Type
- 18.5.2. By Product Type
- 18.5.3. By End-Use
- 18.6. Germany Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.6.1. By Type
- 18.6.2. By Product Type
- 18.6.3. By End-Use
- 18.7. Italy Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.7.1. By Type
- 18.7.2. By Product Type
- 18.7.3. By End-Use
- 18.8. France Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.8.1. By Type
- 18.8.2. By Product Type
- 18.8.3. By End-Use
- 18.9. U.K. Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.9.1. By Type
- 18.9.2. By Product Type
- 18.9.3. By End-Use
- 18.10. Spain Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.10.1. By Type
- 18.10.2. By Product Type
- 18.10.3. By End-Use
- 18.11. Russia Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.11.1. By Type
- 18.11.2. By Product Type
- 18.11.3. By End-Use
- 18.12. Poland Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.12.1. By Type
- 18.12.2. By Product Type
- 18.12.3. By End-Use
- 18.13. China Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.13.1. By Type
- 18.13.2. By Product Type
- 18.13.3. By End-Use
- 18.14. Japan Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.14.1. By Type
- 18.14.2. By Product Type
- 18.14.3. By End-Use
- 18.15. S. Korea Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.15.1. By Type
- 18.15.2. By Product Type
- 18.15.3. By End-Use
- 18.16. India Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.16.1. By Type
- 18.16.2. By Product Type
- 18.16.3. By End-Use
- 18.17. Malaysia Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.17.1. By Type
- 18.17.2. By Product Type
- 18.17.3. By End-Use
- 18.18. Australia Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.18.1. By Type
- 18.18.2. By Product Type
- 18.18.3. By End-Use
- 18.19. New Zealand Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.19.1. By Type
- 18.19.2. By Product Type
- 18.19.3. By End-Use
- 18.20. South Africa Edible Insects for Animal Feed Market Analysis
- 18.20.1. By Type
- 18.20.2. By Product Type
- 18.20.3. By End-Use
19. Market Structure Analysis
- 19.1. Market Analysis By Tier of Companies
- 19.2. Market Concentration
- 19.3. Market Presence Analysis
20. Competition Analysis
- 20.1. Competition Dashboard
- 20.2. Competition Benchmarking
- 20.3. Competition Deep Dive
- 20.3.1. AgriProtein Holdings Ltd
- 20.3.1.1. Overview
- 20.3.1.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.1.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.1.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.1.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.2. Ynsect SAS
- 20.3.2.1. Overview
- 20.3.2.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.2.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.2.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.2.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.3. Protix
- 20.3.3.1. Overview
- 20.3.3.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.3.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.3.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.3.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.4. InnovaFeed
- 20.3.4.1. Overview
- 20.3.4.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.4.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.4.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.4.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.5. EnviroFlight, LLC
- 20.3.5.1. Overview
- 20.3.5.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.5.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.5.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.5.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.6. Entomo Farms
- 20.3.6.1. Overview
- 20.3.6.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.6.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.6.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.6.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.7. Beta Hatch
- 20.3.7.1. Overview
- 20.3.7.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.7.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.7.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.7.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.8. Nutrition Technologies Group
- 20.3.8.1. Overview
- 20.3.8.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.8.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.8.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.8.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.9. Hexafly Biotech
- 20.3.9.1. Overview
- 20.3.9.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.9.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.9.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.9.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.10. Entobel
- 20.3.10.1. Overview
- 20.3.10.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.10.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.10.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.10.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.11. HiProMine S.A
- 20.3.11.1. Overview
- 20.3.11.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.11.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.11.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.11.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.12. Mutatec
- 20.3.12.1. Overview
- 20.3.12.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.12.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.12.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.12.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.13. Enterra Feed Corporation
- 20.3.13.1. Overview
- 20.3.13.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.13.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.13.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.13.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.14. Entomotech S.L.
- 20.3.14.1. Overview
- 20.3.14.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.14.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.14.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.14.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.15. Kreca Ento-Feed BV
- 20.3.15.1. Overview
- 20.3.15.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.15.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.15.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.15.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.16. DeliBugs
- 20.3.16.1. Overview
- 20.3.16.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.16.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.16.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.16.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.17. Haocheng Mealworms Inc.
- 20.3.17.1. Overview
- 20.3.17.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.17.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.17.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.17.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.18. Nusect
- 20.3.18.1. Overview
- 20.3.18.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.18.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.18.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.18.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.19. Protenga
- 20.3.19.1. Overview
- 20.3.19.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.19.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.19.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.19.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.20. Next Protein
- 20.3.20.1. Overview
- 20.3.20.2. Product Portfolio
- 20.3.20.3. Sales Footprint
- 20.3.20.4. Key Developments
- 20.3.20.5. Strategy Overview
- 20.3.1. AgriProtein Holdings Ltd
21. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
22. Research Methodology
