Edible Insects Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025-2032

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide edible insects market. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure. This research publication presents exclusive data and statistics outlining the anticipated growth trajectory of the global edible insects market from 2025 to 2032.

Key Insights:

Edible Insects Market Size (2025E): US$ 2,311.0 Mn
Projected Market Value (2032F): US$ 4,665.5 Mn
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 7.1%

Edible Insects Market - Report Scope

Edible insects are emerging as a sustainable and nutrient-rich alternative protein source for both human consumption and animal feed. Rich in protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, insects such as crickets, mealworms, grasshoppers, and black soldier fly larvae are increasingly incorporated into food products, dietary supplements, protein bars, snacks, and feed formulations.

The edible insects market caters to food & beverage manufacturers, animal feed producers, nutraceutical companies, and pet food brands. Market growth is supported by rising global protein demand, increasing awareness of environmental sustainability, and the need for efficient protein sources with lower greenhouse gas emissions and land usage compared to traditional livestock farming.

Market Growth Drivers

The global edible insects market is driven by growing concerns regarding food security, climate change, and the environmental impact of conventional animal protein production. Insects require significantly less feed, water, and land while producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions, making them an attractive solution for sustainable nutrition.

Additionally, rising consumer interest in high-protein diets, functional foods, and alternative protein sources is accelerating adoption, particularly in sports nutrition and health-focused food segments. Supportive government initiatives, increasing investments in insect farming technologies, and growing acceptance of insect-based animal feed further contribute to market expansion.

Market Restraints

Despite strong growth potential, the edible insects market faces challenges related to cultural acceptance, regulatory uncertainty, and food safety perceptions. In many regions, consumer reluctance and psychological barriers limit direct human consumption of insects.

Regulatory frameworks governing insect-based foods vary across countries, creating compliance challenges for manufacturers and slowing commercialization. Moreover, limited large-scale production infrastructure and higher initial investment costs for insect farming facilities may restrain market growth in developing regions. Addressing these issues requires standardized regulations, consumer education, and technological advancements to reduce production costs.

Market Opportunities

The edible insects market presents significant opportunities through product innovation, diversification, and expansion into processed and value-added products. The development of insect protein powders, flours, and extracts allows easier integration into familiar food formats, improving consumer acceptance.

Growing demand for sustainable aquafeed and livestock feed represents a major opportunity, as insect-based feed ingredients offer superior nutritional profiles and reduced environmental impact. Furthermore, advancements in automated insect farming, vertical agriculture, and biotechnology are expected to enhance scalability and profitability. Strategic partnerships, branding initiatives, and investments in R&D will be critical for companies aiming to capture emerging opportunities in this evolving market.

Key Questions Answered in the Report

What are the primary factors driving the growth of the edible insects market globally?
Which insect types and applications are contributing most to market expansion?
How are sustainability trends influencing consumer and industrial adoption of edible insects?
Who are the key players in the edible insects market, and what strategies are they adopting?
What are the future trends and growth prospects in the global edible insects market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy

Leading players in the global edible insects market focus on scaling production, improving processing technologies, and expanding application areas to strengthen their competitive positioning. Companies are investing heavily in automated rearing systems, advanced feed solutions, and novel product formulations to enhance efficiency and quality.

Strategic collaborations with food manufacturers, feed producers, and research institutions help accelerate innovation and market penetration. Additionally, emphasis on sustainability certifications, transparency, and consumer education plays a crucial role in building trust and driving adoption across both human food and animal nutrition segments.

Key Companies Profiled

Darling Ingredients (EnviroFlight(R))
Protix
Ynsect
Innovafeed
Aspire Food Group
Entobel
Nutrition Technologies
Hargol Foodtech
Chapul, LLC
All Things Bugs, LLC
Global Bugs Asia Co., Ltd.
Entomo Farms
Insectta
Mighty Cricket
Kriket

Edible Insects Market Research Segmentation

By Insect Type

Crickets and Grasshopper
Caterpillars
Beetles
Ants, Bees, and Wasps
Others

By Form

Whole
Powder
Specialty Food Ingredients

By Distribution Channel

B2B
B2C
Hypermarket/Supermarket
Specialty Stores
Online Retailers
Others

By Region

North America
Europe
East Asia
South Asia and Oceania
Latin America
Middle East and Africa

Product Code: PMRREP11491

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Edible Insects Market Snapshot, 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025 - 2032, US$ Mn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Future Market Projections
1.5. Premium Market Insights
1.6. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.7. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definition
2.2. Market Dynamics
- 2.2.1. Drivers
- 2.2.2. Restraints
- 2.2.3. Opportunity
- 2.2.4. Challenges
- 2.2.5. Key Trends
2.3. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.4. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact

3. Value Added Insights

3.1. Value Chain Analysis
3.2. Key Market Players
3.3. Regulatory Landscape
3.4. PESTLE Analysis
3.5. Porter's Five Force Analysis
3.6. Consumer Behavior Analysis

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2032

4.1. Key Factors Impacting Product Prices
4.2. Pricing Analysis, By Insect Type
4.3. Regional Prices and Product Preferences

5. Global Edible Insects Market Outlook

5.1. Key Highlights
- 5.1.1. Market Volume (Tons) Projections
- 5.1.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
- 5.1.3. Absolute $ Opportunity
5.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast
- 5.2.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis, 2019-2024
- 5.2.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2032
5.3. Global Edible Insects Market Outlook: Insect Type
- 5.3.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Insect Type, 2019-2024
- 5.3.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Insect Type, 2025-2032
  - 5.3.2.1. Crickets and Grasshopper
  - 5.3.2.2. Caterpillars
  - 5.3.2.3. Beetles
  - 5.3.2.4. Ants, Bees, and Wasps
  - 5.3.2.5. Others
- 5.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Insect Type
5.4. Global Edible Insects Market Outlook: Form
- 5.4.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Form, 2019-2024
- 5.4.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2025-2032
  - 5.4.2.1. Powder
  - 5.4.2.2. Whole
  - 5.4.2.3. Powder
  - 5.4.2.4. Specialty Food Ingredients
- 5.4.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Form
5.5. Global Edible Insects Market Outlook: Distribution Channel
- 5.5.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Distribution Channel, 2019-2024
- 5.5.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
  - 5.5.2.1. B2B
  - 5.5.2.2. B2C
    - 5.5.2.2.1. Hypermarket/Supermarket
    - 5.5.2.2.2. Specialty Stores
    - 5.5.2.2.3. Online Retailers
    - 5.5.2.2.4. Others
- 5.5.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Distribution Channel

6. Global Edible Insects Market Outlook: Region

6.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Region, 2019-2024
6.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Region, 2025-2032
- 6.2.1. North America
- 6.2.2. Latin America
- 6.2.3. Europe
- 6.2.4. East Asia
- 6.2.5. South Asia and Oceania
- 6.2.6. Middle East & Africa
6.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Edible Insects Market Outlook

7.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 7.1.1. By Country
- 7.1.2. By Insect Type
- 7.1.3. By Form
- 7.1.4. By Distribution Channel
7.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 7.2.1. U.S.
- 7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Insect Type, 2025-2032
- 7.3.1. Crickets and Grasshopper
- 7.3.2. Caterpillars
- 7.3.3. Beetles
- 7.3.4. Ants, Bees, and Wasps
- 7.3.5. Others
7.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Whole
- 7.4.2. Powder
- 7.4.3. Specialty Food Ingredients
7.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. B2B
- 7.5.2. B2C
  - 7.5.2.1. Hypermarket/Supermarket
  - 7.5.2.2. Specialty Stores
  - 7.5.2.3. Online Retailers
  - 7.5.2.4. Others
7.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Europe Edible Insects Market Outlook

8.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 8.1.1. By Country
- 8.1.2. By Insect Type
- 8.1.3. By Form
- 8.1.4. By Distribution Channel
8.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 8.2.1. Germany
- 8.2.2. France
- 8.2.3. U.K.
- 8.2.4. The Netherlands
- 8.2.5. Spain
- 8.2.6. Russia
- 8.2.7. Rest of Europe
8.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Insect Type, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. Crickets and Grasshopper
- 8.3.2. Caterpillars
- 8.3.3. Beetles
- 8.3.4. Ants, Bees, and Wasps
- 8.3.5. Others
8.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Whole
- 8.4.2. Powder
- 8.4.3. Specialty Food Ingredients
8.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. B2B
- 8.5.2. B2C
  - 8.5.2.1. Hypermarket/Supermarket
  - 8.5.2.2. Specialty Stores
  - 8.5.2.3. Online Retailers
  - 8.5.2.4. Others
8.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. East Asia Edible Insects Market Outlook

9.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 9.1.1. By Country
- 9.1.2. By Insect Type
- 9.1.3. By Form
- 9.1.4. By Distribution Channel
9.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 9.2.1. China
- 9.2.2. Japan
- 9.2.3. South Korea
9.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Insect Type, 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. Crickets and Grasshopper
- 9.3.2. Caterpillars
- 9.3.3. Beetles
- 9.3.4. Ants, Bees, and Wasps
- 9.3.5. Others
9.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. Whole
- 9.4.2. Powder
- 9.4.3. Specialty Food Ingredients
9.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. B2B
- 9.5.2. B2C
  - 9.5.2.1. Hypermarket/Supermarket
  - 9.5.2.2. Specialty Stores
  - 9.5.2.3. Online Retailers
  - 9.5.2.4. Others
9.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis

10. South Asia & Oceania Edible Insects Market Outlook

10.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 10.1.1. By Country
- 10.1.2. By Insect Type
- 10.1.3. By Form
- 10.1.4. By Distribution Channel
10.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 10.2.1. India
- 10.2.2. Indonesia
- 10.2.3. Thailand
- 10.2.4. The Philippines
- 10.2.5. ANZ
- 10.2.6. Rest of South Asia & Oceania
10.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Insect Type, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. Crickets and Grasshopper
- 10.3.2. Caterpillars
- 10.3.3. Beetles
- 10.3.4. Ants, Bees, and Wasps
- 10.3.5. Others
10.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Whole
- 10.4.2. Powder
- 10.4.3. Specialty Food Ingredients
10.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. B2B
- 10.5.2. B2C
  - 10.5.2.1. Hypermarket/Supermarket
  - 10.5.2.2. Specialty Stores
  - 10.5.2.3. Online Retailers
  - 10.5.2.4. Others
10.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis

11. Latin America Edible Insects Market Outlook

11.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 11.1.1. By Country
- 11.1.2. By Insect Type
- 11.1.3. By Form
- 11.1.4. By Distribution Channel
11.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 11.2.1. Brazil
- 11.2.2. Mexico
- 11.2.3. Rest of Latin America
11.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Insect Type, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. Crickets and Grasshopper
- 11.3.2. Caterpillars
- 11.3.3. Beetles
- 11.3.4. Ants, Bees, and Wasps
- 11.3.5. Others
11.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Whole
- 11.4.2. Powder
- 11.4.3. Specialty Food Ingredients
11.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. B2B
- 11.5.2. B2C
  - 11.5.2.1. Hypermarket/Supermarket
  - 11.5.2.2. Specialty Stores
  - 11.5.2.3. Online Retailers
  - 11.5.2.4. Others
11.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis

12. Middle East & Africa Edible Insects Market Outlook

12.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 12.1.1. By Country
- 12.1.2. By Insect Type
- 12.1.3. By Form
- 12.1.4. By Distribution Channel
12.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 12.2.1. GCC Countries
- 12.2.2. Egypt
- 12.2.3. South Africa
- 12.2.4. Northern Africa
- 12.2.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa
12.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Insect Type, 2025-2032
- 12.3.1. Crickets and Grasshopper
- 12.3.2. Caterpillars
- 12.3.3. Beetles
- 12.3.4. Ants, Bees, and Wasps
- 12.3.5. Others
12.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Form, 2025-2032
- 12.4.1. Whole
- 12.4.2. Powder
- 12.4.3. Specialty Food Ingredients
12.5. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 12.5.1. B2B
- 12.5.2. B2C
  - 12.5.2.1. Hypermarket/Supermarket
  - 12.5.2.2. Specialty Stores
  - 12.5.2.3. Online Retailers
  - 12.5.2.4. Others
12.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
13.2. Market Structure
- 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping By Market
- 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
13.3. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Strategy, Recent Developments)
- 13.3.1. Darling Ingredients (EnviroFlight(R))
  - 13.3.1.1. Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Segments and Insect Type
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. Market Developments
  - 13.3.1.5. Market Strategy
- 13.3.2. Protix
- 13.3.3. Ynsect
- 13.3.4. Innovafeed
- 13.3.5. Aspire Food Group
- 13.3.6. Entobel
- 13.3.7. Nutrition Technologies
- 13.3.8. Hargol Foodtech
- 13.3.9. Chapul, LLC
- 13.3.10. All Things Bugs, LLC
- 13.3.11. Global Bugs Asia Co., Ltd.
- 13.3.12. Entomo Farms
- 13.3.13. Insectta
- 13.3.14. Mighty Cricket
- 13.3.15. Kriket
- 13.3.16. Others

14. Appendix

14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations