Insect Farming Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Insect, By Product, By Application, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Insect Farming Market was valued at USD 1.97 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.54 billion in the forecast period with a CAGR of 4.28% through 2030. The growth of the global insect farming market is being driven by the rising demand for sustainable protein sources amid mounting concerns over the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming. Insects require significantly less land, water, and feed compared to conventional animal protein sources, making them an attractive alternative. Additionally, their high feed conversion efficiency and rapid reproduction cycles support scalable production models, particularly in the animal feed and pet food industries.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 1.97 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 2.54 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.28%
Fastest Growing Segment	Silkworms
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Growing Demand for Protein & Food Security

As the global population surges toward 10 billion by 2050, securing an affordable and nutritious protein supply has become imperative. Interestingly, over 2 billion people worldwide already incorporated insects into their diets, highlighting both cultural acceptance and real-world feasibility of insects as a mainstream protein alternative.

From a nutritional standpoint, insects are powerhouses: some species provide up to 80% protein by dry weight, while cricket flour alone delivers around 65% protein content. Beyond protein, they offer complete essential amino acid profiles, plus high levels of iron, zinc, and B vitamins putting them on par with, or even ahead of, many conventional protein sources in nutrient density.

Insect farming also significantly reduces resource use. It requires between 8 and 14 times less land and 50 to 90% less water compared to cattle production. And when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, insect protein generates roughly 100 times fewer emissions than beef, making it a potent tool in climate-smart agriculture.

Altogether, these strengths nutritional richness, environmental efficiency, and cultural familiarity position insects as a strategic resource for enhancing food security. By embedding insect protein into global food systems spanning human food, animal feed, and nutritional supplements we can tackle protein scarcity while easing ecological stress.

Key Market Challenges

Consumer Acceptance & Perception

One of the most persistent challenges facing the insect farming industry is the widespread psychological aversion, particularly in Western and urban markets, toward consuming insects. Many consumers associate insects with filth, disease, or fear, making them hesitant to accept even well-processed insect-based products. The idea of eating bugs-even in powdered or concealed forms-often triggers a "disgust response," which can be deeply rooted in cultural norms and lack of exposure. Unlike regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America where insects are traditionally consumed, Western markets lack a historical or culinary context for edible insects. This cultural disconnect is exacerbated by limited public awareness about the nutritional and environmental benefits of insect protein. As a result, the industry must overcome a complex set of perception-related barriers before it can achieve broad-based consumer acceptance.

To combat this challenge, companies and industry stakeholders must invest in robust consumer education campaigns, product transparency, and appealing product formats. Instead of selling whole insects, brands are increasingly turning to more palatable forms like protein powders, energy bars, and snacks that disguise the insect origin. Celebrity endorsements, scientific backing, and eco-friendly branding are also being used to reframe insect protein as a premium, sustainable alternative. However, changing consumer attitudes takes time and consistency, especially when it involves disrupting established food habits. Moreover, regulatory labeling requirements that mandate highlighting insect content can inadvertently reinforce aversion rather than build trust. Therefore, while consumer perception is gradually evolving, it remains a critical bottleneck that must be strategically addressed for insect farming to realize its full potential in global food systems.

Key Market Trends

Product Diversification & Circular Economy

The insect farming market is rapidly evolving beyond its initial focus on animal feed to embrace a broad spectrum of high-value products, a trend known as product diversification. While black soldier fly larvae and crickets remain central to the feed industry, producers are increasingly venturing into human nutrition, pet food, organic fertilizers (like frass), cosmetics, and even pharmaceuticals. Insect protein is now being incorporated into protein bars, baked goods, meat substitutes, and dietary supplements. At the same time, companies are exploring insect-derived oils and chitin for use in cosmetics, medical materials, and bioplastics. This strategic diversification allows insect farmers to tap into multiple industries, mitigating risk and enhancing profitability. As awareness grows around the health and sustainability benefits of insect-based products, producers are innovating new formulations and delivery formats to attract environmentally conscious consumers across diverse markets.

In parallel, the circular economy model is gaining strong momentum within the insect farming industry. Insects are uniquely capable of converting organic waste-such as food scraps, brewery by-products, and agricultural residues-into high-protein biomass and nutrient-rich fertilizer. This approach helps close the loop between food production, waste management, and soil health, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency. For instance, insect frass is increasingly used as an organic fertilizer that enriches soil without synthetic inputs. Many insect farms are now co-located with food processors or breweries to source consistent waste streams, reinforcing a zero-waste production cycle. This synergy between sustainability and profitability is positioning insect farming as a model for regenerative agriculture, attracting investments from both agri-tech innovators and circular economy advocates.

Key Market Players

Viscon Group
Buhler Insect Technology Solutions
Protenga Pte. Ltd.
nextProtein SAS
NextAlim SAS
AgriProtein Holdings UK Ltd
Ynsect SAS
Thai Union Group
Deli Bugs Ltd.
EntoCube Ltd.

Report Scope:

In this report, global insect farming market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Insect Farming Market, By Insect:

Silkworms
Honeybees
Waxworms
Lac Insects
Cochineal
Crickets
Others

Insect Farming Market, By Product:

Whole Insect
Insect Protein
Insect Oil
Others

Insect Farming Market, By Application:

Silk
Lac
Honey
Animal Feed
Food Colorant
Insect Protein Bars & Protein Shakes
Insect Baked Products & Snacks
Others

Insect Farming Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Singapore
Thailand
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global insect farming market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Research Data
- 2.3.1. Secondary Data
- 2.3.2. Primary Data
2.4. Market Size Estimation
- 2.4.1. Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2. Top-Down Approach
2.5. Market Breakdown & Triangulation
2.6. Research Assumptions

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

4.1. Commonly Reared Insects
4.2. Commonly Used Method for Harvesting Insects
4.3. Demand, By Product
4.4. Brand Awareness

5. Global Insect Farming Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Insect (Silkworms, Honeybees, Waxworms, Lac Insects, Cochineal, Crickets, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Product (Whole Insect, Insect Protein, Insect Oil, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Silk, Lac, Honey, Animal Feed, Food Colorant, Insect Protein Bars & Protein Shakes, Insect Baked Products & Snacks, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
- 5.3.1. By Insect
- 5.3.2. By Product
- 5.3.3. By Application
- 5.3.4. By Region

6. North America Insect Farming Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Insect
- 6.2.2. By Product
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. Policy & Regulatory Landscape
6.4. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.4.1. United States Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 6.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.4.1.2.1. By Insect
    - 6.4.1.2.2. By Product
    - 6.4.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.4.2. Canada Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 6.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.4.2.2.1. By Insect
    - 6.4.2.2.2. By Product
    - 6.4.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.4.3. Mexico Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 6.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.4.3.2.1. By Insect
    - 6.4.3.2.2. By Product
    - 6.4.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Insect Farming Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Insect
- 7.2.2. By Product
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Policy & Regulatory Landscape
7.4. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.4.1. United Kingdom Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 7.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.1.2.1. By Insect
    - 7.4.1.2.2. By Product
    - 7.4.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.4.2. Germany Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 7.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.2.2.1. By Insect
    - 7.4.2.2.2. By Product
    - 7.4.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.4.3. France Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 7.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.3.2.1. By Insect
    - 7.4.3.2.2. By Product
    - 7.4.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.4.4. Italy Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 7.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.4.2.1. By Insect
    - 7.4.4.2.2. By Product
    - 7.4.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.4.5. Spain Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 7.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.4.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.4.5.2.1. By Insect
    - 7.4.5.2.2. By Product
    - 7.4.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia-Pacific Insect Farming Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Insect
- 8.2.2. By Product
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Policy & Regulatory Landscape
8.4. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.4.1. China Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 8.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.1.2.1. By Insect
    - 8.4.1.2.2. By Product
    - 8.4.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.4.2. Japan Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 8.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.2.2.1. By Insect
    - 8.4.2.2.2. By Product
    - 8.4.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.4.3. India Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 8.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.3.2.1. By Insect
    - 8.4.3.2.2. By Product
    - 8.4.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.4.4. South Korea Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 8.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.4.2.1. By Insect
    - 8.4.4.2.2. By Product
    - 8.4.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.4.5. Australia Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 8.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.5.2.1. By Insect
    - 8.4.5.2.2. By Product
    - 8.4.5.2.3. By Application
- 8.4.6. Singapore Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 8.4.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.6.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.6.2.1. By Insect
    - 8.4.6.2.2. By Product
    - 8.4.6.2.3. By Application
- 8.4.7. Thailand Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 8.4.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.4.7.1.1. By Value
  - 8.4.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.4.7.2.1. By Insect
    - 8.4.7.2.2. By Product
    - 8.4.7.2.3. By Application

9. South America Insect Farming Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Insect
- 9.2.2. By Product
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Policy & Regulatory Landscape
9.4. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.4.1. Brazil Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 9.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.4.1.2.1. By Insect
    - 9.4.1.2.2. By Product
    - 9.4.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.4.2. Argentina Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 9.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.4.2.2.1. By Insect
    - 9.4.2.2.2. By Product
    - 9.4.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.4.3. Colombia Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 9.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.4.3.2.1. By Insect
    - 9.4.3.2.2. By Product
    - 9.4.3.2.3. By Application

10. Middle East and Africa Insect Farming Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Insect
- 10.2.2. By Product
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. Policy & Regulatory Landscape
10.4. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.4.1. South Africa Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 10.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.4.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.4.1.2.1. By Insect
    - 10.4.1.2.2. By Product
    - 10.4.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.4.2. Saudi Arabia Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 10.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.4.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.4.2.2.1. By Insect
    - 10.4.2.2.2. By Product
    - 10.4.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.4.3. UAE Insect Farming Market Outlook
  - 10.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.4.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.4.3.2.1. By Insect
    - 10.4.3.2.2. By Product
    - 10.4.3.2.3. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Development of an Innovative Insect Feeding Machine.
12.2. Launch of New Production Facility for Mealworms
12.3. Rising Number of Mergers and Acquisitions

13. Global Insect Farming Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Harvest Viscon Group
- 14.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 14.1.3. Products & Services
- 14.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 14.1.5. Recent Developments
- 14.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 14.1.7. SWOT Analysis
14.2. Buhler Insect Technology Solutions
14.3. Protenga Pte. Ltd.
14.4. nextProtein SAS
14.5. NextAlim SAS
14.6. AgriProtein Holdings UK Ltd
14.7. Ynsect SAS
14.8. Thai Union Group
14.9. Deli Bugs Ltd.
14.10. EntoCube Ltd.