Rising Demand For Protein-Rich Foods And Its Impact On The Edible Insects Market Driver: A Major Catalyst in the Evolution of the Edible Insects Market in 2025

What industry-specific factors are fueling the growth of the edible insects market?
The growing demand for protein-rich foods is expected to drive the edible insects market. Protein-rich foods are in high demand due to greater health awareness and a focus on fitness. Edible insects offer a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources, providing high-quality protein with a smaller environmental footprint. For example, global per capita protein intake is expected to rise to 79.8 grams per day by 2033. This increasing demand for protein-rich foods is fueling the growth of the edible insects market.

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What Is the projected market size and growth rate for the edible insects market?
The edible insects market is expected to experience rapid growth, increasing from $2.41 billion in 2024 to $3.01 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 25.3%. This growth is driven by the use of BSF in organic waste valorization, the increasing number of health-conscious consumers, the lower risk of zoonotic diseases transmission, the decreasing cost of insect-based products, and the high cost of plant-based and animal proteins.

The edible insects market is projected to grow exponentially, reaching $7.39 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 25.1%. This is driven by the growing interest in exotic food experiences, diversification of protein sources, rising consumer willingness to try insect-based foods, the importance of insect farming, and government initiatives. Major trends include automated insect farming, insect protein extraction, the development of insect-based food products, and insect waste valorization.

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What new trends are reshaping the edible insects market and its opportunities?
In the edible insect market, companies are innovating products like molitor mealworm-based pet food to enhance sustainability and nutritional benefits. For instance, in May 2023, Ÿnsect, a French insect-based food company, launched Sprÿng, a new sustainable brand aimed at the pet food market. Sprÿng uses mealworms as the primary ingredient, offering high-protein, odorless, and neutral-tasting pet food products that are easy to integrate into both dry and wet formulations.

What major market segments define the scope and growth of the edible insects market?
The edible insects market covered in this report is segmented -

1) By Insect Type: Crickets, Black Soldier Flies, Mealworms, Buffalo Worms, Grasshoppers, Ants, Silkworms, Cicadas, Other Edible Insects
2) By Application: Food And Beverage, Feed And Pet Food
3) By End Use: Human Consumption, Animal Nutrition

Subsegments:
1) By Crickets: Whole Crickets, Cricket Flour, Cricket Protein Powder, Roasted Or Seasoned Crickets
2) By Black Soldier Flies: Whole Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Black Soldier Fly Protein, Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae
3) By Mealworms: Whole Mealworms, Mealworm Powder, Freeze-Dried Mealworms, Roasted Mealworms
4) By Buffalo Worms: Whole Buffalo Worms, Buffalo Worm Protein, Dried Buffalo Worms
5) By Grasshoppers: Whole Grasshoppers, Grasshopper Flour, Roasted Grasshoppers
6) By Ants: Whole Ants, Ant Protein Powder, Roasted Ants
7) By Silkworms: Whole Silkworms, Silkworm Larvae, Dried Silkworms
8) By Cicadas: Whole Cicadas, Roasted Cicadas, Cicada Protein Powder
9) By Other Edible Insects: Termites, Locusts, Beetles, Weevils, Dragonflies

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Which region dominates the edible insects market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the edible insects market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the edible insects market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Which key market leaders are driving the edible insects industry growth?
Major companies operating in the edible insects market are Ÿnsect (SAS), InnovaFeed SAS, Nutrition Technologies Group, Aspire Food Group, Entobel Holding Pte Ltd, Agriprotein Technologies Inc, Darling Ingredients, Bioflytech S.L., Bugsolutely Inc, Crik Nutrition, Deli Bugs Ltd, Eat Grub Ltd, Entofood Sdn Bhd, Entomo Farms Ltd, Kreca Ento-Food BV, Nordic Insect Economy Ltd, Nutribug Inc, Protenga Pte Ltd., SFly Comgraf SAS, Thailand Unique Inc.

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What Is Covered In The Edible Insects Global Market Report?

•Market Size Forecast: Examine the edible insects market size across key regions, countries, product categories, and applications.
•Segmentation Insights: Identify and classify subsegments within the edible insects market for a structured understanding.
•Key Players Overview: Analyze major players in the edible insects market, including their market value, share, and competitive positioning.
•Growth Trends Exploration: Assess individual growth patterns and future opportunities in the edible insects market.
•Segment Contributions: Evaluate how different segments drive overall growth in the edible insects market.
•Growth Factors: Highlight key drivers and opportunities influencing the expansion of the edible insects market.
•Industry Challenges: Identify potential risks and obstacles affecting the edible insects market.
•Competitive Landscape: Review strategic developments in the edible insects market, including expansions, agreements, and new product launches.

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