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Insect Farming- Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028 Segmented By Insect (Silkworms, Honeybees, Waxworms, Lac Insects, Cochineal, Crickets, Others), By Product (Whole Insect, Insect Protein, Insect Oil, Others), By Application (Silk, Lac, Honey, Animal Feed, Food Colorant, Insect Protein Bars & Protein Shakes, Insect Baked Products & Snacks, Others), By Region and Competition

December 2022 | 113 pages | ID: IB0898C1095CEN
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The global insect farming market is anticipated to grow at an impressive CAGR in the forecast period, 2024-2028. The market growth can be attributed to growing use of insects as an ingredient in foodstuffs across various cuisines. Edible insects are rich in proteins, healthy fats, iron, and calcium, and low in carbohydrates, even more nutritious than most consumed meats, such as beef, chicken, and others. Increasing greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock and poultry farming has led to a surge in need for finding cheap and sustainable protein alternatives, which is contributing to the growth of global insect farming market. Insect farming involves breeding, rearing, and harvesting of various types of insects that can be utilized for consumption purposes, and for the commodities they produce such as silk, honey, lac, and others.

Growing Adoption of Insects as Ideal Animal Feed

Insects such as are used in animal feed production as they provide nutritious feed ingredient, feed efficiency, and reproductive capacities. Insects are good sources of minerals and vitamins, such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, thiamine and riboflavin. Extensive research has shown that black soldier fly larvae can be used as an animal feed to pigs, fish, and chickens as a substitute for conventional protein feeds such as fish meal, and soybean meal. For instance, The American Association of Feed Control Officials, whose members control the sale and distribution of animal feeds in the U.S., has accepted the larvae as feed for poultry, certain fish, and pigs.

Rising Food Security Risks to Aid the Growth of Insect Farming Market

In recent years, the food security risks have increased globally due to shrinking of agricultural land which is resulting in food shortages and hike in prices of animal meat. Hence, insect farming is seen as a potential solution to meet the challenges related to food security. About 2000 insect species are eaten by the people across the world, mostly in tropical countries. They contain adequate protein quantity and quality, high content of unsaturated fatty acids and minerals Consumption of insects by humans has the potential to reduce hunger on a global scale as they are calorie dense as well as nutrient dense. For instance, almost 2 billion people across the world eat bugs on a regular basis which is over 25 percent of the world’s population.

Rising Research and Development activities and Increasing Investments

Increasing investments by the private as well as public sector is bolstering the growth of the market. For instance, Protix, a producer of sustainable ingredients from insects, declared it has obtained $57.2 million investments from the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), the Prince Albert II Fund, BNP Paribas, and The Good Investors. The investments were also funded by the company’s existing backers Aqua-Spark, Invest-NL, and Rabo Investments. Moreover, rise in research and development (R&D) activities is strengthening the growth of the market.

Market Segmentation

The global insect farming market is segmented by insect, product, application, and regional distribution. Based on insect, the market is divided into silkworms, honeybees, waxworms, lac insects, cochineal, crickets, others. Based on product, the market is divided whole insect, insect protein, insect oil, others. Based on application, the market is divided into silk, lac, honey, animal feed, food colorant, insect protein bars & protein shakes, insect baked products & snacks, others. In terms of country, the United States is expected to be a lucrative market in the forecast period due to rising number of tech startups in the country.

Market Players

Major players operating in the global insect farming market are Viscon Group, Bьhler Insect Technology Solutions, Protenga Pte. Ltd., nextProtein SAS, NextAlim SAS, AgriProtein Holdings UK Ltd, ?nsect SAS, Thai Union Group, Deli Bugs Ltd., EntoCube Ltd., among others.

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 & CIS
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Colombia
      • Peru
      • Chile
    • 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 (2022)
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
  11.1.1. Growing Adoption of Insects as Ideal Animal Feed
  11.1.2. Rising Food Security Risks
  11.1.3. Rising Research and Development activities and Increasing Investments
11.2. Challenges
  11.2.1. Stringent Regulations and Negative Attitudes Toward Insects in Some Countries
  11.2.2. Risk of Allergies due to Insect Consumption

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. Business Overview
14.2. Product Offerings
14.3. Recent Developments
14.4. Financials (In Case of Listed Companies)
14.5. Key Personnel
14.6. SWOT Analysis
    14.6.1.1. Viscon Group
    14.6.1.2. Bьhler Insect Technology Solutions
    14.6.1.3. Protenga Pte. Ltd.
    14.6.1.4. nextProtein SAS
    14.6.1.5. NextAlim SAS
    14.6.1.6. AgriProtein Holdings UK Ltd
    14.6.1.7. ?nsect SAS
    14.6.1.8. Thai Union Group
    14.6.1.9. Deli Bugs Ltd.
    14.6.1.10. EntoCube Ltd.

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