Cultivated Meat Market Report 2026

The cultivated meat market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10.92 billion in 2025 to $12.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global protein demand, rising awareness of environmental impact of livestock farming, early-stage investments in food biotechnology, research advancements in cell culture techniques, supportive regulatory pilot frameworks.

The cultivated meat market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.26 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of regulatory approvals for cultivated meat, increasing consumer acceptance of alternative proteins, rising investments in large-scale production infrastructure, growing partnerships with foodservice brands, ongoing innovation in growth media optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in cell cultivation and bioreactor scaling, rising focus on cost reduction pathways, growing development of hybrid meat products, expansion of pilot commercial production facilities, increasing emphasis on texture and taste optimization.

The increasing consumption of meat products is expected to drive the growth of the cultivated meat market in the coming years. Meat products are foods intended for human consumption that are produced wholly or partly from meat or other parts of an animal carcass. Cultivated meat offers the potential to support rising meat consumption in a more sustainable manner by improving food availability and potentially helping to address global food security challenges. Compared to conventional meat, cultivated meat requires fewer natural resources and eliminates the need for raising or slaughtering animals, as the cells used in production can proliferate continuously. In addition, the growing preference for protein-rich diets has contributed to higher meat consumption overall. For example, in May 2024, according to a report published by the Czech Statistical Office, a government agency of the Czech Republic, total meat production reached 109,381 metric tons in the first quarter of 2024, representing a 0.8% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Therefore, the rising consumption of meat products is supporting the growth of the cultivated meat market.

Companies operating in the cultivated meat market are increasingly focused on developing innovative meat solutions to create sustainable, lab-grown alternatives that reduce environmental impact and enhance food security. Innovative meat solutions involve advanced technologies and production methods designed to improve sustainability, address health considerations, and offer alternative protein sources. For instance, in April 2024, Vow, an Australia-based cultivated meat company, introduced its product to the commercial market after receiving regulatory approval in Singapore. This milestone followed authorization from the Singapore Food Agency, enabling Vow to sell its cultivated quail meat dish, Forged Parfait, marking a significant step toward the commercialization of cultured meat products.

In April 2023, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, a US-based food processing and commodities trading company, partnered with Believer Meats to explore new opportunities for the development and commercialization of cultured meat products. This collaboration is intended to support the exploration of novel ingredients and solutions that can accelerate product development and meet growing demand driven by ongoing concerns around food security and sustainability. Believer Meats is an Israel-based biotechnology company specializing in the production of cultured meat derived from chicken cells.

Major companies operating in the cultivated meat market are Aleph Farms Ltd., Mosa Meat B.V., SuperMeat Ltd., Integriculture Inc., Finless Foods Inc., Avant Meats Company Limited, Fork & Goode Inc., Mission Barns Inc., BlueNalu Inc., Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd., UPSIDE Foods Inc., ClearMeat Ltd., Cubiq Foods S.L., Gourmey SAS, Eat Just Inc., Future Meat Technologies Ltd., Meatable B.V., BioTech Foods S.L., LabFarm Foods Inc., Cultured Decadence Inc.

North America was the largest region in the cultivated meat market in 2025. The regions covered in the cultivated meat market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the cultivated meat market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The cultivated meat market consists of sales of organ meats and cultivated animal meat. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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