Insect Processing Systems Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast, 2020-2030

Feed is the fastest growing segment, North America is the largest market globally

The Global Insect Processing Systems Market, valued at USD 314.36 Million in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 4.80% to reach USD 416.48 Million by 2030. Insect processing systems encompass the specialized machinery and technologies utilized for the comprehensive handling of insects, including rearing, harvesting, cleaning, sorting, drying, grinding, and packaging, for their application in food, feed, and industrial sectors. The market's expansion is primarily driven by the escalating global demand for sustainable protein sources, the increasing integration of insect-derived ingredients into animal feed formulations, and continuous technological advancements that enhance processing efficiency and scalability.

Key Market Drivers

The escalating global demand for sustainable protein represents a primary catalyst for the insect processing systems market. Traditional protein sources face increasing scrutiny regarding their environmental footprint, prompting a widespread search for more ecologically sound alternatives. Insects offer a compelling solution due to their efficient resource conversion, requiring significantly less land, water, and feed compared to conventional livestock. This shift in consumer and industry preference directly drives the need for sophisticated processing technologies capable of transforming insects into high-quality protein ingredients.

Key Market Challenges

A significant challenge impeding broader market expansion for global insect processing systems is the substantial initial capital investment required for establishing and upgrading large-scale insect processing facilities. This high financial barrier directly restricts the entry of new producers and limits the scalability of existing operations within the insect farming industry.

Key Market Trends

Automation and robotics integration constitutes a pivotal trend in global insect processing systems, markedly improving operational efficiency and scalability. The deployment of automated solutions across rearing, harvesting, and primary processing stages reduces manual labor and ensures consistent product quality. For example, the CoRoSect project is developing robotic systems to automate labor-intensive tasks such as larvae detection and feeding in insect production facilities. This advancement is crucial for meeting escalating demand; the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) projects European insect producers will generate over 120,000 tonnes of insect feed products in 2025, a volume supported by automation.

Key Market Players Profiled:

• Alfa Laval AB
• Hosokawa Micron BV
• GEA Group AG
• Buhler Holding AG
• Abbott Laboratories Inc.
• ANDRITZ GROUP

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Insect Processing Systems Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Type:

• Liquid Handling System
• Drying System
• Others

By Application:

• Feed
• Food
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Insect Processing Systems Market.

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