Insect Feed Global Market Report 2025

The insect feed market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.13 billion in 2024 to $1.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing demand for poultry and livestock products, a rising consumer preference for organic and natural animal products, expanding government support and funding for sustainable agriculture, population growth leading to higher food demand, and growing awareness of animal welfare and health benefits.

The insect feed market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.01 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by the rising global demand for sustainable protein sources, increasing costs of animal feed production, heightened awareness of the environmental impact of conventional feed, the need for alternative proteins to reduce overfishing, and the rapid expansion of the aquaculture industry. Key trends expected in the forecast period include technological advancements in insect breeding and processing, improved nutritional profiles of insect-based feed, the development of new insect species suitable for feed production, partnerships between insect farms and feed manufacturers, and the availability of low-cost raw materials for insect rearing.

The expansion of aquaculture industries is expected to drive the growth of the insect feed market in the coming years. Aquaculture involves the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and algae in controlled environments for commercial purposes. This industry's growth is fueled by the rising global demand for seafood amid declining wild fish stocks. Insect feed is used in aquaculture as a sustainable, high-protein alternative to traditional fishmeal for feeding farmed fish and shrimp. For example, the 2024 State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report by the Food and Agriculture Organization, a US-based specialized agency of the United Nations, noted that global fisheries and aquaculture production reached 223.2 million tons in 2022, showing a 4.4% increase compared to the previous two years. Consequently, the expansion of aquaculture industries is expected to boost the insect feed market.

Leading companies in the insect feed market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as insect protein-based feed, to improve nutritional value, reduce environmental impact, and offer sustainable alternatives to traditional animal feed ingredients. Insect protein-based feed is produced from protein-rich larvae or other insect species and serves as a sustainable and nutritious substitute for conventional feed components like soymeal and fishmeal. For instance, in February 2025, Insectika Biotech, an India-based biotechnology company, launched insect protein-based fish feeds called ‘Yum Pro’ for Asian sea bass and ‘YuM TuM’ for aquarium species. These products, developed in collaboration with the Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), a research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), aim to decrease dependence on traditional fishmeal and promote sustainability in aquaculture.

In March 2022, Ynsect, a France-based biotechnology firm, acquired Jord Producers for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Ynsect intends to expand its footprint in the US market and enter the rapidly growing backyard chicken feed segment. Jord Producers is a US-based manufacturer specializing in insect-based animal feed.

Major players in the insect feed market are Alltech Coppens BV, Ynsect, Protix BV, Enterra Feed Corporation, InnovaFeed SAS, Goterra, Entobel, EnviroFlight LLC, Beta Hatch Inc., Hexafly Enterprises Limited, Hipromine SA, nextProtein, Nasekomo AD, Loopworm Private Limited, JR Unique Foods Ltd, Bardee, Keetup, Percuro, DeliBugs, and Circa Biotech.

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

The countries covered in the insect feed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Insect feed is animal feed made from insects or ingredients derived from insects, offering a high-protein and sustainable alternative to conventional feed sources. It is used to nourish livestock and pets by providing essential nutrients such as proteins, fats, and amino acids. This type of feed promotes environmentally friendly practices by leveraging insects’ ability to efficiently convert organic waste into nutrient-dense biomass, thereby supporting a circular economy in animal nutrition.

The primary insect feed products include fly larvae, silkworms, cicadas, and others. Among these, fly larvae - especially those of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) - are increasingly used in animal feed because of their high protein and fat content. Insect feed is distributed through both direct and indirect channels and is utilized in aquaculture, pork or swine, poultry, cattle, and other sectors. The end users include both residential and commercial customers.

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The insect feed market consists of sales of insect oil, whole dried insects, insect larvae feed blocks, insect frass, and insect-based feed pellets. 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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