Insect Feed Market Report 2026

The insect feed market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2025 to $1.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early experimentation with insect meal, rising demand for sustainable feed sources, limited availability of traditional protein feed, growth in aquaculture production, increased awareness of circular economy practices.

The insect feed market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.26 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of industrial insect farms, increasing regulatory approvals, rising adoption of insect protein in commercial livestock diets, development of advanced insect-processing technologies, growing preference for natural and traceable feed ingredients. Major trends in the forecast period include rising preference for high-protein alternative feed sources, expansion of black soldier fly larvae production facilities, increasing adoption of insect meal in aquaculture nutrition, growing use of insect-based feed in poultry and swine diets, development of value-added insect protein products.

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, in June 2025, the World Bank Group, a US-based international financial institution, reported that by 2050, aquaculture could generate up to 22 million jobs and offer an investment opportunity worth $1.5 trillion. 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 September 2025, Mukka Proteins Limited, an India-based provider of animal protein products and sustainable feed solutions, acquired FABBCO Bio Cycle and Bio Protein Technology Private Limited (FABBCO) for around $0.6 million. Through this acquisition, Mukka Proteins aims to enhance its alternative protein portfolio and expand its presence in sustainable insect-based feed production using advanced waste-to-protein technologies. FABBCO, based in India, specializes in waste-to-protein solutions that use Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae technology to convert organic waste into high-quality insect protein.

Major companies operating 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, Bardee, Keetup, Circa Biotech, Agriprotein Technologies (operational units), F4F (Food for the Future), FreezeM, Nutrition Technologies, Inseco, InsectiPro, BioflyTech, Ecofly.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on imported insect-processing equipment, feed-grade insect meal, and raw insect biomass have raised production costs for manufacturers, particularly in regions reliant on international supply chains such as Europe and Southeast Asia. These tariffs primarily impact segments like aquaculture and poultry that use insect protein at scale, while regions with emerging commercial farms face slowed adoption. However, the tariffs also stimulate localized insect farming and processing infrastructure, supporting domestic growth and reducing long-term dependency on imports.

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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.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the insect feed market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the insect feed market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the insect feed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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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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