Insect Protein Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product, Type (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Flies, Grasshoppers, and Others), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Afri

The global insect protein market size is expected treach USD 2,716.76 million by 2034, according ta new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Insect Protein Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product, Type (Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Flies, Grasshoppers, and Others), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight intcurrent market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The expansion of applications beyond animal feed is a trend in the insect protein market as it highlights the versatility and sustainability of insect-based products. Initially restricted tanimal feed, insect protein is now gaining traction in sectors such as pet food, aquaculture, and even human food. This shift is driven by its high nutritional profile, including essential aminacids, and its lower environmental impact compared ttraditional protein sources. For human food products, insect protein is being incorporated intprotein bars, snacks, and alternative flours, appealing thealth-conscious and eco-aware consumers. The use of insect protein in pet food, particularly for hypoallergenic diets, is alsrising, addressing specific dietary needs. This diversification is further supported by increasing regulatory approvals and consumer acceptance, solidifying its role as a sustainable protein alternative across various industries.

The rising focus on novel product development is an insect protein market trend driven by growing consumer demand for innovative, sustainable, and nutrient-dense food options. Companies are developing unique offerings such as insect-based protein powders, energy bars, pasta, and snacks tcater tdiverse dietary preferences, including those of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers. Additionally, advancements in processing technologies are enabling the production of high-quality insect protein with improved taste, texture, and functionality. This trend is further supported by collaborations between food innovators and insect farming companies tintegrate insect protein intmainstream food products.

Insect Protein Market Report Highlights

Based on application, the animal feed segment led the insect protein market share in 2024, driven by rising demand for sustainable and nutrient-dense alternatives ttraditional feed options.

The orthoptera segment, based on product, is anticipated twitness the fastest growth during the forecast period, owing tthe increasing recognition of grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts as sustainable, high-protein food sources.

Europe dominated the insect protein market revenue share in 2024, supported by favorable regulations and heightened consumer awareness regarding sustainability and health benefits.

The North American insect protein market is set texpand, driven by evolving food industry trends that are fostering greater acceptance and utilization of insect protein in diverse products.

Ynsect, Protix, AgriProtein, EnviroFlight, Hexafly, Innovafeed, Beta Hatch, EntomFarms, Entobel, and NextProtein are among the key global market players.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the insect protein market report on the basis of product, type, application, and region.

By Product Outlook (Volume, Metric Tons; Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Coleoptera

Lepidoptera

Hymenoptera

Orthoptera

Hemiptera

Diptera

Others

By Type Outlook (Volume, Metric Tons; Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Crickets

Mealworms

Black Soldier Flies

Grasshoppers

Others

By Application Outlook (Volume, Metric Tons; Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Food & Beverages

Animal Feed

Personal Care & Cosmetics

Others

By Regional Outlook (Volume, Metric Tons; Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America


1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Insect Protein Market Insights
4.1. Insect Protein Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Insect Protein Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. The Growing Demand for Alternative Proteins
4.2.1.2. Increasing Demand for Insect Protein Driven by High Protein Content
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Initial Costs is hindering the Insect Protein Market growth
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Insect Protein Market End-User Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Insect Protein Market, by Product
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Insect Protein Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
5.3. Coleoptera
5.3.1. Insect Protein Market, by Coleoptera, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
5.4. Lepidoptera
5.4.1. Insect Protein Market, by Lepidoptera, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
5.5. Hymenoptera
5.5.1. Insect Protein Market, by Hymenoptera, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
5.6. Orthoptera
5.6.1. Insect Protein Market, by Orthoptera, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
5.7. Hemiptera
5.7.1. Insect Protein Market, by Hemiptera, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
5.8. Diptera
5.8.1. Insect Protein Market, by Diptera, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
5.9. Others
5.9.1. Insect Protein Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
6. Insect Protein Market, by type
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Insect Protein Market, by type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
6.3. Crickets
6.3.1. Insect Protein Market, by Crickets, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
6.4. Mealworms
6.4.1. Insect Protein Market, by Mealworms, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
6.5. Black Soldier Flies
6.5.1. Insect Protein Market, by Black Soldier Flies, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
6.6. Grasshoppers
6.6.1. Insect Protein Market, by Grasshoppers, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
6.7. Others
6.7.1. Insect Protein Market, by Insect Protein Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
7. Insect Protein Market, Application
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Insect Protein Market, Application, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
7.3. Food & Beverages
7.3.1. Insect Protein Market, by Utilities, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
7.4. Animal Nutrition
7.4.1. Insect Protein Market, by Commercial, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
7.5. Personal Care & Cosmetics
7.5.1. Insect Protein Market, by Personal Care & Cosmetics, by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
7.6. Others
7.6.1. Insect Protein Market, by Others by Region, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8. Insect Protein Market, by Geography
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Insect Protein Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3. Insect Protein Market – North America
8.3.1. North America: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3.2. North America: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3.3. North America: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3.4. Insect Protein Market – US
8.3.4.1. US: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3.4.2. US: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3.4.3. US: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3.5. Insect Protein Market – Canada
8.3.5.1. Canada: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3.5.2. Canada: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.3.5.3. Canada: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4. Insect Protein Market – Europe
8.4.1. Europe: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.2. Europe: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.3. Europe: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.4. Insect Protein Market – UK
8.4.4.1. UK: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.4.2. UK: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.4.3. UK: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.5. Insect Protein Market – France
8.4.5.1. France: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.5.2. France: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.5.3. France: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.6. Insect Protein Market – Germany
8.4.6.1. Germany: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.6.2. Germany: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.6.3. Germany: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.7. Insect Protein Market – Italy
8.4.7.1. Italy: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.7.2. Italy: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.7.3. Italy: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.8. Insect Protein Market – Spain
8.4.8.1. Spain: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.8.2. Spain: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.8.3. Spain: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.9. Insect Protein Market – Netherlands
8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.10. Insect Protein Market – Russia
8.4.10.1. Russia: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.10.2. Russia: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.10.3. Russia: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.11. Insect Protein Market – Rest of Europe
8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5. Insect Protein Market – Asia Pacific
8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.4. Insect Protein Market – China
8.5.4.1. China: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.4.2. China: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.4.3. China: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.5. Insect Protein Market – India
8.5.5.1. India: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.5.2. India: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.5.3. India: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.6. Insect Protein Market – Malaysia
8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.7. Insect Protein Market – Japan
8.5.7.1. Japan: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.7.2. Japan: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.7.3. Japan: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.8. Insect Protein Market – Indonesia
8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.9. Insect Protein Market – South Korea
8.5.9.1. South Korea: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.9.2. South Korea: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.9.3. South Korea: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.10. Insect Protein Market – Australia
8.5.10.1. Australia: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.10.2. Australia: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.10.3. Australia: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.11. Insect Protein Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6. Insect Protein Market – Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.4. Insect Protein Market – Saudi Arabia
8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.5. Insect Protein Market – UAE
8.6.5.1. UAE: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.5.2. UAE: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.5.3. UAE: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.6. Insect Protein Market – Israel
8.6.6.1. Israel: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.6.2. Israel: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.6.3. Israel: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.7. Insect Protein Market – South Africa
8.6.7.1. South Africa: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.7.2. South Africa: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.7.3. South Africa: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.8. Insect Protein Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7. Insect Protein Market – Latin America
8.7.1. Latin America: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.2. Latin America: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.3. Latin America: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.4. Insect Protein Market – Mexico
8.7.4.1. Mexico: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.4.2. Mexico: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.4.3. Mexico: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.5. Insect Protein Market – Brazil
8.7.5.1. Brazil: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.5.2. Brazil: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.5.3. Brazil: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.6. Insect Protein Market – Argentina
8.7.6.1. Argentina: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.6.2. Argentina: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.6.3. Argentina: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.7. Insect Protein Market – Rest of Latin America
8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Insect Protein Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Insect Protein Market, by Deployment, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Insect Protein Market, by End-User, 2020-2034 (Volume, Metric Tons; USD Million)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. AgriProtein
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.1.3. Type Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Beta Hatch
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.2.3. Type Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Entobel
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.3.3. Type Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. EnviroFlight
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.4.3. Type Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Hexafly
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.5.3. Type Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Innovafeed
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.6.3. Type Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. NextProtein
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.7.3. Type Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Protix
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.8.3. Type Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Ynsect
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.9.3. Type Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Entomo Farms
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial PerApplicationance
10.10.3. Type Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development

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