Global Insect Ingredients Market Overview:
In comparison to conventional livestock, insects offer a sustainable and efficient protein and lipid source. Furthermore, insect proteins and lipids are nutrient-dense. As a result, insect proteins and lipids have the potential to be used as dietary components. In many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, edible insects are a popular food source. The use of insects as food and feed is gaining popularity in Western nations as people become more aware of the nutritional and environmental benefits connected with them. Over 2,000 species are known to be edible, and approximately 2 billion people consume them. North America is one of the largest markets for insect ingredients.
As per latest study released by AMA Research, the Global Insect Ingredients market is expected to see growth rate of 8.9%Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2030 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
Customization Scope | Avail customization with purchase of this report. Add or modify country, region & or narrow down segments in the final scope subject to feasibility |
Influencing Trend:
Beetles Are Most Widely Consumed Insects
Market Growth Drivers:
Growing Consumption of Insect Ingredients Due to High Nutritional Value and Increasing Consumption of Insect Ingredients in Range of Foods
Challenges:
Some Insect Species May Pose Threat to Health If Consumed and Collected Insects May Be Diseased
Restraints:
Growing Trend of Vegetarianism and Veganism
Opportunities:
Increasing Health Awareness Among Masses Will Increase the Demand of Insect Ingredients and Consumption Of Insect Ingredients Will Grow as It Is Environmentally Beneficial as Compared to Meat Consumption
Competitive Landscape:
The key manufacturers are targeting the innovations of the products with better quality, and better technical characteristics, and also assist in providing and humanizing the after-sale service to the consumers. The key players are probable to keep a stronghold on the market over the anticipated period. The key players are accepting strategic decisions and are thinking about mergers and acquisitions to maintain their presence in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the report are Carrefour (France), Proti-Farm (Netherlands), Entomo Farms (Canada), Protix (Netherlands), Ynsect (France), AgriProtein (South Africa), EnviroFlight (United States), Entomo Farms (Canada), VentureRadar (France) and Vekamaf (Netherlands). Considering Market by Packaging, the sub-segment i.e. Paper Packaging will boost the Insect Ingredients market. Considering Market by Sales Channel, the sub-segment i.e. Direct will boost the Insect Ingredients market.
Latest Market Insights:
In October 2023, Tyson Foods and Protix also announced a joint venture to build a U.S. insect ingredient plant. This partnership aims to upcycle food manufacturing byproducts into high-quality insect proteins and lipids for use in the pet food, aquaculture, and livestock industries.
In February 2024, Innovafeed unveils new brand to unlock the power of insects. The company’s product range has been extended with the launch of two new solutions, an insect oil for aquaculture and an insect protein for monogastrics.
Switzerland has approved the use of insects as food, “Approved insect species: Crickets, European migratory locusts and mealworms may, under certain conditions, be given to consumers as whole animals, chopped or ground.” “In the area of food safety, the principle applies that only foods that are safe can be placed on the market. Before being released, the insects must be frozen and subjected to a heat treatment or another suitable process which ensures that vegetative germs are killed.”
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Research Methodology:
The top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to estimate and validate the size of the Global Insect Ingredients market.
In order to reach an exhaustive list of functional and relevant players various industry classification standards are closely followed such as NAICS, ICB, SIC to penetrate deep in important geographies by players and a thorough validation test is conducted to reach most relevant players for survey in Insect Ingredients market.
In order to make priority list sorting is done based on revenue generated based on latest reporting with the help of paid databases such as Factiva, Bloomberg etc.
Finally the questionnaire is set and specifically designed to address all the necessities for primary data collection after getting prior appointment by targeting key target audience that includes Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms, New Entrants/Investors, Analysts and Strategic Business Planners, Insect Ingredients Providers, Suppliers, and Distributors, Raw Material Suppliers, Government Regulatory and Research Organizations, End-Use Industries and Others.
This helps us to gather the data related to players revenue, operating cycle and expense, profit along with product or service growth etc.
Almost 70-80% of data is collected through primary medium and further validation is done through various secondary sources that includes Regulators, World Bank, Association, Company Website, SEC filings, OTC BB, USPTO, EPO, Annual reports, press releases etc.