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Edible Insects Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20808284

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Edible Insects Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses edible insects market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for edible insects ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The edible insects market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Insect Type: Crickets; Mealworms; Buffalo Worms; Grasshoppers; Ants; Silkworms; Cicadas; Other Edible Insects

2) By Application: Food And Beverage; Food Ingredients And Protein Products

3) By End Use: Human Retail Consumption; Foodservice And Commercial Consumption

Subsegments:

1) By Crickets: Whole Crickets; Cricket Flour; Cricket Protein Powder; Roasted Or Seasoned Crickets

2) By Mealworms: Whole Mealworms; Mealworm Powder; Freeze-Dried Mealworms; Roasted Mealworms

3) By Buffalo Worms: Whole Buffalo Worms; Buffalo Worm Protein; Dried Buffalo Worms

4) By Grasshoppers: Whole Grasshoppers; Grasshopper Flour; Roasted Grasshoppers

5) By Ants: Whole Ants; Ant Protein Powder; Roasted Ants

6) By Silkworms: Whole Silkworms; Silkworm Larvae; Dried Silkworms

7) By Cicadas: Whole Cicadas; Roasted Cicadas; Cicada Protein Powder

8) By Other Edible Insects: Termites; Locusts; Beetles; Weevils; Dragonflies

Companies Mentioned: Ÿnsect (SAS); Aspire Food Group; Entomo Farms Ltd; Thailand Unique Inc; Eat Grub Ltd; Bugsolutely Inc; Crik Nutrition; Deli Bugs Ltd; Nutribug Inc; Kreca Ento-Food BV; Jimini’s; Chapul LLC; Exo Protein; Hargol FoodTech; Small Giants; Sens Foods; All Things Bugs LLC; Micronutris (Next Food); Cricket One; Nordic Insect Economy Ltd

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Edible Insects Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Edible Insects Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Edible Insects Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Edible Insects Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.2 Biotechnology, Genomics And Precision Medicine
4.1.3 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.4 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.5 Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech And Digital Finance
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Acceptance Of Alternative Protein Sources
4.2.2 Expansion Of Insect-Based Protein Powders
4.2.3 Growing Use Of Edible Insects In Animal Feed
4.2.4 Rising Focus On Sustainable Food Systems
4.2.5 Product Innovation In Insect-Based Food Formats
5. Edible Insects Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Food Manufacturers
5.2 Animal Feed Producers
5.3 Pet Food Companies
5.4 Functional Food Brands
5.5 Sustainable Protein Startups
6. Edible Insects Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Edible Insects Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Edible Insects PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Edible Insects Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Edible Insects Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Edible Insects Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Edible Insects Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Edible Insects Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Crickets, Mealworms, Buffalo Worms, Grasshoppers, Ants, Silkworms, Cicadas, Other Edible Insects
9.2. Global Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Food And Beverage, Food Ingredients And Protein Products
9.3. Global Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Human Retail Consumption, Foodservice And Commercial Consumption
9.4. Global Edible Insects Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Crickets, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Crickets, Cricket Flour, Cricket Protein Powder, Roasted Or Seasoned Crickets
9.5. Global Edible Insects Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Mealworms, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Mealworms, Mealworm Powder, Freeze-Dried Mealworms, Roasted Mealworms
9.6. Global Edible Insects Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Buffalo Worms, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Buffalo Worms, Buffalo Worm Protein, Dried Buffalo Worms
9.7. Global Edible Insects Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Grasshoppers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Grasshoppers, Grasshopper Flour, Roasted Grasshoppers
9.8. Global Edible Insects Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Ants, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Ants, Ant Protein Powder, Roasted Ants
9.9. Global Edible Insects Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Silkworms, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Silkworms, Silkworm Larvae, Dried Silkworms
9.10. Global Edible Insects Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cicadas, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Cicadas, Roasted Cicadas, Cicada Protein Powder
9.11. Global Edible Insects Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Edible Insects, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Termites, Locusts, Beetles, Weevils, Dragonflies
10. Edible Insects Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Edible Insects Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Edible Insects Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Edible Insects Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Edible Insects Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Edible Insects Market
12.1. China Edible Insects Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Edible Insects Market
13.1. India Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Edible Insects Market
14.1. Japan Edible Insects Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Edible Insects Market
15.1. Australia Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Edible Insects Market
16.1. Indonesia Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Edible Insects Market
17.1. South Korea Edible Insects Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Edible Insects Market
18.1. Taiwan Edible Insects Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Edible Insects Market
19.1. South East Asia Edible Insects Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Edible Insects Market
20.1. Western Europe Edible Insects Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Edible Insects Market
21.1. UK Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Edible Insects Market
22.1. Germany Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Edible Insects Market
23.1. France Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Edible Insects Market
24.1. Italy Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Edible Insects Market
25.1. Spain Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Edible Insects Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Edible Insects Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Edible Insects Market
27.1. Russia Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Edible Insects Market
28.1. North America Edible Insects Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Edible Insects Market
29.1. USA Edible Insects Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Edible Insects Market
30.1. Canada Edible Insects Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Edible Insects Market
31.1. South America Edible Insects Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Edible Insects Market
32.1. Brazil Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Edible Insects Market
33.1. Middle East Edible Insects Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Edible Insects Market
34.1. Africa Edible Insects Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Edible Insects Market, Segmentation By Insect Type, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Edible Insects Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Edible Insects Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Edible Insects Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Edible Insects Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Edible Insects Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Ÿnsect (SAS) Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Aspire Food Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Entomo Farms Ltd Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Thailand Unique Inc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Eat Grub Ltd Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Edible Insects Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Bugsolutely Inc, Crik Nutrition, Deli Bugs Ltd, Nutribug Inc, Kreca Ento-Food BV, Jimini’s, Chapul LLC, Exo Protein, Hargol FoodTech, Small Giants, Sens Foods, All Things Bugs LLC, Micronutris (Next Food), Cricket One, Nordic Insect Economy Ltd
38. Global Edible Insects Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Edible Insects Market
40. Edible Insects Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Edible Insects Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Edible Insects Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Edible Insects Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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