Insect Feed Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2026-2033)

Insect Feed Market Size and Share

The Insect Feed Market is estimated to reach USD 1.28 Billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 3.70 Billion by 2033, registering strong growth at a CAGR of 14.18% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2033.

Insect feeds are meals enriched with high proteins blended from various raw materials and additives. These blends are formulated according to the specific requirements of the target animal, especially to use as an aqua feed. Due to their high nutritional value and the fact that some animals naturally consume insects as part of their diet, insects are very suitable for feeding. They are produced by feed compounders as crumbles, pellets, or meal kinds. Since insects can produce a variety of revenue streams and are raised using waste streams, insect feed is a sustainable supplement to conventional feed. The rise in population and surge in demand for protein-rich food from livestock, poultry, and fish, is expected to lead to the market's growth.

Market Dynamics:

The increasing global population, along with the increasing demand for consumption of meat

Increasing population, changing diets, and increasing demand for food (particularly meat, fish, and eggs) are key drivers for the insect feed market growth. The demand for insect feed will increase in the coming years due to the increased requirement for extra supplies of protein from sustainable sources for animal feed as a result of this increase in food consumption. According to The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) stats, livestock contributes to nearly 40 percent of total agricultural output in developed countries and 20 percent in developing ones. This livestock supports the livelihoods of at least 1.3 billion people worldwide. Global meat output increased by 45 percent, or 104 million tonnes (2000), to 337 million tonnes in 2020. For this demand, creative animal feed solutions will be needed. Therefore, insects have a huge potential to replace fishmeal and soymeal and contribute to meeting the growing need for animal feed products.

In the upcoming years, market growth is expected to be restrained by the strict laws and regulations related to introducing new insect feed. One of the main roadblocks to the industrialization of insects in many feed-in regions is the lack of clear laws and standards governing their usage as food.

Insect Feed Market Scope

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Competitive Landscape:

The global insect feed industry is competitive and comprises players such as Buhler AG, nextProtein, Protix, SAS Ÿnsect, Tebrio, InnovaFeed SAS, HiProMine, Hexafly, Entomo Farms, and Enterra., among others. Acquisitions, partnerships, and expansions are some important strategies adopted by the insect feed-producing companies for their research support and marketing purposes. 

Recent Developments 2026 

• April 2026 – Ÿnsect and InnovaFeed expanding large-scale insect protein production
  SAS Ÿnsect and InnovaFeed SAS increased industrial-scale production of insect-based protein to support growing demand in aquafeed and livestock nutrition sectors.
• March 2026 – Protix and Enterra strengthening circular feed solutions
  Protix and Enterra focused on converting food waste into high-protein insect feed ingredients, supporting circular economy practices in animal nutrition.
• February 2026 – Bühler and nextProtein advancing automated insect farming systems
  Bühler AG and nextProtein developed automated insect rearing technologies to improve production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of insect-based feed.
• January–April 2026 – Expansion of insect protein adoption in aquaculture and poultry
  Companies such as HiProMine, Hexafly, Tebrio, and Entomo Farms expanded supply agreements with aquaculture and poultry producers due to rising demand for sustainable protein alternatives.