Market Trends of Insect-Based Ingredients Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Insect-Based Ingredients Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand from the Aquafeed Industry for Edible Insect Feed
Alternative protein sources are necessary for an animal's nutrition and therefore aquafeed industries are demanding edible insects for their feed. This, in turn, leads the companies to demand for insect-ingredients. Prices of fishmeal and soy meal, which are used as aquafeed, are high. Aquaculture production is continuously increasing which increases the demand for alternative and affordable protein sources such as edible insects for animal feed. Edible insect feed products can have a market similar to fishmeal and soymeal, which are used as the main ingredients in feed formulae for livestock feed and aquafeed. Thus, the demand for insect feed can create considerable opportunities for insect feed ingredients manufacturers and farmers in the industry by reducing feed costs for both farmers and suppliers. Thus, the growing aquatic population will lead to increased feed demand which in turn will lead to increased demand for insect-based ingredients.
Asia-Pacific is the Fastest Growing Market
Growing concern towards various health issues and a shift in the consumption pattern to a protein-rich diet may drive the Asia Pacific's insect feed market size. The product offers various health benefits, including reducing obesity, and are healthy even for animals when offered as fodder, resulting in an increase in the product demand. moreover, the aquaculture industry is highly inclined towards Asia, particularly Southeast Asia and China. Of all the fish food produced by the aquaculture industry, the majority of it is consumed by Southeast Asia alone. Therefore, to feed the aquatic animals, insect feed is highly demanded in this region. Thus, the manufacturers of insect feed will demand insect feed ingredients to manufacture diverse insect feed portfolio. Thus, the market for insect-based ingredients will grow in the coming years in the Asia-Pacific region.
