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Edible Insects Market Share, Size,Demand, Segmentation,
Outlook and Forecasts to 2025 | Hexa Research
“ The global edible insects market size is likely to witness noteworthy growth
during the forecast period.”
28 December 2018
The global edible insects market size is likely to witness noteworthy growth during the forecast period of
2018 to 2025. Edible insects are generally economical and sustainable protein sources for animals and
humans. They constitute of several nutrients and micronutrients such as copper, magnesium, manganese,
selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and fatty acids. They ensure reducing calories and obesity and are highly
nutritious even to livestock when offered as feed. Growing demand for protein-rich food along with
burgeoning popularity of ready-to-eat meals and convenience foods is poised to stoke the growth of the
market.
Declining resources of seafood, coupled with restrictions imposed on fishing in several countries, are
projected to work in favor of the market. Husbandry of most of the animals for their meat requires a larger
area as against production of edible insects. Increasing feed and food insecurity and high cost of animal
proteins is expected to propel growth of this market. In Europe, the demand for edible insects is strong owing
to minimal risk of disease transfer.
Developing and underdeveloped countries are exhibiting an immense scope of growth for this industry over
the coming years. Owing to their ability to be easily digested, the demand for these insects as a vital source
of nutrients for malnourished children is slated to increase considerably over the coming years. On the flip
side, shortage of distribution and networking channels and lack of regulatory framework regarding their
safety may pose constraints towards the growth of the market.
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