Market Research Future (Food and Beverages) Edible Insects Market Research, Share, Trend | Página 4

Edible Insects Market Research Report- Forecast till 2023
3 Sample Pages
Regional Analysis:
The global Edible Insects market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and rest of the world (RoW).
Asia Pacific is dominating the edible insects market followed by rest of the world. Thailand is the leading consumer
of edible insects owing to the increasing awareness about the benefits of consuming edible insect products.
Additionally, growing awareness towards insect farming is considered to be the key driving factor in this region.
Moreover, increasing demand for natural ingredients in convenience food products in Asia Pacific countries like
China, India, and Japan are likely to boost the growth of the edible insects market during the assessment period.
Furthermore, Brazil and South Africa are experiencing higher consumption of edible cricket & beetle insects in food
preparation, which is expected to drive the global edible insects market.
Segments:
Edible insects are segmented on the basis of type, which includes caterpillars, bees, ants and wasps, beetles,
scale insects, grasshoppers, crickets and locusts, mealworm, and others. Among all, beetles hold the major market
share followed by crickets. Edible beetles are rich source of protein and serves as a better alternative for chicken
and beef. Also, extensive use of edible cricket and mealworm in preparation of snack bar, protein bar and energy
bar is driving the growth of the edible insects in this segment.
On the basis of the application, the edible insects market is segmented into food & beverages, bakery products,
savory snacks, animal feed, and others. Increasing use of edible insects in the savory snacks is dominating this
segment owing to presence of high protein, vitamin, potassium, zinc, calcium, and amino acid content.
Furthermore, rising demand for convenience food and savory snacks is adding fuel to the growth of the global
edible insects market over the review period.
On the basis of the distribution channel, the market is segmented into the store-based and non-store based
distribution channel. However, the store-based distribution channel is dominating the market based on the one-
stop shopping experience.
Page | 4
Copyright © 2017 Market Research Future.