Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis from 2022 to 2034 Containing Market Size, Share along with its CAGR, Forecast and Trends

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Competitor Analysis

Competitive Landscape of the Edible Insect Market

In the Edible Insect market's competitive landscape, numerous key competitors are driving innovation and growth. Due to the absence of appropriate laws and the cheap manufacturing costs, the market has entry barriers that range from moderate to low complexity. Research and development efforts undertaken by industry participants are another factor that drives the market.

In September 2022, Aspire Food Group, a Canadian company that is recognized for its cutting-edge insect agriculture and food technology, and Lotte Confectionery, a prominent South Korean pastry and ice cream manufacturer, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of consumable insects and protein alternatives. (Source: https://www.just-food.com/news/lotte-confectionery-to-bring-crickets-to-south-korea-in-aspire-food-tie-up/) In April 2022, The ValuSect consortium of European insect producers has provided 18 edible insect enterprises with EUR 460,000 (USD 496,600) in services. The innovative ideas of the selected companies will be developed with the assistance of expert partners, resulting in an increase in insect production and consumer acceptability in North-West Europe. (Source: https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/valusect-issues-%E2%82%AC460000-to-bolster-edible-insect-businesses-in-europe.html) In January 2020, Darling Ingredients Inc. has increased its ownership interest in EnviroFlight, LLC to 100%, thereby announcing the acquisition. Darling Ingredients' acquisition enables the company to develop sustainable, high-value nutrients for animal feed. (Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/darling-ingredients-acquires-100-of-enviroflight-300980494.html)
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Report Scope & Analysis

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Edible Insect market size was estimated at USD 7325.2 Million, out of which Europe held the market share of more than 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 2197.56 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.5% from 2024 to 2031.

  • The United Kingdom Edible Insect market had a market share of USD 369.19 million in 2024 and is attributed to grow at a CAGR of 37.3% during the projected period. In the UK, Edible Insect sales see an upswing due to a growing interest in innovative and sustainable food sources.
  • The France Edible Insect market is attributed to see growth at a CAGR of 35.7% during the projected period, with a market size of USD 202.18 million in 2024.
  • According to Cognitive Market Research, the German Edible Insect market size was valued at USD 435.12 million in 2024 and is attributed to grow at a CAGR of 36.7% during the projected period. In Germany, Edible Insect surged due to the technological innovations in the production and processing of insects.
  • The Italy Edible Insect market is attributed to see growth at a CAGR of 35.9% during the projected period, with a market size of USD 188.99 million in 2024.
  • The Russia Edible Insect market is attributed to see growth at a CAGR of 35.5% during the projected period, with a market size of USD 340.62 million in 2024.
  • The Spain Edible Insect market is attributed to see growth at a CAGR of 35.6% during the projected period with a market size of USD 180.20 million in 2024
  • The Luxembourg Edible Insect market is attributed to see growth at a CAGR of 36.6% during the projected period, with a market size of USD 68.12 million in 2024.
  • The Portugal Edible Insect market is attributed to see growth at a CAGR of 36.3% during the projected period, with a market size of USD 46.15 million in 2024.
  • The Greece Edible Insect market is attributed to see growth at a CAGR of 36.8% during the projected period, with a market size of USD 26.37 million in 2024.
  • The Rest of Europe's Edible Insect market is attributed to see growth at a CAGR of 35.2% during the projected period, with a market size of USD 340.62 million in 2024.
Europe's edible insects market grows significantly throughout the predicted period. Food tech firms, conventional food producers, and venture capitalists have heavily invested in European edible insects. This cash infusion has improved processing technologies, product development, and insect farming, generating a broad range of insect-based food items for different client groups. High in protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, edible insects are becoming increasingly popular as sustainable food sources.

Analyst Conclusion

Our study will explain complete manufacturing process along with major raw materials required to manufacture end-product. This report helps to make effective decisions determining product positioning and will assist you to understand opportunities and threats around the globe.

The Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis is witnessing significant growth in the near future.

In 2023, the Beetles segment accounted for a notable share of the Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis.

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Insect Type Beetles, Hymenoptera, Orthoptera, True Bugs, Others
Product Type Whole, Powder, Protein Bars, Snacks, Others
Distribution Channel Store-Based, Non-Store-Based
List of Competitors Protix B.V., Ÿnsect, InnovaFeed SAS, EnviroFlight LLC, Bioflytech S.L., Entomo Farms, Global Bugs Asia Co.Ltd., Entobel Holding Pte. Ltd., Entofood Sdn Bhd

  • 1.1 Top Competitors Analysis

    • (Subject to Data Availability (Private Players))

      1.1.1 Global Edible Insect Market Analysis by Key Players
    • 1.1.2 Top Players Ranking 2024
    • 1.1.3 New Product Launch Analysis
    • 1.1.4 Industry Mergers and Acquisition Analysis
  • 1.2 Company Profile (Data Subject to Availability) Sample Format

    • Data Subject to Availability as we consider Top competitors and their market share will be delivered.

      1.2.1 Protix B.V.
      • 1.2.1.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.1.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.1.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.1.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.1.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.1.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.1.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.1.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.1.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

    • Data Subject to Availability as we consider Top competitors and their market share will be delivered.

      1.2.2 Ÿnsect
      • 1.2.2.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.2.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.2.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.2.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.2.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.2.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.2.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.2.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.2.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

    • Data Subject to Availability as we consider Top competitors and their market share will be delivered.

      1.2.3 InnovaFeed SAS
      • 1.2.3.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.3.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.3.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.3.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.3.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.3.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.3.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.3.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.3.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

    • Data Subject to Availability as we consider Top competitors and their market share will be delivered.

      1.2.4 EnviroFlight LLC
      • 1.2.4.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.4.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.4.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.4.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.4.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.4.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.4.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.4.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.4.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

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      1.2.5 Bioflytech S.L.
      • 1.2.5.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.5.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.5.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.5.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.5.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.5.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.5.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.5.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.5.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

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      1.2.6 Entomo Farms
      • 1.2.6.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.6.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.6.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.6.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.6.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.6.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.6.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.6.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.6.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

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      1.2.7 Global Bugs Asia Co.Ltd.
      • 1.2.7.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.7.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.7.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.7.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.7.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.7.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.7.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.7.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.7.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

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      1.2.8 Entobel Holding Pte. Ltd.
      • 1.2.8.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.8.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.8.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.8.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.8.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.8.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.8.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.8.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.8.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

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      1.2.9 Entofood Sdn Bhd
      • 1.2.9.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
      • 1.2.9.2 Business Overview
      • 1.2.9.3 Financials (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.9.4 R&D Investment (Subject to data availability)
      • 1.2.9.5 Product Types Specification
      • 1.2.9.6 Business Strategy
      • 1.2.9.7 Recent Developments
      • 1.2.9.8 Management Change
      • 1.2.9.9 S.W.O.T Analysis

  • 2.1 Global Edible Insect Market Analysis
  • 2.2 Global Edible Insect Market Analysis by Region
  • 2.3 Global Edible Insect Market Analysis by Insect Type
  • 2.4 Global Edible Insect Market Analysis by Product Type
  • 2.5 Global Edible Insect Market Analysis by Distribution Channel
  • 2.6 Global Edible Insect Market Analysis by Key Players

  • 3.1 Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis
  • 3.2 Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis by Country
  • 3.3 Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis by Insect Type
  • 3.4 Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis by Product Type
  • 3.5 Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis by Distribution Channel
  • 3.6 Europe Edible Insect Market Analysis by Key Players

  • 4.1 Beetles
    • 4.1.1 Global Beetles Market
    • 4.1.2 Global Beetles Market by Region
  • 4.2 Hymenoptera
    • 4.2.1 Global Hymenoptera Market
    • 4.2.2 Global Hymenoptera Market by Region
  • 4.3 Orthoptera
    • 4.3.1 Global Orthoptera Market
    • 4.3.2 Global Orthoptera Market by Region
  • 4.4 True Bugs
    • 4.4.1 Global True Bugs Market
    • 4.4.2 Global True Bugs Market by Region
  • 4.5 Others
    • 4.5.1 Global Others Market
    • 4.5.2 Global Others Market by Region

  • 5.1 Whole
    • 5.1.1 Global Whole Market
    • 5.1.2 Global Whole Market by Region
  • 5.2 Powder
    • 5.2.1 Global Powder Market
    • 5.2.2 Global Powder Market by Region
  • 5.3 Protein Bars
    • 5.3.1 Global Protein Bars Market
    • 5.3.2 Global Protein Bars Market by Region
  • 5.4 Snacks
    • 5.4.1 Global Snacks Market
    • 5.4.2 Global Snacks Market by Region
  • 5.5 Others
    • 5.5.1 Global Others Market
    • 5.5.2 Global Others Market by Region

  • 6.1 Store-Based
    • 6.1.1 Global Store-Based Market
    • 6.1.2 Global Store-Based Market by Region
  • 6.2 Non-Store-Based
    • 6.2.1 Global Non-Store-Based Market
    • 6.2.2 Global Non-Store-Based Market by Region

  • 7.1 Market Drivers
  • 7.2 Market Restraints
  • 7.3 Market Trends
  • 7.4 Market Opportunity
  • 7.5 Technological Road Map (Subject to Data Availability)
  • 7.6 Product Life Cycle (Subject to Data Availability)
  • 7.7 Customer and Buyer Behavior Analysis
    • 7.7.1 Consumer Demographics and Target Audience Assessment
    • 7.7.2 Digital Engagement, Customer Experience & Relationship Analysis
    • 7.7.3 Customer Buying Behavior & Purchase Decision Analysis
    • 7.7.4 Vendor Selection, Supplier Preferences & Future Demand Trends
    • 7.7.5 Pricing, Affordability & Value Perception Analysis
    • 7.7.6 Customer Segmentation & Demand Pattern Analysis
  • 7.8 PESTEL Analysis
    • 7.8.1 Political Factors
    • 7.8.2 Economic Factors
    • 7.8.3 Social Factors
    • 7.8.4 Technological Factors
    • 7.8.5 Legal Factors
    • 7.8.6 Environmental Factors
  • 7.9 Industrial Chain Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
    • 7.9.1 Industry Chain Analysis
    • 7.9.2 Manufacturing Cost Analysis
    • 7.9.3 Supply Side Analysis
      • 7.9.3.1 Raw Material Analysis
      • 7.9.3.2 Raw Material Procurement Analysis
      • 7.9.3.3 Raw Material Price Trend Analysis
  • 7.10 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    • 7.10.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 7.10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 7.10.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 7.10.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 7.10.5 Degree of Competition
  • 7.11 Patent Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
  • 7.12 ESG Analysis
  • 7.13 Geopolitical Outlook
    • 7.13.1 Global Power Realignment & Strategic Alliances
    • 7.13.2 Geopolitical Risk Landscape & Conflict Hotspots
    • 7.13.3 International Trade Relations & Market Access Environment
    • 7.13.4 Regulatory & Policy Shifts Impacting Cross-Border Operations
    • 7.13.5 Supply Chain Resilience, Localization & Resource Nationalism
    • 7.13.6 Technology Sovereignty & Digital Geopolitics
    • 7.13.7 Strategic Implications for Investment, Growth & Market Entry

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    • 7.14.1 Competitive Landscape Disruption & Strategic Shifts
    • 7.14.2 AI-Driven Transformation of Industry Value Chain
    • 7.14.3 Evolution of Business Models & Revenue Streams
    • 7.14.4 AI-Driven Product, Service & Innovation Transformation
    • 7.14.5 Customer Behavior, AI Adoption & Future Market Evolution

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