- The Europe insect protein market is experiencing significant growth due to increased consumer awareness about sustainable food sources and the rising demand for alternative proteins. This market benefits from the environmental advantages of insect farming, such as lower land and water usage compared to traditional livestock production
- The market is diversified with multiple applications, including food and beverage, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. These applications cater to different consumer needs, ranging from protein-rich snacks to animal feed and even beauty products containing insect protein
- Germany dominated the Europe insect protein market with the largest revenue share in 2024, driven by strong government support for sustainable food systems, advanced R&D infrastructure, and increasing investments in insect farming technologies
- U.K. is expected to witness the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the Europe insect protein market due to rising consumer awareness about sustainable and alternative protein sources, growing demand for environmentally friendly food solutions, and increasing innovation by domestic start-ups in insect-based products such as protein bars, snacks, and pet food
- The black soldier flies segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024, driven by their high protein yield, rapid reproduction cycle, and versatility in both food and feed applications. Black soldier fly larvae are increasingly used in aquaculture, poultry feed, and pet food, owing to their strong sustainability credentials and efficient waste-to-protein conversion
