Market overview
The global black soldier fly protein ingredients market is worth USD 257 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.1 bn by 2036, growing at a 16.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Larvae meal is the largest by product segment.
| Scope | Protein meal, fat and whole dried larvae from farmed black soldier fly, sold for aquafeed, pet food, poultry and pig feed and some food uses. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 220 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 257 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.1 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 16.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 82,727 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 403,531 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 3,111 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Black Soldier Fly Protein Ingredients market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 257 mn |
| 2027 | USD 299 mn |
| 2028 | USD 346 mn |
| 2029 | USD 402 mn |
| 2030 | USD 466 mn |
| 2031 | USD 541 mn |
| 2032 | USD 627 mn |
| 2033 | USD 727 mn |
| 2034 | USD 844 mn |
| 2035 | USD 979 mn |
| 2036 | USD 1.1 bn |
Black Soldier Fly Protein Ingredients market segmentation
By product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larvae meal | 52.0% | 47.2% | USD 134 mn | 14.9% |
| Insect oil | 20.0% | 19.8% | USD 51 mn | 15.9% |
| Whole dried and live larvae | 16.0% | 13.3% | USD 41 mn | 13.9% |
| Hydrolysates and concentrates | 12.0% | 19.7% | USD 31 mn | 21.9% |
By use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquafeed | 34.0% | 39.4% | USD 88 mn | 17.7% |
| Pet food | 30.0% | 29.3% | USD 77 mn | 15.7% |
| Poultry and pig feed | 24.0% | 19.7% | USD 62 mn | 13.7% |
| Human food and other | 12.0% | 11.7% | USD 31 mn | 15.7% |
By life stage
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larvae | 62.0% | 60.0% | USD 160 mn | 15.6% |
| Prepupae | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 51 mn | 16.0% |
| Frass and by-products | 18.0% | 20.0% | USD 46 mn | 17.2% |
By processing
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried | 54.0% | 50.0% | USD 139 mn | 15.1% |
| Defatted meal | 26.0% | 26.0% | USD 67 mn | 16.0% |
| Fresh and frozen | 20.0% | 24.0% | USD 51 mn | 18.1% |
By nature
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 66.0% | 60.0% | USD 170 mn | 14.9% |
| Organic | 22.0% | 26.0% | USD 57 mn | 17.9% |
| Insect-welfare certified | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 31 mn | 17.8% |
Top 25 countries for black soldier fly protein ingredients by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 83.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.2%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 41 mn | 16.0% | USD 212 mn | 17.8% |
| 2 | United States | USD 41 mn | 16.0% | USD 165 mn | 14.9% |
| 3 | France | USD 28 mn | 11.0% | USD 134 mn | 16.8% |
| 4 | Netherlands | USD 26 mn | 10.0% | USD 112 mn | 15.9% |
| 5 | Germany | USD 18 mn | 7.0% | USD 72 mn | 14.8% |
| 6 | Spain | USD 13 mn | 5.0% | USD 56 mn | 15.8% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | USD 13 mn | 5.0% | USD 51 mn | 14.8% |
| 8 | Norway | USD 13 mn | 5.0% | USD 61 mn | 16.9% |
| 9 | Japan | USD 10 mn | 4.0% | USD 37 mn | 13.8% |
| 10 | South Africa | USD 10 mn | 4.0% | USD 44 mn | 15.7% |
| 11 | Canada | USD 7.0 mn | 2.7% | USD 31 mn | 16.1% |
| 12 | Belgium | USD 4.2 mn | 1.6% | USD 19 mn | 16.1% |
| 13 | Italy | USD 3.1 mn | 1.2% | USD 14 mn | 16.1% |
| 14 | Poland | USD 2.5 mn | 1.0% | USD 11 mn | 16.1% |
| 15 | Denmark | USD 2.1 mn | 0.8% | USD 9.3 mn | 16.1% |
| 16 | South Korea | USD 1.8 mn | 0.7% | USD 8.1 mn | 16.0% |
| 17 | Singapore | USD 1.6 mn | 0.6% | USD 7.3 mn | 16.2% |
| 18 | Malaysia | USD 1.5 mn | 0.6% | USD 6.6 mn | 16.2% |
| 19 | Indonesia | USD 1.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 6.0 mn | 16.2% |
| 20 | Thailand | USD 1.2 mn | 0.5% | USD 5.6 mn | 16.2% |
| 21 | Australia | USD 1.2 mn | 0.5% | USD 5.1 mn | 16.0% |
| 22 | Brazil | USD 1.1 mn | 0.4% | USD 4.8 mn | 16.0% |
| 23 | Kenya | USD 1.0 mn | 0.4% | USD 4.5 mn | 16.0% |
| 24 | Vietnam | USD 0.98 mn | 0.4% | USD 4.3 mn | 16.0% |
| 25 | Israel | USD 0.93 mn | 0.4% | USD 4.1 mn | 16.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 12 mn | 4.8% | USD 51 mn | 15.2% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Innovafeed
- Protix
- Entobel
- EnviroFlight
- Buhler Insect Technology Solutions
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Hermetia Baruth
- Enterra Feed
- Nasekomo
- Nutrition Technologies
- Goterra
- Inseco
- Beta Hatch
- Hexafly
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Illucens
- Bioflytech
- Mutatec
- Sfly
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the black soldier fly protein ingredients market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 16.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by product, by use, by life stage, by processing, by nature. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the black soldier fly protein ingredients market?
The global black soldier fly protein ingredients market is estimated at USD 220 mn in 2025 and USD 257 mn in 2026.
How fast will the black soldier fly protein ingredients market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.1 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 16.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 878 mn.
Which country is the largest market for black soldier fly protein ingredients?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 41 mn in 2026, 16.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 43.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 17.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which black soldier fly protein ingredients segment is largest?
In the by product split, Larvae meal is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading black soldier fly protein ingredients companies?
Global leaders include Innovafeed, Protix, Entobel, EnviroFlight.
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