Market overview
The global cricket flour market is worth USD 31 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 97 mn by 2036, growing at a 12.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Whole-cricket powder is the largest by form segment.
| Scope | Ground whole-cricket powder and cricket protein concentrates sold to food makers and consumers for bars, bakery, sports nutrition and pet food. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 28 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 31 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 97 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 12.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 732 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 2,389 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 42,860 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Cricket Flour market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 31 mn |
| 2027 | USD 35 mn |
| 2028 | USD 39 mn |
| 2029 | USD 44 mn |
| 2030 | USD 49 mn |
| 2031 | USD 55 mn |
| 2032 | USD 62 mn |
| 2033 | USD 69 mn |
| 2034 | USD 78 mn |
| 2035 | USD 87 mn |
| 2036 | USD 97 mn |
Cricket Flour market segmentation
By form
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-cricket powder | 62.0% | 57.5% | USD 19 mn | 11.2% |
| Protein concentrate | 24.0% | 31.7% | USD 7.5 mn | 15.2% |
| Roasted and other forms | 14.0% | 10.8% | USD 4.4 mn | 9.2% |
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein bars and snacks | 36.0% | 35.3% | USD 11 mn | 11.8% |
| Bakery | 22.0% | 19.7% | USD 6.9 mn | 10.8% |
| Sports nutrition | 24.0% | 25.7% | USD 7.5 mn | 12.8% |
| Pet food | 18.0% | 19.3% | USD 5.6 mn | 12.8% |
By species
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acheta domesticus | 56.0% | 53.0% | USD 18 mn | 11.4% |
| Gryllodes sigillatus | 28.0% | 29.0% | USD 8.8 mn | 12.4% |
| Other cricket species | 16.0% | 18.0% | USD 5.0 mn | 13.3% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business-to-business ingredient | 44.0% | 42.0% | USD 14 mn | 11.5% |
| Direct online | 30.0% | 32.0% | USD 9.4 mn | 12.7% |
| Retail | 26.0% | 26.0% | USD 8.2 mn | 12.0% |
By farming system
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical indoor farms | 54.0% | 58.0% | USD 17 mn | 12.8% |
| Modular container farms | 26.0% | 25.0% | USD 8.2 mn | 11.6% |
| Traditional and small-scale farms | 20.0% | 17.0% | USD 6.3 mn | 10.2% |
Top 25 countries for cricket flour by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 86.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.1%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 9.4 mn | 30.0% | USD 27 mn | 11.3% |
| 2 | Canada | USD 3.8 mn | 12.0% | USD 11 mn | 11.3% |
| 3 | Thailand | USD 2.5 mn | 8.0% | USD 8.0 mn | 12.3% |
| 4 | Netherlands | USD 2.2 mn | 7.0% | USD 7.0 mn | 12.3% |
| 5 | France | USD 1.9 mn | 6.0% | USD 6.0 mn | 12.4% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 1.9 mn | 6.0% | USD 6.5 mn | 13.2% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | USD 1.6 mn | 5.0% | USD 5.0 mn | 12.2% |
| 8 | Belgium | USD 1.2 mn | 4.0% | USD 4.0 mn | 12.3% |
| 9 | Vietnam | USD 1.2 mn | 4.0% | USD 4.8 mn | 14.3% |
| 10 | Japan | USD 1.2 mn | 4.0% | USD 3.7 mn | 11.4% |
| 11 | Italy | USD 0.57 mn | 1.8% | USD 1.8 mn | 12.4% |
| 12 | Spain | USD 0.46 mn | 1.5% | USD 1.5 mn | 12.4% |
| 13 | Switzerland | USD 0.37 mn | 1.2% | USD 1.2 mn | 12.4% |
| 14 | Denmark | USD 0.30 mn | 1.0% | USD 0.96 mn | 12.3% |
| 15 | Finland | USD 0.24 mn | 0.8% | USD 0.79 mn | 12.4% |
| 16 | Australia | USD 0.20 mn | 0.6% | USD 0.63 mn | 12.3% |
| 17 | South Korea | USD 0.16 mn | 0.5% | USD 0.52 mn | 12.4% |
| 18 | China | USD 0.13 mn | 0.4% | USD 0.46 mn | 13.5% |
| 19 | Mexico | USD 0.10 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.33 mn | 12.3% |
| 20 | Singapore | USD 85 thousand | 0.3% | USD 0.27 mn | 12.4% |
| 21 | Sweden | USD 69 thousand | 0.2% | USD 0.22 mn | 12.5% |
| 22 | Austria | USD 56 thousand | 0.2% | USD 0.19 mn | 12.6% |
| 23 | Poland | USD 44 thousand | 0.1% | USD 0.14 mn | 12.0% |
| 24 | Israel | USD 38 thousand | 0.1% | USD 0.12 mn | 12.0% |
| 25 | Kenya | USD 28 thousand | 0.09% | USD 88 thousand | 12.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 1.5 mn | 4.9% | USD 4.7 mn | 11.9% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Aspire Food Group
- Entomo Farms
- Exo Protein
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Bugsolutely
- Cricket One
- Next Millennium Farms
- Eat Grub
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Chapul
- Six Foods
- Aketta
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 cricket flour 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 12.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by form, by application, by species, by sales channel, by farming system. 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 cricket flour market?
The global cricket flour market is estimated at USD 28 mn in 2025 and USD 31 mn in 2026.
How fast will the cricket flour market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 97 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 12.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 66 mn.
Which country is the largest market for cricket flour?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 9.4 mn in 2026, 30.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 50.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, Vietnam is growing fastest at 14.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which cricket flour segment is largest?
In the by form split, Whole-cricket powder is the largest segment with 62.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading cricket flour companies?
Global leaders include Aspire Food Group, Entomo Farms, Exo Protein.
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