Market overview
The global insect-protein pet food market is worth USD 80 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 271 mn by 2036, growing at a 13.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Dry food is the largest by format segment.
| Scope | Dry food, wet food and treats for dogs and cats whose main protein is farmed insects, sold through pet specialty, online and some grocery channels. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 70 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 80 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 271 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 13.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 3,876 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 13,157 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 20,590 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Insect-Protein Pet Food market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 80 mn |
| 2027 | USD 90 mn |
| 2028 | USD 102 mn |
| 2029 | USD 115 mn |
| 2030 | USD 130 mn |
| 2031 | USD 147 mn |
| 2032 | USD 166 mn |
| 2033 | USD 188 mn |
| 2034 | USD 212 mn |
| 2035 | USD 240 mn |
| 2036 | USD 271 mn |
Insect-Protein Pet Food market segmentation
By format
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry food | 44.0% | 40.5% | USD 35 mn | 12.1% |
| Treats | 34.0% | 37.4% | USD 27 mn | 14.1% |
| Wet food | 22.0% | 22.1% | USD 18 mn | 13.1% |
By pet
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | 70.0% | 66.6% | USD 56 mn | 12.4% |
| Cats | 22.0% | 23.9% | USD 18 mn | 13.9% |
| Other pets | 8.0% | 9.5% | USD 6.4 mn | 14.9% |
By insect source
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black soldier fly | 46.0% | 48.0% | USD 37 mn | 13.5% |
| Cricket | 30.0% | 29.0% | USD 24 mn | 12.6% |
| Mealworm | 18.0% | 17.0% | USD 14 mn | 12.4% |
| Other insects | 6.0% | 6.0% | USD 4.8 mn | 13.0% |
By price tier
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range | 30.0% | 27.0% | USD 24 mn | 11.8% |
| Premium | 46.0% | 47.0% | USD 37 mn | 13.2% |
| Super-premium | 24.0% | 26.0% | USD 19 mn | 13.9% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet specialty stores | 42.0% | 39.0% | USD 34 mn | 12.2% |
| Online | 36.0% | 41.0% | USD 29 mn | 14.5% |
| Veterinary clinics | 10.0% | 10.0% | USD 8.0 mn | 13.0% |
| Grocery and mass | 12.0% | 10.0% | USD 9.6 mn | 11.0% |
Top 25 countries for insect-protein pet food by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 93.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.9%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 18 mn | 22.0% | USD 64 mn | 13.9% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | USD 18 mn | 22.0% | USD 59 mn | 12.9% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 11 mn | 14.0% | USD 38 mn | 12.9% |
| 4 | France | USD 7.2 mn | 9.0% | USD 24 mn | 12.9% |
| 5 | Netherlands | USD 5.6 mn | 7.0% | USD 17 mn | 11.8% |
| 6 | Switzerland | USD 4.0 mn | 5.0% | USD 12 mn | 11.8% |
| 7 | Canada | USD 3.2 mn | 4.0% | USD 11 mn | 13.0% |
| 8 | Australia | USD 3.2 mn | 4.0% | USD 12 mn | 13.8% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 2.4 mn | 3.0% | USD 7.3 mn | 11.8% |
| 10 | Japan | USD 2.4 mn | 3.0% | USD 7.3 mn | 11.8% |
| 11 | Belgium | USD 0.48 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.5 mn | 12.2% |
| 12 | Austria | USD 0.38 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.2 mn | 12.3% |
| 13 | Sweden | USD 0.33 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.0 mn | 12.1% |
| 14 | Denmark | USD 0.30 mn | 0.4% | USD 0.95 mn | 12.4% |
| 15 | Norway | USD 0.27 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.87 mn | 12.3% |
| 16 | Spain | USD 0.26 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.81 mn | 12.3% |
| 17 | Ireland | USD 0.25 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.76 mn | 11.9% |
| 18 | Poland | USD 0.23 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.95 mn | 15.2% |
| 19 | South Korea | USD 0.22 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.89 mn | 14.9% |
| 20 | New Zealand | USD 0.22 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.68 mn | 12.1% |
| 21 | Finland | USD 0.21 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.65 mn | 12.1% |
| 22 | Czech Republic | USD 0.20 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.62 mn | 12.1% |
| 23 | Singapore | USD 0.20 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.79 mn | 14.7% |
| 24 | Israel | USD 0.19 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.60 mn | 12.0% |
| 25 | Mexico | USD 0.18 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.76 mn | 15.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 1.7 mn | 2.1% | USD 6.2 mn | 13.9% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Yora
- Jiminy's
- Chippin
- Wilder Harrier
- Eat Small
- Bug Bakes
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 insect-protein pet food 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 13.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by format, by pet, by insect source, by price tier, by sales channel. 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 insect-protein pet food market?
The global insect-protein pet food market is estimated at USD 70 mn in 2025 and USD 80 mn in 2026.
How fast will the insect-protein pet food market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 271 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 13.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 191 mn.
Which country is the largest market for insect-protein pet food?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 18 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 58.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, United States is growing fastest at 13.9% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which insect-protein pet food segment is largest?
In the by format split, Dry food is the largest segment with 44.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading insect-protein pet food companies?
Global leaders include Yora, Jiminy's, Chippin, Wilder Harrier.
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