Middle East & Africa Insect Protein Market Size & Outlook

The insect protein market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 49.1 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 25.9% is expected of Middle East & Africa insect protein market from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$7.8
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$49.1
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
25.9%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA insect protein market highlights

  • The MEA insect protein market generated a revenue of USD 7.8 million in 2020.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 25.9% from 2021 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, coleoptera was the largest revenue generating source in 2020.
  • Orthoptera is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2028.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 7.8 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 49.1 million
Growth rate25.9% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentColeoptera
Fastest growing segmentOrthoptera
Historical data covered2017 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationColeoptera, Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, Orthoptera, Hemiptera, Diptera
Key market players worldwideDarling Ingredients Inc, InnovaFeed, Ynsect, Hexafly, Protix, Aspire Food Group, Chapul Cricket Protein, Nutrition Technologies, Entomo Farms, Goterra

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.1% of the global insect protein market in 2020.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 645.5 million by 2028.

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Middle East & Africa insect protein market outlook

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Coleoptera was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.9% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa insect protein market based on coleoptera, lepidoptera, hymenoptera, orthoptera, hemiptera, diptera covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


  • Middle East & Africa Insect Protein Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Coleoptera
    • Lepidoptera
    • Hymenoptera
    • Orthoptera
    • Hemiptera
    • Diptera
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa Insect Protein Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Food & Beverages
    • Animal Nutrition
    • Pharmaceutical & Supplements
    • Personal Care and Cosmetics

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