The edible insects market in Spain

The global market for edible insects, estimated at $1.4 million, is growing by 20% a year. This growth is facilitated by increasing recognition of the nutritional benefits of insects and their potential contribution to food security. Around 2 billion people worldwide are entomophagists, mainly in regions such as Asia-Pacific, South America and Africa. Social acceptance and regulatory challenges, particularly in Europe where legislation is complex and varies from country to country, are major obstacles to market expansion. Innovations in primary processing and the B2B segment, such as Ÿnsect and Innovafeed in the animal feed sector, are driving market growth. Reluctance and gradual acceptance of edible insects on the French market The market for edible insects, a practice known as entomophagy, while promising in nutritional terms and environmentally sustainable, faces considerable challenges in terms of social acceptance in France. In France, the concept of eating insects is still widel

In many cultures around the world, insects are real foods eaten frequently during meals. The main insects eaten are beetles, grasshoppers, and worms. The nutritional value of insects is very similar to that of red meat; in fact, they are an important source of high-quality

The global market for edible insects has grown significantly, with market size reaching an estimated $1.18 billion by 2023 - more than doubling from sales of around $500 million. This market expansion reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.81%. The trend is fuelled by a growing global demand for sustainable and alternative protein sources, particularly in regions such as Asia and Africa, and by environmental and ethical considerations linked to traditional meat consumption. Europe has seen progress with the approval of several insect species as foods by the EU, encouraging the emergence of startups and new products on the market, despite ongoing challenges such as consumer acceptance and regulatory hurdles. Key players, mainly startups, operate in various segments, including breeding, processing and distribution. The insect products available are varied, ranging from snacks to protein bars and pasta, and mainly contain domestic crickets and buffalo worms, with an average i