An In-depth Analysis of Insect Feed in Japan from 2023 to 2033

Demand for insect feed in Japan is expected to be US$ 23.5 million in 2023. The demand in 2022 was marked at US$ 19.9 million. The sales of insect feed are projected to continue at a phenomenal pace over the period from 2023 to 2033, with a CAGR of 20.9%. By 2033, the adoption of insect feed in Japan is forecasted to reach US$ 156.8 million.

Attributes Details
Industry Size for Japan in 2023 US$ 23.5 million
Expected Industry Size for Japan by 2033 US$ 156.8 million
Forecasted CAGR between 2023 to 2033 20.9%

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Key Insights on Insect Feed in Japan

  • Japan, renowned for sushi and teriyaki, considers fish a crucial aspect of its tradition. Thus, the aquaculture sector has a long history in Japan and insect feed is one of the rising developments in the sector.
  • Poultry farming as a business is growing in Japan. Insect feed is essential for poultry farming to keep up the health of animals. Thus, the rise of poultry farming is augmenting the sale of insect feed in Japan.
  • Consumption of meat and seafood remains unabated in Japan. As a result, there is demand for healthy edible fish and animals. Insect feed is used as one way to ensure the health of animals and fish.

Key Trends Shaping the Demand for Insect Feed in Japan

  • In Japan, consumers seek protein-rich meat for health benefits, promoting the use of insect feed to raise healthy animals and sustain meat demand.
  • Aside from meat, zoological parks and animal care centers also incorporate insect feed to support the well-being of animals.
  • Fish dinners for the raising of fish in aquaculture are seen as pricey options. Insect feed is a cheaper option and is thus being used in large quantities in Japan.
  • A significant portion of Japan’s meat-eating population consumes insects as food. Therefore, this fosters a positive attitude toward insect feed in the country.
  • Huge amounts of insect feed is imported into Japan. The foundation has been led by the importing of various fishmeals from around the world. This paves the way for the import of insect feed into Japan.
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Category-wise Insights

Insect Feed in Powder Form is Being Increasingly Used in Japan’s Farms

Insect feed in powder form has emerged as the dominant force in Japan. For 2023, meal (powder) is expected to hold 59.0% of the industry share by product type. While traditional insect feed is also used in Japanese farms, processed insect feed in a more palpable form is increasingly preferred. Powder has emerged as the dominant product type for providing insect feed to animals in Japan.

Demand for Insect Feed in Japan Based on Product Type Meal (Powder)
Industry Share in 2023 59.0%

High Incidence of Black Soldier Flies Lends the Insect More Viability as Insect Feed

In Japan, insect feed commonly contains black soldier flies. In 2023, black soldier flies are expected to constitute 42.8% of the industry share by insect type. Black soldier flies are abundant in nature. In addition, black soldier flies are also reputed to have magnificent nutritional value, which is beneficial for healthy animals and fish. Thus, black soldier flies as insect feed are popular in Japan.

Demand for Insect Feed in Japan Based on Insect Type Black Soldier
Industry Share in 2023 42.8%

Competitive Landscape

Local companies have a strong foothold in Japan. However, foreign companies are entering Japan to disrupt the landscape of insect feed in the country. Companies are forming partnerships to penetrate the Japanese insect feed industry. By establishing partnerships, players aim to combine capabilities in various areas of insect feed production to progress further.

Recent Developments Observed in Insect Feed in Japan

  • In April 2023, the local company Sumitomo Corp. announced its entry into the insect feed industry. The company's insect feed is intended for farmed fish.
  • In March 2023, the local trading house Marubeni brokered a partnership with the French company Ynsect. The French player raises insect farms, and Marubeni intends to use Ynsect’s insects as feed for farmed fish.

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Some of the Key Players Offering Insect Feed in Japan 

  • Ento Protein
  • Protifarm
  • Cricket One
  • Insect Future
  • AgriProtein
  • Greenbug Protein
  • Next Protein
  • Entomo Farms
  • Mealworm Protein
  • InsectFeed

Scope of the Report

Attribute Details
Estimated Industry Size in 2023 US$ 23.5 million
Projected Industry Size by 2033 US$ 156.8 million
Anticipated CAGR between 2023 to 2033 20.9% CAGR
Historical Analysis of Demand for Insect Feed in Japan 2018 to 2022
Demand Forecast for Insect Feed in Japan 2023 to 2033
Report Coverage Industry Size, Industry Trends, Key Insights for Insect Feed in Japan, Insights on Global Players and Leading Industry Strategy in Japan, Ecosystem Analysis of Local and Regional Japan Providers
Key Companies Profiled Ento Protein; Protifarm; Cricket One; Insect Future; AgriProtein; Greenbug Protein; Next Protein; Entomo Farms; Mealworm Protein; InsectFeed
Key Cities Profiled Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Kyushu & Okinawa, Tohoku, Rest of Japan

Key Segments

By Product Type:

  • Meal (Powder)
  • Live insect meal
  • Whole (Dried Insects)

By Insect Type:

  • Black Soldier Flies
  • Fly Larvae
  • Silkworms
  • Cicadas
  • Other Insects

By Nutrition:

  • Aquaculture
  • Pig Nutrition
  • Poultry Nutrition
  • Dairy Nutrition
  • Others

By City:

  • Kanto
  • Chubu
  • Kinki
  • Kyushu & Okinawa
  • Tohoku
  • Rest of Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Industry Size of Insect Feed in Japan?

The industry size of insect feed in Japan is estimated to be US$ 23.5 million in 2023.

At What Rate is Insect Feed Growing in Japan?

Insect feed is expected to develop at an extraordinary CAGR of 20.9% from 2023 to 2033 in Japan.

What Will the Industry Size of Insect Feed in Japan be by 2033?

The industry size for insect feed is forecasted to reach US$ 156.8 million in Japan by 2033.

What is the Common Type of Insect in Insect Feed in Japan?

Black soldiers are the common type of insect in insect feed in Japan, with an expected industry share of 42.8% in 2023.

What are the Growth Factors of Insect Feed in Japan?

Increasing adoption in poultry farms and rise in meat consumption are key growth factors for insect feed in Japan.

Table of Content
1. Executive Summary
    1.1. Market Outlook
    1.2. Demand-side Trends
    1.3. Supply-side Trends
    1.4. Analysis and Recommendations
2. Market Overview
    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy
    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations
3. Market Background
    3.1. Market Dynamics
        3.1.1. Drivers
        3.1.2. Restraints
        3.1.3. Opportunity
        3.1.4. Trends
    3.2. Scenario Forecast
        3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario
        3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario
        3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario
    3.3. Opportunity Map Analysis
    3.4. Product Life Cycle Analysis
    3.5. Supply Chain Analysis
        3.5.1. Supply Side Participants and their Roles
            3.5.1.1. Producers
            3.5.1.2. Mid-Level Participants (Traders/ Agents/ Brokers)
            3.5.1.3. Wholesalers and Distributors
        3.5.2. Value Added and Value Created at Node in the Supply Chain
        3.5.3. List of Raw Material Suppliers
        3.5.4. List of Existing and Potential Buyer’s
    3.6. Investment Feasibility Matrix
    3.7. Value Chain Analysis
        3.7.1. Profit Margin Analysis
        3.7.2. Wholesalers and Distributors
        3.7.3. Retailers
    3.8. PESTLE and Porter’s Analysis
    3.9. Regulatory Landscape
        3.9.1. By Key Regions
    3.10. Regional Parent Market Outlook
    3.11. Production and Consumption Statistics
    3.12. Import and Export Statistics
4. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
    4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis, 2018 to 2022
    4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Projections, 2023 to 2033
        4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis
        4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis
5. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Insect Type
    5.1. Introduction / Key Findings
    5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Insect Type, 2018 to 2022
    5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Insect Type, 2023 to 2033
        5.3.1. Fly Larvae
        5.3.2. Silkworms
        5.3.3. Cicadas
        5.3.4. Other Insects
    5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Insect Type, 2018 to 2022
    5.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Insect Type, 2023 to 2033
6. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application
    6.1. Introduction / Key Findings
    6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Application, 2018 to 2022
    6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Application, 2023 to 2033
        6.3.1. Aquaculture
        6.3.2. Pig Nutrition
        6.3.3. Poultry Nutrition
        6.3.4. Diary Nutrition
        6.3.5. Other Applications
    6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Application, 2018 to 2022
    6.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Application, 2023 to 2033
7. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
    7.1. Introduction
    7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Region, 2018 to 2022
    7.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2023 to 2033
        7.3.1. Kanto
        7.3.2. Chubu
        7.3.3. Kinki
        7.3.4. Kyushu & Okinawa
        7.3.5. Tohoku
        7.3.6. Rest of Japan
    7.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
8. Kanto Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
    8.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022
    8.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033
        8.2.1. By Insect Type
        8.2.2. By Application
    8.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis
        8.3.1. By Insect Type
        8.3.2. By Application
    8.4. Key Takeaways
9. Chubu Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
    9.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022
    9.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033
        9.2.1. By Insect Type
        9.2.2. By Application
    9.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis
        9.3.1. By Insect Type
        9.3.2. By Application
    9.4. Key Takeaways
10. Kinki Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
    10.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022
    10.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033
        10.2.1. By Insect Type
        10.2.2. By Application
    10.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis
        10.3.1. By Insect Type
        10.3.2. By Application
    10.4. Key Takeaways
11. Kyushu & Okinawa Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
    11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022
    11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033
        11.2.1. By Insect Type
        11.2.2. By Application
    11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis
        11.3.1. By Insect Type
        11.3.2. By Application
    11.4. Key Takeaways
12. Tohoku Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
    12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022
    12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033
        12.2.1. By Insect Type
        12.2.2. By Application
    12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis
        12.3.1. By Insect Type
        12.3.2. By Application
    12.4. Key Takeaways
13. Rest of Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033
    13.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022
    13.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033
        13.2.1. By Insect Type
        13.2.2. By Application
    13.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis
        13.3.1. By Insect Type
        13.3.2. By Application
    13.4. Key Takeaways
14. Market Structure Analysis
    14.1. Competition Dashboard
    14.2. Competition Benchmarking
    14.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players
        14.3.1. By Regional
        14.3.2. By Insect Type
        14.3.3. By Application
15. Competition Analysis
    15.1. Competition Deep Dive
        15.1.1. Insectta
            15.1.1.1. Overview
            15.1.1.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.1.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.1.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.1.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.1.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.1.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.2. Nasekomo
            15.1.2.1. Overview
            15.1.2.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.2.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.2.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.2.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.2.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.2.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.3. Buhler AG
            15.1.3.1. Overview
            15.1.3.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.3.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.3.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.3.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.3.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.3.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.4. Hexafly
            15.1.4.1. Overview
            15.1.4.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.4.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.4.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.4.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.4.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.4.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.5. Entofood
            15.1.5.1. Overview
            15.1.5.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.5.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.5.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.5.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.5.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.5.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.6. Diptera Nutrition
            15.1.6.1. Overview
            15.1.6.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.6.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.6.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.6.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.6.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.6.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.7. Enviroflight
            15.1.7.1. Overview
            15.1.7.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.7.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.7.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.7.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.7.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.7.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.8. Coppens
            15.1.8.1. Overview
            15.1.8.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.8.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.8.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.8.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.8.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.8.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.9. Agriprotein
            15.1.9.1. Overview
            15.1.9.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.9.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.9.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.9.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.9.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.9.5.3. Channel Strategy
        15.1.10. Nextprotein
            15.1.10.1. Overview
            15.1.10.2. Product Portfolio
            15.1.10.3. Profitability by Market Segments
            15.1.10.4. Sales Footprint
            15.1.10.5. Strategy Overview
                15.1.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy
                15.1.10.5.2. Product Strategy
                15.1.10.5.3. Channel Strategy
16. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
17. Research Methodology
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