Global Insect Frass Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, Forecast Period, 2023-2030

The Insect frass market is experiencing robust expansion, with market size projected to increase from (29.35 Billion) 2024 to (58.56 Billion) 2030, demonstrating a consistent year-over-year growth rate of 12.21% Insect frass Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report, by Types (Molitor Larvae, Mealworm, BSFL(Black Soldier Fly Larver)), by applications (Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment) ,by Distribution Channel (Online Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Others) And regions (North America(United States, Canada, Mexico), South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA(Middle East, Africa)) : Industry Forecast and Opportunity Analysis for 2024 - 2030

Insect dung refers to the excrement of insects. Insect frass is gaining recognition as useful organic manure and soil amendment. This is a by-product of insect farming. Insect farming is the rearing of insects for various purposes, such as food for livestock, feed, or bioconversion of organic waste. It is full of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and contains beneficial microorganisms for soil health. The insect frass industry is fast evolving into a viable alternative to traditional chemical fertilizers. It has numerous benefits, like improvement in soil fertility, enhanced plant growth, and little environmental pollution. Demand for organic along with good and honest agricultural practice is the foundation for expected opportunities for the insect frass industry in the coming years.

Insect frass Report Highlights

Report Metrics	Details
Forecast period	2019-2030
Base Year Of Estimation	2023
Growth Rate	CAGR of 12.21%
Forecast Value (2030)	USD 58.56 Billion
By Product Type	Molitor Larvae, Mealworm, BSFL(Black Soldier Fly Larver)
Key Market Players	BioWorks Novozymes A/S Protix B.V. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemical Symborg Beta Hatch Ynsect Protenga Pte Entobel Holding Illucens GmbH InnovaFeed Entocycle
By Region	North America(United States, Canada, Mexico) South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America) Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe) Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific) MEA(Middle East, Africa)

Insect frass Market Trends

There is a great deal of activity in the insect frass industry due to the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. The growing preference for using insect frass is as a natural fertiliser in agriculture; it is noted to possess great nutrient-rich contents for a farmer's soil health and is also a byproduct of insect farming. Towards the above, the organic farming and sustainability trend that stimulates demand occurs as insect frass is purported to be an effective and friendly alternative to synthetic fertilizers. In the same way, now, it is increasingly becoming popular in the pet food and animal feed industries, where it is considered an important source of high-quality nutritional value owing to its purported protein and amino acid content. The increased attention towards insect-based protein sources among complete feed manufacturers is expected to push this trend, as they are recognised to be potentially sustainability viable alternatives to traditional animal feed ingredients. A coming boom in the market may also be due to the increasing awareness of the advantages of insect frass along with the developments in insect farming technologies.

Insect frass Market Leading Players

The key players profiled in the report are BioWorks, Novozymes A/S, Protix B.V., Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemical, Symborg, Beta Hatch, Ynsect, Protenga Pte, Entobel Holding, Illucens GmbH, InnovaFeed, Entocycle

Growth Accelerators

The industry of insect frass is especially promising in relation to the demands of sustainability and organically sourced products for agriculture. When insect frass is analysed, it speaks of only the excrement of insects of the black soldier flies, primarily as a natural fertiliser containing all nutrient ingredients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The shift towards organic farming methods by many farmers and agricultural companies has also induced more and more acceptance or use of insect frass as an eco-friendly substitute for chemical fertilizers. This has evolved because people are becoming increasingly aware of the negative impact that synthetic fertilisers can have on the environment. Another major driver for that industry would be, of course, insect farming itself, which has been largely growing in terms of production of insect-based protein in feed and other products. This is nothing but a sustainable way of growing protein and generating the waste byproduct in the form of frass.

Insect frass Market Segmentation analysis

The Global Insect frass is segmented by Type, Application, and Region.
By Type, the market is divided into Distributed Molitor Larvae, Mealworm, BSFL(Black Soldier Fly Larver) . The Application segment categorizes the market based on its usage such as Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment. Geographically, the market is assessed across key Regions like North America(United States, Canada, Mexico), South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA(Middle East, Africa) and others, each presenting distinct growth opportunities and challenges influenced by the regions.

Competitive Landscape

An increasing number of businesses are emerging in the insect frass industry, thanks to the growing demand for sustainable, green solutions in agriculture. Such key players include those engaged in the production of insect frass for use as an organic fertiliser, soil conditioner, or pest repellent from brood insects like black soldier flies. Many companies differentiate themselves based on their insect sources, processing techniques, and benefits provided to respective agricultural or horticultural markets to draw comparative marketing advantages over other entities. The nutrient richness and eco-friendliness of insect frass that make soil healthy and induce plant growth are emphasised to many firms.

Challenges In Insect frass Market

Consumer awareness and acceptance are the biggest market hurdles for the insect frass industry. A by-product of insect farming as a natural fertiliser is still unknown to many markets in the world as insect frass. Many of the potential customers, especially in the traditional agricultural domain, would probably know little about the benefits of such a product and may not even switch from the use of conventional fertilisers, as they might fear the lack of effectiveness or the manner in which insect farming is sustainable. These barriers can be broken through education about and demonstration of the product's efficacy, along with marketing efforts that promote insect frass as a practical and green alternative. Also, insect frass as a farm input will be subject to regulations and standardization. So far, in some parts, no regulatory frameworks on organic and sustainable inputs would typically recognise the use of insect-based products, so the industry must contend with a barrage of complex legal jargon as far as product approval and certification are concerned. The sheer scale of insect farming operations has also built logistical barriers, since the vast and expensive infrastructure needed to source and process enough insect frass to meet demand increases with growth.

Risks & Prospects in Insect frass Market

A large portion of this total market opportunity is captured by insect frass, a waste product of insects such as black soldier flies, which is expected to be marketed in organic fertilisers since its naturally rich nutrient composition makes it useful as an organic fertilizer. As organic farming increases and the demand for environmentally friendly and organic products grows, there again is positive growth for insect frass as a substitute for chemical fertilizers. Today, however, insect frass is gaining tremendous popularity among farmers and agribusinesses aiming for soil improvement while maintaining a low environmental footprint, thus creating a very strong scope for the market in the future. Pet food and animal feed, for instance, are the most promising prospects for the insect frass market. Apart from adding its nutrient value to animal health, insect frass is increasingly finding its way into feed formulations for livestock, poultry, and even pets. Furthermore, growing awareness that embraces eco-conscious and circular economy concepts will be an added profit to the insect frass market to grow further in both agriculture and animal nutrition.

Key Target Audience

The insect frass industry mainly targets organic farmers and Agri businesses that want green alternatives to conventional fertilizers. Insect frass is an organic fertiliser replete with nutrient elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which improve soil health and plant growth. This audience appreciates insect frass due to its organic nature, its ability to improve soil microbiomes, and the possibility of increased crop production without synthetic chemicals. Cooperatives and other agribusinesses engaged in organic farming following eco-conscious practices are important consumers of insect frass.,, The other major audience for insect frass is the gardening or horticulture industry itself, which includes commercial and home gardeners seeking organic input in soil fertility as well as pest control. Insect frass is gradually penetrating the landscape and turf management industries, where its usage enhances soil quality and promotes plant health.

Merger and acquisition

As indicated by the smart recent mergers and acquisitions in the insect frass industry, an emerging trend is towards sustainability and innovation in agriculture. In September 2023, Nutrition Technologies launched a new liquid bio-fertiliser called Vitalis, derived from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) frass, which aims to provide an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fertilisers at the same time as showcasing new products through insect frass. At the same time, Entobel opened up its biggest fly production plant on the continent, which will be handling insect protein plus producing huge amounts of the frass for organic fertilizer. Such a facility means a major amount of investment in the innovations of sustainable agricultural practices and reflects the increasing market demand for insect-based products. Substantial growth of the insect frass market is thereby expected with growing awareness of organic farming and requisite sustainable agricultural inputs. The likes of Ÿnsect and Protix will also spread their wings to meet this trend, and Ÿnsect had already gotten the nod to sell its natural frass fertiliser, so-called ŸnFrass, made from mealworm. >

Analyst Comment

"The insect frass industry is experiencing significant growth due to the rising demand for sustainable and organic agricultural practices. Insect frass, a natural fertilizer derived from insect excrement, offers a range of benefits, including improved soil health, enhanced plant growth, and reduced reliance on chemical fertilizers. The market is driven by factors such as increasing consumer awareness of sustainable agriculture, growing demand for organic food products, and government initiatives promoting sustainable farming practices."