The ‘Middle East & Africa Black Soldier Fly Market by Product (Protein Meals, Whole Dried Larvae, Biofertilizers (Frass), Larvae Oil, Other BSF Products); Application (Animal Feed, Agriculture, Pet Food, Other Applications); and Country – Forecasts to 2033’ report forecasts the Middle East & Africa black soldier fly market to reach $47.88 million by 2033, with a notable CAGR of 20.2% throughout the forecast period.
Factors Driving Growth The market’s growth is largely driven by the high acceptance of insect integration into animal feeds by feed processors and farmers. The increasing demand for alternative proteins in the animal feed industry due to rising fish and soy meal prices, coupled with the expanding aquaculture industry, significantly contributes to this growth.
Potential Challenges Despite these positive trends, the market may face some limitations, particularly related to the restricted acceptance and regulatory approvals for BSFL in human diets, which could impact market expansion.