Report Code : CVMI140520252 | Published Date : May 14, 2025

The global Alternative Protein Feed Market is projected to grow from 12.1 billion in 2024 to 38.2 billion by 2031, at a 23.8% CAGR, driven by fishmeal replacement mandates and circular economy solutions.

Market Segmentation

  1. By Protein Source
    • Insect Protein (40% share):
      • Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) at $2,100 per ton (45% protein)
      • Crickets for poultry feed: 20% better FCR than soy
    • Single-Cell Protein (Fastest-growing at 28% CAGR):
      • Calysta's FeedKind® (gas-fermented, 70% protein)
    • Algae-Based (XX%):
      • Corbion's algal DHA replaces 60% of fish oil
  2. By Livestock
    • Aquaculture (45% revenue):
      • 35% of salmon feed now contains insect/algal protein
    • Poultry (XX%):
      • EU approves BSFL for broilers (2026)
    • Swine (XX%):
      • EnviroFlight's larvae reduce nursery diarrhea by 40%
  3. By Production Method
    • Waste Valorization (50%)
    • Precision Fermentation (XX%)
    • Direct Cultivation (XX%)

2. Key Growth Drivers

1. Regulatory Pressure

  • EU Fishmeal Ban:
    • 50% reduction mandate in aquafeed by 2028
  • US Soy Moratorium:
    • Amazon-protected regions prohibit feed-grade soy

2. Nutritional Superiority

  • BSFL Amino Acid Profile:
    • 30% higher methionine than fishmeal
  • Algal Omega-3s:
    • DHA levels 4x higher than fish oil

3. Production Breakthroughs

  • Modular Farms:
    • Innovafeed's 100K-ton/year vertical BSFL facility
  • Carbon-Negative Protein:
    • Calysta uses methane emissions as feedstock

3. Competitive Landscape

Company

Breakthrough

Market Impact

Innovafeed

Industrial-scale BSFL

$1.2B valuation

Calysta

Gas-fermented protein

50K-ton capacity

Corbion

Algal DHA expansion

40% aquafeed share

4. Future Outlook (2026-2031)

  • 2027: Cellular aquaculture feed ingredients
  • 2029: 60% of poultry feed contains insect protein
  • 2031: Alternative proteins surpass fishmeal volumes




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Alternative Protein Feed Market Report

Alternative Protein Feed Market Report

    1. Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report
      1.1 Study Objectives
      1.2 Alternative Protein Feed Market - Overview
      1.3 Reason to Read This Report
      1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
      2. Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report - Preface
        2.1 Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
          2.1.1 By Protein Source
          2.1.2 By Livestock
          2.1.3 By Production Method
          2.1.4 By Region
      3. Alternative Protein Feed Market Dynamics
        3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
        3.2. Restraints – By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, By Country
        3.3. Opportunities – By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, By Country
        3.4. Trends – By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, By Country
        3.5. PEST Analysis
        3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
        3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
        3.8. Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
      4. Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
        4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
        4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
        4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      5. Alternative Protein Feed Market, By Protein Source, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        5.1 Insect Protein 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        5.2 Single-Cell Protein 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        5.3 Algae-Based 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      6. Alternative Protein Feed Market, By Livestock, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        6.1 Aquaculture 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        6.2 Poultry 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        6.3 Swine 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      7. Alternative Protein Feed Market, By Production Method, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        7.1 Waste Valorization 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        7.2 Precision Fermentation 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        7.3 Direct Cultivation 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      8. Alternative Protein Feed Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        8.1 North America
          8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        8.2 Europe
          8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        8.3 Asia-Pacific
          8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        8.4 Latin America
          8.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        8.5 Middle East and Africa
          8.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        8.6 Alternative Protein Feed Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, and Region, 2024 - 2031
      9. North America Alternative Protein Feed Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        9.1 By Protein Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          9.1.1 Insect Protein
          9.1.2 Single-Cell Protein
          9.1.3 Algae-Based
        9.2 By Livestock Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          9.2.1 Aquaculture
          9.2.2 Poultry
          9.2.3 Swine
        9.3 By Production Method Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          9.3.1 Waste Valorization
          9.3.2 Precision Fermentation
          9.3.3 Direct Cultivation
        9.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          9.4.1 U.S
          9.4.2 Canada
        9.5 North America Alternative Protein Feed Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        9.7 North America Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report - Company Profiles
          9.7.1 Company 1 (U.S)
          9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
          9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)
      10. Europe Alternative Protein Feed Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        10.1 By Protein Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          10.1.1 Insect Protein
          10.1.2 Single-Cell Protein
          10.1.3 Algae-Based
        10.2 By Livestock Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          10.2.1 Aquaculture
          10.2.2 Poultry
          10.2.3 Swine
        10.3 By Production Method Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          10.3.1 Waste Valorization
          10.3.2 Precision Fermentation
          10.3.3 Direct Cultivation
        10.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          10.4.1 Germany
          10.4.2 UK
          10.4.3 France
          10.4.4 Spain
          10.4.5 Italy
          10.4.6 Russia
          10.4.7 Poland and Rest of Europe
        10.5 Europe Alternative Protein Feed Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        10.7 Europe Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report - Company Profiles
          10.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
          10.7.2 Company 2 (UK)
          10.7.3 Company 3 (UK)
      11. Asia-Pacific Alternative Protein Feed Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        11.1 By Protein Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          11.1.1 Insect Protein
          11.1.2 Single-Cell Protein
          11.1.3 Algae-Based
        11.2 By Livestock Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          11.2.1 Aquaculture
          11.2.2 Poultry
          11.2.3 Swine
        11.3 By Production Method Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          11.3.1 Waste Valorization
          11.3.2 Precision Fermentation
          11.3.3 Direct Cultivation
        11.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          11.4.1 Japan
          11.4.2 China
          11.4.3 India
          11.4.4 ASEAN
          11.4.5 Australia & New Zealand
          11.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
        11.5 Asia-Pacific Alternative Protein Feed Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        11.7 Asia-Pacific Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report - Company Profiles
          11.7.1 Company 1 (Japan)
          11.7.2 Company 2 (China)
          11.7.3 Company 3 (China)
      12. Latin America Alternative Protein Feed Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        12.1 By Protein Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          12.1.1 Insect Protein
          12.1.2 Single-Cell Protein
          12.1.3 Algae-Based
        12.2 By Livestock Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          12.2.1 Aquaculture
          12.2.2 Poultry
          12.2.3 Swine
        12.3 By Production Method Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          12.3.1 Waste Valorization
          12.3.2 Precision Fermentation
          12.3.3 Direct Cultivation
        12.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          12.4.1 Brazil
          12.4.2 Mexico
          12.4.3 Argentina
          12.4.4 Rest of Latin America
        12.5 Latin America Alternative Protein Feed Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        12.7 Latin America Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report - Company Profiles
          12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
          12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
          12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
      13. Middle East and Africa Alternative Protein Feed Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
        13.1 By Protein Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          13.1.1 Insect Protein
          13.1.2 Single-Cell Protein
          13.1.3 Algae-Based
        13.2 By Livestock Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          13.2.1 Aquaculture
          13.2.2 Poultry
          13.2.3 Swine
        13.3 By Production Method Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          13.3.1 Waste Valorization
          13.3.2 Precision Fermentation
          13.3.3 Direct Cultivation
        13.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
          13.4.1 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
          13.4.2 Israel
          13.4.3 South Africa
          13.4.4 Rest of MEA
        13.5 Middle East and Africa Alternative Protein Feed Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Protein Source, By Livestock, By Production Method, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        13.7 Middle East and Africa Alternative Protein Feed Market Research Report - Company Profiles
          13.7.1 Company 1 (Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries)
          13.7.2 Company 2 (Israel)
          13.7.3 Company 3 (Israel)
      14. Competition Landscape
        14.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
        14.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
          14.2.1 Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
          14.2.2 Cargill Incorporated
          14.2.3 Ingredion Incorporated
          14.2.4 Roquette Frères
          14.2.5 Kerry Group
          14.2.6 Ÿnsect
          14.2.7 Protix
          14.2.8 InnovaFeed
          14.2.9 Enterra Corporation
          14.2.10 AgriProtein
          14.2.11 Calysta Inc.
          14.2.12 Unibio
          14.2.13 Corbion
          14.2.14 DSM
          14.2.15 Darling Ingredients
      15. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
      16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms