The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the food sector, negatively affecting meat producers worldwide. Impact of COVID-19 on the Mealworms Market Additionally, Ynsect also announced its plans to expand its human and animal nutrition businesses in Japan. For instance, in 2021, a France-based mealworm manufacturer, Ynsect, partnered with a food research center in South Korea, Lotte Research & Development Centre, to conduct joint research to develop alternative proteins from mealworms. Major market players are expanding in this market. The high demand for insect feed in emerging economies is expected to increase the number of investments by insect producers in such countries.

In terms of volume, the mealworms market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.6% from 2022–2030 to reach 367,491.7 tons by 2030.

Redding, California, Ap(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - According to a new market research report titled, 'Mealworms Market by Product Type (Whole Mealworm, Mealworm Powder, Mealworm Meal), Application (Animal Feed, Aquafeed, Pet Food, Food & Beverages), End Use (Animal Nutrition, Human Consumption) -Global Forecast to 2030,' in terms of value, the mealworms market is expected to reach $1.27 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 25.8% during the forecast period 2022–2030.

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