South Africa Edible Insects Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Africa Edible Insects Market Insights
- Based on Deep Market Insights findings, the South Africa Edible Insects Market reached USD 13.25 Million in 2024 and is estimated to attain USD 98.43 Million by 2033.
- From 2026 to 2033, the South Africa market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 25.26%.
- Within the Insect Type category, Crickets dominated in 2024 in terms of market size contribution.
- Over the forecast period, Grasshoppers is forecasted to deliver the fastest growth, positioning it as the most lucrative Insect Type segment.
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Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2024, South Africa represented 0.96% of the overall global Edible Insects Market size.
- United States is projected to lead the global Edible Insects Market size by 2033.
- Across Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is anticipated to hold the dominant position in market size by 2033.
- South Africa is forecasted to expand at the fastest pace in Middle East and Africa, attaining USD 100.51 Million by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
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| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 13.25 Million |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 98.43 Million |
| Largest segment | Crickets |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 25.26% (2025-2033) |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Edible Insects Market Insect Type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Insect Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
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| Crickets | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 6.86 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Mealworms | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Grasshoppers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Edible Insects Market Product 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Product | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Snacks | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 6.37 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Protein Powder | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Ingredients | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Edible Insects Market Application 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 7.21 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pet Food | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Animal Feed | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Edible Insects Market Customer Type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Customer Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2B | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 7.46 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| B2C | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.