Vietnam Insect Protein Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Source, Distribution Channel, Application, and Region, 2026-2034

Vietnam Insect Protein Market Overview:

The Vietnam insect protein market size reached USD 6.91 Million in 2025. The market is projected to reach USD 29.03 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 17.28% during 2026-2034. The market is witnessing steady growth driven by increasing demand for sustainable and alternative protein sources. Growing awareness of environmental concerns and the nutritional value of insect-based products is encouraging adoption across various industries, including food, animal feed, and agriculture. With innovation in processing techniques and expanding consumer acceptance, the market continues to evolve. The presence of supportive regulatory developments and investment interest further strengthens its potential. These factors collectively contribute to the rising Vietnam insect protein market share.

Vietnam Insect Protein Market Trends:

Scaling Production Infrastructure

Vietnam is moving steadily toward industrial-scale insect protein production as demand for sustainable feed options grows across agriculture and aquaculture sectors. Facilities are transitioning from pilot models to fully integrated production systems, emphasizing automation, vertical rearing, and local resource optimization. In February 2024, a large-scale production site in Vung Tau began full operations, marking one of the region’s first vertically integrated insect protein facilities with automated systems and high-capacity output. These facilities are designed to process agricultural byproducts into insect feed, helping reduce both input costs and waste while improving environmental sustainability. Robotics, environmental sensors, and AI-supported analytics enhance yield per square meter and ensure consistency in product quality. This operational sophistication is positioning Vietnam as a regional leader in the sector. As infrastructure scales and technical reliability improves, industry confidence is rising, setting the stage for stable long-term procurement partnerships. These developments are not isolated they are part of a wider trend toward modernizing protein supply chains. Taken together, these advancements strongly reinforce Vietnam insect protein market growth.

Regulatory and Policy Support for Sustainable Feed

Government support is playing a critical role in shaping Vietnam’s insect protein industry, with policy frameworks increasingly geared toward sustainable agriculture and domestic feed innovation. Insect-based feed is now viewed as a viable solution for reducing dependency on conventional proteins like soybean meal and fishmeal, especially in aquaculture. In May 2025, new regulatory guidelines under the revised Livestock Development Strategy were introduced, promoting the use of alternative protein sources and encouraging local feed producers to integrate insect protein into their formulations. This push aligns with environmental objectives and supports a circular economy approach, where agricultural byproducts are reused efficiently. The inclusion of insect protein in national sustainability plans also sends a clear signal to investors and producers that regulatory conditions are becoming more favorable. By incentivizing research, production, and local sourcing, the government is helping drive mainstream adoption. As policies evolve to support innovation in animal feed, Vietnam is positioning itself at the forefront of alternative protein development. These policy-driven shifts are shaping the future of Vietnam insect protein market trends.

Integration into Aquaculture and Circular Feed Systems

Vietnam’s aquaculture sector is quickly becoming a key application area for insect protein, especially as demand grows for more sustainable, traceable feed inputs. Producers are increasingly turning to black soldier fly meal as a partial replacement for fishmeal in pangasius and shrimp diets. This trend is being supported by long-term supply agreements and vertical integration between insect producers and feed manufacturers. In July 2025, one of Vietnam’s largest aquaculture zones reported a 30% increase in the use of insect protein in commercial feed blends, underscoring its growing role in mainstream production. Alongside this, insect farming operations are optimizing circular feed systems by converting agricultural and food processing waste into protein-rich larvae. These waste-to-feed models are not only cost-effective but also align closely with Vietnam’s green growth objectives. The integration of insect protein into aquatic and livestock feed systems is creating new efficiencies across the supply chain. This operational momentum, supported by environmental and economic drivers, is reinforcing Vietnam insect protein market.

Vietnam Insect Protein Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on source, distribution channel, and application.

Source Insights:

• Coleoptera
• Lepidoptera
• Hymenoptera
• Orthoptera
• Hemiptera
• Diptera
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the source. This includes coleoptera, lepidoptera, hymenoptera, orthoptera, hemiptera, diptera, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Offline
• Online

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes offline and online.

Application Insights:

• Animal Nutrition 
  • Aqua Feed
  • Poultry Feed
  • Others
• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceutical and Supplements
• Personal Care and Cosmetics

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes animal nutrition (aqua feed, poultry feed, and others), food and beverages, pharmaceutical and supplements, and personal care and cosmetics.

Regional Insights:

• Northern Vietnam
• Central Vietnam
• Southern Vietnam

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and Southern Vietnam.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Vietnam Insect Protein Market News:

• February 2025: Vinh Hoan has signed a strategic agreement with Entobel to procure insect protein from Entobel’s Vung Tau facility, reinforcing its efforts to advance sustainable pangasius production in Vietnam. Through its subsidiary Feed One, Vinh Hoan will obtain insect-based feed ingredients designed to reduce reliance on wild‑caught fishmeal, enhance feed quality, and support environmental goals. The collaboration underscores Vinh Hoan’s commitment to innovation in aquaculture and its role in promoting responsible practices across the country.

Vietnam Insect Protein Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Vietnam insect protein market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam insect protein market on the basis of source?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam insect protein market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam insect protein market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Vietnam insect protein market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Vietnam insect protein market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Vietnam insect protein market?
• What is the structure of the Vietnam insect protein market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Vietnam insect protein market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Vietnam insect protein market from 2020-2034.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Vietnam insect protein market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Vietnam insect protein industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.