Black Soldier Fly Market Definition
The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is an insect known for its larvae, which are used in waste management and as a sustainable protein source for animal feed. The larvae efficiently convert organic waste into high-quality compost and protein-rich biomass. Black soldier flies are non-pests and do not spread diseases, making them environmentally beneficial.
The main types of black soldier fly are live black soldier flies, black soldier fly larvae, black soldier fly frass, and black soldier fly oil. Live black soldier flies are sold for various purposes, such as breeding, research, and pest control. The production methods are industrial-scale farming, small-scale farming, and
vertical farming, and the different applications are animal feed, human food, oil production, and waste management. It is used by various end-users, such as feed manufacturers, pet food companies, the food beverage industry, and the cosmetics industry.
Black Soldier Fly Market Segmentation
The black soldier fly market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Live Black Soldier Flies, Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Black Soldier Fly Frass, Black Soldier Fly Oil
2) By Production Method: Industrial-Scale Farming, Small-Scale Farming, Vertical Farming
3) By Application: Animal Feed, Human Food, Oil Production, Waste Management
4) By End-User: Feed Manufacturers, Pet Food Companies, Food Beverage Industry, Cosmetics Industry
Subsegments:
1) By Live Black Soldier Flies: Adult Flies For Breeding, Adult Flies For Pollination
2) By Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Fresh Larvae, Dried Larvae, Processed Protein Meals
3) By Black Soldier Fly Frass: Frass Fertilizer, Organic Soil Amendments
4) By Black Soldier Fly Oil: Oil For Animal Feed, Oil For Human Consumption, Oil For Industrial Applications