Independent intelligence for the global insect industry
ISSUE 01 · 2026
IIR MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Insect Protein Price Tracker
Track the latest wholesale prices and market intelligence for commercial insect ingredients. Our monthly updated index covers bulk transaction ranges for Black Soldier Fly (BSFL), Mealworms, Crickets, and other alternative proteins.
🕑 Last Updated: September 2026
Current Monthly Reference Prices
| Product & Form | Range (FOB/MT) | Median | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mealworm Whole Dried |
$4,500 - $5,000 | $4,750 | ▼ -46% | N/A |
| Black Soldier Fly Defatted Meal (50%+) |
$1,800 - $2,200 | $2,000 | ▲ +2.6% | N/A |
| Cricket Dried Powder (60%+) |
$8,000 - $9,500 | $8,750 | ▲ +84.2% | N/A |
Category Deep Dive
Mealworm
Whole Dried
View Historical Charts →Black Soldier Fly
Defatted Meal (50%+)
View Historical Charts →Cricket
Dried Powder (60%+)
View Historical Charts →Methodology & Data Collection
IIR price indices are standardized benchmarks based on the collection of commercial bulk quotations (typically 1+ MT), B2B platform data, and anonymous feedback from industry suppliers and buyers. All baseline prices are standardized to USD per Metric Ton (MT) on an FOB basis. The presented "Median Price" removes extreme high and low outliers to reflect the most realistic consensus of market value.
Disclaimer
The pricing data and intelligence published on InsectIndustryReport.com are indicative and provided strictly for informational and reference purposes. This data does not constitute financial advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any specific commodities.