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South Korea’s insect-industry sales rose 11.8% in 2025 to 59.1 billion won, while the number of registered businesses declined 6.4%. Insects for animal feed generated 16.8 billion won in sales, up 65.3%, led by Dong-ae-deung-e; the ministry linked the industry’s growth to demand for alternatives to fishmeal.
Growing insect-protein production offers feed buyers an alternative to fishmeal, potentially easing fishmeal demand and price pressure over time. The article also reports soaring fishmeal prices, which may encourage further substitution.
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