# As fishmeal prices soar, Dong-ae-deung-e takes off ... South Korea’s insect industry tops 59.1 billion won

> 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.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T09:06:59.504Z
- Category: market · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89095-as-fishmeal-prices-soar-dong-ae-deung-e-takes-off-south-korea-s-insect-industry
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

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.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- en.fnnews.com: https://en.fnnews.com/news/202611091638422223

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