The Global Cultured Meat Market accounted for US$ 134 Mn in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ 517 Mn by 2030, with a significant CAGR of 16.7% from 2022 to 2030.

Cultured meat also known as (cultivated meat, artificial, in vitro, or lab-grown meat), is real animal meat (including fish and organ meats) that is grown from animal cells. Cultured meat is promoted as a good alternative for customers who want to be more responsible but do not want to modify their diet. Thus,to meet the growing need for food by the growing human population many players have started developing cultured meat. According to the statistics, more than 50 companies were operating globally by the end of 2019. Cultured muscle cells, unlike regular beef, may be safer because they lack any nearby digestive organs.The goal is to make the meat industry more environmentally friendly and humane.

Market Growth Drivers:

• Increasing preference for alternative protein
• Technological enhancements in the cellular culture
• Increased focus on animal welfare
• Enhanced food safety

Market Restraints:

• Strict regulatory environment
• Threat form alternatives such as plant-based protein

Market Opportunities:

• Growing investments by prominent players
• Tremendous growth potential from the emerging southeast Asian countries

Market Dynamics

The increased preference for alternative protein and enhanced food safety are the leading factors that are driving the global cultured meat market. Alternative proteins are safe for human health as they consist of a very less amount of fats. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than 35,000 people die every year due to antibiotic resistance alone in the US. Therefore, according to the latest research, one in four Americans reported eating less meat than they had previously. Additionally, consumption of cultured meat will lead to less animal cruelty. According to estimations, 50 billion chickens, 1.5 billion pigs, and half a billion sheep are the annual numbers of animals bred and slaughtered for human consumption.

Although lab-grown meat is currently more expensive than its alternatives, the cost will gradually decrease in the next years as the number of clean meat customers grows.Many elements will influence consumer acceptance, and consumers appear to dislike artificial foods. As there is relatively less awareness among consumers regarding lab-grown meat, the demand would be stable during the initial periodespecially in emerging countries.

However, the strict regulatory environment for the production of cultured meat and significant threat from alternatives such as plant-based meat are some of the key aspects that are hampering the market growth. Cell-cultured products will soon be available on the market, and the FDA and USDA will need to move fast to establish a framework with which businesses can work. The popularity of plant-based meat substitutes such as the Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger shows that omnivores are prepared to choose items that replicate the flavor and feel of traditional, animal-based meat. Thus, these factors are acting as a roadblock for the market. On the other hand, the rising investments from key players and tremendous growth potential from emerging economies are the factors that are expected to generate numerous growth opportunities for the market in the coming years.

Cultured Meat Market Segmentation

The global cultured meat market is segmented based onsource, end-use, and geography.

Market by Source

·         Beef

·         Poultry

·         Duck

·         Seafood

·         Pork

Among them, the poultry segment held the largest market share in 2021. Poultry products are consumed by a high population base, due to their inexpensiveness and easy availability. In addition, the growing popularity of poultry products in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and increasing demand for chicken meat due to the rapidly growing urban population in emerging economies are anticipated to boost the demand for poultry products.

Market by End-Use

• Burgers
• Meatballs
• Nuggets
• Hot Dogs
• Sausage
• Others (pet food, and foie gras)

Based on end-use, the nuggets segment is expected to lead the market with a significant share. Nuggets are one of the most common form that chicken meat is consumed all over the world. Consumers are seeking for solutions that are quick to eat at any time, thanks to the growing popularity of on-the-go lifestyles and snacking goods, notably in the United States.Furthermore, Singapore became the first country to approve cultured chicken nuggets by the end of 2020, contributing to an optimistic outlook for the future.

Cultured Meat Market Regional Overview

North America

·         U.S.

·         Canada

Europe

·         U.K.

·         Germany

·         France

·         Spain

·         Rest of Europe

Latin America

·         Mexico

·         Brazil

·         Rest of Latin America

Asia-Pacific

·         India

·         Japan

·         China

·         Australia

·         South Korea

·         Rest of Asia-Pacific

The Middle East & Africa (MEA)

·         Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

·         South Africa

·         Rest of the Middle East & Africa