Global Cultured Meat Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Source (Beef, Duck, Pork, Poultry), By End-User (Burgers, Hot dogs, Meatballs, Nuggets, Sausages, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Description

Cultured Meat Market Size:

Global Cultured Meat Market is projected to expand at a 46.97% CAGR, achieving USD 3,082.511 million by 2030 from USD 449.580 million in 2025.

A kind of fake meat, cultured meat is made using cellular agriculture and tissue engineering techniques. As meat is the primary source of several nutrients, including the B-complex vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12), humans have historically relied on it to satisfy their nutritional needs. Cultured meat is actual meat that has the same nutrients as regular meat or occasionally even more, but unlike traditional meat, it doesn't involve killing an animal. Scientists employ animal stem cells, sometimes referred to as "building block cells," to produce lab-grown meat.

An international movement towards sustainable food systems is being sparked by the expanding technical developments in the field of alternative proteins. As the world's population and environmental impact continue to rise, there is an increasing need to find meat alternatives and other proteins. One of the reasons for the global expansion of the cultured meat business is the growing focus on guaranteeing the meat supply and environmental sustainability.

With technological advancements in bioprocessing and cell cultivation, the cultured meat industry has become a legitimate alternative to traditional meat production. Cultured meat offers consumers genuine animal protein that is produced without the need for farms or agricultural land, thereby helping to mitigate environmental impacts and address concerns related to animal welfare and resource efficiency. Furthermore, increasing demand for sustainable food systems, protein security, and responsible protein consumption is encouraging investment in both developed and emerging economies. Recently, as companies received regulatory approval in select markets for their pilot commercialised products, the resulting increase in credibility has accelerated interest in commercialising cultured meat. High production costs and challenges related to scaling up production continue to be barriers for the cultured meat industry; however, it is anticipated that continuous technological innovation will facilitate long-term growth for the cultured meat market.

Global Cultured Meat Market Overview 

Cultured meats are edible muscle and fat tissues produced from animal cells taken from a small sample. These cells are grown in a laboratory under precise conditions without the need to raise or slaughter animals. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA), responsible for establishing standards and monitoring how the product is manufactured until it is harvested, and The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with its Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) providing safety/sanitation assurance as well as identification (labelling) of the finished product (meat)), have both adopted these factory farms that produced cultured meat products into their regulations. Hence, cultured meats now have a legal framework and guidelines that allow them to be sold as food products. This development comes from the collaboration of both agencies, which established specific regulations for introducing cultured meat into the food supply. These guidelines also outline the responsibilities of cultured meat producers to ensure compliance with government regulations (USDA & FDA).

Additionally, cultured meats are being developed and manufactured outside the United States, and several countries, including Asia, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, have been developing their own regulatory processes to develop cultured meats for consumer markets. These countries have implemented regulations that allow for certain cultivated meats to be placed into the food supply and offer protections for consumers regarding the labelling and marketing of these products.

Figure: Prevalence of Food Allergies in the United States (Total Population vs Adults) (Millions), 2024

Source: Food Allergy Research & Education

This figure highlights the scale of food allergies in the United States, where approximately 33 million people have at least one food allergy, including more than 27 million adults. This prevalence is relevant to the cultured meat market because food allergies directly influence consumer food choices, product formulation, and regulatory scrutiny. Cultured meat is produced in controlled environments, allowing precise management of ingredients, growth media, and potential allergens. This level of control supports the development of allergen-managed or allergen-reduced meat products. As food safety and allergen transparency become increasingly important for consumers and regulators, cultured meat offers an alternative protein pathway aligned with these dietary and safety concerns.

Global Cultured Meat Market Growth Drivers:

• Increased nutritious meat consumption to upsurge the market.

Throughout the forecast period, market growth is anticipated to be driven by rising meat consumption and rising demand for nutrient-dense meat. Consumers are refocusing on eating a more nutrient-dense diet, which supports a more environmentally friendly way of life, and relies less on animal protein.

Several meat processors and food businesses are anticipated to have the option to transition to alternative animal proteins as a result of increased protein intake. Meat is cultured to satisfy customer demand. Nonetheless, obtaining enough protein each day and maintaining the flavor of meat products are crucial considerations when adopting animal-based meat replacements. This offers the cultured meat industry good possibilities.

• Research and development in the cultured meat market to influence the growth of the market.

The potential benefit for in vitro research is primarily supported by advancements in cell culture. The market expansion in the cultured meat industry is being fueled by an enormous increase in R&D spending over the past several years. The development of cultured meat from animal cells using new methods is expected to accelerate market expansion. Another factor that is anticipated to speed up the expansion of the global cultured meat market is the increased manufacturing of various processed meat products made from meat cultivated in vitro from muscle tissue. One of the key market drivers is the rise in the number of people who have allergies to proteins derived from animals. Additionally, it is projected that rising environmental and animal welfare consciousness would promote market expansion.

• Escalating Demand for Sustainable and Environmentally Efficient Protein            

The growing demand for protein that is both sustainable and environmentally friendly essentially underpins the global cultured meat market. Traditional livestock production is being increasingly criticized as environmentally unsustainable because it heavily exploits land and water resources, causes high levels of greenhouse gas emissions, and leads to deforestation and the loss of biodiversity.   

As the world's population keeps expanding, incomes rise, and more people move to cities, the average protein consumption per person is expected to keep increasing. In such a scenario, the current agricultural systems that are already under pressure to produce more need to find ways of increasing productivity without causing further harm to the environment. The global population was more than 7 billion in 2011, and it was 7.9 billion in 2021. Forecasts indicate that the population will be approximately 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and 10.9 billion in 2100. Cultured meat can address this problem since it allows protein to be produced in controlled environments, requiring less land, water, and polluting the atmosphere less than conventional meat farming.

Increasingly, the demand for sustainable and environmentally efficient proteins is supported by the development of regulatory frameworks, which are one of the main vehicles through which sustainability goals are translated into commercial market access. Regulatory agencies, including the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), oversee the establishment of clear approval and safety assessment pathways for cultured meat that are directly facilitating market entry and scaling. Such rules establish cultured meat as a reliable low-impact protein source, contributing to consumer confidence and encouraging investment aligned with environmental and climate policy, hence linking sustainability-driven demand to enforceable market regulations.

Global Cultured Meat Market Segmentation Analysis

• By Source: Seafood

By source, the global cultured meat market is segmented into poultry, beef, seafood, pork, duck, and others. One of the most marketable and strategically significant segments within the global cultured meat market is the seafood source. Sustainability, limited supply, and consumer demand factors, which are specific to marine-based proteins, are factors primarily propelling this segment’s growth. Cultured seafood, such as cell-based fish, shellfish, and crustaceans, provides solutions to the major issues of traditional seafood supply chains, including overfishing, depletion of wild fish stocks, ocean pollution, and climate-induced habitat disruption.

Unlike meat from land animals, global seafood consumption is increasing at a rate faster than the natural replenishment of fish stocks, leading to a growing imbalance between the amount of seafood that can be sustainably caught and the amount consumed. China continued to be the leading exporter, raising its export value to USD 20.2 billion, a 2 percent growth from 2023. Norway is the second-largest exporter of fisheries and aquaculture products, mainly Atlantic salmon, which is cultured. The country announced that its exports remained unchanged in 2024, amounting to USD 16 billion. Ecuador is the third-largest exporter, majorly due to its shrimp exports. In 2024, Ecuador exported fisheries and aquaculture products worth USD 9.2 billion, representing a 2 percent rise from 2023.

The FEASTS project, which began in December 2023, unites 36 partners across Europe who collaboratively develop this sector in an ethical, cost-competitive, and sustainable manner. The project is intended to establish a robust knowledge base on cultured meat and seafood industries, serving as the first step in assessing their sustainability performance while also mapping out their potential for future growth.

Altogether, these aspects contribute to the growth of cultured seafood as a promising source segment, especially in areas with high per-capita seafood intake and a strong environmental awareness. This trend further strengthens its position as a key driver in the development of the entire cultured meat market.

Global Cultured Meat Market Geographical Outlook:

• North America: the US

The impact of traditional livestock farming and food production on the USA’s ecological footprint has raised environmental concerns, which have provided a major boost to sustainable practices, especially in meat production, where cultured or lab-grown meat can potentially reduce GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions, land use, and water consumption. Likewise, the animal welfare and ethical considerations further oppose factory farming and animal slaughter, thereby creating awareness among health-conscious consumers.

Moreover, the ongoing advancements in cell culture technology have provided food developers with new opportunities to optimizes their sources in a controlled environment. This trend aligns with the regulations, such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) established by major authorities, namely the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and USDA-FSIS (United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services).

Additionally, the growing transition towards sustainable food, accompanied by shifting consumer preferences and demographics, has also played a major role in creating awareness about cultured meat and its benefits. According to the “2024 State of the Report” issued by the Good Food Institute, it was stated from the survey poll of 2,214 US adults conducted in May 2024, nearly 32% found the cultivated meat concept appealing, 28% would likely try a free sample if offered, and 17% would be likely to purchase. 

In addition to ongoing innovations, the well-established presence of major market players such as Eat Just Inc., whose subsidiary Good Meat Inc. recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its cultivated chicken product. Additional factors such as the rising young generation and growing vegan trends have also escalated demand for alternative proteins obtained from sustainable practices, which is also projected to pave the way for future market expansion.

Global Cultured Meat Market Key Developments

• 2025: Aleph Farms secured funding rounds, including $29 million to expand pilot facilities and pursue intermediate-scale production sites in Europe and Asia.

Global Cultured Meat Market Segmentation:

• GLOBAL CULTURED MEAT MARKET BY SOURCE
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Poultry
  • Duck
  • Others
• GLOBAL CULTURED MEAT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE
  • Thick-Cut Meat
  • Whole-Cut Meat
• GLOBAL CULTURED MEAT MARKET BY APPLICATION
  • Burgers & Hot Dogs
  • Steaks
  • Meatballs
  • Sausages
  • Others
• GLOBAL CULTURED MEAT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Taiwan
    • Others

Table Of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Snapshot

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. Business Landscape

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations

3.7. Strategic Recommendations

4. Technological Outlook

5. Global Cultured Meat Market By Source

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Poultry

5.3. Beef

5.4. Seafood

5.5. Pork

5.6. Duck

5.7. Others

6. Global Cultured Meat Market By Product Type

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Minced/Ground Meat

6.3. Whole-Cut Meat

7. Global Cultured Meat Market By Application

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Nuggets

7.3. Burgers & Burger Patties

7.4. Meatballs

7.5. Sausages

7.6. Hot Dogs

7.7. Steaks/Filets

7.8. Others

8. Global Cultured Meat Market By Geography

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. Germany

8.4.2. UK

8.4.3. France

8.4.4. Spain

8.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. India

8.6.3. Japan

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Indonesia

8.6.6. Thailand

8.6.7. Taiwan

8.6.8. Others

9. Competitive Environment and Analysis

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Aleph Farms

10.2. Finless Foods Inc

10.3. Eat Just, Inc.

10.4. Upside Foods, Inc.

10.5. Mosa Meat

10.6. SuperMeat Ltd.

10.7. BlueNalu, Inc.

10.8. Vow Group Pty Ltd

10.9. Wildtype, Inc.

11. Research Methodology

List of Figures

List of Tables

Companies Profiled

Aleph Farms

Finless Foods Inc

Eat Just, Inc.

Upside Foods, Inc.

Mosa Meat

SuperMeat Ltd.

BlueNalu, Inc.

Vow Group Pty Ltd

Wildtype, Inc.

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