The map and chart illustrate the present pricing of selected profound food in markets and the idea on the global acceptance of eating insect products.
Overall, the map indicates that, in countries like Mexico, Peru, Thiland, Brazil and China, the willingness of consuming insect-based products is higher, where the highest percentage of willingness seen in Mexico (71%). The chart shows the price comparison of insect-based and insect-free products where insect-based food are more expensive.
The map shows 5 countries ( Mexico, Peru, Brazil, China, and Thailand) where the willingness to eat insect-based foods is higher than the percentage unwillingness. Mexico has the highest rate of acceptency of eating insects (71%). Countries like Russia, the UK, Spain, the USA, South Africa, and Australia show 30% – 40% of willingness to have insects in their meal. Japan shows the least percentage of 21% in the map.
The chart demonstrates a comparison between insect-based and other available goods in markets. The prices of wild products are significantly higher than the prices of regular meals. The lowest price is seen for Rice (0.78 USG/kg), and the highest is for Weaver Ant (10.65 USD/kg). The prices of Pork, Beef, and Buffalo are 1.91, 2.38, and 3.03 USD/kg, respectively.