Circular Aquaculture Innovation/Global, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam/2025
Global Research Trends of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) Meal in Aquaculture from a Scientometric Perspective (2007–2025)
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This 2025 scientometric review, available through PubMed Central, analyses global research trends on black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) meal in aquaculture between 2007 and 2025. Black soldier fly larvae can be reared on organic waste and converted into protein-rich meal, making them a promising alternative to fishmeal in aquafeeds and a key element of circular feed systems. Using bibliometric methods, the study maps the growth of publications, leading countries and institutions, research themes and collaboration networks. It covers applications in feeds for tilapia, carp, shrimp and other species, and notes research activity in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Viet Nam. A central finding is a striking research gap: Asia produces around 90 percent of global aquaculture output but generates only about 30 percent of the black soldier fly literature. This suggests that research effort is not aligned with where production, and therefore potential impact, is concentrated. Classed as direct evidence under Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency, the review is useful as a gap analysis. It can help frame a Southeast Asian circular-feed research agenda, guide funding priorities, and identify potential research partners and under-studied species or applications in the region.
Additional Details
- Author(s)
- Scientometric review – PubMed Central
- Type
- Review article
- Aquaculture / Fisheries Dimension
- Insect-meal aquafeeds for tilapia, carp and shrimp
- Relevance to Climate Aquaculture
- Direct
- Thematic Area
- Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency
- Climate Issue
- Fishmeal dependence and feed-supply sustainability
- Adaptation / Key Contribution
- Maps the research gap — Asia produces ~90% of global aquaculture output but generates only ~30% of the BSFL literature
- How to Use / Notes
- Gap analysis to frame a SEA circular-feed research agenda