Global Markets for Enzymes in Industrial Applications

Report Code: BIO030M

Publish Date: Mar 2025

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Cell Biology

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Report Highlights

The global market for enzymes in industrial applications is estimated to increase from $7.9 billion in 2024 to reach $10.8 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2024 through 2029.

Report Includes

  • 87 data tables and 65 additional tables
  • An updated review of the global markets for enzymes in industrial applications within the biotech industry
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with sales data for 2021- 2023, estimates for 2024, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029
  • Evaluation of the potential market size and revenue sales forecast of global enzyme applications market, and corresponding market share analysis by type of enzyme, application, source, and region
  • A comprehensive analysis of the enzymes industry and its sub-segments in the global market, thereby providing a detailed structure of the industry
  • Discussion of the key market dynamics, new technology advancements, regulatory aspects, and increasing R&D activities in the global market for industrial enzymes
  • A discussion on ESG challenges and practices of the industry
  • Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and other key market strategies
  • Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Novozymes A/S, DSM-Firmenich, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., BASF, and Kerry Group PLC.

Report Scope

This report highlights industrial enzymes’ current and future market potential across different industries. It provides a detailed analysis of the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and regulatory scenarios in the market. This report also covers market projections through 2029 and presents a competitive environment and product analysis.

The report provides market estimates and forecasts based on application, source, and region. By application, the market is segmented into food, technical, animal feed, biofuel enzymes, and other enzymes. Based on source, the report provides analysis of microbial, plant, and animal-derived enzymes.

By geographical region, the market has been segregated into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). The North American region includes the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Europe includes Germany, the U.K., Italy, France, Spain, and the Rest of Europe. Asia-Pacific includes China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific. For market estimates, data have been provided for 2021 and 2022 as the historic years, and 2023 as the base year, with forecasts for 2029.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2023
Forecast period considered 2024-2029
Base year market size $7.4 billion
Market size forecast $10.8 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 6.5% for the forecast period of 2024-2029
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered Type, Application, Source, Region
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World
Countries covered U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.
Key Market Drivers
  • New Application Areas
  • Growing Demand for Food Enzymes
Companies studied
AB ENZYMESADM
ADVANCED ENZYME TECHNOLOGIESAJINOMOTO CO. INC.
AMANO ENZYME INC.AUMGENE BIOSCIENCES
BASFBIOCATALYSTS
CARGILL INC.CREATIVE ENZYMES
DSM-FIRMENICHENZYME DEVELOPMENT CORP.
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.KERRY GROUP PLC
NOVOZYMES A/S
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The industrial enzymes market is projected to grow from $7.4 billion in 2023 to $10.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% during the forecast period.
The increasing demand for enzymes in food and beverage sectors and expanding application areas of enzymes are driving the market growth.
The market is segmented by type, application, source, and region.
The carbohydrases segment will dominate the market by the end of 2029.
North America has the highest market share.
  • NOVOZYMES A/S
  • DSM-Firmenich
  • International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
  • BASF
  • Kerry Group

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Global Markets for Enzymes in Industrial Applications145Free
Chapter- 1: Executive Summary4Free
Chapter- 2: Market Overview17Free
Chapter- 3: Market Dynamics3Free
Chapter- 4: Emerging Technologies3Free
Chapter- 5: Regulatory Aspects of Industrial Enzymes10Free
Chapter- 6: Market Segmentation Analysis60Free
Chapter- 7: Competitive Intelligence4Free
Chapter- 8: Sustainability in the Industrial Enzymes Market2Free
Chapter- 9: Appendix42Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 152

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2029
  • Table 1: Historical Events Related to Enzymes, 1830s–Present
  • Table 2: Changing Enzyme Characteristics via Protein Engineering
  • Table 3: Tools in Protein Engineering
  • Table 4: Examples of Engineered Enzymes
  • Table 5: Select Active Patents in the Industrial Enzymes Market, 2023-2025
  • Table 6: Enzyme Preparations Approved as Food Additives Listed in 21 CFR 173
  • Table 7: Enzyme Preparation Specified in a Food Standard
  • Table 8: Enzyme Preparations Affirmed as GRAS listed in 21 CFR 184
  • Table 9: Enzyme Regulations in the European Union
  • Table 10: Legislative Framework: Industrial Enzymes
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Report Highlights

The global market for enzymes in industrial applications should grow from $6.4 billion in 2021 to $8.7 billion by 2026, at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% for the period of 2021-2026.

Report Includes

  • 27 data tables and 48 additional tables
  • An updated review of the global markets for enzymes in industrial applications within the biotech industry
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with historic data from 2019-2020, estimates for 2021, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
  • Evaluation of the potential market size and revenue sales forecast of global enzyme applications market, and corresponding market share analysis by type of enzyme, application and region
  • A comprehensive analysis of the enzymes industry and its sub-segments in the global market, thereby providing a detailed structure of the industry
  • Country-level market value analysis for various segments of the enzymes in industrial applications market covering nations, including the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Japan, China and India etc.
  • Discussion of the key market dynamics, new technology advancements, regulatory aspects, and increasing R&D activities in the global market for industrial enzymes
  • Impact analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy as well as against the overall MedTech industry
  • Highlights of major growth strategies adopted by leading players in the market for industrial enzymes, their competitive benchmarking and company share analysis
  • Descriptive company profiles of the leading market participants including BASF Corp., DSM, DuPont, Novozymes A/S, and Sunson Industry Group
Published - Sep-2018| Analyst - BCC Publishing| Code - BIO030K

Report Highlights

The global industrial enzymes market should reach $7.0 billion by 2023 from $5.5 billion in 2018 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% for the period 2018-2023.

Report Includes

  • 26 tables and 54 additional tables
  • An overview of the global markets for enzymes in industrial applications
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of CAGRs through 2023
  • Coverage of definition of enzymes, historical background of industrial enzymes, enzyme nomenclature and classification
  • Insight into enzyme market including detergent enzymes, technical enzymes, food enzymes, and animal-feed enzymes
  • Discussion about technological issues, latest trends, pipeline products, and developments
  • Analyses of the key market players including, Novozymes, BASF Corp., Associated British Foods PLC (AB Enzymes), Danisco/DuPont (Genencor Industrial Biosciences), Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnology Ltd., DSM, Maps Enzymes Ltd., and Chr. Hansen/A/S
Published - Jan-2017| Analyst - Shalini Shahani Dewan| Code - BIO030J

Report Highlights

The global market for industrial enzymes reached nearly $4.6 billion and $4.9 billion in 2014 and 2015, respectively. This market is expected to increase from nearly $5.0 billion in 2016 to $6.3 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% for 2016-2021.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global markets for enzymes used in industrial applications.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014 and 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of CAGRs through 2021.
  • A comprehensive analysis of the future direction of these enzymes as important tools for use in various industries.
  • Analysis of factors affecting the market such as the regulatory environment, growth drivers, needs of the market, and influencing technologies.
  • Coverage of industrial enzyme applications, with emphasis on technical enzymes and those used in the food and beverage industry.
  • Discussion of merger, acquisition, and collaboration strategies as well as discussion on the competitive landscape and structure of the industry.
  • Profiles of major players in the industry.
Published - Jun-2014| Analyst - Shalini Shahani Dewan| Code - BIO030H

Report Highlights

The global market for industrial enzymes was worth nearly $4.5 billion in 2012 and nearly $4.8 billion in 2013. The market is expected to reach around $7.1 billion by 2018, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% from 2013 to 2018.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for enzymes used in industrial applications.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2011 to 2013, and projections of CAGRs through 2018.
  • Analysis of factors affecting the market such as the regulatory environment, growth drivers, needs of the market, and influencing technologies.
  • Discussion of merger, acquisition, and collaboration strategies as well as discussion on the competitive landscape and structure of the industry.
  • Comprehensive profiles of leading companies in the industry.
Published - Mar-2012| Analyst - Shalini Shahani Dewan| Code - BIO030G

Report Highlights

The global market for industrial enzymes was valued at $3.1 billion in 2009 and reached about $3.6 billion in 2010. The estimated market for 2011 is about $3.9 billion. BCC projects this market to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% to reach $6 billion by 2016.

Published - Jan-2011| Analyst - Shalini Shahani Dewan| Code - BIO030F

Report Highlights

The global market for industrial enzymes is estimated at $3.3 billion in 2010. This market is expected to reach $4.4 billion by 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% over the 5-year forecast period.

Published - Jan-2008| Analyst - Yatin Thakore| Code - BIO030E

Report Highlights

This Report:

  • The global market for industrial enzymes increased from $2.2 billion in 2006 to an estimated $2.3 billion by the end of 2007. It should reach $2.7 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%.
  • The greatest growth rate is expected in the animal enzymes sector, with a CAGR of 6% between 2007 and 2012, helped in large part by the increased use of phytase enzymes to fight phosphate pollution.
  • New and emerging applications have helped drive demand for enzymes, and the industry is responding with a continuous stream of innovative products.
Published - Dec-2004| Analyst - Yatin Thakore| Code - BIO030D

Report Highlights

  • The global market for industrial enzymes is estimated at $2 billion in 2004 and is expected to rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 3.3% to $2.4 billion in 2009.
  • Volume growth of industrial enzymes is between a 4% and 5% AAGR, and is accompanied by decreasing prices.
  • Growth of the animal feed enzyme sector is somewhat higher, at nearly a 4% AAGR, helped by increased use of phytase enzyme to fight phosphate pollution.
  • Technical enzymes for detergent and pulp and paper manufacturing, among others, are the largest segment with a 52% share. Growth will parallel the overall market.

Published - Jun-2001| Analyst - George Innes| Code - BIO030C

Report Highlights

  • Total U.S. consumption of enzymes is estimated at $514 million in 2000.
  • Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 4.1%, usage will reach $629.3 million by 2005.
  • Pulp and paper applications will show the most growth, at an AAGR of 6.5% through the period.
  • Detergent/cleaners are second, with 5% annually on average. Food and animal feed applications dominate the current market, accounting for just under half the total value.

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