Plant-Based Feed Enzymes Market Report 2026

The plant-based feed enzymes market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.94 billion in 2025 to $1.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of compound animal feed, rising pressure to improve feed conversion ratios, expansion of commercial livestock farming, early adoption of phytase and protease enzymes, growing awareness of animal nutrition optimization.

The plant-based feed enzymes market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable animal nutrition, rising focus on antibiotic-free feed solutions, expansion of precision livestock farming, growing investments in enzyme biotechnology, increasing regulatory focus on feed efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of enzyme-based feed optimization, rising demand for natural feed additives, growing focus on digestibility enhancement, expansion of species-specific enzyme formulations, enhanced emphasis on feed efficiency improvement.

The rising production of crops such as wheat and corn is expected to drive growth in the plant-based feed enzyme market. Crop production involves cultivating crops for domestic and commercial purposes. Increased output of wheat and corn boosts the availability of these plant-based ingredients for animal feed. Plant-based feed enzymes are essential for breaking down complex feed components, improving their digestibility for animals. For example, in October 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an Italy-based specialized agency, reported that global cereal production in 2024 is projected to reach 2.85 billion metric tons, slightly higher than the previous month. Notably, world rice production is expected to reach a record 539.2 million metric tons, reflecting a 0.9% increase from the revised 2023/24 estimates. Therefore, the increased production of crops such as wheat and corn is supporting growth in the plant-based feed enzyme market.

Leading companies in the plant-based feed enzyme market are focusing on developing specifically engineered products, such as thermostable xylanase, to gain a competitive advantage. Thermostable xylanase is an enzyme that remains active and functional at high temperatures, making it particularly valuable in the feed industry. For example, in March 2024, EW Nutrition, a Germany-based animal nutrition company, introduced Axxess XY, a new xylanase product designed to enhance nutrient absorption and gut health in poultry. This enzyme, derived from a bacterium found in volcanic hot springs, is thermostable, enabling it to withstand high-temperature feed processing, improve digestibility, and promote environmental sustainability. It is also resistant to common inhibitors, making it versatile for use in various feed formulations.

In March 2024, Novus International, Inc., a US-based animal health and nutrition company, acquired BioResource International, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Novus International to strengthen its innovation pipeline and expand its product portfolio by gaining full control of BRI’s enzyme products, offering greater control over the supply chain. BioResource International, Inc. is a US-based biotechnology company specializing in high-performance enzyme feed additives.

Major companies operating in the plant-based feed enzymes market are Cargill Incorporated, BASF SE, DuPont, DSM, Novozymes, Bluestar Adisseo Co. Ltd., Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Kemin Industries Inc., Novus International Inc., Huvepharma, Advanced Enzyme Technologies, Bestzyme, Maxgrow Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Xike Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Amano Enzyme Inc., AUM Enzymes, Jiangsu Boli Bioproducts Co.Ltd., Antozyme Biotech, Beijing Smistyle Sic. & Tech. Development Co. Ltd., XD BIOCHEM, Biolaxi Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the plant-based feed enzymes market in 2025. The regions covered in the plant-based feed enzymes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the plant-based feed enzymes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The plant-based feed enzymes market consists of sales of amylase, invertase, papain, bromelain, ficin, and lipoxygenase. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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