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Markets for Enzymes in Industrial Applications

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  • 145 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5393441
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.

In 2023, the global market for enzymes in industrial applications was valued at $7.4 billion. The market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% to reach $10.8 billion by the end of 2029.

Market growth drivers include increasing demand in the food processing industry and expanding application areas of industrial enzymes. Stringent regulations and complex enzyme manufacturing procedures are expected to challenge market growth.

This report segments the global market for enzymes for industrial applications by type, application, source and region. Based on enzyme type, the carbohydrase segment accounted for the largest share in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period.

By application, the food and beverage segment is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period. This segment, which accounted for 40.9% of the application market in 2023, is expected to reach $4.2 billion by the end of 2029.

By source, microorganisms accounted for 81.7% of the market in 2023. This segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period, reaching a value of $8.8 billion by the end of 2029.

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 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive Summary
  • Market Outlook
  • Scope of Report
  • Market Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
  • Introduction to Enzymes
  • Historical Background of Industrial Enzymes
  • Enzyme Nomenclature
  • Enzyme Classification
  • Classification Based on Chemical Reaction Catalysis
  • Industrial Enzyme Applications
  • Commonly Used Industrial Enzymes
  • Industrial Enzyme Manufacturing
  • Large-Scale Fermentation of Enzymes
  • Organism and Enzyme Production
  • Fermentation Media Preparation
  • Sterilization in Enzyme Production
  • Inoculation in Enzyme Production
  • Enzyme Production via Protein Engineering
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Active Industrial Enzyme Patents
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
  • Market Dynamics
  • Market Drivers
  • New Application Areas
  • Growing Demand for Food Enzymes
  • Market Restraints
  • Complex Enzyme Production
  • Stringent International Laws
  • Market Opportunities
  • Increasing Demand for Renewable Energy Sources
  • Distribution Agreements in Emerging Countries
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies
  • Introduction
  • Advances in Enzyme Engineering
  • Artificial Enzymes
  • Enzyme Immobilization
  • Extremozymes
  • Machine Learning for Enzyme Engineering
Chapter 5 Regulatory Aspects of Industrial Enzymes
  • Introduction
  • Comparative Analysis of Enzyme Regulations
  • Identity of an Enzyme
  • Enzymatic Regulation in Canada
  • Enzymes in the Context of Food Regulation
  • Harmonized Regulation in the EU
  • JECFA Guidelines
  • Regulation of Food Enzymes in the U.S.
  • Regulation of Animal Feed Enzymes
  • Enzymes in Cosmetics
  • Parameters for Enzyme Identification
  • Genetically Modified Microbes
Chapter 6 Market Segmentation Analysis
  • Segmentation Breakdown
  • Market Analysis by Type
  • Carbohydrase
  • Protease
  • Polymerase and Nuclease
  • Phytase
  • Lipase
  • Others
  • Market Analysis by Application
  • Food and Beverage
  • Technical Enzymes
  • Biofuel Production
  • Animal Feed
  • Other Applications
  • Market Analysis by Source
  • Microorganisms
  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Geographic Breakdown
  • Market Analysis by Region
  • Market Size and Forecast
  • North America
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Rest of the World
Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence
  • Overview
  • Partnerships
  • M&A Activities
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • Threat of New Entrants
  • Threat of Substitutes
  • Market Competition
Chapter 8 Sustainability in the Industrial Enzymes Market
  • Sustainability in the Industrial Enzymes Market
  • Concluding Remarks
Chapter 9 Appendix
  • Methodology
  • Sources
  • Abbreviations
  • Company Profiles
  • AB ENZYMES
  • ADM
  • ADVANCED ENZYME TECHNOLOGIES
  • AJINOMOTO CO. INC.
  • AMANO ENZYME INC.
  • AUMGENE BIOSCIENCES
  • BASF
  • BIOCATALYSTS
  • CARGILL INC.
  • CREATIVE ENZYMES
  • DSM-FIRMENICH
  • ENZYME DEVELOPMENT CORP.
  • INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
  • KERRY GROUP PLC
  • NOVOZYMES A/S
List of Tables
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
Table 11: Regulatory Authorities
Table 12: Definition of an Enzyme
Table 13: Enzyme Entries in Inventory of Ingredients for Cosmetic Products
Table 14: Parameters for Enzyme Identification as Requested by the Canadian Authority for Notification of Technical Enzymes and by the FDA/GRAS Guidelines for Food Enzymes
Table 15: Information Required for Food Enzymes from Genetically Modified Microbes
Table 16: Global Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 17: Industrial Applications of Carbohydrase Enzymes
Table 18: Global Market for Carbohydrase Enzymes, by Region, Through 2029
Table 19: Major Industrial Applications for Cysteine Protease
Table 20: Global Market for Protease Enzymes, by Region, Through 2029
Table 21: Global Market for Polymerase and Nuclease Enzymes, by Region, Through 2029
Table 22: Global Market for Phytase Enzymes, by Region, Through 2029
Table 23: Global Market for Lipase Enzymes, by Region, Through 2029
Table 24: Global Market for Other Enzymes, by Region, Through 2029
Table 25: Global Market for Industrial Enzymes, by Application, Through 2029
Table 26: Global Market for Enzymes in Food and Beverage Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 27: Global Market for Enzymes in Technical Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 28: Global Market for Enzymes Used in Biofuel Production, by Region, Through 2029
Table 29: Global Market for Animal Feed Enzymes, by Region, Through 2029
Table 30: Global Market for Enzymes in Other Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 31: Global Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 32: Industrial Applications of Microbial Enzymes
Table 33: Global Market for Microbial Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 34: Global Market for Plant-based Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 35: Global Market for Animal-based Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 36: Global Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, Through 2029
Table 37: North American Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Country, Through 2029
Table 38: North American Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 39: North American Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 40: North American Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 41: U.S. Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 42: U.S. Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 43: U.S. Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 44: Canadian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 45: Canadian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 46: Canadian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 47: Mexican Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 48: Mexican Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 49: Mexican Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 50: Asia-Pacific Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Country, Through 2029
Table 51: Asia-Pacific Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 52: Asia-Pacific Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 53: Asia-Pacific Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 54: Chinese Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 55: Chinese Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 56: Chinese Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 57: Indian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 58: Indian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 59: Indian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 60: Japanese Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 61: Japanese Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 62: Japanese Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 63: South Korean Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 64: South Korean Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 65: South Korean Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 66: Australian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 67: Australian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 68: Australian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 69: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 70: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 71: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 72: European Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Country, Through 2029
Table 73: European Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 74: European Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 75: European Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 76: German Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 77: German Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 78: German Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 79: French Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 80: French Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 81: French Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 82: Italian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 83: Italian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 84: Italian Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 85: Spanish Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 86: Spanish Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 87: Spanish Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 88: U.K. Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 89: U.K. Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 90: U.K. Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 91: Rest of European Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 92: Rest of European Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 93: Rest of European Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 94: RoW Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, Through 2029
Table 95: RoW Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Application, Through 2029
Table 96: RoW Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, Through 2029
Table 97: Select Strategic Alliances in the Industrial Enzymes Market, 2023 and 2024
Table 98: Industrial Enzymes Market: Select M&A Activities, 2021-2024
Table 99: Primary ESG Goals of Industrial Enzyme Companies
Table 100: Information Sources in this Report
Table 101: Glossary of Terms Used in the Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market
Table 102: AB Enzymes: Company Snapshot
Table 103: AB Enzymes: Product Portfolio
Table 104: AB Enzymes: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 105: ADM: Company Snapshot
Table 106: ADM: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 107: ADM: Product Portfolio
Table 108: ADM: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 109: Advanced Enzyme Technologies: Company Snapshot
Table 110: Advanced Enzyme Technologies: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 111: Advanced Enzyme Technologies: Product Portfolio
Table 112: Advanced Enzyme Technologies: News/Key Developments, 2021
Table 113: Ajinomoto Co. Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 114: Ajinomoto Co. Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 115: Ajinomoto Co. Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 116: Ajinomoto Co. Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 117: Amano Enzyme Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 118: Amano Enzyme Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 119: Amano Enzyme Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 120: Aumgene Biosciences: Company Snapshot
Table 121: Aumgene Biosciences: Product Portfolio
Table 122: BASF: Company Snapshot
Table 123: BASF: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 124: BASF: Product Portfolio
Table 125: BASF: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
Table 126: Biocatalysts: Company Snapshot
Table 127: Biocatalysts: Product Portfolio
Table 128: Biocatalysts: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 129: Cargill Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 130: Cargill Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 131: Cargill Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 132: Creative Enzymes: Company Snapshot
Table 133: Creative Enzymes: Product Portfolio
Table 134: DSM-Firmenich: Company Snapshot
Table 135: DSM-Firmenich: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 136: DSM-Firmenich: Product Portfolio
Table 137: DSM-Firmenich: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 138: Enzyme Development Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 139: Enzyme Development Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 140: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 141: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 142: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 143: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2021-2024
Table 144: Kerry Group PLC: Company Snapshot
Table 145: Kerry Group PLC: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 146: Kerry Group PLC: Product Portfolio
Table 147: Kerry Group PLC: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 148: Novozymes A/S: Company Snapshot
Table 149: Novozymes A/S: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 150: Novozymes A/S: Product Portfolio
Table 151: Novozymes A/S: News/Key Developments, 2023 and 2024
List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market Shares of Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 1: Downstream Processing of Enzymes
Figure 2: Market Dynamics of Industrial Enzymes
Figure 3: Emerging Technologies in the Industrial Enzymes Market
Figure 4: Enzyme Engineering Methods
Figure 5: Global Market Shares of Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Type, 2023
Figure 6: Global Market Shares of Carbohydrase Enzymes, by Region 2023
Figure 7: Global Market Shares of Protease Enzymes, by Region, 2023
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of Polymerase and Nuclease Enzymes, by Region, 2023
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of Phytase Enzymes, by Region, 2023
Figure 10: Industrial Applications of Lipase Enzymes
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of Lipase Enzymes, by Region, 2023
Figure 12: Global Market Shares of Other Enzymes, by Region, 2023
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Industrial Enzymes, by Application, 2023
Figure 14: Global Market Shares of Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Source, 2023
Figure 15: Advantages of Microbial Enzymes for Industrial Applications
Figure 16: Global Market Shares of Microbial Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region
Figure 17: Global Market Shares of Plant-based Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 18: Global Market Shares of Animal-based Enzymes for Industrial Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, 2023
Figure 20: Global Market for Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Region, 2021-2029
Figure 21: North American Market Shares of Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Country, 2023
Figure 22: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Country, 2023
Figure 23: Share of Australia’s Consumer-Oriented Agricultural Imports, by Country, 2023
Figure 24: European Market Shares of Enzymes in Industrial Applications, by Country, 2023
Figure 25: Global Industrial Enzymes Market Shares, by Company, 2023
Figure 26: Sustainability Benefits of Industrial Enzymes
Figure 27: ADM: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 28: ADM: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 29: Advanced Enzyme Technologies: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 30: Advanced Enzyme Technologies: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 31: Ajinomoto Co. Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 32: Ajinomoto Co. Inc.: Revenue Share, Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 33: BASF: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 34: BASF: Revenue Share, Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 35: DSM-Firmenich: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 36: DSM-Firmenich: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 37: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 38: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 39: Kerry Group PLC: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 40: Kerry Group PLC: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 41: Novozymes A/S: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 42: Novozymes A/S: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023

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Executive Summary

The global market's growth is driven by increasing importance of industrial enzymes due to new application areas, increasing demand for food due to growing populations, increasing energy demands due to rising energy consumption and the rising cost of fossil fuels.

Enzymes are an integral part of various industries: food, textile, leather, detergent, animal feed and biofuel. Innovation in industrial enzyme applications has revolutionized the biotech industry and provides an opportunity to reduce pollution and manufacturing costs. Enzyme technology refers to the use of isolated and purified enzymes (catalysts) in various industrial processes. Enzymatic processes are rapidly becoming better financial and ecological alternatives to chemical processes due to the cost-effective, biodegradable nature of enzymes.

Enzymes are complex protein molecules produced by living organisms. Enzyme use in daily routines dates to ancient times when yeast or other microorganisms were used to make bread and wine. Today, protein engineering, an example of biotechnological advancement, allows for more efficient use of raw materials and energy by enabling more efficient processes. Enzymes can be designed to be active at high or low temperatures, or in very alkaline or acidic conditions. Biotechnological advancements have led to the replacement of harsh chemicals with biodegradable enzymes in various industrial processes. Enzymes speed up reactions without being destroyed.

Enzymes possess several benefits and cause few environmental pollution problems. For example, enzymes can reduce the use of sulfides in tanneries. Enzymes can replace pumice stone for stonewashing jeans and can replace acids in the starch-processing industry. Enzymes can also replace oxidizing agents in fabric de-sizing, reduce animal waste by enabling complete digestion of animal feed and reduce the use of surfactant in detergents. Enzyme-based processes are gradually replacing chemical processes in many areas of industry. Higher product quality, lower manufacturing cost, less waste and reduced energy consumption are some advantages of enzymes. Some key factors responsible for the growth of the enzyme market include new enzyme technologies, surging demand from the food industry and from producers of animal feed and increased need for more renewable sources of energy, like cellulosic bioethanol."


Companies Mentioned

  • AB ENZYMES
  • ADM
  • ADVANCED ENZYME TECHNOLOGIES
  • AJINOMOTO CO. INC.
  • AMANO ENZYME INC.
  • AUMGENE BIOSCIENCES
  • BASF
  • BIOCATALYSTS
  • CARGILL INC.
  • CREATIVE ENZYMES
  • DSM-FIRMENICH
  • ENZYME DEVELOPMENT CORP.
  • INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
  • KERRY GROUP PLC
  • NOVOZYMES A/S

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