Cellulase Market Report 2026

The cellulase market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.29 billion in 2025 to $2.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of textile industry, expansion of paper manufacturing, use in animal nutrition, demand for biomass conversion, growth of enzyme research.

The cellulase market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing bioenergy demand, growth of sustainable textile processing, expansion of recycling technologies, advancements in enzyme optimization, rising demand for eco friendly industrial processes. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand from biofuel industry, rising use in textile processing, expansion of applications in pulp and paper, increasing adoption in animal feed, focus on high activity and stable enzymes.

The increasing demand for biofuels is expected to propel the growth of the cellulase market going forward. Biofuels are renewable energy sources derived from organic materials such as plant biomass and animal waste. Demand for biofuels continues to rise as governments and industries seek sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security. Cellulase plays a crucial role in biofuel production by breaking down cellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars, enabling the efficient conversion of renewable plant material into transportation fuels. For example, in October 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 7% increase in U.S. biofuel production capacity in 2023, reaching about 24 billion gallons per year by early 2024. This expansion was largely driven by a 44% increase in renewable diesel and other advanced biofuels. Therefore, the rising demand for biofuels is driving the growth of the cellulase market.

Major companies in the cellulase market are focusing on developing innovative products such as high-efficiency cellulase enzymes to improve industrial process performance and sustainability. High-efficiency cellulase enzymes act as powerful catalysts that accelerate the breakdown of cellulose into simpler sugars, benefiting industries such as textiles, paper, biofuels, and animal feed. For instance, in May 2024, Bionetix International, a Canada-based biological products developer, introduced ECL3000 - its first enzyme concentrate in a new product line. ECL3000 is a high-efficiency cellulase enzyme produced from non-pathogenic fungi and is designed to break down cellulose in everyday materials such as food, clothing, and paper. Its versatility enables enhanced processing efficiency across multiple sectors.

In June 2025, Novonesis A/S, a Denmark-based biotechnology company specializing in enzymes, acquired DSM-Firmenich’s share of the Feed Enzyme Alliance for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Novonesis’s global portfolio of feed enzymes and expands its reach in animal nutrition solutions. DSM-Firmenich AG, a Netherlands-based company, provides cellulase as part of several enzyme formulations used in feed and industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the cellulase market are Novozymes A/S, Genencor, Koninklijke DSM N.V., AB Enzymes GmbH, Amano Enzyme Inc., BIO‑CAT, Inc., Shandong Longda Bio‑Products Co., Ltd, Sunson Industry Group Co., Ltd, Sinobios, ENMEX, Mitsubishi‑Chemical Foods, Dyadic International Inc., Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd., Biocatalysts Ltd., Hunan Lerkam Biology Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Boli Bioproducts Co., Ltd, VTR Bio‑Tech Co., Ltd, Megazyme, The Archer‑Daniels‑Midland Company, Zhongrong Technology Corporation Ltd, Maps Enzymes Limited, Megazyme, Catalex Bio, Aumgene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the cellulase market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cellulase market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cellulase market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cellulase market consists of sales of glucose, oligosaccharides, cellobiose, and cellulase enzyme blends. 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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