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.
Report Scope
This report provides key market analysis, highlights market drivers and constraints, and discusses competitive developments and trends in the enzyme market. BCC Research analyzes the enzyme market in terms of applications, regulatory environment, technology, market projections, and market shares.
This report discusses the enzyme industry and its various resources. It covers the overall enzyme market, including detergent enzymes, technical enzymes, food enzymes, and animal-feed enzymes. The report further analyzes the enzyme market based on application, providing an analysis of textile enzymes, paper and pulp enzymes, bioethanol enzymes, and leather enzymes.
A complete regional analysis of the market is also studied in the report. The enzyme market by region is broken down into: North America; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; Asia-Pacific; and emerging markets. The emerging markets for industrial enzymes include countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and others.
The technological issues discussed in the report encompass the latest trends, pipeline products, and developments. Also included in the report are comprehensive profiles of companies that are leaders in the enzyme market. The key market players are: 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, among several others.
Analyst Credentials
Shalini Shahani Dewan focuses on pharmaceuticals and biotechnology and has been a BCC Research contributor since 2002 as both an analyst and project manager. She has explored a wide range of topics and companies, including working for Johnson & Johnson doing market surveillance. She has an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and master's degree in medicinal chemistry. She resides in the Bay Area.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Report Highlights
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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.
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Volume growth of industrial enzymes is between a 4% and 5% AAGR, and is accompanied by decreasing prices.
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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.
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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.
Report Highlights
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Total U.S. consumption of enzymes is estimated at $514 million in 2000.
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Growing at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 4.1%, usage will reach $629.3 million by 2005.
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Pulp and paper applications will show the most growth, at an AAGR of 6.5% through the period.
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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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