Upcoming Growth Trends in the Food Enzymes Market

The report "Food Enzymes Market by Type (Carbohydrases, Proteases, Lipases, Polymerases & Nucleases), Source, Application (Food & Beverages), Formulation, and Region(North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America) – Global Forecast to 2026" The food enzymes market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 6.4%, in terms of value. The growing demand for diverse range of food products, clean label trend, and increase in disposable income are the factors that are projected to drive the growth of the food enzymes market globally.

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COVID-19 Analysis:

The impact of COVID-19 food enzymes is expected to be significant, as the current pandemic has highlighted the significance of safe, healthy, and nutritious eating. While ingredient sales span across the countries, key companies in the food enzymes market have also begun to establish regional production. R&D and sales department and are also optimizing supply chains for the distribution of raw materials. Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, food ingredient companies are facing significant challenges to address the increased demand for food enzymes to include changing tastes and preferences. A rapid and unexpected spike in demand for functional foods during the pandemic resulted in manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers struggling to ensure a continued supply of raw materials in the market. Disruptions in the supply chain during the COVID-19 lockdown across the countries were challenging for the market.

Drivers: Increasing demand for processed food

The global demand for processed foods is on the rise owing largely to the growing economies in the Asian continent. China and India are the major drivers behind the substantial growth of the processed food market. The middle-class population is increasing and the rise in their disposable incomes, coupled with a hectic lifestyle, contributes to the growth of this market. Food enzyme applications extend the freshness of end products, thereby prolonging the shelf life of convenience foods while also preserving their flavor, color, and texture.

Threats: Changes in food enzymes safety regulations in Europe

The European market for food enzymes held a share of about 30.0% of the global market in 2015. As enzymes are naturally present in ingredients used to make food, earlier, their safety and toxicity were not of much concern. However, the advent of large-scale production of food enzymes through strains of genetically modified microorganisms has led to increased scrutiny on the use of enzymes in Europe’s food & beverage industry. In the past, the regulation of enzymes used as processing aids was not carried out at the EU level. Of the member states, only Denmark and France evaluated these processing aids before their use in the food & beverage industry. This inconsistency in the assessment criteria of food enzymes among nations prompted the framing of a new EU legislation.

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Asia Pacific is projected to grow at highest CAGR during the forecast period

The increasing purchasing power of consumers due to the economic development in APAC countries has led to an increase in the demand for high-quality processed food. Hence, due to their characteristics as essential healthy food additives, the market for enzymes in food & beverages is projected to grow. The changes in consumer preferences and liberalization of trade have further fueled the demand for foods like meat and meat products in the country.

Key Market Players:

Key players in the global market include DuPont (US), Associated British Foods plc (UK), DSM (Netherlands), Novozymes (US), and Kerry Group (Ireland), Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd (India), Amano Enzyme Inc. (Japan) and CHR. Hansen Holdings A/S (Denmark). These major players in this market focus on increasing their presence through expansions, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and agreements. These companies have a strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. They also have manufacturing facilities, along with strong distribution networks across these regions.