The Europe detergent grade enzymes market attained a volume of 186.90 KMT in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.50% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a volume of 263.64 KMT by 2034.
The global enzymes market grew at a CAGR of about 5% between 2016 and 2020 backed by growing demand from industries like pulp and paper, detergent, and leather and textile industries. In 2017, Europe was one of the leading consumers and producers of enzymes.
In Europe, the household market increased by 1.2%, and the professional cleaning and hygiene sector saw a rise of 1.7% in 2017 as compared to 2016. The value of both household care sector and the professional cleaning and hygiene sector was 35.9 billion euros in 2017, with consumers spending around 28.6 billion euros on household care product that year. These factors have provided an impetus for the growth of the detergent industry. Enzymatic detergents, particularly, dominate the industry representing over three-fourths of the detergent industry in the region. Enzymatic detergents are being preferred in countries like the UK because they have the ability to remove tough stains even at lower temperatures thus, saving money on household bills and making them more energy efficient and environmentally friendly option.
The global enzymes market grew at a CAGR of about 5% between 2016 and 2020 backed by growing demand from industries like pulp and paper, detergent, and leather and textile industries. In 2017, Europe was one of the leading consumers and producers of enzymes.
Market Segmentation
Enzymes are biocatalysts that convert substrates/reactants into specific products during biochemical reactions. The leading enzyme types finding application across industries such as food and beverage, detergent, textile, biofuels, paper and pulp, energy, brewing, and others are:Market Breakup by Type
- Protease
- Amylase
- Lipase
- Cellulase
Market Breakup by Region
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
Market Analysis
Government policies encouraging biodiesel production in countries like Germany, Sweden, Austria and France, leading to a surged production in Europe has aided the demand for enzymes in the continent. The growing demand for cattle feed in the region is also expected to drive the market in the coming years. Proteases and Amylase have a significant share in the industry aided by growing demand in the food and beverage, textile, detergent industries, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, leather and other sectors.In Europe, the household market increased by 1.2%, and the professional cleaning and hygiene sector saw a rise of 1.7% in 2017 as compared to 2016. The value of both household care sector and the professional cleaning and hygiene sector was 35.9 billion euros in 2017, with consumers spending around 28.6 billion euros on household care product that year. These factors have provided an impetus for the growth of the detergent industry. Enzymatic detergents, particularly, dominate the industry representing over three-fourths of the detergent industry in the region. Enzymatic detergents are being preferred in countries like the UK because they have the ability to remove tough stains even at lower temperatures thus, saving money on household bills and making them more energy efficient and environmentally friendly option.
Competitive Landscape
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Europe detergent grade enzymes market, looking into their capacity, market share, and latest developments like mergers and expansions, capacity expansions, and plant turnarounds:- Novozymes SA
- Koninklijke DSM N.V
- BASF SE
- Du Pont
- ENZYBEL International
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Europe Detergents Market Overview
6 Europe Detergent Grade Enzymes Market Analysis
7 Regional Analysis
8 Market Dynamics
10 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code-357)
11 Price Analysis
12 Manufacturing Process
13 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Europe Detergent Grade Enzymes market report include:- Novozymes SA
- Koninklijke DSM N.V
- BASF SE
- Du Pont
- ENZYBEL International
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 149 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value in 2025 | 186.9 KMT |
| Forecasted Market Value by 2034 | 263.64 KMT |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.5% |
| Regions Covered | Europe |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 6 |
