Food Enzymes Market Report 2026

The food enzymes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.75 billion in 2025 to $2.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food production, adoption of enzymatic processing techniques, rising demand for texture and flavor enhancement, increased use of enzymes in baking and brewing, advancements in enzyme extraction methods.

The food enzymes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable food processing, rising demand for plant-based and alternative foods, expansion of precision enzyme engineering, growing investments in biotechnology-driven food solutions, increasing application of enzymes in functional foods. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of enzymes for clean-label processing, rising demand for specialty and tailored enzymes, growing application in dairy and bakery processing, expansion of microbial-sourced enzymes, enhanced focus on process efficiency and yield improvement.

The increasing demand for processed food products is expected to propel the growth of the food enzyme market going forward. Processed food products refer to food items that have undergone various mechanical, physical, or chemical alterations from their original form to make them suitable for consumption. Fast-paced lifestyles, technological advancements in food processing, urbanization, and higher disposable incomes are driving the rising demand for processed food products. Food enzymes act as catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions during food processing without being depleted, improving efficiency, consistency, and product quality. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Department Canada, a Canada-based government department, in 2024 the food and beverage processing sector remained Canada’s largest manufacturing industry by production value, generating $173.4 billion in goods. This represented 20.3% of all manufacturing sales and contributed 1.6% to the national GDP. Exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion, an increase of 3.8% from 2023, and accounted for 34.5% of the industry’s total production value. Therefore, the increasing demand for processed food products is driving the growth of the food enzyme market.

Leading players in the food enzyme industry prioritize the development of innovative solutions, such as lactase technology, to enhance the manufacturing process of lactose-free dairy items. Lactase technology involves the use of enzymes, particularly lactase, in food processing to facilitate the breakdown of lactose, a sugar present in milk and dairy products, into simpler sugars such as glucose and galactose. For instance, in May 2023, DSM-Firmenich, an American nutrition and health firm, introduced Maxilact Next, a highly efficient and pure lactase with notably accelerated speed, approximately 25% faster than its predecessor. This advancement results in a 25% reduction in hydrolysis time at equivalent dosages, empowering lactose-free dairy producers to enhance production efficiency, scale up capacity, and optimize resource utilization while maintaining the taste of lactose-free products. Maxilact Next complements the existing Maxilact lineup, which leverages over five decades of experience in lactose-free dairy production, offering a comprehensive range of high-purity solutions.

In November 2023, Biocatalysts Ltd., a UK-based biotech research firm, acquired WeissBioTech to bolster its presence in the enzyme market. WeissBioTech, headquartered in Germany, specializes in serving the food and beverage industries by offering a diverse array of enzymatic and non-enzymatic products tailored to enhance food processing.

Major companies operating in the food enzymes market are International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kerry Group, Soufflet Group, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, MP Biomedicals, Biocon Limited, Advanced Enzymes Technologies Ltd., AB Enzymes GmbH, Bioseutica B.V., Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies Co., Nagase America LLC, Amano Enzyme Inc., SternEnzym GmbH & Co. KG, Enzyme Development Corporation, Sacco System Group, Lumis Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Jiangsu Boli Bioproducts Co. Ltd., Dyadic International Inc., Aum Enzymes, Creative Enzymes, Sunson Industry Group Co. Ltd., Noor Enzymes Pvt. Ltd.

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

The food enzyme market consists of sales of amylases, pectinases, and rennet. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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