Global Protease Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Application (Soap & Detergents, Food & Beverages, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals), By Source (Microbes, Animals, and Plants), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 – 2028

Global Protease Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Application (Soap & Detergents, Food & Beverages, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals), By Source (Microbes, Animals, and Plants), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 – 2028

The Global Protease Market size is expected to reach $5 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 5.5% CAGR during the forecast period.

An enzyme termed a protease, also known as a peptidase or proteinase, catalyzes, proteolysis, which results in the breakdown of proteins into smaller polypeptides or single amino acids and promotes the production of new protein products. They achieve this by using hydrolysis, a mechanism in which water breaks bonds, to cleave the peptide bonds found in proteins.

Protein digestion after ingestion, protein catabolism (the breakdown of aged proteins), and cell signaling are a few of the biological processes that proteases involved. Proteolysis would occur very slowly, requiring hundreds of years if there were no functional accelerants. All living forms and viruses have proteases. Distinct classes of protease can carry out the same reaction by entirely different catalytic processes as a result of their own numerous independent evolutionary cycles.

The hydrolysis of peptide bonds is a typical chemical reaction that is effectively carried out by proteases. There are several proteases that carry out slightly different reactions from the majority of proteolytic enzymes, which break down -peptide bonds between naturally existing amino acids. Thus, a large class of enzymes called DUBs can hydrolyze isopeptide bonds in ubiquitin and ubiquitin-such as protein conjugates; glutamyl hydrolase and glutamate carboxypeptidase target -glutamyl bonds; glutamyl transferase transfer and cleave peptide bonds; and intramolecular autoproteases such as notably, and under some circumstances, proteases are also capable of producing peptide bonds.

The pharmaceutical industry's increasing use of proteases for their therapeutic advantages, like anticancer, antibacterial, and anti-inflammation, is likely to result in a large increase in demand for them over the forecast period, which will favor the market for proteases globally. Drugs for the treatment of chronic pain, cardiovascular illnesses, and digestive issues are made using proteases.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

To reduce COVID-19 transmission through food, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published guidelines for ensuring food hygiene and food safety practices. The demand for protease products with clean labels will rise as a result of these developments. The market will grow over the projected period as a result of the worldwide economy's recovery, which will also result in an increase in per capita income and the adoption of healthier lifestyles.

Market Growth Factors

Increasing Drug And Therapeutic Applications

Because of the many advantages proteases offer, like boosting the immune system, preventing inflammatory bowel diseases, and treating burns, and stomach ulcers, the rise of the healthcare sector will have a beneficial impact on the protease market. However, a large component of the protease market is made up of other sectors, like animal feed, where protease is employed to enhance the nutritional or digestive qualities of fodder and preserve the health of animal guts.

Rising Consumer Awareness Regarding What They Are Consuming

Consumer demand for goods with clean labels as well as natural ingredients is rising. The popularity of protease among those who are concerned about their health has increased as people become more conscious of the necessity to live a healthy lifestyle. The prevalence of chronic illnesses and pandemic situations are encouraging people to adopt healthy eating practices in order to protect themselves against a number of deadly ailments.

Market Restraining Factors

Risks And Possible Side Effects Of Protease

Proteolytic enzymes are generally regarded as harmless. However, some people may experience negative effects. It's conceivable, especially if someone takes very large quantities, that may develop digestive problems like nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. Large amounts of fruits rich in proteolytic enzymes could also irritate the stomach, though supplements are much more likely to do so. Symptoms of allergies can also appear.

Source Outlook

Based on source, the protease market is segmented into plants, animals, and microbes. The plant segment acquired a substantial revenue share in the protease market in 2021. Papain and bromelain are two examples of the category of proteases that are derived from plants. Also, factors such as climatic, viability, culture, circumstances, and drawn-out extraction procedures have a significant impact on the usage of plants as a source of proteases. Thus, the protease market would grow in this segment over the forecast period.

Application Outlook

On the basis of application, the protease market is fragmented into food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, soap & detergent and others. The soap & detergent segment held the largest revenue share in the protease market in 2021. Protease's ability to remove stains has made it possible to use it in detergent manufacturing. Consumer awareness of hygiene and cleanliness is predicted to increase, which will increase the demand for soaps and detergents.

Regional Outlook

Region wise, the protease market is analyzed across the North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and LAMEA. The North America region led the protease market with maximum revenue share in 2021. The rising demand for both plant- and animal-based proteases is responsible for the expansion of the regional protease market. The demand for protease is further derived from a variety of food functionalities, the growing importance of washing goods, the rising need for infant formula, and expanding consumption as well as production of meat products.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited, Amano Enzyme, Inc., Associated British Foods PLC, BASF SE, Dupont De Nemours, Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V., Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Biocatalysts Limited (Brain AG), and Dyadic International, Inc.

Strategies deployed in Protease Market

Nov-2021: Biocatalysts introduced Promod 324L, a new enzyme added to their range of enzymes for the pet food industry. The Promod 324L offers a broad substrate specificity and high effectiveness in the hydrolysis of both animal & fish protein. Promod 324 would be developed specifically with an exceptional blend of endopeptidase activities for the hydrolysis of animal waste protein.

Jun-2021: Novozymes Feed Enzymes Alliance launched ProAct 360, the company's breakthrough second-generation protease. ProAct 360 would deliver more consistent enhancements in growth performance, along with advanced matrix values for key amino acids & faster action.

Mar-2021: Amano Enzyme released Umamizyme Pulse; a non-GMO enzyme designed for use in a variety of plant protein products. Umamizyme Pulse would work well in an acidic environment, enabling the customers to prevent contamination with less salt.

Feb-2021: Novozymes came into partnership with FMC, an American chemical manufacturing company. This partnership would support Novozymes’ existing BioAg base in microbes. Under this partnership, both companies would co-develop enzyme solutions for two segments, leveraging Novozymes’ multi-partner setup in BioAg. In addition, this would leverage Novozymes’ enzyme biocontrol technology development to date, and the companies would work together to grab growth opportunities and seek the necessary approvals to commercialize the technology in the relevant markets.

Dec-2020: DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences released Versilk, the latest in its range of enzymes. This launch would help yogurt & beverage producers achieve optimal texture & taste in yogurts, drinkable dairy products, and other drinkable fermented products.

Oct-2020: BASF expanded its existing protease portfolio by adding Lavergy Pro 106 LS, and Lavergy Pro 114 LS. This expansion enhances BASF’s enzyme portfolio with a novel stabilizing protease making formulation development even more sustainable. Further, this expansion aimed at strengthening the emerging market for enzymes with BASF's excellent innovation pipeline & high-quality standards to improve the development of effective and sustainable solutions together with the consumers.

Jul-2020: Royal DSM formed a joint venture, Olatein, with Avril, France's fourth-largest agro-industrial group. Through this joint venture, the DSM and Avril would together develop CanolaPRO, a high-quality and nutritious protein that supports the DSM's consumers to provide them with better tasting, more enjoyable meat and dairy alternatives in line with the market trends.

Mar-2019: DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences released OPTIMASE, the latest portfolio of biobased enzymes for medical instrument cleaning applications. OPTIMASE offers a better, more efficient & cleaner biobased alternative for detergent manufacturers that serve the medical instrument cleaning industry.

Mar-2019: BASF unveiled Natuphos E, a new generation phytase. Natuphos E would enable poultry to better use nutrients like phosphorous, amino acids, calcium, and energy. The new enzyme would promote healthy growth in animals as well as reduces phosphorus emissions from livestock.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Application

  • Soap & Detergents
  • Food & Beverages
  • Animal Feed
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Others
By Source
  • Microbes
  • Animals
  • Plants
By Geography
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA
Companies Profiled
  • Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited
  • Amano Enzyme, Inc.
  • Associated British Foods PLC
  • BASF SE
  • Dupont De Nemours, Inc.
  • Koninklijke DSM N.V.
  • Novozymes A/S
  • Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
  • Biocatalysts Limited (Brain AG)
  • Dyadic International, Inc.
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Protease Market, by Application
1.4.2 Global Protease Market, by Source
1.4.3 Global Protease Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market Composition & Scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Strategies deployed in Protease Market
Chapter 4. Global Protease Market by Application
4.1 Global Soap & Detergents Market by Region
4.2 Global Food & Beverages Market by Region
4.3 Global Animal Feed Market by Region
4.4 Global Pharmaceuticals Market by Region
4.5 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Protease Market by Source
5.1 Global Microbes Market by Region
5.2 Global Animals Market by Region
5.3 Global Plants Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Protease Market by Region
6.1 North America Protease Market
6.1.1 North America Protease Market by Application
6.1.1.1 North America Soap & Detergents Market by Country
6.1.1.2 North America Food & Beverages Market by Country
6.1.1.3 North America Animal Feed Market by Country
6.1.1.4 North America Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
6.1.1.5 North America Others Market by Country
6.1.2 North America Protease Market by Source
6.1.2.1 North America Microbes Market by Country
6.1.2.2 North America Animals Market by Country
6.1.2.3 North America Plants Market by Country
6.1.3 North America Protease Market by Country
6.1.3.1 US Protease Market
6.1.3.1.1 US Protease Market by Application
6.1.3.1.2 US Protease Market by Source
6.1.3.2 Canada Protease Market
6.1.3.2.1 Canada Protease Market by Application
6.1.3.2.2 Canada Protease Market by Source
6.1.3.3 Mexico Protease Market
6.1.3.3.1 Mexico Protease Market by Application
6.1.3.3.2 Mexico Protease Market by Source
6.1.3.4 Rest of North America Protease Market
6.1.3.4.1 Rest of North America Protease Market by Application
6.1.3.4.2 Rest of North America Protease Market by Source
6.2 Europe Protease Market
6.2.1 Europe Protease Market by Application
6.2.1.1 Europe Soap & Detergents Market by Country
6.2.1.2 Europe Food & Beverages Market by Country
6.2.1.3 Europe Animal Feed Market by Country
6.2.1.4 Europe Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
6.2.1.5 Europe Others Market by Country
6.2.2 Europe Protease Market by Source
6.2.2.1 Europe Microbes Market by Country
6.2.2.2 Europe Animals Market by Country
6.2.2.3 Europe Plants Market by Country
6.2.3 Europe Protease Market by Country
6.2.3.1 Germany Protease Market
6.2.3.1.1 Germany Protease Market by Application
6.2.3.1.2 Germany Protease Market by Source
6.2.3.2 UK Protease Market
6.2.3.2.1 UK Protease Market by Application
6.2.3.2.2 UK Protease Market by Source
6.2.3.3 France Protease Market
6.2.3.3.1 France Protease Market by Application
6.2.3.3.2 France Protease Market by Source
6.2.3.4 Russia Protease Market
6.2.3.4.1 Russia Protease Market by Application
6.2.3.4.2 Russia Protease Market by Source
6.2.3.5 Spain Protease Market
6.2.3.5.1 Spain Protease Market by Application
6.2.3.5.2 Spain Protease Market by Source
6.2.3.6 Italy Protease Market
6.2.3.6.1 Italy Protease Market by Application
6.2.3.6.2 Italy Protease Market by Source
6.2.3.7 Rest of Europe Protease Market
6.2.3.7.1 Rest of Europe Protease Market by Application
6.2.3.7.2 Rest of Europe Protease Market by Source
6.3 Asia Pacific Protease Market
6.3.1 Asia Pacific Protease Market by Application
6.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Soap & Detergents Market by Country
6.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Food & Beverages Market by Country
6.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Animal Feed Market by Country
6.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
6.3.1.5 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
6.3.2 Asia Pacific Protease Market by Source
6.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Microbes Market by Country
6.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Animals Market by Country
6.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Plants Market by Country
6.3.3 Asia Pacific Protease Market by Country
6.3.3.1 China Protease Market
6.3.3.1.1 China Protease Market by Application
6.3.3.1.2 China Protease Market by Source
6.3.3.2 Japan Protease Market
6.3.3.2.1 Japan Protease Market by Application
6.3.3.2.2 Japan Protease Market by Source
6.3.3.3 India Protease Market
6.3.3.3.1 India Protease Market by Application
6.3.3.3.2 India Protease Market by Source
6.3.3.4 Australia Protease Market
6.3.3.4.1 Australia Protease Market by Application
6.3.3.4.2 Australia Protease Market by Source
6.3.3.5 South Korea Protease Market
6.3.3.5.1 South Korea Protease Market by Application
6.3.3.5.2 South Korea Protease Market by Source
6.3.3.6 Singapore Protease Market
6.3.3.6.1 Singapore Protease Market by Application
6.3.3.6.2 Singapore Protease Market by Source
6.3.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Protease Market
6.3.3.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Protease Market by Application
6.3.3.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Protease Market by Source
6.4 LAMEA Protease Market
6.4.1 LAMEA Protease Market by Application
6.4.1.1 LAMEA Soap & Detergents Market by Country
6.4.1.2 LAMEA Food & Beverages Market by Country
6.4.1.3 LAMEA Animal Feed Market by Country
6.4.1.4 LAMEA Pharmaceuticals Market by Country
6.4.1.5 LAMEA Others Market by Country
6.4.2 LAMEA Protease Market by Source
6.4.2.1 LAMEA Microbes Market by Country
6.4.2.2 LAMEA Animals Market by Country
6.4.2.3 LAMEA Plants Market by Country
6.4.3 LAMEA Protease Market by Country
6.4.3.1 Brazil Protease Market
6.4.3.1.1 Brazil Protease Market by Application
6.4.3.1.2 Brazil Protease Market by Source
6.4.3.2 Argentina Protease Market
6.4.3.2.1 Argentina Protease Market by Application
6.4.3.2.2 Argentina Protease Market by Source
6.4.3.3 UAE Protease Market
6.4.3.3.1 UAE Protease Market by Application
6.4.3.3.2 UAE Protease Market by Source
6.4.3.4 Saudi Arabia Protease Market
6.4.3.4.1 Saudi Arabia Protease Market by Application
6.4.3.4.2 Saudi Arabia Protease Market by Source
6.4.3.5 South Africa Protease Market
6.4.3.5.1 South Africa Protease Market by Application
6.4.3.5.2 South Africa Protease Market by Source
6.4.3.6 Nigeria Protease Market
6.4.3.6.1 Nigeria Protease Market by Application
6.4.3.6.2 Nigeria Protease Market by Source
6.4.3.7 Rest of LAMEA Protease Market
6.4.3.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Protease Market by Application
6.4.3.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Protease Market by Source
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Associated British Foods PLC (Wittington Investments Limited)
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.1.4 Research & Development Expense
7.2 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.2.4 Research & Development Expense
7.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.2.5.1 Acquisition, Mergers and Joint Ventures:
7.3 BASF SE
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Analysis
7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.3.4 Research & Development Expense
7.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.3.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.4 DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Analysis
7.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.4.4 Research & Development Expense
7.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.4.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.5 Novozymes A/S
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Analysis
7.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.5.4 Research & Development Expense
7.5.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.5.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
7.5.5.2 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.6 Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Analysis
7.6.3 Segment & Regional Analysis
7.6.4 Research & Development Expense
7.7 Amano Enzyme, Inc.
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Recent strategies and developments:
7.7.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.8 Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.8.3 Research & Development Expenses
7.9 Biocatalysts Limited (Brain AG)
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 Financial Analysis
7.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.9.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.9.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.10. Dyadic International, Inc.
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 Financial Analysis
7.10.3 Research & Development Expenses

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