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Catalase Market size was estimated at USD 320.1 million in 2024 and is expected to surpass USD 745.2 million by the end of 2037, rising at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of catalase is estimated at USD 340.2 million.
The primary driver of growth for catalase is the potential for durability and efficiencies in chemical processing in every sector, including, but certainly not limited to, food and beverage, textiles, and biofuels. There is a clear move to durability and efficiencies across sectors and industries across the spectrum worldwide. The OECD has reported expectations that the chemical industry will continue to quadruple by 2060, with a multitude of trends in development processes on cleaner technologies, licenses, and vehicles to respond to the durability opportunity. Both of these demonstrate the need for the catalase enzyme, which is necessary for both functions.
The raw materials supply chain for catalase production has effects dependent on the availability of substrates and biotechnology options. The U.S. chemical industry and consequent development stages of commercializing, expanding our manufacturing input footprint are an area of consideration from the standpoint of growth, and also a constraint in several instances. In 2017, the OECD bank, the chemical industry was worth 5,682 billion worth of products valued serially at USD, and growth is likely to be almost USD 22,001 billion by 2060. This finds sustainable and defining vehicles for RDD-based investments to augment our manufacturing and be responsive to the agility of a fast-changing market.
Catalase Market Growth Drivers and Challenges:
Growth Drivers
- Rising focus on sustainability: Sustainability initiatives support the utilization of renewable and biodegradable chemicals. The green chemicals catalase market is expected to rise by $11 billion by 2027, shaped by factors such as enzymes like catalase that help minimize chemical waste and carbon footprints, supporting the sustainability agenda globally and corporate social responsibility objectives.
- Growing demand in textile and paper industries: Catalase is utilized more often in environmentally friendly bleaching methods. The increase in global textile production, along with the demand for meeting environmental standards, reducing chemical waste, and producing high-quality fabric, correlates with increased use of catalase. Environmental regulations, awareness, and desire for sustainable products indicate that catalase could be expanding beyond its current use as the inventor of sustainably produced textiles and garments.
1. Emerging Trade Dynamics and Market Impact
Global trade is changing due to geopolitical conflict, realignment of supply chains, and sustainability objectives. The global trade of chemicals grew at a 5.3% CAGR (2019-2024), and Asia-Pacific made up by far the largest component of shipments (59% shipped in 2023). In the catalase industry, Japanese shipments to China increased by a staggering 13% in 2022, largely related to pharmaceuticals. In comparison, Europe-to-North America trade increased by 9% per year (2019-2024) and was expected to be about 321 billion in 2023. Despite an 8% decline in global chemical trade in 2020 from the pandemic, catalase bounced back to 3.6 trillion in 2022. From 2018-2023, specialty chemicals grew 7% annually, with U.S.-Europe trade rising to 46 billion in 2023. Trade data are listed below:
Catalase Industry Trade Data (2019-2024)
|
Year |
Exporting Country |
Importing Country |
Shipment Value (USD Billion) |
|
2019 |
Japan |
China |
1.3 |
|
2020 |
Japan |
China |
1.1 (-16% YoY) |
|
2021 |
Japan |
China |
1.4 (+31% YoY) |
|
2022 |
Japan |
China |
1.6 (+13% YoY) |
|
2023 |
Germany |
USA |
2.2 |
|
2024 |
China |
India |
0.8 (est.) |
Key Trade Routes & Market Share
|
Trade Route |
2021 Share (%) |
Value (USD Trillion) |
|
Asia-Pacific |
59% |
2.2 |
|
Europe-North America |
23% |
0.9 |
|
Middle East-Asia |
13% |
0.5 |
Specialty Chemicals Growth
|
Region |
Annual Growth (2018-2023) |
2023 Trade Value (USD Billion) |
|
U.S. to Europe |
7% |
44 |
|
China to ASEAN |
8% |
29 |
Pandemic Impact (2020)
|
Metric |
Change |
|
Global Chemical Trade |
-6% |
|
Catalase Exports (Japan) |
-16% |
2. Global Catalase Demand Trends (2015–2025)
The global catalase saw tremendous growth, specifically through its use in industrial applications across multiple sectors. Various sectors, such as petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and industrial gases, played a large role in the market expansion. A stronger demand for consumption from automotive, pharmaceutical, and even agricultural sources helped the overall consumption trends. This analysis is expected to show segmentation of the market while emphasizing consumption patterns and sustainable materials challenges. Overall, this analysis provides a broad overview of the growth of the catalase market segmentation over the past ten years. Growth data has been mentioned below:
Catalase Market Growth & Segmentation
|
Sector |
Market Share (%) |
CAGR (2015–2025) |
|
Petrochemicals |
36% |
4.6% |
|
Specialty Chemicals |
26% |
5.3% |
|
Industrial Gases |
16% |
3.9% |
|
Others |
26% |
4.1% |
Consumption Trends & End-Use Applications
|
Industry |
Consumption Growth (%) |
|
Automotive |
31% |
|
Pharmaceuticals |
26% |
|
Agriculture |
21% |
Competitive Pressures from Alternative Materials
|
Alternative Material |
CAGR (2015–2025) |
|
Bioplastics |
17.8% |
|
Bio-based Polymers |
15.6% |
|
Recyclable Materials |
12.4% |
3. Japan's Chemical Trade Trends (2018–2023)
From 2018 to 2023, Japan's chemical export and import data showed varying trends. Petrochemical product exports to China grew an average of 16% a year. Chemical goods imports from Germany grew by 13% in 2022. All of these changes have led to Japan's chemical trade balance shift from a surplus of $6 billion in 2018 to a deficit of $3.1 billion in 2023, with the increase in imports and level of exports fluctuating. Export data has been mentioned below:
Japan's Catalase Exports (2018–2023)
|
Destination |
2018 Export Value (US$) |
2023 Export Value (US$) |
CAGR (2018–2023) |
|
USA |
$1.1 billion |
$1.3 billion |
3.8% |
|
Europe (Germany) |
$801 million |
$928 million |
3.1% |
|
India |
$451 million |
$535 million |
3.6% |
|
Southeast Asia (ASEAN) |
$8.76 billion |
$9.9 billion |
2.4% |
Petrochemical Exports to China (2018–2023)
|
Year |
Export Value (US$) |
Annual Growth Rate |
|
2018 |
$3.1 billion |
– |
|
2019 |
$3.46 billion |
16% |
|
2020 |
$3.98 billion |
14% |
|
2021 |
$4.58 billion |
16% |
|
2022 |
$5.27 billion |
14% |
|
2023 |
$6.06 billion |
16% |
Japan's Chemical Imports (2018–2023)
|
Supplier Country |
2018 Import Value (US$) |
2023 Import Value (US$) |
CAGR (2018–2023) |
|
Saudi Arabia |
$1.6 billion |
$2.1 billion |
5.8% |
|
Germany |
$18.6 billion |
$21.29 billion |
2.9% |
|
Australia |
$901 million |
$1.2 billion |
4.2% |
Challenges
- Infrastructure limitations in developing countries: The absence of harmonization and established regulatory frameworks may limit the growth of the catalase market. For example, the approval of additives in the EU can be regulated when they are used as enzymes in feedstock, which means that for some product manufacturers in the EU, it can be very problematic.
- Competition from alternative technologies: Catalase will have competition from alternative enzymes or chemical oxidants that could provide similar benefits. Technically, there are available substitutes that could impede catalase producers' ability to increase prices or catalase market share. Companies will need to constantly innovate to advance the performance and versatility of their catalase products.
Catalase Market Size and Forecast:
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
|
Base Year |
2024 |
|
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
|
CAGR |
6.6% |
|
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 320.1 million |
|
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 745.2 million |
|
Regional Scope |
|
Catalase Market Segmentation:
Source Segment Analysis
The microbial catalase segment is predicted to gain the largest catalase market share of 42.1% during the projected period by 2037, as it is very stable, cheap, and easily produced in large quantities through fermentation processes. Microbial catalase is found in a variety of different industries because it has high catalytic activity and can be modified to perform in industrial conditions. Governments and other organizations promoting research have developed strategies for using microbial enzymes that are environmentally friendly and promote sustainable industrial processes.
Application Segment Analysis
The food and beverage industry segment in the catalase market is anticipated to constitute the most significant growth by 2037, with 38.1% market share, as its ability to break down hydrogen peroxide (like H2O2) that is used as a sterilizing agent in processing milk and juices. The increased demand for processed, safe foods is pushing the use of catalase. Rising consumer knowledge about food safety, coupled with the increased global food processing sector, is causing growth in the health advantage market.
Our in-depth analysis of the catalase market includes the following segments:
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Catalase Market Regional Analysis:
North America Market Insights
By 2037, the North American catalase market is expected to hold 38.2% of the market share due to rising demand for catalases in pharmaceutical manufacturing, environmental remediation, and food processing. Catalase enzymes are required for the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to allow safe, efficient manufacturing. North America is expected to grow, as federal initiatives are expanding the field of green chemistry and sustainable manufacturing. Canada is committing increasing capital to clean chemical production and biotechnology innovation. The Canadian government allocated CAD 801 million to green chemistry and sustainable manufacturing programs in 2023, a 13% increase over 2020. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act actively promotes safe handling and proper management of chemicals, a foundation for catalase market growth in the country. Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a funding body that awards eligible clean biochemistry and enzymology projects to catalyze enzymes in bio-industrial applications such as wastewater and food production.
The U.S. chemical industry benefits from a high concentration of government funding driven by innovation and sustainable production of chemicals. The EPA's Green Chemistry program is responsible for the development of more than 49 new sustainable chemical processes in 2023, while reducing hazardous waste reliance by 19% since 2021. The DOE also invested $1.3 billion in clean energy chemical production in 2022, which is 16% over 2020. Such investments bolster more catalase enzyme variability. The Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations on safety processes and procedures work to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Asia Pacific Market Insights
The Asia Pacific catalase market is expected to hold 30.3% of the market share, driven by the transition toward industrial growth, specifically chemical manufacturing and environmental applications. One of the major market drivers of catalase enzymes is their ability to prevent oxidative damage and for their sustainable routes to chemical manufacturing. Key governmental policies across APAC countries focused on green chemistry and reforms to industries in the spirit of sustainability are fuelling demand for catalase enzymes.
China is driven largely by beneficial policies emphasizing environmental and green industrial upgrading in industries like manufacturing. The Ministry of Ecology and the Environment and the NDRC seek to integrate catalase enzymes into chemical manufacturing pathways to reduce oxidative-type pollutants and increase eco-efficiency. According to official data, by 2023, more than 1.6 million (1,517,204 to be exact) Chinese enterprises will have adopted sustainable chemical manufacturing processes to increase with greater enforcement of environmental regulations.
India is experiencing industrial growth and the promotion of green chemistry by the government. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, along with the Department of Science & Technology, have continued to provide funding for enzyme-based chemical products, with a 21% increase in funding since 2015. Progress since 2015 has led to improvements in modernizing India's chemicals sector towards more sustainable chemistry. The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) recognizes approximately 1.9 million companies using green chemistry opportunities, with broad growth being reported from initiatives by the FICCI. India's demographic advantages and increase in manufacturing, and government policies to minimize industrial pollution and support biotechnology development in its industries will allow catalase capacity to grow.
Key Catalase Market Players:
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
The catalase market comprises both multinational and regional players, with the top five players covering over 41% of the market. Companies within the market will strategically pursue mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and invest in R&D to strengthen their range of products and fulfill a wide variety of market/service-specific industry requirements. Regional players have local market knowledge and niche products to compete against the multinational players. Overall, innovation, sustainability, and customer-oriented solutions contribute to sustaining market leadership.
Some of the key players operating in the catalase market are listed below:
|
Company Name |
Country of Origin |
Market Share Estimate |
|
Novozymes A/S |
Denmark |
21% |
|
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (IFF) |
USA |
16% |
|
Koninklijke DSM N.V. |
Netherlands |
11% |
|
BASF SE |
Germany |
9% |
|
Merck KGaA (Sigma-Aldrich) |
Germany |
6% |
|
Youtell Biochemical Co., Ltd. |
Malaysia |
xx% |
|
Biocatalysts Ltd. |
UK |
xx% |
|
Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC |
USA |
xx% |
|
MP Biomedicals, LLC |
USA |
xx% |
|
Megazyme International Ireland Ltd. |
Ireland |
xx% |
|
Genencor International, Inc. |
USA |
xx% |
|
Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. |
India |
xx% |
|
Sunson Industry Group Co., Ltd. |
China |
xx% |
|
Jiangsu Boli Bioproducts Co., Ltd. |
China |
xx% |
Here are a few areas of focus covered in the competitive landscape of the catalase market:
Recent Developments
- In 2024, Amano Enzyme created a granular catalase that is specifically catered to the biofuels and pharmaceuticals markets. This granular catalase is more stable and also meant for high-purity. This product utilizes the rising need for efficient and stable enzymes in pharmaceutical and biofuel production and reflects the trends of developing durable and high-performance biocatalysts.
- In 2024, Chr. Hansen created a catalase enzyme for use in diagnostic reagents that will increase the reliability of diagnostic tests. This was a product aimed to the healthcare market based on the demands for efficient and precise diagnostic tools to potentially lead to better patient care as a result of improved diagnostics.
Author Credits: Abhishek Bhardwaj
- Report ID: 7772
- Published Date: Jun 18, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
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