Cellulase Global Market Report 2025

Description

Cellulase, an enzyme complex, facilitates the breakdown of cellulose into glucose and smaller polysaccharides. Cellulose, a major component of plant cell walls, comprises long chains of glucose molecules linked by B-1,4-glycosidic bonds. Produced by various organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoans, cellulases are vital for digesting plant material.

The primary types of cellulase enzymes are endoglucanase (EG), cellobiohydrolase (CBH), and beta-glucosidase (BG). Endoglucanase (EG) enzymes specifically target internal B-1,4-glycosidic bonds within cellulose found in plant cell walls. Derived from fungi, bacteria, actinomycetes, plants, and animals, these enzymes serve diverse purposes across sectors such as healthcare, industrial processes, food and beverages, textiles, and pulp and paper manufacturing.

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The cellulase market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.12 billion in 2024 to $2.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for the pharmaceutical industry, growth in the construction industry, increasing demand for biofuels, increasing demand for animal feed production, and rising production of wheat and other grains.

The cellulase market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.26 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for food and beverage processing, expansion of the paper industry, growing demand for high-value fabrics, increasing use of cellulase in winemaking, and growing demand for the textile industry. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in genetic engineering, advances in industrial biotechnology, innovations in textile processing, integration with digital technologies, innovations in enzyme production technologies, advancements in biotechnology, and the development of eco-friendly products.

The growing demand for biofuels is expected to drive the expansion of the cellulase market in the future. Biofuels are renewable energy sources derived from organic materials, primarily plant biomass or animal waste. The rising demand for biofuels is fueled by the increasing need for sustainable energy solutions to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Cellulase plays a critical role in biofuel production by facilitating the efficient conversion of abundant, renewable cellulosic biomass into valuable transportation fuels, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. For example, in October 2024, the Energy Information Administration, a US government agency, reported a 7% increase in biofuel production capacity in the United States in 2023, reaching approximately 24 billion gallons per year (gal/y) by early 2024. This growth was largely driven by a significant 44% increase in renewable diesel and other biofuels. Therefore, the rising demand for biofuels is driving the growth of the cellulase market.

Key players in the cellulase market are concentrating their efforts on the development of innovative products, such as high-efficiency cellulase enzymes, to augment both efficiency and sustainability. These enzymes act as potent biological catalysts, swiftly breaking down cellulose into simpler sugars, thereby optimizing industrial processes across sectors such as textiles, paper, and biofuels. Take, for instance, Bionetix International, a Canada-based company specializing in natural biological products, which unveiled ECL3000 in May 2024, marking the debut of its new line of enzyme concentrates tailored for manufacturers and formulators. ECL3000, a high-efficiency cellulase enzyme derived from non-pathogenic fungi, targets cellulose present in everyday items such as food, clothing, and paper, offering multifaceted benefits across industries including textiles, paper, biofuels, and animal feed processing.

In September 2022, Roquette, a France-based food company, completed the acquisition of Crest Cellulose for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move enables Roquette to cater to the burgeoning global demand for premium plant-based excipients, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. Crest Cellulose, an India-based pharmaceutical excipients company, specializes in supplying microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycollate.

Major companies operating in the cellulase market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Dow Inc., Merck KGaA, Brenntag SE, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Kerry Group plc, Daicel Corporation, Lenzing AG, Novozymes BioAg Limited, Ashland Inc, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Borregaard, Kemin Industries Inc, Genencor International Inc, Amano Enzyme Inc, Codexis Inc, AB Enzymes GmbH, MP Biomedicals LLC, Biocatalysts Ltd, BIO-CAT, Worthington Biochemical Corporation, Dyadic International Inc.

North America was the largest region in the cellulase market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cellulase market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the cellulase market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cellulase market consists of sales of glucose, oligosaccharides, cellobiose, and cellulase enzyme blends. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Cellulase Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on cellulase market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Endoglucanase (EG); Cellobiohydrolase (CBH); Beta-Glucosidase (BG)
2) By Source: Fungi; Bacteria; Actinomycetes; Plants; Animals
3) By End Use: Healthcare; Industrial; Food And Beverages; Textile; Pulp And Paper
Subsegments:
1) By Endoglucanase (EG): Exoglucanase; Endo-1,4-Beta-Glucanase
2) By Cellobiohydrolase (CBH): Cellobiohydrolase I (CBHI); Cellobiohydrolase II (CBHII)
3) By Beta-Glucosidase (BG): Exoglucanase; Endoglucanase-Associated Beta-Glucosidase
Companies Mentioned: Archer Daniels Midland Company; BASF SE; Dow Inc.; Merck KGaA; Brenntag SE
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Cellulase market Characteristics

3. Cellulase market Trends And Strategies

4. Cellulase market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Cellulase Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Cellulase PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Cellulase market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Cellulase Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Cellulase Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Cellulase Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Cellulase market Segmentation

6.1. Global Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Endoglucanase (EG)
Cellobiohydrolase (CBH)
Beta-Glucosidase (BG)
6.2. Global Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Fungi
Bacteria
Actinomycetes
Plants
Animals
6.3. Global Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Healthcare
Industrial
Food And Beverages
Textile
Pulp And Paper
6.4. Global Cellulase Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Endoglucanase (EG), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Exoglucanase
Endo-1,4-Beta-Glucanase
6.5. Global Cellulase Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cellobiohydrolase (CBH), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cellobiohydrolase I (CBHI)
Cellobiohydrolase II (CBHII)
6.6. Global Cellulase Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Beta-Glucosidase (BG), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Exoglucanase
Endoglucanase-Associated Beta-Glucosidase

7. Cellulase market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Cellulase market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Cellulase market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Cellulase market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Cellulase market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Cellulase market

9.1. China Cellulase market Overview
9.2. China Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Cellulase market

10.1. India Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Cellulase market

11.1. Japan Cellulase market Overview
11.2. Japan Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Cellulase market

12.1. Australia Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Cellulase market

13.1. Indonesia Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Cellulase market

14.1. South Korea Cellulase market Overview
14.2. South Korea Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Cellulase market

15.1. Western Europe Cellulase market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Cellulase market

16.1. UK Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Cellulase market

17.1. Germany Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Cellulase market

18.1. France Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Cellulase market

19.1. Italy Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Cellulase market

20.1. Spain Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Cellulase market

21.1. Eastern Europe Cellulase market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Cellulase market

22.1. Russia Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Cellulase market

23.1. North America Cellulase market Overview
23.2. North America Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Cellulase market

24.1. USA Cellulase market Overview
24.2. USA Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Cellulase market

25.1. Canada Cellulase market Overview
25.2. Canada Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Cellulase market

26.1. South America Cellulase market Overview
26.2. South America Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Cellulase market

27.1. Brazil Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Cellulase market

28.1. Middle East Cellulase market Overview
28.2. Middle East Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Cellulase market

29.1. Africa Cellulase market Overview
29.2. Africa Cellulase market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Cellulase market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Cellulase market, Segmentation By End Use, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Cellulase market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Cellulase market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Cellulase market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Archer Daniels Midland Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. BASF SE Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Dow Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Merck KGaA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Brenntag SE Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Cellulase market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. DuPont de Nemours Inc.
31.2. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
31.3. Kerry Group plc
31.4. Daicel Corporation
31.5. Lenzing AG
31.6. Novozymes BioAg Limited
31.7. Ashland Inc.
31.8. Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
31.9. Borregaard
31.10. Kemin Industries Inc.
31.11. Genencor International Inc.
31.12. Amano Enzyme Inc.
31.13. Codexis Inc.
31.14. AB Enzymes GmbH
31.15. MP Biomedicals LLC

32. Global Cellulase market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Cellulase market

34. Recent Developments In The Cellulase market

35. Cellulase market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Cellulase market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Cellulase market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Cellulase market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer