Bacterial Amylase Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis by Type (Alpha-amylase and Beta-amylase), by Application (Food & Beverages, Textile, Animal Feed, Paper, and Others), by Grade (Food, Pharma, and Industrial), and Regional Forecast till 2032

The global bacterial amylase market has grown significantly in recent years, owing to its growing use in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and animal feed. Bacterial amylase is an enzyme responsible for breaking down starch into simpler sugars. Nowadays, it has emerged as a critical component in a variety of industrial processes due to its high technical efficiency and low cost. It improves the fermentation processes and reduces production costs, which assists in improving the quality of the product. The functional factor of bacterial amylase improves processed foods' texture, shelf life, and taste.

The growing popularity of processed and ready-to-eat foods is significantly affecting the market growth. The enzyme content of the product will increase the capacity of nutrient absorption and digestion in cattle. Therefore, it is widely consumed in animal feed applications.

Bacterial Amylase Market Driver

Rising Demand for Processed Foods and Bio-based Products to Drive the Market

Rising customer preference toward natural, chemical-free, and sustainable RTE food products force the food industry players to adopt novel ingredients derived from natural sources. Bacterial amylase improves the texture, flavor, and shelf-life of prepared products, including baked goods, sauces, and beverages. This enzyme is essential for breaking down starches into simpler sugars, increasing the digestibility and sweetness of food items and making it an important ingredient in the food and beverage sector. Furthermore, the bacterial alpha-amylase has good thermal stability. It can be stable in a high-temperature baking process.

Further, its anti-fungal characteristics will help to improve the bakery product shelf-life. The emerging bakery industry in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific is significantly driving the demand for bacterial amylase. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. baked goods export volume reached 1.45 million metric tonnes in 2023. Increasing production of bakery products in Western countries is likely to drive the demand for natural ingredients such as bacterial amylase. 

Bacterial Amylase Market Restraint

High Technical Complexities and Regulatory Restrictions May Hamper the Market Growth

Despite rising demand for bacterial amylase in a variety of sectors, the industry confronts significant constraints that limit its full potential. Technical complexities are a key restraining factor for market growth. The production process entails sophisticated fermentation procedures that necessitate precise conditions, modern equipment, and a significant investment in R&D. These expenses can restrict small and medium-sized businesses from entering the industry. The regulatory aspect is also one of the challenging factors for new entrants, as it requires them to meet high safety and quality criteria established by several regulatory bodies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Bacterial Amylase Market Opportunity

Emerging Biofuel Production to Create an Ample Growth Opportunity

Bacterial amylase, an enzyme that converts starch to sugars, is required in activities including brewing, baking, and textile desizing. Furthermore, its functional properties promote the production yield and quantity of biofuel. Therefore, it is largely used in biofuel production. According to the International Energy Agency, the biofuel demand is projected to grow by 23% to 200 billion liters by 2028. The increasing biofuel production will significantly drive industry growth in the near future.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Overview of Parent Market
• Supply Chain Analysis
• Regulatory Analysis
• Industry SWOT Analysis
• Key Industry Developments
• Qualitative Analysis Related to COVID-19

Analysis by Application

Based on application, the market is divided into alpha-amylase and beta-amylase.

The food and beverages segment leads the market, owing to the enzyme's broad use in baking, brewing, and the creation of processed foods and sweets. Bacterial amylase is essential for increasing starch digestibility, improving the texture of baked foods, and optimizing fermentation in brewing operations. Furthermore, the growing use of bacterial amylase in the manufacturing of non-alcoholic drinks and fruit juices to enhance output and clarity contributes to its market expansion.

The textile segment is the fastest-growing sector for bacterial amylase, particularly in the process of designing and other applications. The enzyme's capacity to efficiently extract starch without harming the fibers has made it a popular choice among textile makers. Furthermore, the growing need for sustainable and environmentally friendly textile processing materials trend will influence the product application in the industry. The enzyme, including bacteria amylase, significant in decreasing chemical usage and water consumption in textile manufacturing, is also receiving attention, increasing its acceptance in the industry.​

Analysis by Type

Based on type, the market is fragmented into food & beverages, textile, animal feed, paper, and others.

Alpha-amylase has the largest market share, owing to its widespread use in the food and beverages, industrial, and animal feed sectors. The product is traditionally used in many industries, including detergents, bread, beer, textiles, paper, pulp, and medicine. Its technical benefits and easy availability will drive product demand over the upcoming years.

The beta-amylase segment contributes a promising share to the global bacterial amylase market growth. The beta-amylase is widely used in seed germination and fruit ripening. Increasing natural ripening and seed germination ingredient demand across the world is likely to drive the segment growth. Therefore, the segment is anticipated to show promising growth over the upcoming years.

Analysis by Grade

Based on grade, the market is divided into food-grade and industrial-grade.

The food-grade segment contributes the largest share to the global market. Food-grade bacterial amylase is essential for increasing the quality of baked products, improving starch digestion in processed meals, and optimizing fermentation in alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine. The globally rising global demand for processed foods, sweeteners (such as high-fructose corn syrup), and improved food textures is boosting the need for food-grade bacterial amylase.

The industrial grade segment is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing segment of the market. Rising demand for products in industries including biofuels, textiles, and paper will contribute significantly to the growth. As companies shift to more sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing methods, industrial-grade bacterial amylase is likely to witness sustained expansion, particularly in emerging nations with increasing industrial sectors.​

Regional Analysis

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Based on region, the market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The North American region leads the global market, driven by strong demand in the food and beverage industry. The U.S., in particular, is a major participant in using bacterial amylase in the manufacturing of processed foods, drinks, and biofuels. The region's well-established pharmaceutical and bioenergy sectors also help to drive up demand for bacterial amylase, which is used in both industrial and digestive enzyme applications. The ongoing investments in biotechnology and enzyme-based technologies in the U.S. and Canada are projected to keep this area leading.​

The market for bacterial amylase is growing rapidly in the Asia Pacific region, with China and India emerging as key consumers. This expansion is being driven by expanding industrialization, increased processed food & beverage production, and rising demand for enzyme-based animal feed. These areas' food and beverage industries are progressively using bacterial amylase to improve production efficiency and product quality, owing to a growing population and increased disposable income. The textile sector, especially in countries such as India and Bangladesh, contributes considerably to the expanding need for bacterial amylase.

Key Players Covered

• Novozymes A/S (Denmark)
• DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (IFF)  (U.S.)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• DSM Nutritional Products (Netherlands)
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Denmark)
• Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics (U.S.)
• Amano Enzyme Inc. (Japan)
• Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. (India)
• Enzyme Development Corporation (U.S.)
• AB Enzymes GmbH (Germany)
• Hayashibara Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Biocatalysts Ltd. (U.K.)

Key Industry Development

• In April 2023, DSM announced its acquisition of Amyris, a synthetic biology leader. This acquisition strengthens DSM's enzyme and fermentation capabilities, enhancing its bacterial amylase offerings, particularly in sectors such as biofuels, food, and feed, where amylases play a critical role.
• In December 2022, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, two leading enzyme producers, merged, aiming to expand their capabilities in enzyme technology, including bacterial amylase. This merger represents a significant boost in their combined R&D initiatives, targeting innovations in microbial and enzyme-based solutions for food, beverage, and other industries.