Bromelain Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Form (Powder and Liquid), By Application (Pharmaceuticals, Seafood, Dietary Supplements, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2026-2034

The global bromelain market size was valued at USD 33.05 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 35.29 billion in 2026 to USD 59.73 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period.

The global bromelain market is set to grow at the rate that the applications of natural ingredients in nutrition supplements and functional foods are on the rise. Bromelain is a substance derived out of pineapples and is highly regarded as an anti-inflammatory agent and in digestion. Based on the statistics availed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there has been a spread in the adoption of bromelain imports into the U.S as the imports amounted to 1,200 metric tons annually. Also efficiency in extraction technologies is growing and this is making bromelain more available. The market is also fed by its use in the pharmaceutical industry and food processors where it is used as a meat softener. Due to the increase in health awareness and regulatory importance, bromelain will also have positive growth in major markets like North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Bromelain Market Driver

Rising Demand for Natural Ingredients Fuels Bromelain Market Growth

Natural and plant-based ingredients are becoming popular among consumers which is one of the key triggers of the bromelain market. According to the surveys of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 54 dietary supplements based on bromelain were approved; this indicator indicates a high level of demand in the health market. Moreover, 38 bromelain-containing foods are listed in the FDA, and it is assumed that its utilization in functional foods is increasing. This shift to clean-label/natural supplements is increasing market penetration especially in the North America and Europe. The broad applicability of bromelain in the pharmaceutical industry, including the treatment of digestive or inflammation problems, further contribute to the growth of the market.

Bromelain Market Restraint

Seasonal Pineapple Supply Creates Volatility in Bromelain Production

As bromelain is produced with pineapple as raw material, there exists a supply chain issue as pineapple availability is prone to seasonality and agricultural uncertainties. Based on the information available at the Health Canada, 41 licenses of health products contain bromelain, which illustrates high standards in controlling regulations that range regionally. Manufacturers have to struggle with another level of compliance in these different regulations. There is also a lack of awareness in the young markets which limits the potential. Although demand is already highly established in North America and Europe, countries that are not as well acquainted with the advantages of bromelain have sluggish adoption, which hinders the introduction of the product in the global market.

Bromelain Market Opportunity

Rising Health Consciousness Boosts Demand for Natural Supplements

Asia Pacific is also an important growth market due to rising awareness on health and high production of pineapple. The reports generated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority of India shows that the country has 66 units involved in the processing of pineapple that also manufacture bromelain. About the region production capacity, Thailand is a bromelain exporter, with 950 metric tons per annum according to the Thai Customs Department. Increase in demand of natural supplements and broader pharmaceutical applications also contribute to the opportunities. Research and development programs promoted by the government like the case of China, which has 28 government-backed projects, also help to grow the market.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Key Industry Trends
• Regulatory Landscape across Major Regions
• Recent Technological Advancements
• Key Industry Developments

Analysis By Form

By Form, the Bromelain Market is divided into Powder, Liquid. 

Powder section prevails, as it has a longer shelf life and is quite easy to store. Alternatively liquid bromelain is gaining momentum in areas that require high absorbability like pharmaceuticals.

Analysis By Application

By Application, the Bromelain Market is divided into Pharmaceuticals, Seafood, Dietary Supplements & Others. 

The pharmaceuticals segment displays a significant growth with the anti-inflammatory capabilities of bromelain. High demand also exists with dietary supplements as the consumers prefer natural health products.

Regional Analysis

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

The North American region controls the bromelain market worldwide due to consumer intelligence and sound regulatory assistance. Based on standard information gathering with the help of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 54 dietary supplements that contains bromelain were approved indicating high demand. Another aspect is the region in leading innovation as it files 27 bromelain related patents each year according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Also the U.S imports 1.2 thousand metric tons bromelain per year, as reported by U.S department of Agriculture. There are also 12 pineapple enzyme extraction plants that lend further capacity to domestic production. High-quality standards and increasing uses in pharmaceuticals and functional foods keep on boosting market growth in this region.

Europe is a developed but continuously expanding market place of bromelain, which is backed up by the presence of high level of regulations and cultural credence in herbal products. Europe imports 1,850 metric tons of bromelain per year according to the data of the European Commission. Product approvals are done in Germany where 49 products on the basis of bromelain have been certified, according to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. Bromelain has undergone 12 safety applications and is accepted widely in food and supplements after review by the European Food Safety Authority. Also, there are 15 bromelain patents that are being filed annually in Europe, as noted by European Patent Office. A combination of these factors and the well-established organic food market maintains a stable demand in the area.

The fastest-growing bromelain market is Asia Pacific, which is the largest producer of pineapples with the growing health awareness. Based on the Thai Customs Department statistics, Thailand sells 950 metric tons of bromelain per year. Right behind India is 66 units in pineapple processing that produces bromelain according to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. Japan has endorsed 39 bromelain food supplements, as indicated by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency. According to the Ministry of Commerce, China has 72 bromelain ingredient manufacturers in the lead in manufacturing. Market expansion is also enhanced through government-sponsored efforts among them 28 projects supported in China. The increasing demand of natural supplements and the low cost production facilities makes Asia Pacific a growth hub.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• Biozym Gesellschaft fur Enzymtechnologic mbH (Germany)
• Changsha Natureway Co., Ltd. (China)
• Enzybel International SA (Belgium)
• Enzyme Technologies (U.K.)
• Great Food Group of Companies (Malaysia)
• Guangxi Nanning Javely Biological Products Co. Ltd. (China)
• Hong Mao Biochemicals Co., Ltd. (China)
• Nanning Doing Higher Bio-Tech Co. Ltd. (China)
• Nanning Pangbo Biological Engineering Co., Ltd. (China)
• Ursapharm Arzneimitted GmbH (Germany)

Key Industry Developments

• In September 2023, Dole Food Company has modified its methods of extractions of bromelain in order to make them more sustainable and efficient.
• In August 2023, Bromelain USA bought Sierra Natural Science to increase its health supplements line.
• In December 2022, FDA approved the Nexobrid, topical agent to treat severe burns and this agent contains bromelain alone, which is produced by MediWound.