Global Pectinase Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

Pectinase Market: Industry Perspective

The global pectinase market size was worth around USD 30.2 Million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 60.53 Million by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 7.2% between 2025 and 2034. The report analyzes the global pectinase market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the pectinase industry.

The pectinase market report is an indispensable guide on growth factors, challenges, restraints, and opportunities in the global marketplace. The pectinase industry report covers the geographical market along with a comprehensive competitive landscape analysis. Additionally, the report explores the investor and stakeholder space to help companies make data-driven decisions.

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Pectinase Market: Overview

Pectinases are referred to as mixed enzymes that hydrolyze pectic substances, mainly that are present in microorganisms and bigger plants & herbs. Pectinases are the collection of enzymes that help in catalyzing the pectin-containing substances that are manufactured by microbes and plants. Reportedly, the key source of pectinase is bacteria, yeast, and fungi. Moreover, agro-industrial wastes are used as substrates in the production of pectinase. In addition to this, the production of pectinase depends upon pH and temperature. Furthermore, pectinase is utilized in extraction, filtration, depectinization, and clarification of wines & fruit juices as it helps the latter by breaking the cell walls of their enzymes. It is used for fruit & vegetable maceration as well as removing the inner wall of almonds, lotus seeds, peanuts, and garlic.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global pectinase market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 7.2% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global pectinase market size was valued at around USD 30.2 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 60.53 Million by 2034.
• The pectinase market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to increasing demand for high-quality fruit juices and beverages, rising adoption in the textile industry for sustainable bioscouring processes, and growing applications in winemaking, food processing, and biofuel production due to advancements in enzyme technology.
• Based on Product, the Pectinesterase segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of End-User, the Winemaking segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, North America is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

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Pectinase Market: Growth Factors

Escalating demand for organic products to steer the global market trends

Pectinase helps plants in cell wall extension, waste material recycling & decomposition, and tissue softening during plant maturation, thereby steering the growth of the global pectinase market. Furthermore, pectinases find a slew of applications in the food & beverages sector, namely for extracting fruit juices. Massive demand for beverages and other refreshments in countries of Europe and Latin America will help players in establishing their manufacturing units in these regions, thereby steering revenue of the market. Large-scale consumption of fruits and nutraceuticals will prop up the scope of growth for the market across the globe.

Growing inclination toward the purchase of organic items in emerging countries with a growing focus on food safety will steer the growth of the market globally. Fruit extracts are available in varied grades including food, personal care, and homecare, thereby providing impetus to the growth of the global market. Surging awareness of health benefits offered by vegetables & fruits among consumers will spur the growth of the market globally in the next decade.

Pectinase Market: Hindrances

Low availability of raw components to decimate the global industry expansion 

Strict government laws in the context of approving the use of pectinase in food & beverages can impede the expansion of the global pectinase industry. Lack of raw material availability due to fluctuations in demand and changing government laws due to wars, natural calamities, and viral diseases can put brakes on the demand & sale of pectinase.    

Pectinase Market: Opportunities

Growing penetration of pectinase in fruits to open new growth opportunities for the global market 

The rise in alcohol intake in developed countries and demand for food & beverages with the rise in disposable income of the people will create new growth opportunities for the global pectinase market. An increment in the demand for fruits across the globe will create new avenues of growth for the global market.  

Pectinase Market: Challenges

Rise in the prices of pectinase can be a big challenge for the global industry growth

An increase in the cost of the product and disruptions in the supply chain can pose a big threat to the growth of the global pectinase industry. In addition to this, low cultivation of the product owing to seasonal fluctuations in tropical regions can prove to be the highest challenge in the growth path of the industry across the globe.  

Pectinase Market: Segmentation

The global pectinase market is sectored into end-user, product, and regions.   

Based on the end-user, the global pectinase market is divided into winemaking, textile, agriculture, and food & beverages segments. Furthermore, the food & beverages segment, which dominated the end-user segment space in 2024, is projected to lead the segmental growth over the analysis timeline. Furthermore, the segment is also predicted to record the fastest CAGR over the coming years. The segmental growth over the forecast timeframe can be owing to a surge in the intake of ready-to-eat foods and packaged foods by people living in developed countries. Apart from this, a rise in the use of pectinase by players in the food & beverages sector will proliferate the segmental growth.  

On basis of the product, the global pectinase industry is bifurcated into the pectinesterase, polygalacturonases, pectin lyases, and proto pectinases segments. Furthermore, the proto pectinases segment, which contributed nearly 40% of the global industry share in 2024, is anticipated to lead the product segment in the forecasting years. Additionally, the growth of the segment over the assessment timeline can be due to the ability of proto pectinase in breaking down insoluble protopectin present in unripe fruit into highly polymerized pectin that is soluble. Moreover, the use of the product in horticulture, farming, and forestry will steer the expansion of the segment in the years ahead.  

Recent Breakthroughs

• In the second half of 2006, Royal DSM N.V., a key chemicals firm, launched a new clarification pectinase for the apple & pear juice sector. The move will help in the rapid breaking down of soluble pectin. The move will proliferate the size of the global pectinase market.
• In the third quarter of 2018, Creative Enzymes, a key firm manufacturing enzyme, introduced a new product referred to as Pectolyase. Moreover, the new product will help in improving fruit juice filtration along with promoting clarification in fruit crushing. The move will expand the scope of the growth of the pectinase business across the globe.
• In April 2023, International Flavors & Fragrances, a U.S.-based firm producing flavors, cosmetic actives, and fragrances, introduced an enzymatic solution for beer that helps breweries in maintaining beer clarity with a simplified process. The initiative will expand the scope of demand for pectinase in the U.S. beer industry and across the global beer & beverages industry.
• In August 2022, Constructive. bio, a pioneer firm creating synthetic genomes, launched a $15 million investment for commercializing research on synthetic biology. The move is aimed at expanding the firm’s enzyme product portfolio and this will help the firm in contributing notably towards the global pectinase market size in the upcoming years.

Pectinase Market: Report Scope

Pectinase Market: Regional Insights 

North America to make sizable contributions toward the global pectinase market share over 2024-2034

North America, which accounted for over three-fourths of the global pectinase market share in 2024, is anticipated to dominate the global pectinase market over the forecast timespan. The regional market expansion in the forthcoming years can be due to a prominent surge in the disposable income and purchasing capacity of the people. Apart from this, breakthroughs in the food & beverages sector in the countries such as Canada and the U.S. will contribute notably towards the revenue of the North American market.  

On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific pectinase industry is predicted to register the fastest CAGR of 10.1% in the upcoming years. The regional industry expansion can be due to the increase in the demand for pectinase across the food & beverages sector in countries of Southeast. Apart from this, the thriving aquaculture activities in the emerging economies of Asia will steer the expansion of the industry in the sub-continent. Surging demand for fruit extracts and awareness about health & fitness among consumers will prompt the regional industry size.

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Furthermore, the thriving chemical sector and growing awareness about the benefits offered by the intake of fruits will scale up the pectinase market across the European continent. Moreover, the presence of key manufacturers in the countries such as Holland, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Norway, Finland, the UK, and France will bolster the regional market expansion.

Pectinase Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the pectinase market on a global and regional basis.

The global pectinase market is dominated by players like:

• Challenge Group
• AB Enzymes
• Jinyuan Biochemical Co Ltd.
• Sukahan Bio-Technology
• Sunson
• Shandong Longda
• Verenium (BASF)
• YSSH
• AB Enzymes
• Genencor
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• Amano Enzyme
• Youtell
• Novozymes

The global pectinase market is segmented as follows;

By Product

• Pectinesterase
• Polygalacturonases
• Pectin Lyases
• Proto Pectinases

By End-User

• Winemaking
• Textile
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverages

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America