The global fermentation chemicals market size reached USD 82.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 128.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.73% during 2025-2033.
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2024 |
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2025-2033
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 82.7 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 128.1 Billion |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 4.73% |
Fermentation chemicals are used to catalyze or initiate the chemical process of fermentation in various products. These chemicals are majorly manufactured using vegetable feedstock, such as sugar, corn and starch, and are used in the production of bioplastics, biofuels, polymers and composites, among other products. They are crucial for increasing the pace of the chemical reaction, which contributes to minimize the overall manufacturing cost, fermentation time and energy consumption. Owing to this, these chemicals find extensive applications across various industries, including plastic manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and food and beverages (F&B).
The growing F&B industry, along with rapid industrialization across the globe, represent as the key factors driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rising demand for alcoholic beverages is also providing a boost to the market growth. Fermented chemicals are primarily used in the production of various alcoholic beverages and food products, such as breads, cheese and pickles. Additionally, advancements in fermentation technologies have enabled large-scale production of several organic acids, such as lactic, tartaric and fumaric acid, thereby increasing the demand for fermentation chemicals across the globe. Moreover, growing consumer awareness regarding environment-friendly and bio-based raw materials is creating a positive outlook for the market growth. Industries are gradually shifting their focus toward fermentation chemicals as an alternative to their synthetic or petroleum-derived counterparts. An increasing product adoption for the manufacturing of steroids and antibiotics, along with extensive research and development (R&D) activities, are also projected to drive the market further.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global fermentation chemicals market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, form and application.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being BASF SE, AB Enzymes, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Amano Enzymes USA, Co., Ltd., Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Cargill Incorporated, Chr. Hansen A/S, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Evonik Industries AG, Novozymes A/S, The Dow Chemical Company, Koch Industries Inc. (Invista BV), etc.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Product, Form, Application, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | BASF SE, AB Enzymes, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Amano Enzymes USA, Co., Ltd., Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Cargill Incorporated, Chr. Hansen A/S, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Evonik Industries AG, Novozymes A/S, The Dow Chemical Company and Koch Industries Inc. (Invista BV), etc. |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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The global fermentation chemicals market was valued at USD 82.7 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global fermentation chemicals market to exhibit a CAGR of 4.73% during 2025-2033.
The rising demand for fermentation chemicals to aid in producing numerous alcoholic beverages and food products, such as breads, cheese, pickles, etc., is primarily driving the global fermentation chemicals market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous end-use industries for fermentation chemicals.
Based on the product, the global fermentation chemicals market can be segmented into alcohol, enzymes, organic acids, and others. Currently, alcohol holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the application, the global fermentation chemicals market can be categorized into industrial applications, food and beverages, nutritional and pharmaceuticals, plastics and fibers, and others. Among these, industrial applications exhibit a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global fermentation chemicals market include BASF SE, AB Enzymes, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Amano Enzymes USA, Co., Ltd., Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Cargill Incorporated, Chr. Hansen A/S, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Evonik Industries AG, Novozymes A/S, The Dow Chemical Company, Koch Industries Inc. (Invista BV), etc.