The global fermentation chemicals market size is expected to reach USD 156.47 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Fermentation Chemicals Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Alcohols, Enzymes, Organic Acids, and Other Products), By Application, and By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The fermentation chemicals market encompasses the production and distribution of a diverse array of chemical compounds derived from the microbial fermentation of organic feedstocks. This biological process, carried out by microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, converts raw materials such as sugars, grains, and agricultural waste into valuable chemicals. The bio-based chemicals find extensive applications across numerous industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, agriculture, and the production of biofuels and biomaterials, highlighting the market's broad applicability and significance in the global economy.
The fermentation chemicals industry is experiencing substantial growth, propelled by increasing consumer and industrial demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based products. Key drivers include the rising adoption of bio-based chemicals in various end-use industries, advancements in fermentation technologies that enhance efficiency and reduce costs, and supportive government regulations promoting sustainable manufacturing practices.
The market's development is also influenced by the growing focus on health and nutrition, leading to increased demand for fermented foods, beverages, and nutraceutical ingredients produced through fermentation processes. This confluence of factors contributes to a positive market outlook and continued expansion in the fermentation chemicals sector.
Fermentation Chemicals Market Report Highlights
By product, the alcohols segment holds the largest share of the fermentation chemicals market, primarily due to the widespread utilization of ethanol in various applications, including beverages, biofuels, and as an industrial solvent, showcasing its significant market presence across different regions.
By application, the industrial application segment presently accounts for the largest share of the market, fueled by the extensive use of these chemicals as crucial components in manufacturing processes for solvents, detergents, and industrial intermediates on a global scale.
By region, Asia Pacific holds the largest share of the market. The market in Asia Pacific is also projected to exhibit the highest growth rate during the forecast period.
A few key players active in the market include Cargill, Incorporated; Evonik Industries AG; BASF SE; Koninklijke DSM N.V.; DuPont de Nemours, Inc.; Ajinomoto Co., Inc.; Archer-Daniels-Midland Company; Lonza Group AG; Novozymes A/S; Chr. Hansen Holding A/S; Corbion N.V.; and Kerry Group plc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the fermentation chemicals market report on the basis of product, application, and region:
By Product Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Alcohols
Enzymes
Organic Acids
Other Products
By Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Industrial Application
Food & Beverages
Nutritional & Pharmaceutical
Plastic & Fibers
Other Applications
By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market Insights
- 4.1. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Fermentation Chemicals Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Rising Demand for Bio-based Products
- 4.2.1.2. Expansion of the Food and Beverage Industry
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Environmental concerns and regulatory hurdles
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Fermentation Chemicals Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Alcohols
- 5.3.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Alcohols, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Enzymes
- 5.4.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Enzymes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Organic Acids
- 5.5.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Organic Acids, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Other Products
- 5.6.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Other Products, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Industrial Application
- 6.3.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Industrial Application, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Food & Beverages
- 6.4.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Food & Beverages, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Nutritional & Pharmaceutical
- 6.5.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Nutritional & Pharmaceutical, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Plastic & Fibers
- 6.6.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Plastic & Fibers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.7. Other Applications
- 6.7.1. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Other Applications, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Geography
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Fermentation Chemicals Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Fermentation Chemicals Market - North America
- 7.3.1. North America: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. North America: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Fermentation Chemicals Market - U.S.
- 7.3.3.1. U.S.: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3.2. U.S.: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Canada
- 7.3.4.1. Canada: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4.2. Canada: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. Europe: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Fermentation Chemicals Market - UK
- 7.4.3.1. UK: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3.2. UK: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4. Fermentation Chemicals Market - France
- 7.4.4.1. France: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4.2. France: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Germany
- 7.4.5.1. Germany: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.2. Germany: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Italy
- 7.4.6.1. Italy: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.2. Italy: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Spain
- 7.4.7.1. Spain: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.2. Spain: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Netherlands
- 7.4.8.1. Netherlands: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.2. Netherlands: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Russia
- 7.4.9.1. Russia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.2. Russia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.10. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Rest of Europe
- 7.4.10.1. Rest of Europe: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.10.2. Rest of Europe: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3. Fermentation Chemicals Market - China
- 7.5.3.1. China: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3.2. China: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4. Fermentation Chemicals Market - India
- 7.5.4.1. India: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4.2. India: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Malaysia
- 7.5.5.1. Malaysia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.2. Malaysia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.6. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Japan
- 7.5.6.1. Japan: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.6.2. Japan: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.7. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Indonesia
- 7.5.7.1. Indonesia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.7.2. Indonesia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.8. Fermentation Chemicals Market - South Korea
- 7.5.8.1. South Korea: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.8.2. South Korea: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.9. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Australia
- 7.5.9.1. Australia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.9.2. Australia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.10. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
- 7.5.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3.2. Saudi Arabia: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4. Fermentation Chemicals Market - UAE
- 7.6.4.1. UAE: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4.2. UAE: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Israel
- 7.6.5.1. Israel: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.2. Israel: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6. Fermentation Chemicals Market - South Africa
- 7.6.6.1. South Africa: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.2. South Africa: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.7.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.2. Latin America: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.3. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Mexico
- 7.7.3.1. Mexico: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.3.2. Mexico: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.4. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Brazil
- 7.7.4.1. Brazil: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.4.2. Brazil: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.5. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Argentina
- 7.7.5.1. Argentina: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.5.2. Argentina: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.6. Fermentation Chemicals Market - Rest of Latin America
- 7.7.6.1. Rest of Latin America: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.6.2. Rest of Latin America: Fermentation Chemicals Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
- 8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
9. Company Profiles
- 9.1. Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
- 9.2. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
- 9.3. BASF SE
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
- 9.4. Cargill, Incorporated
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
- 9.5. Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
- 9.6. Corbion N.V.
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
- 9.7. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
- 9.8. Evonik Industries AG
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
- 9.9. Kerry Group plc
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
- 9.10. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development
- 9.11. Lonza Group AG
- 9.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.11.4. Recent Development
- 9.12. Novozymes A/S
- 9.12.1. Company Overview
- 9.12.2. Financial Performance
- 9.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.12.4. Recent Development