Bromelain Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Bromelain Market is segmented By Type (Stem Bromelain, Fruit Bromelain), By Application (Food & Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Healthcare, Cosmetics, Others), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Bromelain Market Size

A Report by DataM Intelligence estimates the Global Bromelain market to grow at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period 2024- 2031. The market is expected to grow because it becomes important in different industries like Food & Beverages, Dietary Supplements, Healthcare, Cosmetics. The competitive rivalry intensifies with Enzyme Application Ltd., Enzyme Application Ltd.., Creative Enzymes, and others operating in the market. Bromelain is an enzyme extract derived mainly from the stems of pineapples, even if it exists in all parts of the fresh pineapple. The extract has a traditional history of folk medicine use. As a natural ingredient, it is used in cosmetics, as a topical medication, and as a meat tenderizer. Produced mainly in parts of the globe where pineapples are cultivated, such as Thailand or Malaysia. Bromelain is derived from the peel, stem, leaves or waste of the pineapple plant after removing the fruit. The starting material is then mixed together and pressed through a filter to get a supernatant liquid containing the soluble bromelain enzyme. Further processing involves purification and concentration of the enzyme.

Bromelain Market Scope

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Bromelain Market Dynamic

Widening application spectrum in human nutrition is driving the bromelain market

Increasing application of bromelain in various industrial applications and possible therapeutic, as well as medical applications, is driving the market growth of the global bromelain market. Due to its properties, bromelain has been exploited commercially in many applications in the food, beverage, tenderization, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and textile sectors. At present, researchers globally have been directing their interest to purification methods by applying conventional and modern approaches, such as manipulating the pH, affinity, hydrophobicity, and temperature conditions according to the unique properties of bromelain. Increasing research & development activities regarding its therapeutic properties are expected to create more opportunities for this market. Currently, bromelain has been recognized globally as a safe and successful type of therapeutic agent and is being used by individuals for a number of ailments, such as bronchitis, sinusitis, arthritis and inflammation. It is mainly used as a meat tenderizer Along with papain. Bromelain is produced in a powdered form, which is mixed with a marinade or directly sprinkled on the uncooked meat. In the bio-chemicals sector, bromelain is used in the production of cheese, gelatin, and hydrolyzed proteins. Additionally, in the food industry, bromelain is also used as a food additive to clarify beer. Bromelain is harmless to normal tissues and does not affect skin grafting, so it is suitable for the treatment of small areas of deep burns. In terms of medical use, it is available in tablet or capsule form for use by mouth. A topical form is sometimes used by doctors to treat severe burns.

However, an overdose of bromelain can have side effects on human health such as vomiting, heavy menstrual bleeding, headache and nausea which is estimated to hinder the market growth.

Bromelain Market Segmentation Analysis

Stem bromelain segment is the dominating type segment

In terms of type, the global bromelain market is dominated by stem bromelain with market high share in 2020. Stem is the most commonly used raw material for the extraction of bromelain, as fruits are mainly used by beverage and food processing industry. Fruit bromelain and stem bromelainare extracted differently and they contain different enzymatic composition.

On the basis of application, global bromelain market is dominated by food & beverages industry with market high share in 2020. Food industry is the main end-user of bromelain, as it is a popular meat tenderizer. Increasing application of bromelain in the bakery, meat, and brewing industry is expected to strengthen the market growth of the food & beverage segment.

Bromelain Market Geographical Share

Asia-Pacific is the largest market in bromelain market

Asia-Pacific is dominating the global bromelain market with market high share in 2020, due to the presence of a number of companies, easy availability of ingredients due to extensive pineapple cultivation and growing application of bromelain in this region. Other than the food industry, continuous product and technological innovation in the textile industry in the Asia-Pacific region is resulting in a speedy increase in the demand for enzymes such as bromelain.

North America is the second-largest market for bromelain, with high % of the global sales revenue in 2020. The meat industry in North America is on an increased growth line, due to the increasing consumption of meat products by the population. For instance, according to an analysis done by John Dunham & Associates in 2016, the U.S. meat and poultry industry account for USD 1.02 trillion in total economic output or about 5.6% of gross domestic product (GDP). As bromelain being the most sought-after meat tenderizing agent is popular in the food & beverage industry across North America. There is growing adoption of bromelain in teeth whitening products in this region. Oral care product companies are now including bromelain-added products in their products. In case of Europe, the bromelain market is expected to grow with high CAGR in the forecast period. Bromelain is extensively used as a health supplement in Germany and other Western European countries and is also applied in the treatment of inflammation and swelling of the nose and sinus after an injury or surgery. Additionally, top players in Europe’s cosmetics industry are innovating products by mixing bromelain, due to positive effects of bromelain such as treating acne, wrinkles, and dry skin.

COVID-19 Impact on Bromelain Market

The continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic is having a moderate impact on the overall growth of the global bromelain market. Basically demand from the cosmetic industry and textile industry have witnessed a slight decrease due to strict lockdown measures and closure of the retail sector, as consumers have mainly focused on purchasing necessary products in the Covid-19 time period. But, the food & beverages sector is has provided sizeable growth opportunities, as bromelain is mainly used to tenderize meat. Post Covid-19, market players are expected to focus and invest in research and development activities to gain a competitive edge.

Bromelain Companies and Competitive Landscape

Growing research & development is making the market more competitive

The global bromelain market is fragmented with a large number of players present in Asia-Pacific countries, due to easy raw material availability. The market competition is intense in terms of increasing research & development to find the new application of bromelain and growing merger & acquisition activities. The leading market players of global bromelain market are Enzybel International S.A, Nanning Pangbo Bioengineering Co. Ltd., Enzyme Technology Ltd., Hong Mao Biochemicals Co. Ltd., Creative Enzymes, Challenge Bioproducts Co. Ltd., The Food State Company, Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited, Bio-gen Extracts Private Limited and others.

Recent Developments:

• In April 2021, Enzybel and Planted join forces to create promising plant-based meat-substitutes. In their common search, Enzybel and Planted will invest together in this green project and just kicked-off their Eurostars-funded innovation project
• In 2017, Challenge Bio, conducted the “Taiwan Pineapple Stem Collection – Bromelain Study ” with MediWound, Chiayi Agricultural Experiment Station and National Chung Hsing University