United Kingdom Textile Enzymes Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Textile Enzymes Market Size was valued at USD 13.7 Million in 2023.
• The Market is Growing at a CAGR of 5.36% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.K. Textile Enzymes Market Size is expected to reach USD 23.1 Million By 2033

The United Kingdom Textile Enzymes Market is anticipated to exceed USD 23.1 Million By 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.36% from 2023 to 2033. The growing use in textile bleaching, de-sizing, and biosourcing, demand for lactases and cellulases for denim finishing & decolorizing textile products, and increasing awareness about the eco-friendly & non-toxic chemicals in textile production are driving the growth of the textile enzymes market in the UK.     

Market Overview

Textile enzymes are the biocatalysts used in textile processes such as de-sizing, bleaching, and denim washing. Various enzymes are utilized for removing starch, degrading excess hydrogen peroxide, and bleaching textiles. Additionally, they are stereospecific, non-toxic, environment-friendly, and energy-conserving alternatives in the textile industry and are applicable to all manufacturing steps of textile chemical processing. In textile processing, amylases are used in the preparatory finishing phase (de-sizing) while cellulase is used to soften textiles and decrease the piling of cotton. The rising need for clothing due to population growth in the country is anticipated to enhance the product demand. Additionally, attributes like lower water and chemical loads, non-toxicity, less energy consumption, eco-friendliness, and enhanced fabric quality are anticipated to increase the use of these products in the textile sector. The development of newer formulations of enzymes for efficient functioning is offering lucrative market opportunities for textile enzymes.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK textile enzymes market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom textile enzymes market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the UK textile enzymes market.

Driving Factors

The application of enzymes in the textile industry owing to various factors including accelerating reactions, operating under mild conditions, and safe & easy to control, harsh chemical alternatives, and biodegradability drives the market for textile enzymes. Textile enzymes are good alternatives to the harsh chemical processes of textiles. The growing awareness of eco-friendly practices in the textile industry leads to the market demand for textile enzymes. 

Restraining Factors

The availability of cheaper alternatives is restraining the market for textile enzymes. For instance, chlorine is used for bleaching of cotton fabrics and is 50-60% cheaper than specialized cellulase and pectinase enzymes.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom Textile Enzymes Market share is classified into source, type, and application.

• The micro-organisms segment dominates the UK textile enzymes market with the largest share in 2023.

The United Kingdom textile enzymes market is segmented by source into animal tissues, plants, and micro-organisms. Among these, the micro-organisms segment dominates the UK textile enzymes market with the largest share in 2023. Micro-organism-sourced enzymes such as amylases, peroxidases, catalases, cellulases, and laccases are more cost-effective than animals and plants. The rising demand for enzymes as a result of their benefits, which include lower toxicity and higher commercial enzyme output as compared to alternative sources is driving the market.

• The cellulase segment dominates the market with the largest market share during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom textile enzymes market is segmented by type into amylases, cellulase, lipases, proteases, pectinase, laccases, and others. Among these, the cellulase segment dominates the market with the largest market share during the forecast period. Cellulases are widely used in textile processing including finishing of cellulose-based textiles, biostoning of jeans, and biopolishing of cotton and other cellulosic fabrics. The capacity of cellulase to quicken abrasion during the denim finishing process is responsible for driving the market. 

• The de-sizing segment dominates the UK textile enzymes market during the forecast period.       

Based on the application, the U.K. textile enzymes market is divided into de-sizing, bio-polishing, bleaching, bio-sourcing, and others. Among these, the de-sizing segment dominates the UK textile enzymes market during the forecast period. The enzymatic de-sizing process involves the removal of starch-based sizing from fabrics, improving fabric quality, wettability, and dyeing quality. The growing technological advancements in the jeans de-sizing process and the rising popularity of soft fabric products and lightweight denim are driving the market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. textile enzymes market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Infinity biotech
• Nature Bioscience
• Tex Biosciences
• Denykem
• Advanced Enzymes
• Kemin Industries
• BASF SE
• Genscript Biotech Corp Class H
• Associated British Foods Plc
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In December 2021, GenScript Biotech Corp., a global biotechnology group, announced that it has expanded operations in the United Kingdom with new offices and a fully functional logistics center in Oxford in order to support UK customers with fast delivery of services and products.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at U.K., regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Textile Enzymes Market based on the below-mentioned segments

UK Textile Enzymes Market, By Source

• Animal Tissues
• Plants
• Micro-organisms

UK Textile Enzymes Market, By Type

• Amylases
• Cellulase
• Lipases
• Proteases
• Pectinase
• Laccases
• Others

UK Textile Enzymes Market, By Application

• De-Sizing
• Bio-Polishing
• Bleaching
• Bio-Sourcing
• Others