Biochemical Global Market Report 2025

Biochemical relates to chemical activities occurring in living organisms, involving the analysis of chemical substances and fundamental processes within living entities. These processes are utilized in biotechnology for producing therapeutic proteins and in various bioprocessing applications.

The key segments within the biochemical sector comprise biodiesel, amino acids, fine chemicals, phytochemicals, antibiotics, dyes, and stains. Biodiesel, sourced domestically from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease, is a sustainable and degradable fuel. Its applications extend to fuel, power generation, and diverse end-user industries such as pharmaceuticals, dairy, automotive, textile, and food processing.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact-particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.

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The biochemical market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $83.52 billion in 2024 to $90.85 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable products, government initiatives and regulations, shift towards bio-based fuels, consumer awareness and preference, expanding applications in various industries.

The biochemical market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $122.72 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing biopharmaceutical sector, increasing focus on circular economy, global efforts to combat climate change, biorefinery developments, consumer demand for green products. Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovation in bioprocessing, investments in research and development, collaborations and partnerships, biotechnological advancements, shift towards precision and synthetic biology.

The forecast of 7.8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through increased costs of enzyme imports, particularly from China and India, which could disrupt pharmaceutical and agricultural biotechnology production.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The biochemical market is anticipated to experience significant growth due to the rising demand for bio-based products. These products are derived from renewable biological resources, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemicals and contributing to environmental conservation. A report by the Organic Trade Association revealed that the U.S. organic food market achieved a record-breaking $61.7 billion in sales in 2022, marking a 4.4% increase from $59.1 billion in 2021. Additionally, the global bioplastics production capacity is expected to surge from 2.2 million metric tons in 2022 to around 6.3 million metric tons by 2027, as reported by European Bioplastics. This escalating demand for bio-based products is a key driver behind the growth of the biochemical market.

The biochemicals market is poised for expansion owing to the increasing need for clean and renewable fuel sources. These sources, also known as renewable energy or green fuels, harness biochemicals to convert organic materials such as biomass and algae into biofuels and biogases. This process provides an environmentally friendly and sustainable energy alternative, reducing harmful emissions and lessening dependence on fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency reported a projected 6% increase in global biofuel demand, equivalent to 9,100 million liters per year, between 2021 and 2022. Hence, the heightened demand for clean and renewable fuel sources is a driving force behind the growth of the biochemical market.

Major companies operating in the biochemical market are increasing their focus on introducing products such as biobased precursors to gain a competitive edge in the market. A biobased precursor is a substance derived from renewable biological sources, such as plants, animals, or microorganisms, that serves as a starting point or raw material for the production of bio-based products. For instance, in July 2022, Advanced Biochemical, a Thailand-based biochemical company, launched a new brand called Epinity, which is a bio-based, drop-in, and competitive epichlorohydrin (ECH) used in a wide range of downstream industries. Epinity is used as a precursor to epoxy resins, which have various applications, including marine coatings, powder coatings, auto refinishing, metal coatings, and industrial adhesives. The launch of Epinity is a significant development in the biochemical industry since it provides a sustainable alternative to traditional ECH and other chemical compounds.

Leading firms in the biochemical market are escalating their efforts to introduce innovative sustainable products, including biobased sustainable additives, to enhance their competitive advantage. Biobased sustainable additives are naturally derived or renewable chemical compounds sourced from plants, agriculture, or other organic materials. They are employed to improve the properties, performance, or environmental sustainability of various products, materials, or processes. For example, in March 2023, BYK, a subsidiary of Altana AG, a Germany-based chemicals company, unveiled a new series of bio-based sustainable additives named CERAFLOUR. These additives are crafted to impart a natural appearance, as well as silky and matte surfaces, to coatings utilized in wood and furniture, coil, and architectural coatings.

In August 2023, UPM Biochemicals GmbH, a biochemical company based in Germany, successfully acquired SunCoal Industries GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to aid UPM Biochemicals GmbH in expanding its range of renewable chemicals and reinforcing its position in the bio-based products market. SunCoal Industries GmbH, a chemical company based in Germany, specializes in the development and commercialization of high-value carbon products, including biochemicals.

Major companies operating in the biochemical market report are Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson, BASF SE, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Merck & Co. Inc., Dow Chemical Company, Novartis AG, Sanofi S.A., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., AstraZeneca PLC, Eli Lilly and Company, Gilead Sciences Inc., Amgen Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Solvay S.A., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Biogen Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Agilent Technologies, Illumina, Renewable Energy Group Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hansen A/S, Naturex SA, Arboris LLC, AMINO GmbH, LIPO Foods

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the biochemical market in 2024. The regions covered in the biochemical market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the biochemical market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Biochemical Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on biochemical market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Biodiesel; Amino Acids; Fine Chemicals; Phytochemicals; Antibiotics; Dyes And Stains

2 By Application: Fuel; Power Generation; Other Applications

• 3) By End-User: Pharmaceuticals; Dairy; Automotive; Agriculture; Textile; Food Processing
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Biodiesel: Vegetable Oil-Based Biodiesel; Animal Fat-Based Biodiesel; Algae-based Biodiesel
• 2) By Amino Acids: Essential Amino Acids; Non-essential Amino Acids; Conditioned Amino Acids
• 3) By Fine Chemicals: Specialty Chemicals; Pharmaceutical Intermediates; Agrochemicals; Phytochemicals
• 4) By Phytochemicals: Flavonoids; Alkaloids; Terpenoids; Phenolics
• 5) By Antibiotics: Penicillin; Tetracycline; Cephalosporins; Macrolides
• 6) By Dyes And Stains: Synthetic Dyes; Natural Dyes; Fluorescent Dyes; Biochemical Stains
• Companies Mentioned: Cargill Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Pfizer Inc.; Johnson & Johnson; BASF SE; F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Merck & Co. Inc.; Dow Chemical Company; Novartis AG; Sanofi S.A.; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; AstraZeneca plc; Eli Lilly and Company; Gilead Sciences Inc.; Amgen Inc.; Evonik Industries AG; Solvay S.A.; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; Ajinomoto Co. Inc.; Biogen Inc.; Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Agilent Technologies; Illumina; Renewable Energy Group Inc.; Bio-Rad Laboratories; Hansen A/S; Naturex SA; Arboris LLC; AMINO GmbH; LIPO Foods
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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