Latin America Proteases Market

Latin America Proteases Market Size, Share, Growth (2022-2027)

Latin America Proteases Market was worth USD 190 million in 2021 and is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 6.11%, to reach USD 260 million by 2027

Latin America Proteases Market Overview

Proteases are any enzymes that perform proteolysis; protein catabolism via hydrolysis of peptide bonds. Proteases have undergone multiple evolutions, and various classes of protease can execute the same reaction by totally different catalytic mechanisms. Proteases are found in Plantae, Fungi, Animalia, Bacteria, Archaea and viruses. There are various types of proteases that are different on their source type, a few of which include papain, ficain, asclepian, clostripain etc. The protease mechanisms include metalloproteases, glutamic acid proteases, serine proteases, cysteine proteases etc. Generally, proteases from bacterial and fungal sources are changed genetically by the transfer of a few genes or by deletion to enhance their performance. Hence, genetically modified proteases result in increased catalytic stability, activities, modified pH and temperature levels. Proteases are used in food applications. In dairy it helps in the coagulation of milk, flavor modification while in a bakery it intensifies gluten development. Other applications in food include animal protein processing, seafood processing, in yeast hydrolysis, etc.The Latin America Proteases market is driven by factors like the growth of food and detergent industries, rising demand for cleaning formulation drives, growing applications in the pharmaceuticals sector and its ability to reduce production costs in food industry. However, the market is constrained by factors like the presence of stringent regulations. 

Latin America Proteases Market Segmentation

on the basis of source into

• microbial

• plant 

• animal segments

By application

• food & beverages

• laundry & dish washing detergents

• feed additives

• health care

Food and beverages segment has the largest share in the segment.

By product

• microbial

• plant and animal

• Renin

• Alkaline

• Papain proteases 

Latin America Proteases Market Regional Analysis

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Peru

The market in the region is emerging in terms of growth. Factors such as growing applications in the pharmaceuticals sector and its potential for cost reduction is expected to drive market growth in the region.

Latin America Proteases Market Key players

Some of the major players in the market include

1. Amano Enzyme Inc.

2. Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd.

3. Biocatalysts Limited

4. Associated British Foods PLC

5. Chr. Hansen Holdings A/S