Rising demand for craft beer, specialty beverages and efficient brewing processes is expected to drive the global brewing enzymes market at a CAGR of 7.54% through 2031.
The global brewing enzymes market is projected to reach USD 858.63 million by 2031, up from an estimated USD 597.25 million in 2026, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.54%, according to Mordor Intelligence. The growth reflects increasing adoption of enzyme-based solutions across commercial breweries and craft beer producers, as manufacturers focus on improving production efficiency, product consistency and raw material utilisation.
Brewing enzymes play an important role in starch conversion, fermentation, filtration and beer clarification. Their application is also expanding alongside demand for specialty beverages, including low-alcohol, non-alcoholic and gluten-reduced beer.
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Craft Beer Demand Supports Market Expansion
The expansion of microbreweries, independent breweries and brewpubs is contributing to demand for specialised brewing enzymes. Craft beer production often involves diverse ingredients and smaller batches, making process control and consistency particularly important.
Enzymes such as amylases, proteases and beta-glucanases help brewers optimise starch conversion, manage wort viscosity and improve filtration. These applications also support experimentation with alternative ingredients and specialised beer formulations. High-gravity brewing, which allows breweries to produce concentrated wort for subsequent dilution, is another growth driver. Enzyme supplementation helps address processing challenges associated with higher wort concentrations while supporting production efficiency.
Microbial Enzymes Dominate the Market
Microbial enzymes accounted for 72.98% of the brewing enzymes market in 2025, making them the leading source segment, according to the report. Their scalability, consistent performance and suitability for industrial applications have supported widespread adoption.
By enzyme type, amylase held the largest share at 37.12% in 2025, owing to its role in breaking down starch into fermentable sugars. Beta-glucanase is projected to be the fastest-growing category, with a CAGR of 7.92% through 2031, supported by its application in reducing wort viscosity and improving filtration.
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Asia-Pacific Set for Fastest Growth
Europe accounted for 33.12% of the global brewing enzymes market in 2025, supported by its established brewing industry and demand for production efficiency.
Asia-Pacific, however, is expected to register the fastest regional growth, with a projected CAGR of 8.79% through 2031. Brewery modernisation, rising demand for premium beer and expanding brewing operations across markets such as China, Japan, Vietnam and India are expected to support regional demand. For India's brewing industry, these developments could create opportunities for enzyme manufacturers and ingredient suppliers as breweries explore improved processing technologies and diversified product portfolios.
The market's projected growth underlines the increasing importance of biotechnology in brewing, with enzyme innovation expected to remain central to production efficiency and the development of specialty beer categories.
