The proteinase k market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In recent times, there has been a significant expansion in the size of the proteinase K market. The market is projected to increase from $4.89 billion in 2024 to $5.36 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
The notable growth in the previous period is due to factors such as the expansion in biotechnology and life sciences research, advancements in diagnostic testing, the necessity for pharmaceutical development, bioprocessing, protein purification, and reinforced quality control in the food and beverage industry.
The proteinase k market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of Proteinase K is set to experience swift expansion in the coming few years, poised to reach "$8.19 billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%.
The predicted growth within the forecast period can be linked to the continual development in molecular diagnostics, advancements in the field of precision medicine, the expansion of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, research progress in proteomics and genomics, and its escalating use in forensic sciences. The forecast period is also likely to witness key trends including growth in the pharmaceutical industry, technological progress, competitive market dynamics and pricing, the emergence of sustainable and animal-free versions, and the effect of the global pandemic.
The escalating incidence of chronic illnesses is projected to fuel the expansion of the proteinase K market. Chronic diseases, which last more than a year and necessitate continual medical care, use Proteinase K as a preventive or therapeutic tool to extract and isolate the DNA and RNA of viruses that lead to a variety of such diseases. For instance, the US-based National Library of Medicine reported in January 2023 that the number of individuals in the US aged 50 and above suffering from at least one chronic condition will surge to 142.66 million by 2050. Hence, the rise in chronic disease prevalence will contribute to the growth of the proteinase K market.
The proteinase K market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Form: Lyophilized Powder Form, Liquid Form
2) By Therapeutic Area: Infectious Diseases, Diabetes, Oncology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Autoimmune Diseases, Neurology, Other Therapeutic Areas
3) By Application: Isolation And Purification Of Genomic DNA And RNA, In Situ Hybridization, Mitochondria Isolation, Enzyme Removal
4) By End-Use: Contract Research Organization, Academic Institutes, Biotechnology Companies, Diagnostic Laboratories
Subsegments:
1) By Lyophilized Powder Form: High Purity Lyophilized Powder, Standard Grade Lyophilized Powder
2) By Liquid Form: Ready-To-Use Liquid, Concentrated Liquid Solutions
The proteinase K market is seeing a rising trend of product innovation. Major players in this market are introducing novel products to maintain their market share. For example, Biocatalysts Ltd., a biotech firm located in the UK, unveiled a new product called Proteocut K, a versatile and cost-effective option to liquid proteinase K. It is an innovative subtilisin-type serine protease enzyme with wide substrate specificity, making it suitable for several life science applications. Proteinase K, being a subtilisin-type serine endopeptidase, offers a wide pH profile and substrate specificity, facilitating efficient and powerful protein hydrolysis. The serine endopeptidase known as K is characterized by an activity of roughly 1,450 U/ml (Hemoglobin assay) and is functional over a broad pH (6.0 - 10.0) and temperature (40 -70°C) range. It can be utilized in a diverse range of life science applications.
Major companies operating in the proteinase K market include:
• Merck KGaA
• QIAGEN NV
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
• Worthington Biochemical Corporation
• Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
• Behemoth Inteligencia para os Negocios LTDA
• Codexis Inc.
• Beijing SBS Genetech Co. Ltd
• Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
• Amicogen Inc
• Amano Enzyme Inc.
• Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
• Promega Corporation
• Bioline Diagnostics LLP
• Biocompare
• BioVision Inc.
• Creative Enzymes
• G-Biosciences
• Advanced Enzymes Technologies
• Cell Signaling Technology Inc.
• Dyadic International
• Amresco LLC
• Abcam plc
• Bio Basic Inc.
• BioChain Institute Inc.
• BioLegend Inc.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
• Enzo Life Sciences Inc.
• GenScript Biotech Corporation
North America was the largest region in the global proteinase K market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global proteinase k market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the proteinase K market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa