Saudi Arabia Food Enzymes Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 36.20 Million

Market Forecast in 2033: USD 60.22 Million

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 5.82%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Food Enzymes Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Source, Formulation, Application, and Region, 2025-2033", the Saudi Arabia food enzymes market size reached USD 36.20 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 60.22 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.82% during 2025-2033.

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Food Enzymes Market

• AI amps up enzyme production in Saudi food plants by optimizing fermentation processes, boosting yields 25% via real-time tweaks that cut waste and energy use.
• Vision 2030's SDAIA pumps billions into AI-food tech, powering predictive models for enzyme demand in dairy hubs like Al-Kharj amid self-sufficiency drives.
• Novonesis partners with Saudi firms on AI-driven enzyme discovery, slashing R&D time 40% for custom lactase in booming lactose-free yogurt lines.​
• AI quality checks in food enzymes factories drop defects 20%, ensuring halal compliance and fueling USD 36.2 million market with precise bakery applications.
• Smart AI forecasting aligns enzyme supply with retail surges, cutting shortages 30% as supermarkets stock more processed foods under Vision 2030 retail growth.

Saudi Arabia Food Enzymes Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is supercharging the food enzymes market by pouring resources into food security and cutting down on imports, especially in booming dairy and bakery sectors. The plan pushes self-sufficiency, like hitting big milestones in local dairy output through hubs such as Al-Kharj, where enzymes like rennet and lactase are key for crafting cheese, yogurt, and lactose-free goodies that meet rising demand. With the dairy enzymes segment alone hitting USD 121.66 million right now, government incentives reward enzyme tech for better efficiency and halal-certified products, drawing in global players to set up shop locally. This shift not only boosts jobs in biotech but also aligns with clean-label trends, making enzymes a go-to for sustainable processing that slashes waste by up to 50 percent as targeted.​

Consumers in Saudi Arabia are going crazy for premium, processed foods with better taste, texture, and nutrition, fueling enzyme use across dairy, bakery, and beverages. Folks want yogurt that's creamier, bread with longer shelf life, and lactose-free milk for the many dealing with intolerance, so companies lean on enzymes to nail those qualities without chemicals. Retail expansion helps too—supermarkets and hypermarkets stock more enzyme-enhanced items, exposing shoppers to innovative products and driving repeat buys through promotions. The overall enzymes market stands at USD 125.7 million, with food-grade ones powering this shift as people prioritize health-focused eats.​

Tech upgrades and cleaner production methods are shaking up the food enzymes scene, with biotech firms rolling out microbial enzymes via advanced fermentation that's more efficient and eco-friendly. Saudi companies are teaming up with globals like Novonesis to localize manufacturing, fitting Vision 2030's innovation push and meeting strict food safety regs for better flavor and nutrition profiles. This trend supports exports to GCC neighbors, where demand for high-quality Saudi dairy is climbing, as producers use specialized enzymes to hit international standards and cut costs. It's creating a hub for enzyme R&D, blending tradition with cutting-edge science for real gains in product quality.

Saudi Arabia Food Enzymes Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Type Insights:

• Carbohydrase
  • Amylase
  • Cellulase
  • Lactase
  • Pectinase
  • Others
• Protease
• Lipase
• Others

Source Insights:

• Microorganisms
• Plants
• Animals

Formulation Insights:

• Powder
• Liquid
• Others

Application Insights:

• Beverages
• Processed Foods
• Dairy Products
• Bakery Products
• Confectionery Products
• Others

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Food Enzymes Market

• December 2025: Novonesis gains full control of Feed Enzymes Alliance for €1.5 billion, expanding food-grade enzyme solutions in Saudi processing.
• June 2025: Almarai agrees to fully purchase Pure Beverages, boosting enzyme use in dairy processing for enhanced yogurt and cheese production efficiency.​
• February 2025: Dairy enzymes market surges with robust growth from lactose-free innovations, hitting USD 121.66 million via lactase tech advances.

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