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The following application sectors are covered in this research:

• Detergent
• Textile
• Paper and pulp
• Leather

The following technology is covered in this research:

• Fermentation

Environment-friendliness and Strict Legislation Encourages Uptake of Enzymes in Industrial Applications

Technology innovation coupled with concerted efforts by manufacturers to improve product and environment quality is proving to be the key for widening use of enzymes in industrial applications. End-product manufacturers are increasingly moving to incorporate the beneficial characteristics of enzymes in their product formulations. At the same time, enzyme producers are embracing the partnerships and collaborations route in order to customise their products to address client needs. High costs and significant expenditures related to reformulation threaten to postpone the immediate acceptance of enzymes in the market. However, strict legislation promoting the use of environment-friendly resource alternatives and the beneficial properties of enzyme technology are set to spur their wider acceptance in product offerings. In addition, the investments incurred on enzyme adoption are likely to be lower than the costs incurred on purchasing raw materials over the long term. Moreover, their wider use will limit damage to the environment in the future. These trends will support the sustained uptake of enzymes in the industrial applications arena.

The demand for process efficiency and resource optimisation is expanding the market for enzymes within industrial applications. Stringent regulations and policies mandating the use of best available techniques are compelling industries to widen the use enzymes within their processes. End-product manufacturers are partnering with enzyme manufacturers to produce cost-efficient products for customers, widening the spectrum of enzyme use in industries on a regular basis. "Heightened environmental consciousness, costly and non-renewable resources and excellent benefits are supporting the adoption of enzymes within industrial processes," notes the analyst of this research. "Enzyme manufacturers are investigating technologies that minimise reformulation needs and costs associated with existing production offerings by end-product manufacturers, boosting market potential."

Efforts to Address Reformulation Issues to Enhance Market Prospects

Enzyme technology, although widely available and actively adopted in industrial processes, is considered expensive and time consuming. Reformulation presents significant challenges in terms of minimising product costs while maintaining quality levels and sustaining profitability. This is deterring end-product manufacturers from implementing enzyme technology. Therefore, enzyme manufacturers need to invest in new technology and alleviate uncertainties about the efficacy of their solutions.

"Manufacturers should proactively explore new avenues for enzyme application and embrace collaborative approaches to enhance products offered in the market," advises the analyst. "Enzyme manufacturers should invest in developing novel enzymes that require minimal reformulation efforts, while providing better results than traditionally used solutions."

Chapter 1

• Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2006
• Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Per cent of Unit Shipment by End-Application (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Revenues by End-Application (Europe), 2003-2006
• Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Per cent of Revenues by End-Application (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Pricing Analysis (Europe), 2003-2006
• Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Per cent of Price by End-Application (Europe), 2006

Chapter 3

• Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (Europe), 2007-2013

Chapter 4

• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Unit Shipment by End-Application (Europe), 2003-2013
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Per cent of Unit Shipment by End-Application (Europe), 2006
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Revenues by End-Application (Europe), 2003-2013
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Per cent of Revenues by End-Application (Europe), 2006
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Per cent of Unit Shipment by Product Type (Europe), 2006
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Pricing Analysis (Europe), 2003-2013
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Pricing Analysis by End-Application (Europe), 2003-2013
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Per cent of Price by End-Application (Europe), 2006
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2006
• Total Enzymes in Industrial Applications Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (Europe), 2006

Chapter 5

• Enzymes in Detergent Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Enzymes in Detergent Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Enzymes in Detergent Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013
• Enzymes in Detergent Market: Per cent of Unit Shipment by Product Type (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Detergent Market: Pricing Analysis (Europe), 2003-2013
• Enzymes in Detergent Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Detergent Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (Europe), 2006

Chapter 6

• Enzymes in Textile Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Enzymes in Textile Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Enzymes in Textile Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013
• Enzymes in Textile Market: Per cent of Unit Shipment by Product Type (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Textile Market: Pricing Analysis (Europe), 2003-2013
• Enzymes in Textile Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Textile Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (Europe), 2006

Chapter 7

• Enzymes in Paper and Pulp Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Enzymes in Paper and Pulp Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Enzymes in Paper and Pulp Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013
• Enzymes in Paper and Pulp Market: Per cent of Unit Shipment by Product Type (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Paper and Pulp Market: Pricing Analysis (Europe), 2003-2013
• Enzymes in Paper and Pulp Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Paper and Pulp Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (Europe), 2006

Chapter 8

• Enzymes in Leather Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Enzymes in Leather Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013
• Enzymes in Leather Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013
• Enzymes in Leather Market: Per cent of Unit Shipment by Product Type (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Leather Market: Pricing Analysis (Europe), 2003-2013
• Enzymes in Leather Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2006
• Enzymes in Leather Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (Europe), 2006