Cheese Rennet Market Report – Research, Industry Analysis Reports and Market Demands

Global Cheese Rennet Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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Table of Content

1 Market Overview

1.1 Product Overview and Scope
1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Enzyme Activity ≥10000MCU/g
- 1.3.3 Enzyme Activity 3000-10000MCU/g
- 1.3.4 Enzyme Activity ≤3000MCU/g
1.4 Market Analysis by Source
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Source: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 Animal Derivative
- 1.4.3 Plant Derivative
- 1.4.4 Microbial Derivative
1.5 Market Analysis by Dosage Form
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Dosage Form: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 Liquid
- 1.5.3 Powder
- 1.5.4 Granular
1.6 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.6.1 Overview: Global Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.6.2 Cheese Production
- 1.6.3 Other Dairy Products
- 1.6.4 Food Processing
- 1.6.5 Other
1.7 Global Cheese Rennet Market Size & Forecast
- 1.7.1 Global Cheese Rennet Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.7.2 Global Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.7.3 Global Cheese Rennet Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

3 Competitive Environment: Cheese Rennet by Manufacturer

3.1 Global Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.2 Global Cheese Rennet Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.3 Global Cheese Rennet Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Cheese Rennet by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Cheese Rennet Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Cheese Rennet Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
3.5 Cheese Rennet Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Cheese Rennet Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Cheese Rennet Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Cheese Rennet Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

4.1 Global Cheese Rennet Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Cheese Rennet Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
4.2 North America Cheese Rennet Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.3 Europe Cheese Rennet Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.4 Asia-Pacific Cheese Rennet Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.5 South America Cheese Rennet Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.6 Middle East & Africa Cheese Rennet Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

5.1 Global Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
5.2 Global Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
5.3 Global Cheese Rennet Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

6.1 Global Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
6.2 Global Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
6.3 Global Cheese Rennet Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

7.1 North America Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
7.2 North America Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
7.3 North America Cheese Rennet Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

8.1 Europe Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
8.2 Europe Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
8.3 Europe Cheese Rennet Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

9.1 Asia-Pacific Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
9.2 Asia-Pacific Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
9.3 Asia-Pacific Cheese Rennet Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

10.1 South America Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
10.2 South America Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
10.3 South America Cheese Rennet Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

11.1 Middle East & Africa Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
11.2 Middle East & Africa Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
11.3 Middle East & Africa Cheese Rennet Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Cheese Rennet Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Cheese Rennet Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

12.1 Cheese Rennet Market Drivers
12.2 Cheese Rennet Market Restraints
12.3 Cheese Rennet Trends Analysis
12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

13.1 Raw Material of Cheese Rennet and Key Manufacturers
13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Cheese Rennet
13.3 Cheese Rennet Production Process
13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
14.2 Cheese Rennet Typical Distributors
14.3 Cheese Rennet Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

16 Appendix

16.1 Methodology
16.2 Research Process and Data Source

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Cheese Rennet market size was valued at US$ 1605 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2437 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.1% during review period.
In 2025, the production of cheese rennet reached 18,700 tons, with an average selling price of US$83.4 per kilogram.
Cheese rennet was developed to address the problems of low coagulation efficiency, unstable quality, and resource limitations due to reliance on extraction from animal gastric mucosa in traditional cheese production. Since the industrialization of rennet through microbial fermentation in the mid-20th century, the field of dairy enzyme preparations has seen breakthrough development. Currently, cheese rennet has evolved into a core food additive encompassing animal, plant, and microbial sources, widely used in whole cheese, processed cheese, and dairy beverage coagulation, capable of precisely controlling coagulation speed and improving cheese yield and quality stability.
In the global cheese rennet market in 2025, the average price of food-grade general-purpose rennet ranged from US$28 to US$65 per kilogram, while high-end specialized types (such as those suitable for low-salt cheese and low-temperature coagulation) could reach an average price of US$120 to US$220 per kilogram. In terms of production capacity, small and medium-sized enterprises typically have an annual production capacity of 300-500 tons per production line, while leading companies such as Novozymes of Denmark can reach over 800 tons. The industry average capacity utilization rate is approximately 72%, which can rise to 85% during the peak global cheese consumption season (winter in Europe and America, and before holidays). Gross profit margins vary significantly depending on product type: ordinary microbial rennet is approximately 15%-20%, while high-end specialized and customized solutions can reach 25%-35%.
Typical Transaction Case: In the second quarter of 2025, the French Danone Group purchased 230 tons of Novozymes NS50033 microbial rennet, totaling approximately US$20.7 million. The purchase requirements clearly stated that it was "suitable for low-salt cheddar cheese production, with a coagulation temperature of 32-35℃, enzyme activity stability ≥90% (stored at 4℃ for 6 months), and residual protein content ≤0.1ppm," for large-scale production in its core cheese factories in Europe.
In early 2025, China's Yili Group purchased 120 tons of Angel Yeast FY-10 plant-derived rennet at a unit price of US$58/kg. The requirements were that it be "compatible with both goat milk and cow milk raw materials, with a coagulation time controlled within 12-15 minutes, and meeting clean label certification standards," for use in the research and mass production of high-end artisanal cheese and children's cheese sticks.
Industry Chain Structure: The rennet industry chain begins with upstream raw materials and core technology support. The core raw materials required for its production include microbial strains for fermentation (such as patented and standard strains), culture media, and animal or plant extracts. Key production stages rely on sophisticated fermentation tanks, purification equipment, and testing instruments. The entire industry is driven by cutting-edge technologies such as genetic engineering, process optimization, and stabilization treatment. Downstream, the industry chain is primarily driven by the application market, with cheese production being the absolute core, accounting for approximately 78% of the application share, especially the manufacture of hard cheese. The remaining approximately 22% of the market is contributed by other dairy products (such as yogurt and cream cheese) and the continuously expanding diversified fields of food processing, baking, and even biopharmaceuticals.
Industry Trends and Challenges The cheese rennet industry is developing towards green and clean (plant/microbial alternatives), high-efficiency customization (high enzyme activity, specialized products), and functional integration (integrated solutions). This is primarily driven by the growth in cheese consumption in emerging markets (annual growth rate exceeding 12%) and the global trend towards vegetarianism and healthier options (such as plant-based cheese). Simultaneously, the scaling up of dairy companies has also spurred demand for stable and efficient enzyme solutions. However, the industry faces core challenges, including the monopoly of core technologies by international giants (domestic products lag behind in performance aspects such as high-temperature resistance), volatile raw material costs squeezing profits, and the lack of unified global industry standards increasing compliance risks.
Demand and Opportunity Analysis: As a core enzyme in cheese production, the demand for cheese rennet is driven by multiple rigid factors: Global cheese production is projected to reach 23 million tons in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 4.5%, and emerging markets growing at over 8%. Each 10,000 tons of cheese requires 5-8 tons of rennet. Using this enzyme can shorten the coagulation time from over 24 hours of natural fermentation to 10-30 minutes, increasing production efficiency by over 40 times and yield by 8%-12%. High-end cheeses rely 100% on specialized rennets, whose precise coagulation control reduces whey protein loss, improves taste and texture uniformity, and directly impacts product premium pricing. Driven by the trend of healthy consumption, plant-based... The proportion of rennet from organic/microbial sources increased from 65% in 2019 to 82% in 2024. Organic certified products, priced 30%-50% higher, are still in short supply. The global market of over 500 million vegetarians and the 15% annual growth rate of plant-based cheese have further fueled incremental demand. In terms of technological compatibility, leading products can be adapted to over 95% of raw materials, including cow's milk, goat's milk, camel's milk, and plant-based milk. Microbial fermentation methods are more than 60% cheaper than animal-derived methods. High-efficiency enzymes can increase production capacity by 30%-50% and reduce unit costs by 15%-20%, significantly enhancing corporate profitability and forming a closed loop driven by a composite demand of "production growth - quality improvement - health trends - technology optimization".
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Cheese Rennet market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Cheese Rennet market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global Cheese Rennet market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global Cheese Rennet market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/kg), 2021-2032
Global Cheese Rennet market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/kg), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Cheese Rennet
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Cheese Rennet market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Novozymes, DSM, WalcoRen, Enzymaks, Meito, Chr. Hansen, DuPont, AB Enzyme Preparations, Renco, Mayasan, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Cheese Rennet market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Enzyme Activity ≥10000MCU/g
Enzyme Activity 3000-10000MCU/g
Enzyme Activity ≤3000MCU/g
Market segment by Source
Animal Derivative
Plant Derivative
Microbial Derivative
Market segment by Dosage Form
Liquid
Powder
Granular
Market segment by Application
Cheese Production
Other Dairy Products
Food Processing
Other
Major players covered
Novozymes
DSM
WalcoRen
Enzymaks
Meito
Chr. Hansen
DuPont
AB Enzyme Preparations
Renco
Mayasan
Fermentaholics
Caglificio Clerici
Dairygold
Junket
OMNOM
Angel Yeast
Wuxi Genentech
Xiasheng Group
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Cheese Rennet product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Cheese Rennet, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Cheese Rennet from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Cheese Rennet competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Cheese Rennet breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Cheese Rennet market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Cheese Rennet.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Cheese Rennet sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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