Business areas

Technical enzymes for detergents
Detergent enzymes are used primarily in detergents for use in households as well as industry and in dishwashing detergents.

• 32% of group sales
• 6-year compounded average growth rate (CAGR) of -2%
• Market share: 45-50%
• Expected long-term sales growth: slightly positive

Main competitors:
Danisco, Captive Producers

Other technical enzymes
Enzymes are used in the transformation of starch into different kinds of sugars in the starch and fuel industries as well as many applications in the textile, leather, forestry, alcohol and many other industries.

• 27% of group sales
• 6-year compounded average growth rate (CAGR) of +11%
• Market share: 45-50%
• Expected long-term sales growth of 10-15%

Main competitors:
Danisco, Captive Producers

Food enzymes
Enzymes enhance quality or production efficiency in the production of food products such as bread, wine, juice, beer, noodles, alcohol and pasta.

• 24% of group sales
• 6-year compounded average growth rate (CAGR) of 7%
• Market share 30-35%
• Expected long-term sales growth of 10-15%

Main competitors:
DSM, Danisco, AB Enzymes

Feed enzymes
Adding enzymes to animal feed increases the nutritional value of the feed and improves phosphorus absorption in the animals. This leads to faster growth of the animals and improves the environment as less phosphorus is released via the manure.

• 12% of group sales
• 6-year compounded average growth rate (CAGR) of 22%
• Market share 45-50%
• Expected long-term sales growth of approx. 10%

Main competitors:
BASF, Danisco

Microorganisms
Novozymes’ microorganisms are used for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment as well as cleaning of surfaces such as carpets, drain lines and septic tanks. Furthermore, Novozymes’ microorganisms provide natural growth enhancement for plants and turf grass.

• 5% of group sales
• Market share approx. 50%
• Expected long-term sales growth of approx. 10%

Main competitors:
Smaller players