Rennet Market Size

Rennet Market Overview:

Rennet is a complex set of enzymes that are obtained from animals generally, however, can be obtained from plants and genetically modified plants as well. The enzymes are used in milk coagulation and thereby utilized in the cheese manufacturing industries. The slaughtering of animals is reduced in recent days due to stringent regulations; they are restricted to meat alone. Such regulations across the globe are presenting unfavorable conditions for the growth of the rennet market. The increasing inclination towards milk-based products and advanced food technologies are driving the market growth. The growing food industry and changing attitude of consumers towards adopting experimental food culture are providing favorable conditions for the overall growth of the market.

The increasing trading activities from the larger producers of Cheese and transporting to the eastern part of the world are also propelling the overall growth of the rennet market in recent times.

Covid 19 Analysis:

COVID 19 has brought in severe disruption in several industrial growths like mechanical and automotive industries. Transportation, supply chain disruption, and stockpiling have abruptly affected the growth of several industries. However, the demand for the pharmaceutical and food industries have increased due to the growing medical condition across the globe. The increasing number of medical emergencies and the scarcity of time and materials to prepare home food were bolstering the overall growth of packaged food and processed food, which presented favorable conditions for rennet market growth during the pandemic.

Market Drivers

The presence of varied options like natural and synthetic rennet according to the requirement and economical condition of the manufacturer are boosting the overall growth of the rennet market in recent times. For Vegans, the microbial rennet is utilized for cheese production. Such factors are considered as key market drivers of market growth.

The rennet is used as coagulants and other substances which caters to several applications such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial, chemical and significant others. Additionally, the key market players are bringing in new developments in the industry, where the options are available to produce, semi-hard, low-fat, and other categories of cheeses are presenting favorable conditions for the growth of the rennet market.

Market Opportunities

The advances in the packaging industry and the convenient packaging with varied shapes and sizes according to the need of the consumers are presenting lucrative opportunities for the overall growth of the rennet market during the forecast period. Also, the manufacturers are changing the sources of rennet production to increase efficiency. Such factors are considered as key factors that are expected to propel the overall growth of the market during the forecast period.

The advent of new technologies in the industry and the presence of vegan options and vegetarian options to cater to the demand across the vegan population along with the adoption of western food habits and cultures across several parts of the world are expected to boost the overall growth of rennet market during the forecast period. Moreover, the availability of rennet in varied forms like powder, tablet, paste, liquid, and significant others provide varied options for the manufacturers to cater to the varied applications. Such factors are expected to boost the overall growth of the market during the forecast period.

Market Restraints

The protection law of over slaughtering of calves and other animals from which rennet is obtained and other regulations regarding the procedures are considered as the major restraints of rennet market growth.

The religious beliefs and increasing risk hazards due to improper handling of the materials and products are considered as the major restraints of rennet market growth. 

Market Challenges

The growing vegan population and the strict choice of vegetarians are considered the major challenges to rennet market growth. Also, some of the popular resins and rennet are avoided for popular religious beliefs.

The advent of varied efficient rennet substitutes in the industry and the difficult procedures of obtaining ruminants from the animal’s stomachs are considered the major challenge for rennet market growth. Additionally, in the countries like the US, the number of calves available for slaughtering just to obtain rennet is lower and this has significantly increased the price of the product. 

Cumulative Growth Analysis

The rennet market growth is highly influenced by the increasing number of cheese-making facilities and the increasing consumption of cheese because of the higher nutritional value. The increasing number of cow farming businesses for milk production and the demand for the variety of dairy products are presenting lucrative opportunities for the overall growth of the rennet Industry.

Rennet is a proteolytic enzyme that is derived from animals and plants. Since the derivatives from animals are not suitable for vegetarians, the demand across a huge vegetarian population is considerably lower. The manufacturers are adopting the chymosin rennet because of the cost-effectiveness and the increasing research and development in the industry where the quality of the rennet is expected. On the other hand, the presence of substitutes in the industry is expected to hinder market growth.

However, the rennet substitutes such as Miehei Coagulant, Pusillus Coagulant, and Parasitica Coagulant are some of the efficient alternatives available in the market, where they are used to manufacture the cheeses that are treated to approximately around 55’C. Similarly, the porcine pepsin was used as an efficient rennet substitute which is obtained from pig’s stomach, there are not suitable for vegetarians are hence they are showcasing comparatively lesser demand in the industry.

Value Chain Analysis

Rennet is used for over 70% of the Cheeses production across the US. The utilization of animal rennet was considered to be normal in the earlier production of cheeses, whereas the developers were inclined towards producing cheaper alternatives from microbial sources as the technologies develop. The attempts have succeeded and brought in Fermentation produced Chymosin, which has the capacity of yielding a higher amount of cheese for the given quantity of milk and offers better-tasting cheese with longer shelf life. Therefore over 80% of American companies have adopted Fermentation produced Chymosin for their cheese production. This trend is expected to boost the overall growth of the rennet market. 

On the other hand, the advent of obtaining rennet from genetically engineered plants and similar other microbial sources is also propelling the overall growth of the market across the globe. The increasing inclination towards experimental cooking and convenience and comfort food are boosting the overall growth of the rennet market. Similarly, the adoption of western culture and food habits across the Asia-pacific region is also presenting a lucrative opportunity for the overall growth of the rennet market.

Based on Source

• Animal


• Microbial

Based on Form

• Powder


• Liquid


• Others

Based on Application

• Cheese


• Yogurt


• Dessert


• Others

Europe is currently dominating the rennet market share owing to the increasing consumption of cheese and dairy products. The presence of leading cheese producers in the countries like Norway, Italy, France, Finland, and Switzerland is boosting the overall growth of the rennet market. Increasing consumer preference and healthy snacking habits and inclinations combined with the increasing awareness regarding the health benefits of including cheese are driving the overall growth of the market across Europe. Similarly, the United States is also showcasing a decent growth rate in the market, since the US is considered one of the largest producers of Cheese where over 70% of cheese is produced using rennet. A huge population in America are including cheese as an integral part of their diet and thereby propelling the overall growth of the Rennet market.

On the other hand, the Asia-pacific region due to the presence of varied food cultures and cross-cultural food preparations like Pizzas and kinds of pasta is propelling the overall growth of the Rennet market. Countries like China and India are boosting the growth of rennet due to the increasing inclination towards experimental food practices. Especially the influence of western culture and food habits among the young generation is presenting growth opportunities for rennet market growth.

Competitive landscape

• Österreichische Laberzeugung Hundsbichler GmbH (Austria)


• Renco New Zealand (New Zealand)


• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Denmark)


• DuPont (Denmark)


• Clarion Casein Ltd (Gujarat)


• Fonterra Co-operative Group (New Zealand)


• Walton (Canada)


• Mahaan Foods Ltd (India)


• Enzyme Supplies Limited (UK)


• AlindaVelco S.A. (Greece)

Recent Developments

• In the year 2020, one of the leading market players, Dupont, has launched a novel milk coagulation procedure that can be utilized to produce varied kinds of cheeses like hard, semi-hard, soft, and mold-ripened and other products like Carlina Animal rennet and Marzyme liquid microbial coagulants. The procedure helps in attaining ideal curd formation and firming speed as well, therefore it eliminates the time and costs required for maturation. The technology is now considered to excel in terms of achieving texture and melt ability thereby increasing the quality of the cheese products.


• On the other hand, The Company had also launched Choozit BC 02 where the demand for the browning of cheese is higher for a perfect pizza. The CHOOZIT BC 01 is a formulation that helps the cheesemakers to attain value and flexibility and thereby offering consistent quality pizzas.

Report Overview

This report has covered:

• Market overview


• COVID 19 Analysis


• Market dynamics


• Cumulative growth analysis


• Value chain analysis


• Segment overview


• Regional analysis


• Competitive landscape


• Recent developments