Global Leading Market Research Publisher QYResearch announces the release of its latest report “Feed β-Glucanase - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032”. Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2021-2025) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Feed β-Glucanase market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

For livestock producers, feed manufacturers, and aquaculture operators, the inclusion of barley, wheat, and oats in animal diets offers cost-effective alternatives to corn and soybean meal. However, these cereals contain β-glucans—non-starch polysaccharides that increase digesta viscosity, reduce nutrient absorption, and impair gut health in monogastric animals such as poultry and pigs. Traditional feed formulations often limit barley inclusion to avoid performance losses, constraining ingredient flexibility and feed cost optimization. Feed β-glucanase addresses this challenge with exogenous β-glucan-degrading enzymes produced through fungal or bacterial fermentation. This functional enzyme preparation specifically degrades β-glucans in cereal cell walls, reducing anti-nutritional effects in the animal digestive tract and improving feed utilization. The global market for feed β-glucanase was valued at US$ 45.83 million in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% to reach US$ 75.21 million by 2032, driven by increasing use of barley in poultry and swine diets, demand for feed cost optimization, and expansion of aquaculture operations. In 2024, global production reached 7,120 tons, with an average market price of US$ 6,010 per ton.

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Market Definition and Product Segmentation
Feed β-glucanase represents a specialized category within the feed enzyme market, distinguished by its targeted action on β-glucans—linear polysaccharides composed of glucose monomers linked by β-glycosidic bonds. These enzymes are produced through fermentation using engineered microbial strains such as Trichoderma reesei and Aspergillus niger, with activity profiles optimized for the gastric environment of monogastric animals.

Enzyme Activity Type Segmentation
The market is stratified by pH activity profile, each addressing distinct digestive tract conditions:

Acidic: The dominant segment, with enzyme activity optimized for the acidic environment of the stomach (pH 3-5). Acidic β-glucanases are effective in monogastric animals where feed first encounters gastric acid.

Neutral: The complementary segment, with activity optimized for the neutral to slightly alkaline environment of the small intestine (pH 6-7). Neutral β-glucanases provide continued degradation activity after feed passes from the stomach.

Application Segmentation
The market serves diverse livestock and aquaculture sectors:

Poultry: The largest segment, encompassing broilers, layers, and turkeys where β-glucanase reduces digesta viscosity, improves nutrient digestibility, and enhances feed conversion in barley-based diets.

Swine: Serving grow-finish pigs and nursery piglets where β-glucanase improves energy utilization from β-glucan-containing grains.

Aquaculture: Supporting salmon, trout, shrimp, and other farmed species where β-glucanase improves digestibility of plant-based feeds containing barley or wheat.

Others: Including ruminants and specialty livestock applications.

Competitive Landscape
The feed β-glucanase market features a competitive landscape combining global enzyme leaders with specialized biotechnology manufacturers. Key players include Novozymes, AB Enzymes, DSM-Firmenich, Aum Enzymes, BASF, Kemin Industries, Creative Biogene, Guangdong Vtr Bio-Tech, Wuhan Sunhy Biology, Fuda Biotech, Sunson Industry Group, Beijing Strowin Biotechnology (BSB), Shandong Sukahan Bio-Technology, and Qingdao Vland Biotech.

Industry Development Characteristics
1. Barley Inclusion in Monogastric Diets

A case study from QYResearch's industry monitoring reveals that barley often trades at a discount to corn, making it an attractive feed ingredient in regions where it is grown. β-glucanase enables higher barley inclusion rates by mitigating the anti-nutritional effects of β-glucans, reducing feed costs without compromising performance.

2. Viscosity Reduction and Gut Health

β-Glucans increase digesta viscosity, reducing nutrient absorption and creating favorable conditions for pathogenic bacteria. A case study from the animal nutrition sector indicates that β-glucanase reduces digesta viscosity, improves feed passage, and supports beneficial gut microbiota, reducing the risk of enteric diseases.

3. Energy Utilization Improvement

β-Glucans encapsulate starch and protein within cereal cell walls, reducing nutrient availability. A case study from the feed technology sector indicates that β-glucanase releases encapsulated nutrients, improving metabolizable energy by 3-5% in barley-based poultry diets.

4. Aquaculture Feed Formulation

The expansion of aquaculture has increased demand for plant-based protein sources. A case study from the aquaculture sector indicates that β-glucanase enables higher inclusion of wheat and barley in aquafeeds, reducing dependence on fishmeal and supporting sustainable aquaculture growth.

Exclusive Industry Insights: The Heat Stability Challenge
Our proprietary analysis identifies heat stability as a critical product differentiator in the feed β-glucanase market. Feed pelleting processes expose enzymes to high temperatures (70-90°C) that can denature proteins. Manufacturers with heat-stable β-glucanase formulations that survive pelleting capture competitive advantage, particularly in commercial feed mills that rely on pelleted feed. Coating, granulation, and selection of thermostable enzyme variants are key technologies for heat-stable enzyme products.

Strategic Outlook
For industry executives, investors, and marketing leaders evaluating opportunities in the feed β-glucanase market, the projected 7.4% CAGR reflects sustained demand from barley inclusion in monogastric diets, aquaculture expansion, and feed cost optimization pressures. Manufacturers positioned to capture disproportionate share share three characteristics: demonstrated expertise in enzyme production through microbial fermentation; product portfolios spanning acidic and neutral pH activity profiles; and established relationships with large-scale feed manufacturers, integrated livestock producers, and aquaculture operations. As the market evolves toward multi-enzyme complexes and heat-stable formulations, the ability to deliver consistent, cost-effective β-glucanase solutions will define competitive leadership.

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