This study analyzes the US enzyme industry. It presents historical demand data for the years 1999, 2004 and 2009, and forecasts for 2014 and 2019 by market (e.g., pharmaceuticals, starch processing, research and biotechnology, food and beverage processing, cleaning products, diagnostics, animal feed), and product (e.g., carbohydrases, proteases, polymerases, nucleases, lipases). The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles industry competitors.

US retail spending on pet health products and services will rise 6.5 percent annually through 2014. Pet insurance will be the fastest growing service from a small base. Pharmaceuticals recently became the largest product category--surpassing parasiticides--and will be among the fastest growing, second only to dietary supplements.

Global demand for pesticides will rise 2.9 percent annually to 2014. Gains will reflect a reversal of declines in 2009, caused in part by a price drop for the leading herbicide, glyphosate. Herbicides and insecticides will remain the largest types. Central and South America will offer the best growth opportunities.

Global demand for industrial gases will increase eight percent annually through 2014. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the fastest growing based on its ever expanding manufacturing base. The Africa/Mideast region will also exceed average growth rates, driven in part by its large oil reserves and refining industry.

Global demand for flavors and fragrances is projected to increase 4.3 percent annually through 2014. Overall advances will be stimulated by gains in food and beverage processing, the largest market. The best opportunities will be found in developing areas, particularly the Asia/Pacific region.

US cement and concrete additive demand will rise 9.9 percent annually through 2014. The residential building market will grow the fastest, followed by highway and street uses based on continued federal transportation spending. Chemical additives will remain the largest segment, while mineral and fiber additives lead gains.

US demand for silicones is forecast to rise 5.3 percent annually through 2014. Consumer goods such as cosmetics and toiletries will remain a fast growing market, as will medical products. Silicone gels will be the fastest growing type, driven by robust growth in demand for gel encapsulants in LED and photovoltaic applications.

US demand for drilling products and services will rise 8.1 percent annually through 2014, as oil and gas drilling activity benefit from relatively high oil prices and US efforts to reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. Services will account for most gains, driven mainly by the high cost of drilling marginal wells.

World specialty silicas demand will rise 6.3 percent annually through 2014, driven by growth in key silica markets such as tires, rubber, chemicals and agricultural products. Precipitated silica will remain the dominant product type and lead gains. The Asia/Pacific region will grow at the fastest pace.

World demand for virgin activated carbon will rise 9.9 percent yearly through 2014. The US is the largest national market and will also pace global growth based on anticipated new federal regulations mandating mercury removal at coal-fired power plants.