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Antifreeze Proteins Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Form (Solid and Liquid), By Source, By End Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Oct 01, 2025
SKU # PLRS20566068

Description

The antifreeze proteins market size is expected to reach USD 262.17 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Antifreeze Proteins Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Form (Solid and Liquid), By Source, By End Use, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) are natural proteins that allow organisms to survive in extremely cold environments. These proteins are sourced from fish, insects, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Antifreeze proteins bind to the surface of small ice crystals. This leads to their high adoption in the food and beverage, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors.

AFPs are used in the food and beverage industry to improve the texture and quality of frozen foods. These products include ice cream, yogurt, and frozen desserts. In agriculture, these proteins enhance frost resistance in crops. This reduces damage caused by freezing temperatures. The pharmaceutical and medical industry utilizes AFPs in the cryopreservation of cells, tissues, and organs. AFPs are also being used in organ transplantation to extend the preservation time of donor organs.

Antifreeze Proteins Market Report Highlights

In terms of form, the solid segment accounted for 74.80% of revenue share in 2024. This is due to its ability to offer greater stability and a longer shelf life to cosmetic and food products.

Based on source, the fish segment held 57.44% of the revenue share in 2024. This is owing to its ease of extraction and effectiveness in improving freeze tolerance.

In terms of end use, the pharmaceutical & medical segment accounted for 65.37% of the revenue share in 2024. This is due to antifreeze protein usage in cryopreservation of cells, tissues, and organs.

The market in North America accounted for 42.79% of the revenue share in 2024. This is due to strong pharmaceutical research, particularly in cryopreservation.

U.S. held 90.53% of the revenue share in the North America antifreeze proteins landscape in 2024. This is due to the presence of advanced academic research institutions and the biopharmaceutical industry.

The Asia Pacific market is projected to hold a significant revenue share in 2034, driven by growing food processing industries and rising healthcare expenditure.

The industry in Europe is projected to grow at a CAGR of 32.48% from 2025 to 2034, owing to stringent food safety regulations.

A few global key market players include A/F Protein Inc.; BASF SE; Cargill, Incorporated; Kaneka Corporation; MyBioSource, Inc.; ProtoKinetix, Inc.; Sirona Biochem; and Unilever

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of form, source, end use, and region:

By Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Solid

Liquid

By Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Plants

Fish

Insect

Others

By End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

Food & Beverages

Pharmaceutical & Medical

Cosmetics

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Table of Contents
Introduction
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.1.2 Market Scope
1.1.3 Assumptions
1.2 Stakeholders
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Research Methodology
3.1 Overview
3.1.1 Data Mining
3.2 Data Sources
3.2.1 Primary Sources
3.2.2 Secondary Sources
Chapter 4. Antifreeze Proteins Market Insights
4.1 Antifreeze Protein - Industry Snapshot
4.2 Antifreeze Protein: Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1 Increasing understanding of the advantages of antifreeze proteins
4.2.1.2 Increasing investments in research & development
4.2.1.3 Increasing areas of application of antifreeze proteins
4.2.1.4 Increasing adoption in healthcare industry
4.2.2 Restraints & Challenges
4.2.2.1 High cost of research & development
4.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Supplier: High
4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers: Low
4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants: Low
4.3.4 Threat of Substitutes: Low
4.3.5 Industry Rivalry: High
4.4 PESTEL Analysis
4.4.1 Political
4.4.2 Economic
4.4.3 Social
4.4.4 Technological
4.4.5 Environmental
4.4.6 Legal
4.5 Antifreeze Protein: Value Chain Analysis
Chapter 5. Antifreeze Proteins Market Assessment by Form
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Solid
5.3 Liquid
Chapter 6. Antifreeze Proteins Market Assessment by Source
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Plant
6.3 Fish
6.4 Insect
6.5 Others
Chapter 7. Antifreeze Proteins Market Assessment by End-Use
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Food & Beverages
7.3 Pharmaceutical & Medical
7.4 Cosmetics
7.5 Others
Chapter 8. Antifreeze Proteins Market Assessment by Region
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Antifreeze Proteins Market - North America
8.2.1 Antifreeze Proteins Market - U.S.
8.2.2 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Canada
8.3 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Europe
8.3.1 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Germany
8.3.2 Antifreeze Proteins Market - UK
8.3.3 Antifreeze Proteins Market - France
8.3.4 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Italy
8.3.5 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Spain
8.3.6 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Netherlands
8.3.7 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Austria
8.4 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Antifreeze Proteins Market - China
8.4.2 Antifreeze Proteins Market - India
8.4.3 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Japan
8.4.4 Antifreeze Proteins Market - South Korea
8.4.5 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Indonesia
8.4.6 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Malaysia
8.5 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Latin America
8.5.1 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Brazil
8.5.2 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Mexico
8.5.3 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Argentina
8.6 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Middle East & Africa
8.6.1 Antifreeze Proteins Market - UAE
8.6.2 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Israel
8.6.3 Antifreeze Proteins Market - Saudi Arabia
8.6.4 Antifreeze Proteins Market - South Africa
Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
9.1 Key Players & Their Influence in The Industry
9.2 Strategy Framework
9.2.1 KANEKA CORPORATION
9.2.2 Nichirei Corporation
9.2.3 Unilever
9.3 Vendor Landscape
9.4 Strategies Adopted by Major Players during COVID-19 Pandemic
9.4.1 Nichirei Corporation
9.4.2 Kaneka Corporation
9.4.3 Sirona Biochem
9.4.4 Unilever
Chapter 10. Company Profiles
10.1 A/F Protein Inc
10.1.1 Business Overview
10.1.2 Products and Services
10.2 KANEKA Corporation
10.2.1 Business Overview
10.2.2 Financial Snapshot
10.2.3 Products and Services
10.2.4 Recent Developments
10.3 MyBioSource, Inc.
10.3.1 Business Overview
10.3.2 Products and Services
10.4 Nichirei Corporation
10.4.1 Business Overview
10.4.2 Financial Snapshot
10.4.3 Products and Services
10.4.4 Recent Developments
10.5 ProtoKinetix Inc
10.5.1 Business Overview
10.5.2 Financial Snapshot
10.5.3 Products and Services
10.5.4 Recent Developments
10.6 Rishon Biochem Co., Ltd
10.6.1 Business Overview
10.6.2 Products and Services
10.7 Kodera herb garden co., ltd.
10.7.1 Business Overview
10.7.2 Products and Services
10.8 Shanghai Yu Tao Industrial Co., Ltd.
10.8.1 Business Overview
10.8.2 Products and Services
10.9 Sirona Biochem Corp
10.9.1 Business Overview
10.9.2 Financial Snapshot
10.9.3 Products and Services
10.9.4 Recent Developments
10.10 Unilever PLC
10.10.1 Business Overview
10.10.2 Financial Snapshot
10.10.3 Products and Services
10.10.4 Recent Developments

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