Market Overview

The Saudi Arabia biocatalyst market size was 1,438.6 Kilo Tons in 2024 and is projected to reach 2,193.7 Kilo Tons by 2033, spanning a forecast period from 2025 to 2033. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% during this period, driven by rising biotechnology investments and the demand for enzyme-based biofuels. This growth aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals focusing on diversification and sustainability.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Biocatalyst Market

• AI enhances enzyme engineering, boosting efficiency for biofuel production which had a market valuation of USD 424.1 million.
• AI-driven analytics accelerate research and development in biotech collaborations, such as the SAR 1 billion investment MoU with Vertex Pharmaceuticals focused on local gene therapy manufacturing.
• Machine learning optimizes biomanufacturing processes, strengthening talent development and meeting the increasing need for biocatalysts.
• AI-powered predictive modeling reduces pharmaceutical development times, lowering costs and improving market accessibility.
• AI supports renewable energy goals by optimizing biocatalyst use in bioethanol and biodiesel production processes aligned with Saudi Arabia’s clean energy initiatives.
• Intelligent supply chain management systems backed by AI streamline sourcing and procurement for biocatalyst materials.

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Market Growth Factors

Saudi Arabia's biotechnology industry's growth, supported by significant private equity and venture capital investments, drives the biocatalyst market. The Kingdom's strategic shift under Vision 2030 promotes investments in biotechnology advancements, illustrated by the SAR 1 billion 2024 MoU with Vertex Pharmaceuticals aimed at establishing local gene therapy manufacturing. This initiative enhances research, biomanufacturing skills, and talent growth, meeting rising biocatalyst demand across pharmaceuticals and industrial sectors and boosting local innovation capabilities.

The increasing adoption of enzyme-based biofuels significantly propels market expansion. Biocatalysts improve biomass conversion into bioethanol and biodiesel with higher efficiency and lower environmental impact. The Saudi biodiesel market, valued at USD 424.1 million, reflects this growing interest driven by national clean energy goals and supported by governmental renewable energy projects. Advancements in enzyme engineering further increase the demand for biocatalysts in sustainable fuel production.

The launch of the National Biotechnology Strategy in January 2024 focused on vaccines, bio-manufacturing, genomics, and plant optimization supports market development. This policy framework enhances health outcomes, creates 11,000 jobs, and contributes to increasing non-oil GDP. These initiatives directly support biocatalyst adoption in biopharmaceuticals and agriculture, reinforcing the market’s growth in alignment with broader economic diversification objectives under Vision 2030.

Market Segmentation

Type Insights:

• Hydrolases
• Oxidoreductases
• Transferases
• Others

Application Insights:

• Food and Beverages
• Cleaning Agent
• Biofuel Production
• Agriculture and Feed
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Others

Source Insights:

• Microorganisms
• Plants
• Animal

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Key Players

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent Developement & News

• January 2025: Saudi Arabia advanced its National Biotechnology Strategy to strengthen its position as a leading biotech hub in MENA and globally, emphasizing vaccine development, bio-manufacturing, and genomics. This initiative supports the creation of 11,000 jobs and enhances the non-oil GDP.
• March 2025: Vertex Pharmaceuticals expanded local gene therapy manufacturing under a SAR 1 billion investment agreement, accelerating innovation in biocatalyst applications within the pharmaceutical industry.
• July 2025: The biodiesel market in Saudi Arabia saw robust growth due to increased government backing for renewable energy projects, thus boosting enzyme-based biocatalyst demand in sustainable fuel production.

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