Antifreeze Proteins Market Size Worth USD 262.17 Million by 2034 | CAGR: 35.14%

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.

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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.

Top of FormAntifreeze 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