Increasing Applications of Antifreeze Proteins to Drive Market Growth

Published: Jun 2025

The global antifreeze proteins market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% during the forecast period (2025–2035). The antifreeze proteins (AFPs) market on a global scale is expected to continue to grow tremendously over the next ten years, driven by increasing applications in the pharmaceutical, food, agriculture, and cosmetic industries. Antifreeze proteins were first discovered in cold-water fish and some microorganisms, and have garnered interest owing to their ability to prevent ice formation and recrystallization, and thus are incredibly valuable for preserving biological materials and for increasing freeze-tolerance in products. Additionally, the growth in demand for cryoprotectants and freeze-stability, and increasing applications, AFPs play an important role in improving product performance and product shelf-life in many industries.

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Antifreeze Proteins Allowing Precision, Stability, and Preservation Across Diverse Fields 

  • In the medical and biotech field, AFPs are increasingly important in cryopreservation of cells, tissues, and organs in work supporting and creating better logistics of organ transplantation and regenerative medicine. 
  • In the food and beverage industry, AFPs are incorporated into frozen items such as ice creams and ready-to-eat meals, providing customers with smooth textures and longer shelf lives without compromising product quality. 
  • In agriculture, AFPs are being adapted to give crops frost resistance and sustainability whereby farmers could mitigate yield loss owing to surprises temperature drops. 
  • In skin care and cosmetics, AFPs are being featured in formulations for their ability to sustain integrity under exceptionally extreme storage conditions.

Key Market Players and Innovations

The antifreeze protein market players continue to pursue product innovation and expand the applications of antifreeze proteins. Companies such as AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., A/F Protein Inc., Kaneka Corp., Nichirei Corp., ProtoKinetix, Inc., and Sirona Biochem Corp. are investing in research and commercialization. For instance, Sirona Biochem concentrated its research efforts on using AFPs in their ingredients to provide greater stability of cosmetic formulations under challenging climatic conditions. AquaBounty Technologies uses AFPs as enhancers of cold tolerance in their genetically modified fish for aquaculture. All these advancements are testimony to the continued investment in bio-based functional proteins, addressing factors like performance, environmental sustainability, and application-focused challenges.

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2024-2035

Base year- 2024

Forecast period- 2025-2035

Segment Covered- 

o By Building Type

o By Solution

o By Service

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape - AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., A/F Protein Inc., Kaneka Corp., Nichirei Corp., ProtoKinetix, Inc., Sirona Biochem Corp, and others.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Antifreeze Proteins Market Report Segment

By Form 

  • Solid
  • Liquid

By Type 

  • Type I
  • Type III
  • Antifreeze Glycoprotein
  • Others

By End-Use 

  • Medical
  • Food
  • Cosmetics
  • Others

By Source

  • Fish
  • Plants
  • Insects
  • Other Sources

Global Antifreeze Proteins Market Report Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada 

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Russia

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Australia and New Zealand

ASEAN Economies

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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