The size of the global collagen and gelatin market was worth USD 6.70 billion in 2023. The global market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2024 to 2032 and be worth USD 15.15 billion by 2032 from USD 7.34 billion in 2024.
Collagen and gelatin can be present all over the human body, but they're more concentrated in the skin and bones. Collagen activity in the body naturally declines after a certain age. Chronic conditions such as osteoporosis, which causes bone and joint pain, chronic wounds, coronary disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders, are caused by collagen deficiency. The structure of collagen has been examined using a variety of contemporary methods. Nevertheless, care should be used when interpreting the raw data. The best conditions for extraction and collagen structure can differ depending on the source and the time of year. Since they have similar nutritional profiles, they boost joint, hair, liver, skin, and bone health. In the food and beverage industry and the preparation of medications, gelatin is used as a gelling agent in the food industry and in the treatment of various drugs. The product is an essential human protein with many dietary, skin, and health advantages. Furthermore, the gelatin used to treat wounds has a soothing effect and is non-adhesive to wound tissues, allowing for faster wound healing.
The rise in demand for gelatin as a food stabilizer causes an increase in food products such as pasta, ice creams, yogurts, jams, and other related goods, the primary driver of the gelatin market growth. In addition, collagen is used for wound treatment and the preparation of multiple medicines, so there was a lot of demand in the collagen and gelatin market. As a result, several researchers have used in vitro and in vivo test models to examine the bioactivities and biological consequences of collagen, gelatin, and their hydrolysis peptides. In addition to collagen's well-established nutritional value as a source of protein, collagen and products derived from it may have several potential biological effects on extracellular matrix cells after ingestion via the corresponding food-derived peptides, which could support their use in dietary supplements and pharmaceutical formulations.
Over the last few decades, collagen and gelatin-based biomaterials in regenerative medicine applications have increased dramatically. Because of their main advantages of being biodegradable, biocompatible, readily usable, low immunogenicity, and highly flexible, collagen and gelatin are commonly used in scientific and medical applications, fueling the development of the collagen and gelatin market. Collagen improves skin texture by keeping the skin firm and elastic and helps eliminate the problems of wrinkles and dryness since more wrinkles and dry skin is observed due to less collagen. It not only aids weight loss but also helps in the reduction of body fat, along with reduced inflammation by improving gastrointestinal health. This makes collagen an essential product for daily use.
Due to recent advancements, collagen supplements have been introduced due to their link with daily intake to improve skin hydration, hair, and nails, increase elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and reduce joint pain and its symptoms. Moreover, due to the increase in research methodologies in the market, collagen has been found to increase bone mineral density, prevent bone loss, and thus prevent atherosclerosis since collagen provides an excellent structure to arteries.
Gelatin has many advantages, which often are not provided by collagen. One such benefit is its application in making the most critical component for desserts like mousse, homemade gummy bears, panna cotta, or gelatin shots when Gelatin gels get cooled down. The aging population in some emerging markets presents a significant opportunity for expanding the collagen and gelatin market. Furthermore, increased research and development funding would support the growth of the collagen and gelatin markets. Emerging economies such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America offer major business prospects due to life expectancy, leading to chronic diseases and increased meat production.
The risk of disease transmission from collagen obtained from bovine and porcine sources is a serious obstacle to the collagen and gelatin market. In addition, the rising use of biomaterials that are alternatives to Collagen and Gelatin is a significant challenge to the global collagen and gelatin market growth.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2032 |
Base Year |
2022 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2032 |
Segments Analysed |
By Type, Product, Application, and Region |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis; DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter's Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview of Investment Opportunities |
Regions Analysed |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa |
Companies Analysed |
LifeSciences Holding Corporation (U.S.), Collagen Solutions plc (U.K.), Vornia Biomaterials, Ltd. (Ireland), Collagen Matrix, Inc. (U.S.), GELITA AG (Germany), Nitta Gelatin, Inc. (Japan), and PB Gelatin (Belgium), Royal DSM (Netherlands), Integra SYMATESE (France), and NuCollagen, LLC. (U.S.)., |
The gelatin segment is predicted to occupy a significant share in the global collagen and gelatin market during the forecast period due to the growing demand among the food and pharmaceutical industries owing to the outstanding stabilizing features and binding characteristics. Also, growing awareness regarding protein consumption among the general population and increasing bakery products worldwide has led to the gelatin market. Gelatin is a thickening ingredient used in desserts and other foods. It has no flavor and is white. Animal bones, skin, and connective tissue include collagen, which is produced from that material and marketed in processed form for use in cooking.
Collagen is awaited to dominate the collagen and gelatin market owing to the rise in the elderly population, leading to decreases in the amount of collagen in the body, which increases the risk of degenerative joint disorders such as osteoarthritis. According to some studies' suggestions, this leads to an increase in the adoption of collagen supplements since they may help reduce overall joint pain and improve osteoarthritis symptoms.
Among these segments, porcine collagen has acquired a significant share of the global collagen and gelatin market in the recent past. At the same time, Marine collagen is further expected to grow with a high CAGR over the forecast period due to the increasing fish production worldwide. Besides, the rapid adoption of fish collagen worldwide because of the rising cosmetic industry worldwide is another crucial factor in augmenting the Marine segment's growth during the forecast period. Marine, or fish, collagen is obtained from fish skin, which is absorbed up to 1.5 times more efficiently in the body. Therefore, more people have turned to fish collagen since it has higher bioavailability than bovine or porcine types due to its smaller particle size compared to other types of collagen.
Bovine collagen is also estimated to hold a significant market share due to its wide range of benefits of improving skin elasticity, reducing signs of aging, and improving joint, back, and knee pain by increasing the density of age-weakened bones. This form of collagen is obtained from cows primarily by boiling bovine bones and by-products in water to extract the collagen. Similar to the collagen in the human body, bovine collagen provides a flexible structure, helping in its strengthening and hardening, making bones strong and flexible enough to withstand stress, primarily through a combination of collagen and calcium.
Among all these applications, Orthopedics has a considerable share of the market's share. Due to its chemotactic properties, which draw fibroblasts to the wound site, collagen is essential for all stages of wound healing.
However, wound care and cardiovascular segments are expected to grow significantly due to the integrated benefits of collagen and gelatin. Collagen encourages the development of new blood vessels, granulation tissue, wound debridement, and the ability of the wound to re-epithelize.
In the regional analysis, North America had the largest share of the global market in 2023 and the lead of the region is estimated to continue throughout the forecast period owing to the presence of developed markets such as the USA.
Europe is anticipated to register a constant increase in its growth rate during the forecast due to high demand for functional food products, rapid increase in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, and gelatin-based cosmetics products for personal care. In addition, gelatins are used in many biomedical applications with controlled endotoxin levels, which is an excellent help for embolization, wound healing, drug delivery, and haemostatics. Furthermore, the newly launched gelatin products with the offerings of controlled endotoxin levels, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and batch-to-batch consistency by various manufacturers in the market are further expected to drive the regional market. Moreover, Germany is expected to dominate the market owing to the growth of the country's food industries with heavy collagen use and the growing acceptance of collagen in various applications, such as cosmetics and dietary supplements.
At the same time, the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow significantly, with the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The rising number of food manufacturers and the growth of the food processing industry, especially in emerging markets like China and India, are the significant factors that boost the development of the target market in the coming years. Also, factors like the growing importance of nutrition & personal well-being, rapid industrialization, increase in personal care spending, and the abundant availability of raw material for collagen & gelatin production are the other significant factors driving the growth of the Asia Pacific market.
Latin America is anticipated to grow at a steady CAGR during the forecast period.
The Middle East and Africa is expected to register a moderate CAGR from 2024 to 2032.
Some of the prominent companies operating in the global collagen and gelatin market profiled in the report are LifeSciences Holding Corporation (U.S.), Collagen Solutions plc (U.K.), Vornia Biomaterials Ltd. (Ireland), Collagen Matrix, Inc. (U.S.), GELITA AG (Germany), Nitta Gelatin, Inc. (Japan), P.B. Gelatin (Belgium), Royal DSM (Netherlands), Integra SYMATESE (France), NuCollagen, LLC. (the U.S.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The global collagen and gelatin market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.49% from 2024 to 2032.
LifeSciences Holding Corporation (U.S.), Collagen Solutions plc (U.K.), and Vornia Biomaterials Ltd. (Ireland) are some of the major players in the collagen and gelatin market.
As per our research report, the global collagen and gelatin market size is estimated to grow to USD 15.15 billion by 2032.
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