Collagen Market

Global Collagen Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The global collagen market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.12% from 2024 to 2029 and be worth USD 18.15 billion by 2029 from USD 11.21 billion in 2024.

Collagen is an essential protein for the well-being of the human body. Collagen is integral to various human body tissues and can be seen in skin, bones, cartilage, and tendons. Collagen is crucial for the health of tissues and provides flexibility and resilience. Typically, the human body contains various types of collagens. Each collagen has its properties and functions and plays a vital role in biological processes such as wound healing and tissue repair. The benefits of collagen for the human body are limitless, and some of them are skin health, joint health, bone health, gut health, muscle health, improved sleep, weight management, and heart health.

MARKET DRIVERS

The growing consciousness among people for their health and well-being contributes to the collagen market growth.

The consumption levels of collagen have seen a spike in recent days, primarily due to the increasing awareness among people regarding the health benefits of collagen. In addition, the trend of people being choosy and conscious regarding their dietary preferences and consuming products that can contribute to their health and well-being has been noticed in the recent past. Considering the nutritional health benefits that collagen offers, the usage of collagen has grown significantly among people.

The growing adoption of functional foods is expected to boost the collagen market.

Collagen is a functional food ingredient. The awareness among people regarding the advantages of functional foods is growing significantly, leading to increased consumption, including collagen. Collagen naturally develops in the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals and is considered a dietary supplement due to its associated benefits. Collagen helps in bettering skin health, joint mobility, and gut health. In the coming days, the need for collagen-based health products is expected to grow notably owing to the increasing number of people knowing their benefits. Recently, the adoption of plant-based diets and veganism has picked up, which is anticipated to result in the growing demand for plant-based collagen derivates and boost overall market growth.

The growing demand for anti-aging products is another major factor boosting the collagen market growth.

The aging population is growing rapidly from all corners of the world. According to the statistics published by the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1.4 billion people are anticipated to turn more than 60 years old by 2030. Collagen plays a major role in maintaining youthfulness in the skin and body. As more and more people become aged with time, the demand for anti-aging products has picked up the pace, which includes collagen-based products. Collagen is a commonly found ingredient in almost all anti-aging products. The desire to keep beauty appealing and the body healthy can be seen in the aging population of the current world, which is boosting the demand for these products. In addition, the manufacturers of anti-aging products invest significant amounts in conducting R&D activities, product launches, and promotional activities, which is predicted to favor the growth rate of the global collagen market.

In addition, factors such as the growing popularity of sports nutrition, increasing usage of collagen in the F&B industry, and increasing consumption of organic products are expected to promote the collagen market growth. Furthermore, growing consumption levels of protein among people and increasing awareness of nutricosmetics are expected to support the growth rate of the collagen market.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

High costs associated with collagen-based products are one of the key factors limiting the growth rate of the global collagen market. Due to these products, consumers who are price sensitive are using alternative options that come at a better price, limiting the adoption of collagen-based products. Furthermore, another major factor hampering the market growth is poor awareness levels of collagen-based products and the associated benefits among people of emerging and underdeveloped countries. In addition, factors such as issues associated with standardization, supply chain, are regulatory barriers are impeding the growth of the collagen market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the global collagen market

The global collagen market has experienced a mixed impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. The situations caused by the recent outbreak, such as the shutdown of manufacturing facilities, shipping restrictions, and border closures between countries, negatively affected the collagen market's growth in the initial days of the pandemic. Furthermore, with constraints in farm labor, processing, transportation, and logistics, as well as significant swings in demand, the COVID-19 pandemic put unprecedented strain on ingredient supply networks. However, in the second half of 2020, supply networks showed extraordinary resilience in facing these challenges. However, the demand for nutraceuticals and supplements to boost immunity has promoted the consumption of collagen and favored market growth. Likewise, the COVID-19 pandemic has positively and negatively impacted the global collagen market growth. However, considering the reduced impact of COVID-19, the global collagen market is anticipated to showcase a healthy CAGR in the coming years.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Collagen Market Analysis By Type

Due to the high demand for gelatin as a food stabilizer, the gelatin segment occupied the major share of the global collagen market in 2023. The domination of the gelatin segment is likely to continue during the forecast period. In addition, lifestyle and nutritional changes are predicted to enhance demand for gelatin in developing economies, resulting in higher consumption.

The collagen peptides segment is anticipated to hold a considerable share of the global collagen market during the forecast period owing to the growing usage of collagen peptides in dietary supplements.

The native collagen segment is expected to witness a healthy CAGR during the forecast period. This is because the adoption of native collagen is growing considerably in the cosmetic and medical industries, which is one of the major factors boosting segmental growth.

The synthetic collagen segment is predicted to showcase a promising CAGR in the coming years. The synthetic collagen is being used as an alternative to the collagen derived from animals in laboratories. Therefore, the adoption and usage of synthetic collagen are expected to grow in the coming years.

Global Collagen Market Analysis By Source

Based on the source, the bovine segment is anticipated to hold a leading share of the global collagen market in 2021. Bovine collagen has similar properties to human collagen and has high levels of Type I and Type III collagen, due to which the adoption of bovine collagen is high. The increasing usage of bovine collagen in manufacturing dietary supplements, cosmetic products, and medical devices is primarily driving segmental growth. In addition, factors such as the increasing need for organic products and rising awareness among people of the health and beauty benefits associated with the consumption of collagen are further promoting the segment's growth rate.

The porcine segment held a considerable share of the worldwide market in 2021 and is expected to grow at a prominent CAGR during the forecast period. Porcine collagen is known for the ability of its properties in wound healing and tissue repair, which promotes the growth of the segment.

The fish segment is anticipated to register a notable CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing usage of collagen derived from fish in skin care products is driving segmental growth.

The chicken collagen segment is gaining attention and is expected to post a healthy CAGR in the coming years as it contains a high level of Type II collagen; it has been increasingly used in products that promote joint health.

Global Collagen Market Analysis By Application

Healthcare was the largest application segment in 2023 and is expected to continue dominating the global market during the forecast period. Because of its capacity to support bone formation, the substance is gaining favor in the healthcare industry as a bone void filler. In addition, over the forecast period, increasing demand for collagen sponges to carry proteins in bone mending treatments is likely to boost segment growth.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The North American collagen market was the biggest regional market for collagen in 2023 and is predicted to occupy the most significant global market share during the forecast period. The domination of the North American region in the worldwide market can be attributed to the growing demand and consumption of organic products and the increasing need for anti-aging skincare products. According to the data published by the U.S. Census Bureau, one in every four Americans is expected to be aged more than 65 years by 2060. The rising aging population results in the increased consumption of anti-aging products and boost the market for collagen in North America. The U.S. and Canada accounted for the major share of the North American market in 2023.

During the forecast period, the APAC collagen market is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR among all the regions owing to the growing healthcare industry among APAC countries and rising awareness of potential benefits associated with collagen. In addition, the growing incidence of various skin diseases, increasing consumption of functional and nutritional foods, and growing healthcare expenditure are anticipated to favor the growth rate of the APAC collagen market. Furthermore, factors such as the growing population in the APAC countries, increasing urbanization and industrialization, rising disposable income, and frequent lifestyle changes are anticipated to result in the growing consumption of collagen-based products and promote the growth rate of the APAC market. Furthermore, the usage of collagen in the APAC food industry has been growing considerably over the last several years as a gelling and stabilizing factor in cereals and snacks, confectionery and bakery items, and dairy products, which is further predicted to accelerate the market's growth rate in the APAC region.

The European collagen market is a promising regional market for collagen globally and is expected to have promising occupancy during the forecast period. The growing usage of collagen in manufacturing personal care products is majorly driving the European collagen market growth. As a result, countries such as the UK, France, and Germany captured a major share of the European market in 2021.

KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS

A few of the prominent companies operating in the global collagen market profiled in this report are CGelita AG, Nitta Gelatin, NA Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc., Weishardt International, Nippi Collagen NA Inc., Rousselot B.V., Collagen Matrix; Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V., CONNOILS LLC, and Advanced BioMatrix; Inc.

RECENT MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

• In January 2023, Osavi, a U.K based company, started offering a new collagen supplement that is believed to be reducing the impact of aging.
• Rousselot announced in February 2020 that the Peptan.com product would be redesigned as a multilingual website in eight languages. The growth aids in generating revenue and expands the company's customer base.
• GELITA AG created the first vegan gelling agent sheet form in July 2019. The sheet-based gelatin aids in the ultimate product's flexibility.
• 1st January 2020 Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience, its technology partner, are pleased to announce a joint development agreement (JDA) with Nestlé. According to the agreement, merit's new plant protein components will be developed and commercialized in Nestlé's plant-based foods and beverages.
• Rousselot and Firmalis (France), the official and exclusive distributor of Peptan collagen solutions in France, formed a collaboration in January 2019 to participate in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 2019.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL COLLAGEN MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global collagen market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Type

• Gelatin
• Collagen Peptide
• Native Collagen
• Synthetic Collagen

By Source

• Bovine
• Porcine
• Fish
• Chicken
• Sheep
• Other Sources

By Application

• Food and Beverage
  • Beverage
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Meat and Fish Products
  • Other Applications
• Pharmaceuticals
  • Hard Gel Capsules
  • Soft Gel Capsules
  • Microencapsulation
• Nutraceuticals
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Weight Management
• Healthcare
  • Wound Dressing
  • Tissue Regeneration
  • Medical Implants
  • Cardiology
  • Research (Cell Culture, Cell Behavior)
  • Drug Delivery
• Cosmetics

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa