PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792503
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792503
The North America gelatin market size reached 94,000 Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 103,000 Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.10% during 2025-2033.
Gelatin is a wholesome food protein which is derived from mammalian skin and bone. It forms a thermally reversible elastic gel when diluted in water. Jellies are commonly made from gelatin that have a melt in the mouth texture with excellent flavor release. Additionally, gelatin contains several beneficial properties such as crystallization control, water binding, film forming, thickening and emulsifying. Owing to this, it finds diversified usage in a number of industries such as food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and packaging.
The North America gelatin market is currently being driven by several factors. On account of the crystallization control properties of gelatin, there is an increase in the production of ice-creams, ice-lollies, jellybeans and candies. Furthermore, gelatin is also used as a foaming agent in marshmallows, thickening agent in soups and water binding agent in canned meats. On account of this, there is an increase in the demand for gelatin in the food and beverage industry of the region. Apart from this, gelatin is also utilized in producing stabilizers for oil emulsions, hard and soft capsules, and glycerinated gelatin for suppositories, in the pharmaceutical industry. Moreover, gelatin is also being used for combating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, thus catalyzing its demand in the medical sector.