Gelatin is a translucent, colorless and flavorless substance derived from collagen, a structural protein found in animal connective tissues such as skin, bones and cartilage. It is widely used in various industries due to its unique gelling, thickening and stabilizing properties.
The gelatin market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of gelatin that are used to enhance the texture and consistency of products like gummy candies, marshmallows, desserts, yogurts and ice creams. Its ability to form thermoreversible gels makes it ideal for creating products that require a specific mouthfeel or structural integrity.
The global gelatin market was valued at $2,438.32 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 4.00%.
Growing Health Consciousness
During the historic period, the growing health consciousness supported the growth of the gelatin market. As more consumers prioritize health-conscious choices, there is a growing preference for natural, clean-label products. Gelatin is known for its potential health benefits, particularly in promoting joint, skin, hair and nail health and the collagen in gelatin is widely recognized for its ability to support joint function, reduce wrinkles and strengthen bone density, making it particularly appealing to health-conscious consumers. For example, in October 2022, according to an online survey of some 8,000 consumers in the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany conducted by McKinsey & Company, a US-based multinational strategy and management consulting company, 70% of respondents across various markets aim to improve their health, with 50% prioritizing healthy eating. Approximately 40% of participants prefer fresh produce, while 33% choose food free from artificial ingredients. Additionally, in July 2022, according to reports published by Food Insight, a US-based non-profit organization, 52% of food and health survey participants in the USA followed a specific diet or eating pattern in 2022, up from 39% in 2021. The top choices were clean eating (16%), mindful eating (14%) and calorie counting (13%). Therefore, the growing health consciousness drove the growth of the gelatin market.
Strategic Partnerships In Advancing Gelatin Solutions
Major companies operating in the gelatin market are adopting strategic partnerships approach to develop advanced logistics solutions. Strategic partnerships help gelatin companies by combining resources and expertise, enhancing research and development capabilities, expanding market reach and accelerating commercialization, ultimately driving innovation and growth in the gelatin industry. For instance, in February 2024, Caldic, a Netherlands-based supplier of specialty chemicals partnered with Nitta Gelatin, a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in the production of gelatin and collagen peptides for various industries to leverage their combined expertise in developing and expanding the food, pharma and personal care markets in Europe. The collaboration allows both companies to enhance their product offerings and better serve the growing demand for high-quality ingredients, such as gelatin and collagen peptides, in these industries. By pooling their resources and capabilities, they aim to provide innovative, sustainable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of European customers, while also improving operational efficiency and market reach across multiple sectors.
The global gelatin market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider gelatin market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics: - Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by raw material, by function and by application.
- Key Trends: - Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework: - Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth: - Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis: - Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation: - Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by raw material, by function and by application in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size And Growth: - Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape: - Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies: - Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking: - Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard: - Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions: - Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments: - Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies: - Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations: - This section includes recommendations for gelatin providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix: - This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Raw Material: Pig Skin; Bovine Hides; Cattle Bones
- 2) By Function: Thickener; Stabilizer; Gelling Agent
- 3) By Application: Food And Beverages; Nutraceuticals; Pharmaceuticals; PersonalCare; Photography; Other Applications
- Companies Mentioned: Gelita AG; Darling Ingredients Inc.; PB Leiner (subsidiary of Tessenderlo Group); Nitta Gelatin Inc.; Weishardt International (SAS Gelatines Weishardt)
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; gelatin indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.