PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1810938
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1810938
Low endotoxin gelatin is a highly refined form of gelatin characterized by minimal endotoxin content, which helps minimize the risk of adverse immune reactions. It is specially formulated for use in sensitive biological applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, where its high purity ensures compatibility with delicate cellular systems and biomedical settings.
The primary types of low endotoxin gelatin include type A (acid-processed) and type B (alkaline-processed) gelatin. Type A gelatin, derived from porcine skin through acid treatment, is known for its rapid solubility and high purity, making it suitable for quick-setting pharmaceutical and medical applications. Product variants include porcine gelatin, bovine gelatin, fish gelatin, and others, and they come in various forms such as powder, granules, liquid, sheets, and more. Low endotoxin gelatin is used in a wide range of applications, including drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, cell culture, as stabilizing agents, and as thickening agents. It serves multiple end-users, including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, food and beverage manufacturers, cosmetics producers, and research laboratories.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers' margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.
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The low endotoxin gelatin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.72 billion in 2024 to $1.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing demand for biocompatible materials in pharmaceuticals, expanded use in vaccine and biologics production, heightened concerns about endotoxin contamination, advancements in gelatin purification techniques, and a growing regulatory emphasis on injectable-grade excipients.
The low endotoxin gelatin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased investment in biopharmaceutical research and development, rising adoption of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, growing demand for cell culture and 3D bioprinting applications, stricter quality standards for parenteral products, and a shift toward animal-origin-free gelatin. Key trends expected during this period include the development of recombinant and plant-based low-endotoxin gelatin, integration into advanced drug delivery systems, adoption of personalized medicine formulations, increased research and development efforts, and the automation of endotoxin testing and quality control processes.
The increasing demand for regenerative medicine is expected to drive the growth of the low endotoxin gelatin market in the coming years. Regenerative medicine includes therapies that aim to repair, replace, or regenerate human cells, tissues, or organs to restore normal function. This growing demand is largely fueled by the rise in chronic diseases, which has led to a greater need for advanced treatments that support tissue regeneration and improved long-term outcomes. Low-endotoxin gelatin plays a critical role in regenerative medicine by serving as a safe and biocompatible scaffold that encourages cell growth and tissue formation while minimizing immune responses. Its high level of purity makes it particularly suitable for delicate cell therapies and tissue engineering. For example, in July 2023, the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) and Citeline reported that there were 247 gene therapies in Phase II clinical trials at the end of Q1 2023. This number rose by 5%, reaching 260 by the end of Q2. Consequently, the rising need for regenerative therapies is contributing to the growth of the low endotoxin gelatin market.
Leading companies in the low endotoxin gelatin market are emphasizing the development of advanced products like endotoxin-controlled excipients to improve the safety and performance of pharmaceutical formulations. Endotoxin-controlled excipients are highly refined substances specifically processed to minimize endotoxin levels, ensuring greater safety in pharmaceutical products, especially in sensitive applications such as injectables, biologics, and cell-based therapies. For instance, in January 2025, GELITA, a Germany-based producer of gelatin and collagen peptides, introduced VACCIPRO and MEDELLAPRO. These are high-purity, medical-grade gelatins and collagen peptides formulated for specialized bioscience uses, including vaccine stabilization, 3D bioprinting, and medical devices. They comply with strict endotoxin control standards to enhance product safety and safeguard patient health in clinical and pharmaceutical settings.
In March 2024, BIO INX, a Belgium-based developer of materials for 3D bioprinting, entered into a partnership with Rousselot to promote 3D bioprinting using high-quality gelatin-based biomaterials. This collaboration aims to advance both clinical and research use of 3D bioprinting by creating and distributing biomedical-grade bioinks made from Rousselot's X-Pure gelatin. Rousselot Inc. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer specializing in low-endotoxin gelatin.
Major players in the low endotoxin gelatin market are Nagase & Co. Ltd., Darling Ingredients, GELITA AG, PB Leiner, Nippi Inc., Nitta Gelatin Inc., Weishardt Group, Sterling Biotech Limited, Narmada Gelatines Ltd., Great Lakes Gelatin Company, Kenney & Ross Limited, Junca Gelatines SL, Trobas Gelatine BV, Lapi Gelatine S.p.a., Ewald-Gelatine GmbH, Niksan Pharmaceutical, Geltech, India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd., Reinert Gruppe Ingredients GmbH, Jilin Tianzheng Biotechnology Co. Ltd., and Yasin gelatin.
North America was the largest region in the low endotoxin gelatin market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in low endotoxin gelatin report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the low endotoxin gelatin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The low endotoxin gelatin market consists of sales of bovine bone-low-endotoxin gelatin, fish skin-low-endotoxin gelatin, and recombinant gelatin. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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