Gelatin Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Source (Bovine, Porcine, Marine and Poultry), By Type (Gelling Agents, Stabilizers, Thickeners, Others), By Application (Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Others), And By Geography – Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Gelatin Market Size:

The Gelatin Market is expected to grow from US$5.719 billion in 2025 to US$7.730 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 6.21%.

Gelatin Market Trends:

Gelatin is a "product created through partial hydrolysis of collagen originating from natural sources such as skin, connective tissue, and bones of animals". All the essential amino acids—apart from tryptophan—are present in this easily digested protein.

When collagenous raw material is processed with acid, type A gelatin is created; when processed with alkaline or lime, type B gelatin is created. Gelatin is categorized as a derived protein since it is produced from collagen by carefully regulated partial hydrolysis and does not occur naturally. Since they are by-products of more thorough hydrolysis of collagen, animal glue, and gelatin hydrolysate—also known as liquid protein—can be regarded as holding lower molecular-weight fractions of gelatin.

The sources and applications that gelatin is used for can be used to segment the worldwide gelatin market. Depending on the sources, the gelatin market can be broken down into marine, bovine, chicken, porcine, and others, which include cats, dogs, donkeys, and horses. Some of the key sectors that use gelatin are pet food, bone and joint health, ballistics, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, photography, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals. The numerous advantages of gelatin and the growing acceptance of sports drinks are the primary drivers of its expanding penetration in food and beverage applications. After the food and beverage category, nutraceuticals are the second-largest application segment in the worldwide gelatin market.

The unique binding, emulsifying, stabilizing, and gelling qualities of gelatin make it a popular ingredient. The demand for processed foods and energy drinks is rising as a result of rising disposable income and increased awareness of the importance of eating a balanced diet, which is also causing a rise in the popularity of gelatin supplements. Due to the increasing demand in sectors like cosmetics and photography, the worldwide gelatin market is likely to experience significant growth potential throughout the forecast period.

Furthermore, as more people become health conscious, the demand for the sector has increased as a result of the high protein content and lack of preservatives. Gelatin is also a crucial element for consumers to consider when choosing their products because of its benefits, which include preventing wrinkles, boosting metabolism, strengthening nails and hair, improving joint health, etc.

Gelatin's market value will peak as a result of its extensive and multifaceted functional applications, including stabilizing, bio-protective films, and gelling agents in food production and confectionery; hydrogels, wound healing, and medication containers in pharmaceuticals and medicine; engineering applications like nanofibers, biomedicine's airborne bio-filters, or bio-polymers; and forensic printing.

Gelatin Market Growth Drivers:

• Gelatin is being used more in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, fueling the market growth

Gelatin use in the pharmaceutical industry has increased as a result of factors like the rise in chronic diseases and disorders linked to lifestyle, the aging population, and increased health awareness. Healthcare is receiving more attention as a result of rising healthcare costs, which is fueling sector growth. Additionally, utilizing the product has frequently been proven connected to weight loss and the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and brittle bones. As people age, their natural collagen levels decrease making their skin less elastic and more prone to wrinkles.

However, the product's protein and amino acids can aid in the body's ability to produce more collagen, which is essential for having good skin. Due to this, several dermatology businesses are concentrating on creating cutting-edge goods to meet consumer demands.

• During the forecast period, it is anticipated that the porcine sector will hold the biggest share.

The porcine category is predicted to rule the market. Pigskin has a lot of collagen proteins, which are thought to be more stable than gelatin derived from other sources. Animal tissues are the primary source of gelatin since they have high collagen content. Protein from collagen is extracted using a variety of techniques which comprise the procedures using salting out, alkaline, acid, and enzyme. Porcine gelatin demand is also fueled by rising demand for sports and nutritious food and beverage products.

Gelatin Market Geographical Outlook:

• Asia-Pacific is projected to be the prominent market shareholder for the gelatin market and is anticipated to continue throughout the forecast period.

The largest and fastest-growing gelatin market is in Asia-Pacific, followed by Europe. Gelatin is more readily available in the Asia-Pacific region due to the region's well-developed meat sector, which produces enormous amounts of the substance. Another significant factor driving the market's growth is the rising prevalence of obesity in the Asia-Pacific region, notably in nations like China and India. Gelatin has a lot of protein and few calories, consuming it as part of a healthy diet may aid with weight loss.

Due to the growing use of bovine-based gelatin in numerous food and beverage applications, gelatin sales in Russia increased. Consumers' shifting preferences for healthy, protein-rich diets are explained by the region's growing need for dietary supplements, which is anticipated to fuel the rise of the gelatin market.

Gelatin Market Segmentations:

Gelatin Market Segmentation by Source

The market is analyzed by source into the following:

• Bovine
• Porcine
• Marine and Poultry

Gelatin Market Segmentation by Type

The market is analyzed by type into the following:

• Gelling Agents
• Stabilizers
• Thickeners
• Others

Gelatin Market Segmentation by Application

The market is analyzed by application into the following:

• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
• Others

Gelatin Market Segmentation by Regions:

The study also analyzed the gelatin market into the following regions, with country-level forecasts and analysis as below:

• North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Others)
• Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, and Others)
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Others)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Others)

Gelatin Market Competitive Landscape:

The gelatin market features key players such as Gelita AG, Darling Ingredients, Nitta Gelatin India Limited, Tessenderlo Group, Trobas Gelatine B.V., Lapi Gelatine S.p.A, Ewald-Gelatine GmbH, and Weishardt Group, among others.

Gelatin Market Report Coverage:

This report provides extensive coverage as explained in the points below:

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• The gelatin market is also analysed across different regions, with historical data, regional share, attractiveness, and opportunity of these solutions in different countries. The growth prospects and key players operating in these markets. The section also dwells on the macro factors, economic scenario and other complementing factors aiding in market growth.
• Market dynamics: The section details the market growth factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market. The segment also presents a complete market scenario with the help of Porter’s five forces model.
• Competitive Intelligence: A thorough investigation of the competitive structure of the market presented through a proprietary vendor matrix model, market share analysis of key players, insights on strategies of key players and recent major developments undertaken by the companies to gain competitive edge.
• Research methodology: The assumptions and sources that were considered to arrive at the final market estimates. Additionally, our model is refined to ensure most significant factors are taken into consideration with the proper hypothesis and bottom-up and top-down approaches enhance the reliability of forecasts, further strengthening the trustworthiness of the numbers being presented.

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Gelatin Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Gelatin Market Size in 2025	US$5.719 billion
Gelatin Market Size in 2030	US$7.730 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 6.21%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Source Application Function Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Gelatin Market	GELITA AG Rousselot PB Leiner Sterling Gelatin Weishardt Holding SA
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations

3.7. Strategic Recommendations

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. Gelatin Market by source

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Bovine

5.3. Porcine

5.4. Marine and Poultry

6. Gelatin Market by type

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Gelling Agents

6.3. Stabilizers

6.4. Thickeners

6.5. Others

7. Gelatin Market by Application

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Food and Beverage

7.3. Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare

7.4. Others

8. Gelatin Market by GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. United Kingdom

8.4.2. Germany

8.4.3. France

8.4.4. Italy

8.4.5. Spain

8.4.6. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. Japan

8.6.3. India

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Taiwan

8.6.6. Thailand

8.6.7. Indosneisa

8.6.8. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Gelita AG

10.2. Darling Ingredients

10.3. Nitta Gelatin India Limited

10.4. Tessenderlo Group

10.5. Trobas Gelatine B.V.

10.6. Lapi Gelatine S.p.A

10.7. Ewald-Gelatine GmbH

10.8. Weishardt Group

10.9. Norland Products Inc

10.10. Juncà Gelatines SL

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology

11.6. Abbreviations

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Gelita AG

Darling Ingredients

Nitta Gelatin India Limited

Tessenderlo Group

Trobas Gelatine B.V.

Lapi Gelatine S.p.A

Ewald-Gelatine GmbH

Weishardt Group

Norland Products Inc

 

Juncà Gelatines SL