Global Gelatin Market

Gelatin Market: Insights

Gelatin is a protein extracted from collagen which is a translucent, colorless, flavorless food additive, commonly derived from animal body parts such as fish, pig, and bovines among others. The product is extensively used as a consistency controller, purifying stabilizer, and agent. Gelatin helps to maintain healthy body tissues, facial skin, manage & control blood sugar levels, efficient digestion, enhance bone strength, and support in weight loss management. The increasing consumption of dairy products, meat, and beverages across the developing nations are supporting the market growth.  The rapidly changing sedentary lifestyle, food habits along with increasing research activities to develop pure and high-quality gelatin are positively impacting the market growth. Rising demand for clean-label products and growing demand for naturally sourced ingredients are propelling the market growth. 

Gelatin Market: By Raw Material

Based on the raw material, the market is segmented into porcine, bovine hides, cattle bones, and pigskin. The other segment includes fish, poultry, horse skin, and pectin. The porcine-based segment will hold a significant share in the global market. The porcine based gelatin is extensively used in the food & beverage sector due to its edible nature.

Gelatin Market: By Function

Based on the function, the market is segregated into stabilizer, thickener, and gelling agents, among others. The stabilizer would be the dominant section of this market and expected to grow the fastest from 2021-2026. The increasing consumption and production of food products such as ice creams, candy, cakes, yogurt, and pasta among others are driving the segment growth. 

Gelatin Market: By Application

Based on the application, the market is segmented into food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and nutraceuticals among others. The food & beverage segment will witness rapid growth during the forecast period. The growing population along with the growing demand for nutritional food are boosting the market growth. Moreover, gelatin replaces carbohydrates and fats in many food products and hence is widely preferred in sweets, baked food, and milk products among others.

Gelatin Market: By Region

Based on the region, the European region holds a major share and dominate the global market. The presence of leading cosmetic companies such as L’Oréal, Beiersdorf, and Unilever among others is driving regional growth. The growth in the pharmaceutical industry in countries such as Germany, Italy, and France among others is also supporting the market growth. The availability of raw materials and the presence of key manufacturers such as Gelita, Weishardt, Trobas Gelatine, Italgelatine, and Junca Gelatines are positively impacting the market. However, the Asia Pacific segment will be the fastest-growing segment in the market.

Gelatin Market: Share & Competitor Analysis

Key players operating in the market include are Gelnex, Darling Ingredients, Italgelatine, Gelita, Sterling Biotech Group, Nitta Gelatin, Junca Gelatines, Tessenderlo Group, Weishardt, Lapi Gelatine, and Trobas Gelatine among others.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.