Market Overview:

The global gelatin market reached a volume of 447,300 Tons in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 496,470 Tons by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 1.66% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Gelatin is a colorless, flavorless, and water-soluble animal protein obtained from the collagen found in the connective tissue, bones and skin of pigs and other animals. It is used to make jellied meats, soups, candies, aspics and molded desserts, and stabilize foam food products, such as ice cream and marshmallows. As it offers crystallization control, water binding, film-forming, thickening, and emulsifying properties, gelatin finds extensive applications in the food and beverage (F&B), pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and packaging industries across the globe.

Gelatin Market Trends:

At present, there is a rise in the demand for nutritional food products and beverages around the world. This, along with the growing utilization of gelatin in bakeries and confectionaries as a thickening and gelling agent, represents one of the key factors driving the market. Moreover, there is an increase in the usage of gelatin for producing hard capsules and softgels. This, coupled with the rising consumer preferences for clean label products, is bolstering the growth of the market. In addition, the expanding applications of gelatin in paper and silver halide emulsion coatings are offering lucrative growth opportunities to key market players. Besides this, as gelatin assists in fighting wrinkles, boosting the metabolism, and strengthening nails and hair, there is an increase in the employment of gelatin in cosmetics and personal care products. Additionally, gelatin is widely used to manufacture nutritional bars and protein drinks around the world, which is strengthening the growth of the market.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global gelatin market, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on raw material and end use.

Breakup by Raw Material:

• Pig Skin
• Bovine Hides
• Bones
• Others
   

Pig skin currently dominates the market as it contains 30% of collagen by weight.

Breakup by End Use:

• Food and Beverages
• Nutraceuticals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Photography
• Cosmetics
• Others
   

Presently, gelatin finds considerable utilization in the preparation of different food and beverages due to its remarkable gelling, stabilizing and foaming properties.

Breakup by Region:

• Europe
• North America
• Asia
• South America
• Others
   

Europe holds the largest market share on account of stringent regulations imposed by the European Commission and the growing use of premium quality collagen.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the market has been analyzed in the report, along with the detailed profiles of the major players operating in the industry. Some of these players are Gelita AG (Formerly DGF Stoess), Rousselot SAS, PB Gelatin (Tessenderlo Group), Sterling Biotech Ltd, Weishardt Group, Nitta Gelatin.

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