The collagen
market is estimated to account for nearly USD 3.5 billion in 2018 and
is projected to reach a value of nearly USD 4.6 billion by 2023, growing at a
CAGR of 5.2% from 2018. This is due to the increasing use of collagen and
collagen proteins in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Increase in
demand for collagen and collagen products in the food & beverage and
cosmetic industry has encouraged manufacturers to provide better protein-based
products, which in turn, has contributed to the market growth.
By product type, the gelatinsegment is estimated to account
for the largest share in the collagen market in 2018.
On
the basis of product type, the gelatin segment is estimated to dominate the
collagen market in 2018. Gelatin is widely used in foods to improve elasticity,
consistency, and stability. It also helps to normalize gut hormones in obese
people. Thus, due to rising health awareness, gelatin is being preferred by
food manufacturers to produce nutritious food products. Gelatin is increasingly
used in the food & beverage industry to make gummy candies, puddings,
confectionery, and gelatin desserts.
The collagen market is witnessing a strong growth due to the
increasing use in the food & beverage industry.
Collagen
in the form of gelatin is high in protein, fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low
in calories, which makes it a label-friendly ingredient that consumers know and
trust. It is a key functional ingredient in many food products. It is also an
important component in confectionery items such as marshmallows, gummy candy,
and fruit snacks. The dairy industry makes extensive use of gelatin in the
manufacture of sour cream, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, and specialty desserts,
while meat processors depend on the binding properties of gelatin for the
production of specialty meats, pates, and luncheon meats. Thus, these factors
are projected to drive the collagen market.
Europe is estimated to dominate the collagen market in 2018.
Europe
is estimated to account for the largest market share in the collagen market in
2018. The region has witnessed many collagen-infused drinks launched by the
manufacturers, such as cappuccino collagen and soy collagen. They are either
marketed as components of protein blends or in combination with fruits. The
rising usage of collagen in wide varieties of food items and beverages along
with the changing consumer preferences are accelerating the market growth. Moreover,
the preference for minimally invasive or non-invasive technologies and the
increasing use of collagen by biomedical industries in the developed countries
are further driving the market growth.
This
report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the
product portfolios of the leading companies in the collagen market. It includes
the profiles of the leading companies such as Gelita AG (Germany), Nitta
Gelatine, Inc. (US), Weishardt Group (France), Darling Ingredients (US), Nippi
Inc. (Japan), Vinh Hoan Corporation (Vietnam), JuncĂ Gelatines, S.L.(Spain),
Lapi Gelatine S.p.a. (Italy), Gelnex (Brazil), Vital Proteins (US), Baotou
Dongbao Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. (China), RABJ Co., Ltd (Japan), Connoils (US), Nutra
Food Ingredients (US), and Italgelatine S.P.A (Italy).