Gelatin Market Driven by Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals and Food & Beverages

Gelatin is a protein-rich substance obtained from collagen in animal tissues. It is a translucent and colorless substance and is soluble in water. It is usually found in the form of a semisolid gel and has a high molecular weight. It consists of up to 90% proteins and 8% to 12% water. The remainder is made up by mineral salts. Gelatin can be used both in food and in topical products; the main difference between the two is that the former is not treated with preservatives.

The global gelatin market has grown in recent years thanks to rising preference for high-protein, low-fat diets. The ready biocompatibility of gelatin helps its absorption into the human body, which is why the food and beverages industry has risen to become one of the leading end users of gelatin.

The report presents analysis about the global gelatin market’s historical development up to its current condition, and delivers forecasts based on solid analytical tools and reliable data. Major companies operating in the global gelatin market are also studied to understand their behavior better.

Overview of the Global Gelatin Market

The global gelatin market is segmented by three criteria: application, raw material, and geography.

By application, nutraceuticals and food and beverages lead the demand from the global gelatin market, due to rising acknowledgement of their health benefits as a protein-rich food item. Other than these two leading segments, gelatin is also used in pharmaceuticals, while nonedible gelatin is used in cosmetics and photography. Rising health awareness and the steadily increasing geriatric population are responsible for the growing demand for edible gelatin.

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By raw material, the global gelatin market is segmented into pig skin, bones, bovine hide, and others. Due to the high amount of collagen present in pig skin, the segment leads the global market, followed by bovine hides and bones. The pig skin segment took up 42% of the global gelatin market in 2011, while bones and cow hide collectively took up a majority share of 55% in the market. In the forecast period, gelatin acquired from bones is expected to grow in prominence, as bovine and porcine bones have a very high amount of collagen per unit weight.

By geography, the Europe market for gelatin leads the global charts, due to the presence of longstanding traditions of animal husbandry in the region and availability of the infrastructure necessary to extract gelatin. Europe held close to 40% of the global gelatin market, with half of it being accounted for by just Germany and France. In the forecast period, though, China will rise to become a leading regional segment of the global gelatin market, due to heavy government support.

Companies mentioned in the report

The report profiles and examines several major players operating in the global gelatin market, shedding light on the competitive dynamics of the market. Key companies described in the report include Nitta Gelatin Inc., Sterling Gelatin, Weishardt Group, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Capsugel Inc., Gelita AG, Norland Products Inc., Roxlor LLC, PB Gelatins, and Rousselot S.A.S.

Gelatin Market is Estimated to Reach a Production Capacity of 450.7 kilo tons by 2018, Expanding at 6.75% CAGR From 2012-2018

Gelatin is a brittle, colorless, water soluble, translucent substance with high molecular weight. It is a rich source of protein derived from collagen present in animals such as bovines, pig, sheep and fish. Gelatin is viscous semi-solid gel; its general composition includes 85% to 90% protein, 2% to 4% mineral salts and 8% to 12% water. Edible gelatin is the most common form available that does not contain additives or preservatives. Non-edible gelatins are used mostly in cosmetics and photography.

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The growing application in food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals industries is a key factor responsible for the growing demand for gelatin. The growing awareness among the health conscious people supplemented with the rise in aged population is expected to further fuel the gelatin market growth. However, being an animal derived product, gelatin market faces barriers due to cultural choices and regulatory restrictions, which could hinder the demand for gelatin over the forecast period.

Pig skin consists of large amounts of collagen; hence it was used for manufacturing gelatin on a large scale. Pig skin accounted for over 42% of the market share that was utilized in manufacturing gelatin. Bones and bovine hides were the two largest raw material segment that accounted for over 55% of market share. Bone is the fastest growing raw material segment as bones of pigs and cows consists of large quantities of collagen.

In recent years, usage of gelatin has increased steadily in food and nutraceuticals industries. This is due to the rise in demand for low fat, healthy and high protein food, particularly among the health conscious people. Food & beverage application segment accounted for over 28% of the gelatin market share while nutraceuticals, the second largest application market, accounted for over 25%.

Europe was the largest consumer of gelatin in 2011 and accounted for over 40% of the global production in 2011. The implementation of stringent regulatory policies in Europe in context to the control of BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) helped the gelatin market grow. Europe was followed by North America in terms of volumes of gelatin manufactured and accounted for over 23% of the global production in 2011. Germany and France were the primary consumers of gelatin in Europe, together, accounting for over 50% of the Europe’s consumption. China is expected to register the fastest growth among all regions owing to the stimulus offered by the government for development of infrastructure in the region.

The gelatin market is concentrated in nature with the top five companies accounting for 70% of the market share in 2011. Rousselot S.A.S was the largest manufacturer of gelatin in 2011 and accounted for over 26% of the market share by volume. Gelita AG and PB Gelatin were the next largest companies in the gelatin market, together, accounting for over 34% of the market share in 2011. Both these companies provide excellent after sales service to their customers. The other key players in the gelatin market include Sterling Gelatin, Weishardt Group among others

Global Gelatin Market to Expand at 6.75% CAGR because of Greater Application Scope in Various End-use Industries

Gelatin is a protein-rich substance obtained from collagen in animal tissues. It is a translucent and colorless substance and is soluble in water. It is usually found in the form of a semisolid gel and has a high molecular weight. It consists of up to 90% proteins and 8% to 12% water. The remainder is made up by mineral salts. Gelatin can be used both in food and in topical products; the main difference between the two is that the former is not treated with preservatives.

The global gelatin market has grown in recent years thanks to rising preference for high-protein, low-fat diets. The ready biocompatibility of gelatin helps its absorption into the human body, which is why the food and beverages industry has risen to become one of the leading end users of gelatin.

The report presents analysis about the global gelatin market’s historical development up to its current condition, and delivers forecasts based on solid analytical tools and reliable data. Major companies operating in the global gelatin market are also studied to understand their behavior better.

Overview of the Global Gelatin Market

The global gelatin market is segmented by three criteria: application, raw material, and geography.

By application, nutraceuticals and food and beverages lead the demand from the global gelatin market, due to rising acknowledgement of their health benefits as a protein-rich food item. Other than these two leading segments, gelatin is also used in pharmaceuticals, while nonedible gelatin is used in cosmetics and photography. Rising health awareness and the steadily increasing geriatric population are responsible for the growing demand for edible gelatin.

By raw material, the global gelatin market is segmented into pig skin, bones, bovine hide, and others. Due to the high amount of collagen present in pig skin, the segment leads the global market, followed by bovine hides and bones. The pig skin segment took up 42% of the global gelatin market in 2011, while bones and cow hide collectively took up a majority share of 55% in the market. In the forecast period, gelatin acquired from bones is expected to grow in prominence, as bovine and porcine bones have a very high amount of collagen per unit weight.

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By geography, the Europe market for gelatin leads the global charts, due to the presence of longstanding traditions of animal husbandry in the region and availability of the infrastructure necessary to extract gelatin. Europe held close to 40% of the global gelatin market, with half of it being accounted for by just Germany and France. In the forecast period, though, China will rise to become a leading regional segment of the global gelatin market, due to heavy government support.

Companies mentioned in the report

The report profiles and examines several major players operating in the global gelatin market, shedding light on the competitive dynamics of the market. Key companies described in the report include Nitta Gelatin Inc., Sterling Gelatin, Weishardt Group, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Capsugel Inc., Gelita AG, Norland Products Inc., Roxlor LLC, PB Gelatins, and Rousselot S.A.S.

Global Gelatin Market Driven by the Increasing Application in Food and Beverages Sector

Food and Beverages Leading the Global Gelatin Market

Gelatin finds its application in several industries. Gelatin is a brittle, translucent, and colorless substance that has high molecular weight. This substance is a rich source of protein and is derived from collagen found in animals such as pigs, bovines, sheep, and fish. This is a viscous semi-solid gel-like substance. The general composition of gelatin is 85-90% protein, 8-12% water, and 2-4% mineral salts. Edible gelatin is the most commonly available form of gelatin that does not contain any preservatives or additives. The non-edible variety of gelatin is mostly used to manufacture cosmetic products.

Gelatin finds application in food and beverages, photography, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors such as medical, matchstick, industrial, and paintball. The increasing application of gelatin in these industries is driving the global gelatin market greatly. The largest application segment of gelatin is food and beverages. This segment held over 28% of the market share. Gelatin is progressively used in food and beverages sector due to the rising demand for low fat, high protein food among health conscious consumers. The second leading application segment of gelatin is nutraceuticals, which held over 25% of the market share.

Pig Skin is the Most Used Raw Material in Production of Gelatin

The global gelatin market according to raw materials is divided into these main sectors: Pig skin, bones (pig and cow), bovine hides, and others (sheep skin and fish skin). Pig skin is the most suitable material for production of gelatin on a large scale, as pig skin contains huge quantities of collagen. The pig skin segment in the global gelatin market contributed more than 42% of the market. However, the bovine hides sector together with the bones segment accounted for a greater share of 55% in the global gelatin market. The bones of cows and pigs contain huge amount of collagen. It is anticipated that the segment of bones (cows and pigs) will grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period of 2012-2018.

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Highly Concentrated Nature of the Global Gelatin Market

Volume-wise, the global gelatin market demonstrated a total output capacity of 348.9 kilo tons in 2011 and is projected to reach a production capacity of 450.7 kilo tons by end of 2018. The global gelatin market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 6.75% during the forecast period from 2012 to 2018.

The global gelatin market is highly concentrated by nature. The top five leading companies in the global gelatin market accounted for a massive 70% of the market in 2011. The leading manufacturer of gelatin in 2011 was Rousselot S.A.S. and it held more than 26% of the market in terms of volume.

The two other major manufactures of gelatin after Rousselot S.A.S. in 2011 were PB Gelatin and Gelita AG. These two companies together accounted for over 34% of the gelatin market share. These two companies are leading the market due to the excellent after sales service they offer to their consumers. Other key players operating in the global gelatin market are Weishardt Group, Sterling Gelatin, Norland Products, Nitta Gelatin, Capsugel, and Catalent Pharma Solutions.

Geographically, Europe leads the market. It accounted for over 40% of the gelatin market in 2011, followed by North America. China is likely display the fastest growth in the global gelatin market in the forthcoming years.