Pharmaceutical gelatin, tailored specifically for use in medications and medical applications, is derived from collagen, a protein sourced from animal connective tissues. This gelatin undergoes rigorous purification processes to adhere to stringent safety and quality standards and is utilized primarily for its ability to form a protective barrier against light, moisture, and oxygen.
The primary types of pharmaceutical gelatin include type A and type B. Type A gelatin is manufactured using the acid method, which entails collagen hydrolysis in the presence of an acid. It serves various functions such as stabilizing, thickening, and gelling, and is sourced from animals such as porcine, bovine skin, bovine bone, marine sources, and poultry. These gelatins find application in a range of pharmaceutical products, including hard capsules, soft gel capsules, tablets, absorbable hemostats, and others.
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The pharmaceutical gelatin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.3 billion in 2024 to $1.38 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing pharmaceutical industry, rising preference for capsule dosage forms, increasing health awareness, halal and kosher gelatin demand.
The pharmaceutical gelatin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.78 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to nutraceutical demand surge, rising geriatric population, sustainable practices and eco-friendly solutions, global pharmaceutical industry growth, biodegradable capsules use. Major trends in the forecast period include shift towards plant-based alternatives, advanced drug delivery systems, technological advancements in gelatin production, evolving capsule dosage forms.
The pharmaceutical gelatin market is expected to experience growth due to the rising demand for health and wellness. Health and wellness encompass a holistic approach to well-being, including physical, mental, and social aspects of health. Pharmaceutical gelatin plays a crucial role in health and wellness by facilitating the safe and effective delivery of medications, enhancing their efficacy, and reducing the need for frequent dosing. For example, Wellness Creative Co, a UK-based wellness company, predicts that the health and wellness sector will reach $7.2 trillion by 2025, growing at an annual rate of 8.5%. This increasing demand for health and wellness is a key driver behind the growth of the pharmaceutical gelatin market.
In the pharmaceutical gelatin market, major companies are introducing advanced solutions such as Easyseal gelatin to reduce production costs associated with soft gel leakers. Easyseal addresses this issue by incorporating optimized seam forming and enhanced seam thickness and stability, making soft capsules more resilient to physical stress and mitigating leaker problems. For example, in December 2023, GELITA MEDICAL GmbH launched Easyseal gelatin, offering reduced dependency on sealing temperature compared to other gelatins and superior drying properties. This innovation enhances energy efficiency and overall production capacity, enabling reliable sealing at high speeds, especially for challenging-to-fill suspensions. It is particularly beneficial for products requiring special equipment, such as double-step die tooling.
In April 2023, Darling Ingredients Inc., a US-based manufacturer of animal food, acquired Gelnex Gelatin for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition provides Darling Ingredients with increased production capacity to meet the growing demands of its collagen customers and enables the company to better serve the expanding market for gelatin and collagen. Gelnex Gelatin, based in Brazil, specializes in manufacturing gelatin and collagen products for pharmaceutical applications.
Major companies operating in the pharmaceutical gelatin market report are Nitta Gelatin Inc., Lonza Group AG, Darling Ingredients Inc., Catalent Inc., Tessenderlo Group NV, Gelita AG, Rousselot Inc., Weishardt & Co. KG, Batotau Dongbao Bio-Tech, Nippi Collagen Co. Ltd., Apex Pharma Ltd., Narmada Gelatines Ltd., Aspire Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Sterling Gelatin Limited, Junca Gelatines SL, Trobas Pharmaceutical gelatine B.V., Gelco International, Reichert Gruppe Ingredients GmbH, Norland Products Inc., Lapi Gelatine S.p.a., Italgelatine S.p.A, Kenney & Ross Limited, Norland Products Inc., Xiamen Yasin industry & Trade Co. Ltd., PB Gelatins SA
North America was the largest region in the pharmaceutical gelatin market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pharmaceutical gelatin market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the pharmaceutical gelatin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The pharmaceutical gelatin market consists of sales of pharmaceutical gelatin sourced from cattle bones, natural and marine sources gelatin. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Pharmaceutical Gelatin Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Type A; Type B
2) By Function: Stabilizing Agent; Thickening Agent; Gelling Agent & other function
3) By Source: Porcine; Bovine Skin; Bovine Bone; Marine; Poultry
4) By Application: Hard Capsules; Softgel Capsules; Tablets; Absorbable Hemostats; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Type A: Porcine Gelatin; Bovine Gelatin
2) By Type B: Bovine Gelatin; Fish Gelatin
Companies Mentioned: Nitta Gelatin Inc.; Lonza Group AG; Darling Ingredients Inc.; Catalent Inc.; Tessenderlo Group NV
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market Characteristics
3. Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market Trends And Strategies
4. Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Type A
Type B
6.2. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Stabilizing Agent
Thickening Agent
Gelling Agent & other function
6.3. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Porcine
Bovine Skin
Bovine Bone
Marine
Poultry
6.4. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hard Capsules
Softgel Capsules
Tablets
Absorbable Hemostats
Other Applications
6.5. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Type A, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Porcine Gelatin
Bovine Gelatin
6.6. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Type B, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Bovine Gelatin
Fish Gelatin
7. Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion