porcine gelatin is a protein-rich substance obtained through the hydrolysis of collagen found in pig skin, bones, and connective tissues. It is extensively utilized in the food industry as a gelling, thickening, or stabilizing agent in products like gummy candies, marshmallows, and various desserts. Additionally, it is used in pharmaceuticals for capsule manufacturing and in cosmetics to improve product texture.
The key types of porcine gelatin include food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and industrial grade. Food-grade gelatin, produced from animal collagen, is primarily used in the food sector to create transparent, stable gels that improve texture and mouthfeel in products such as gummy candies, marshmallows, and desserts. It is derived from various sources, including skin and bones, and reaches consumers through distribution channels like online retail, supermarkets or hypermarkets, specialty stores, and others. Its applications span across industries such as chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and more.
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The porcine gelatin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.01 billion in 2024 to $1.08 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. This growth during the historical period was driven by increasing demand from the food and beverage sector, rising use in pharmaceutical formulations, broader utilization of porcine gelatin, heightened popularity of traditional sweets and desserts, and a surge in processed food consumption.
The porcine gelatin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.38 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. Factors contributing to this growth include enhanced consumer interest in clean-label and natural ingredients, expanded use of gelatin in biomedical fields, heightened demand for protein-enriched snacks and food items, and the rising number of elderly consumers. Key trends projected for this period involve an increasing preference for pharmaceutical-grade gelatin, ongoing challenges with halal and kosher certifications, growing incorporation of gelatin in sports nutrition products, innovations in extraction and processing technologies, and a stronger consumer focus on transparency and supply chain traceability.
The growing consumption of dietary supplements is anticipated to drive the expansion of the porcine gelatin market in the coming years. Dietary supplements are orally consumed products that contain nutrients or other substances designed to improve diet and support general health. As more individuals prioritize preventive health measures and seek to address nutritional deficiencies, the demand for dietary supplements continues to rise. Porcine gelatin plays a vital role in this market, being extensively used as a capsule material and nutritional ingredient. It is commonly utilized in the production of soft gel and hard gelatin capsules that encase vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts. These capsules offer a smooth, easy-to-swallow format, help protect active ingredients, and extend shelf life. For example, a survey conducted in October 2022 by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, involving 3,133 U.S. adults aged 18 and above, found that approximately 2,342 individuals used dietary supplements either seasonally, occasionally, or regularly, with 75% of Americans including dietary supplements in their daily routine. This growing trend in supplement use is contributing to the expansion of the porcine gelatin market.
Companies operating in the porcine gelatin sector are increasingly developing innovative solutions such as pharmaceutical-grade gelatin to meet the rising demand from the healthcare and nutraceutical industries. Pharmaceutical-grade gelatin is a refined form that adheres to strict quality standards, making it suitable for use in capsules, tablets, and wound care products. It ensures reliable, safe, and effective drug delivery. For instance, in December 2023, Gelita, a Germany-based manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides, introduced Easyseal gelatin, which is available in both porcine and bovine forms. This product significantly reduces waste and production costs associated with soft gel capsule leaks. Easyseal enhances seam formation, increasing seam thickness and stability by up to 50%, making capsules more leak-resistant even at high production speeds and with complex fills. This improvement enhances product quality and reduces processing costs without requiring substantial changes to current manufacturing processes.
In April 2023, Darling Ingredients, a U.S.-based company that transforms food waste into sustainable products and produces renewable energy, acquired Gelnex for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aimed to immediately expand Darling Ingredients' capacity to meet the rising global demand for collagen, especially in the health and nutrition markets, while also supporting the growing gelatin market. Gelnex is a U.S.-based producer of porcine gelatin and collagen products.
Major players in the porcine gelatin market are Darling Ingredients, Tessenderlo Group, Gelita AG, PB Leiner, Weishardt Group, Foodchem International Corporation, Junca Gelatines S.L., Trobas Gelatine B.V., Nitta Gelatin Inc., Great Lakes Wellness, Norland Products Incorporated, Lapi Gelatine S.p.A., Geltech, Ewald Gelatine GmbH, Xiamen Gelken Gelatin Co. Ltd., Baotou Dongbao Bio-Tech, ITALGEL srl, Hebei Chengda Mingjiao, Reinert Gruppe Ingredients GmbH, Sterling Biotech Ltd., Jellice.
North America was the largest region in the porcine gelatin market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in porcine gelatin report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the porcine gelatin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The porcine gelatin market consists of sales of type A gelatin, hydrolyzed gelatin, photographic gelatin, and technical 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 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.
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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.
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Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Porcine Gelatin Market Characteristics
3. Porcine Gelatin Market Trends And Strategies
4. Porcine Gelatin Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Porcine Gelatin Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Porcine Gelatin PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Porcine Gelatin Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Porcine Gelatin Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Porcine Gelatin Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Porcine Gelatin Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Porcine Gelatin Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food Grade
Pharmaceutical Grade
Industrial Grade
6.2. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Skin
Bones
Other Sources
6.3. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Online Retail
Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets
Specialty Stores
Other Distribution Channels
6.4. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Chemical Industry
Food Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Other Applications
6.5. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Food Grade, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Confectionery
Dairy Products
Bakery Products
Beverages
Meat Products
Nutraceuticals
6.6. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pharmaceutical Grade, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Capsule Shells
Tablet Coatings
Injectable Formulations
Wound Care Products
Diagnostics
Drug Delivery Systems
6.7. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Industrial Grade, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Photographic Films
Adhesives
Cosmetics
Paper Coatings
Textile Finishing
Explosives
7. Porcine Gelatin Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Porcine Gelatin Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Porcine Gelatin Market
8.1. Asia-Pacific Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Porcine Gelatin Market
9.1. China Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
9.2. China Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Porcine Gelatin Market
10.1. India Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Porcine Gelatin Market
11.1. Japan Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
11.2. Japan Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Porcine Gelatin Market
12.1. Australia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Porcine Gelatin Market
13.1. Indonesia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Porcine Gelatin Market
14.1. South Korea Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Porcine Gelatin Market
15.1. Western Europe Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Porcine Gelatin Market
16.1. UK Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Porcine Gelatin Market
17.1. Germany Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Porcine Gelatin Market
18.1. France Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Porcine Gelatin Market
19.1. Italy Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Porcine Gelatin Market
20.1. Spain Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Porcine Gelatin Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Porcine Gelatin Market
22.1. Russia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Porcine Gelatin Market
23.1. North America Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
23.2. North America Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Porcine Gelatin Market
24.1. USA Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
24.2. USA Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Porcine Gelatin Market
25.1. Canada Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
25.2. Canada Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Porcine Gelatin Market
26.1. South America Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
26.2. South America Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Porcine Gelatin Market
27.1. Brazil Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Porcine Gelatin Market
28.1. Middle East Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Porcine Gelatin Market
29.1. Africa Porcine Gelatin Market Overview
29.2. Africa Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Porcine Gelatin Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Porcine Gelatin Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles