Gelatin can be derived from different sources, including pig skin, bovine hides, cattle bones etc.

It can also be divided to Type A Gelatin and Type B gelatin, depending on its detailed production techniques to meet different gelatin demand in different industries.

The global gelatin market has reached about USD 3.07 billion and USD 3.08 billion in 2023 and 2024 respectively. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 7.0% to reach about USD 5.6 billion by 2029.  The growth is partially contributed by gelatin’s wide range of uses in food and beverages, capsules, medicine and cosmetics.

Pharmaceutical gelatin is a major driver of the gelatin growth. Gelatin has its wide applications in hard capsules, soft capsules and tablets as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent.

Its application in cosmetics is mainly contributed by its film-forming and moisturizing physical properties.

Gelatin can also be easily found in food and beverages, including dessert, gummies, marshmallows, jelly, yogurt, etc.

Emerging trends in the global gelatin industry are as below:

1. Rising demand for clean-label and natural ingredients.

2. Increasing demand in pharma industry for capsules.

3. Growing applications in the food and beverage industry, especially in candies and dairy products.

4. Growing popularity of gelatin or collagen based cosmetics and personal care products.

5. Continuous progress in gelatin production methods, including halal and kosher certification.

Global gelatin manufacturing capacity is also increasing in recent years.

Key players, such as Gelita, Rousselot and Shandong Hengxin Biotech, rely heavily on reach and development to support innovation and market position.