Bovine Gelatin Market Report 2026

The bovine gelatin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.84 billion in 2025 to $3.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in processed food consumption, increasing pharmaceutical capsule usage, expansion of nutraceutical supplement markets, rising demand for protein-enriched products, availability of bovine raw materials.

The bovine gelatin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional nutrition products, rising focus on sustainable animal-derived ingredients, expansion of gelatin use in cosmetic formulations, growing preference for organic gelatin variants, increasing investments in advanced gelatin processing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for clean-label gelatin ingredients, rising use of bovine gelatin in nutraceutical formulations, growing preference for organic and traceable gelatin sources, expansion of gelatin applications in personal care products, enhanced focus on functional protein ingredients.

The expansion of the cosmetic and personal care industries is expected to propel the growth of the bovine gelatin market going forward. The cosmetic and personal care industry includes businesses that manufacture skincare, hair care, makeup, fragrances, toiletries, and personal hygiene products aimed at enhancing appearance and supporting personal health. Bovine gelatin is a versatile ingredient widely used in cosmetic and personal care applications, as it helps protect and hydrate the skin by forming a thin, moisture-retaining film in products such as moisturizers, lotions, and creams. For instance, in August 2023, according to Circana, Inc., a US-based media company, sales of prestige beauty products in the United States reached $14 billion in the first half of 2023, representing a 15% increase compared with the same period in 2022. Meanwhile, the mass beauty market generated $28 billion and recorded 9% growth. Therefore, the expansion of the cosmetic and personal care industries is driving the growth of the bovine gelatin market.

Key players in the bovine gelatin market are strategically channeling investments to broaden their market presence and fortify their positions. These investments are directed towards fostering the growth of their respective enterprises with the anticipation of substantial financial returns. In August 2023, Jellatech, a US-based biotech company specializing in business-to-business (B2B) operations, successfully secured a $3.5 million investment in an oversubscribed seed round led by Founders, a Denmark-based venture capital firm. Jellatech focuses on producing high-quality, animal-free collagen and gelatin. The funds acquired will be allocated towards expanding its cellular agriculture processes, hiring additional staff, and facilitating the market launch of its collagen, gelatin, and protein products.

In March 2023, Darling Ingredients Inc., a prominent US-based bio-nutrients and animal food manufacturing company, completed the acquisition of Gelnex for approximately $1.2 billion. Gelnex, a Brazil-based company specializing in the production of gelatin and collagen peptides with a focus on natural and healthy ingredients, now operates under Darling Ingredients Inc. This strategic acquisition positions Darling to address the growing demands of its collagen clientele and tap into the expanding gelatin market in South America and the United States. The enhanced capacity resulting from this acquisition allows for the annual production of 46,000 metric tons of gelatin and collagen products.

Major companies operating in the bovine gelatin market are Darling Ingredients Inc, Gelita AG, Nitta Gelatin Inc, Lapi Gelatine S.p.A., Tessenderlo Group, Trobas Gelatine B.V., Weishardt Holding SA, Gelnex Industria E Comercio Ltda, Luoyang Leston Import And Export Trading Co. Ltd, Nutra Food Ingredients LLC, Jellice Pioneer Europe B.V., Juncà Gelatines SL, Sterling Biotech Limited, PB Leiner, Rousselot Inc, Ewald Gelatin GmbH, Italgelatine S.p.A., India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd, Gelken Gelatin Co. Ltd, Narmada Gelatines Ltd, Kubon Gelatin Pte. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bovine gelatin market in 2025. The regions covered in the bovine gelatin market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the bovine gelatin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The bovine gelatin market consists of sales of gelatin that has been produced from fresh bovine bone and fresh bovine skin. 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.

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