China Pig Skin Gelatin Market Size and Forecast (2020 - 2030), Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals, Personal Care, and Others)

The China pig skin gelatin market size was valued at US$ 52.02 million in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 71.63 million by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2031.

Pig skin gelatin is widely used in jellies, ice creams, confectioneries, soups, sauces, dressings, ready-to-eat snacks, and meals as a stabilizer, thickener, and gelling agent. The rising adoption of convenience food due to hectic lifestyles and the increasing influence of Western eating habits drive the demand for pig skin gelatin in the Chinese food & beverages industry. Further, rising health concerns; increasing demand for dietary supplements such as multivitamins, mineral supplements, protein supplements, and others; and the growing sports nutrition sector would provide substantial opportunities to the China pig skin gelatin market for the pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals segment during the forecast period.

The robust growth of the personal care & cosmetics sector in China due to rising demand for skin care products, especially sheet masks, skin tightening gels, and anti-aging creams, is driving the China pig skin gelatin market growth. Furthermore, emerging ingestible beauty and beauty-from-within trends in the Chinese personal care market and the advantages of gelatin to manufacture skin supplements in various forms such as capsules, gummies, and softgels that provide skin nourishing and healing properties boost the market growth.

The wide range of applications and easy availability of raw materials in China are major factors contributing to the China pig skin gelatin market growth. China is one of the world's largest producers and consumers of pork, resulting in a surplus of pig skin as a by-product of the pork industry. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), pork production in China totaled 57.94 million tons in 2023. Thus, pig skin becomes a readily available and cost-effective raw material for gelatin production. With efficient supply chains and established processing facilities, manufacturers in China can easily source pig skin, ensuring a steady supply of raw materials to meet the growing demand for pig skin gelatin.

The scalability of pig farming in China contributes to the easy availability of raw materials for gelatin production. China's vast agricultural land and favorable climatic conditions allow for large-scale pig farming operations, resulting in the continuous supply of pig skin for gelatin extraction. Moreover, advancements in animal husbandry practices and breeding techniques have increased the yield of pig skin per animal, further bolstering the availability of raw materials for gelatin manufacturers. Thus, the easy availability of raw materials in China fuels the growth of the China pig skin gelatin market.

Nitta Gelatin Inc; Rousselot BV; Xiamen Gelken Gelatin Co Ltd; XIAMEN HUAXUAN GELATIN CO. Ltd; GELITA AG; Shangshui Fuyuan Gelatin Co., Ltd; Xiamen Yasin industry & Trade Co., Ltd; Funingpu; and Tessenderlo Group NV are the key players operating in the China pig skin gelatin market. These market players are focusing on providing high-quality, innovative products to fulfill customers' demands and increase their China pig skin gelatin market share.

The overall China pig skin gelatin market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information about the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights into the topic. Participants in this process include industry experts, such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants, such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the China pig skin gelatin market.