Collagen Market Analysis

Collagen Market Analysis

In 2024, the collagen market was segmented by product into gelatine & peptide. Peptide segment accounted for 54.9% of total market because it is more readily absorbed by body owing to its smaller size.
 

• Peptide collagen is hydrolyzed to even smaller particles than gelatine hence peptides are east for body to digest and absorb. Peptide collagen is mainly used in dietary supplements for benefits like skin health, gut health and joint support.
   
• Whereas gelatine is partially hydrolyzed and has been broken down to a certain extent. Main use of gelatine is in the products like desserts and jellies, where they help to provide a set texture.
   

In 2024, based on sources the collagen market is divided as bovine, porcine, marine and other. Market is dominated by bovine segment, holding a significant 35% market share, followed by porcine which is rising at rapid pace in comparison and registered 5.9% CAGR.
 

• Bovine collagen is available in ample quantity and is associated with many health benefits like arthritis relief, prevention of bone loss and improved skin. Bovine collagen is helpful in increasing type I and type III collagen. The collagen in human skin is primarily formed by these type I and type III collagen which especially means that bovine collagen is especially useful for improving elasticity, skin moisture and reducing wrinkles.
   
• Affordability and biocompatibility makes porcine collagen second most popular choice in collagen market. Porcine collagen is used in variety of applications including cosmetics, food and biomedicine.
   

In 2024, the dosage form segment of the market is dominated by powder, holding a 43.8% share, while liquid, capsule and others serves remaining portion of the collagen market.
 

• The popularity of collagen powder is because many manufacturers in collagen industry are doing collagen powders and pushing collagen shakes.
   
• Also, collagen powders easily dissolve in liquid which allow flexible consumption throughout the day. Collagen powders can be easily customized as per personal preferences
   

On the bases of application, the collagen market is segmented as food, healthcare, nutraceuticals, personal care & cosmetics, others. Nutraceutical dominated the market by holding 41% share in the market.
 

• The main role of collagens includes helping to form fibroblasts in middle skin layer, which helps new cells to grow. It plays a vital role in replacing dead skin. They provide protective coverings to organs. Providing strength, structure, and elasticity to skin. Hence collagen is widely used in nutraceuticals.
   

U.S. collagen market was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at significant pace in forecasted years.
 

• In 2021, As an ingredient collagen had largest market size of 90.4 tons in US. Which is largest in all countries in the world. Aging population is U.S. is one of the reasons of high collagen demand in the country.
   
• In 2022, 57.8 million people in the country were 65 years old or above, which is around 17.3 % of the total population of the country. With growing elderly population there is increasing demand for collagen in medical applications, joint health, which underlines the fact that collagen will remain in demand in the country in forecasted period.
   

Collagen market in Canada was valued at USD 256 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at 7% CAGR in forecasted years.
 

• Beauty & Personal Care market in Canada is expected to hold a revenue of USD 9 billion in 2025. This growth in the Canadian market is owing to many reasons including increased customer demand for organic and natural products. The high youth buy less from brands which lack ethical principles and transparency practices which makes it evident of the growing trend.
   
• The phenomenon of consumer culture is fuelled by social media, with the rise of e-commerce adding to their impact through the change in retail consumption patterns, easily available beauty goods, and impulsively purchased items as a result of viral ads.