China Gelatin Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The China Gelatin Market is segmented by Form ( Animal Based, Marine Based ) and by End User ( Personal Care and Cosmetics, Food and Beverages )

China Gelatin Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

China Gelatin Market Size

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China Gelatin Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 5.07 %
Fastest Growing Market Food and Beverages
Largest Market Personal Care and Cosmetics

Major Players

China Gelatin Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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China Gelatin Market Analysis

The China Gelatin Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.07% during the forecast period.

  • Gelatin is frequently used in the food and beverage industry to provide products like candies, desserts, and dairy dishes with texture, stability, and gelling qualities. Gelatin demand in this industry has been driven by the expansion of China's middle class, shifting consumer preferences, and rising interest in practical and creative food products. Gelatin is projected to be in strong demand from functional food applications due to its capability to improve food quality, prevent a number of diseases, and be used in food fortification. 
  • The gelatin is also used for manufacturing capsules and other drug delivery methods. The demand for gelatin as a vital component in these applications has increased along with the growth of China's healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. For instance, the total operating revenue of the pharmaceutical industry in China was CNY 3363.37 billion (USD 525.17 billion) in 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China.
  • Gelatin is made from collagen that has been obtained from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals, including domesticated cattle, chickens, pigs, and fish. Collagen is then partially hydrolyzed to generate a collection of peptides and proteins known as gelatin. China attracts gelatin manufacturers because of the abundance of raw materials available. Slaughterhouses are the main source of raw materials. 
  • For instance, the total number of poultry slaughtered in China was 16.14 billion heads in 2022. Animal-based gelatin's relatively lower price and its suitability for people with shellfish allergies have helped the segment take the lead in the source category.

China Gelatin Industry Overview

The China gelatin market needs to be more cohesive, with a large presence of local players. The major players in this market are Darling Ingredients Inc., GELITA AG, Hangzhou Qunli Gelatin Chemical Co. Ltd., Luohe Wulong Gelatin Co. Ltd., and Nitta Gelatin Inc. (sorted alphabetically). The major players typically use corporate strategies such as product innovation, expansion, partnership, mergers, and acquisitions in order to strengthen their presence in the market studied.

China Gelatin Market Leaders

  1. Darling Ingredients Inc.

  2. GELITA AG

  3. Hangzhaou Qunli Gelatin Chemical Co. Ltd

  4. Luohe Wulong Gelatin Co. Ltd

  5. Nitta Gelatin Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
China Gelatin Market Concentration
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China Gelatin Market News

  • October of 2022: Darling Ingredients introduced an innovative gelatin product known as Quali-Pure, specifically tailored for pharmaceutical applications, including but not limited to embolization, wound healing, drug delivery, hemostasis, and vaccine production. Quali-Pure boasts exceptional characteristics, including tightly controlled endotoxin levels, consistent quality across batches, biocompatibility, and biodegradability.
  • December 2021: Gelita AG significantly strengthened its position as the global leader in the gelatin industry by acquiring a 65% stake in SelJel, a prominent Turkish gelatin producer. This strategic partnership has enabled Gelita AG to solidify its presence and further enhance its capabilities to meet the surging demand for gelatin, especially in the realm of halal bovine gelatin production.
  • May 2021: Darling Ingredients Inc. expanded its Rousselot brand's portfolio by introducing a range of purified, pharmaceutical-grade, and modified gelatin products, highlighted by the launch of X-Pure GelDAT - Gelatin Desaminotyrosine.

China Gelatin Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.1.1 The Rising Awareness of the Health Benefits Associated with Gelatin Consumption
    • 4.1.2 Rising Consumer Demand for Convenient and Functional Foods and Beverages Drives the Market Growth
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Concerns over the Source of Gelatin Hamper the Market
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. Market Segmentation

  • 5.1 By Form
    • 5.1.1 Animal-Based
    • 5.1.2 Marine-Based
  • 5.2 By End-User
    • 5.2.1 Personal Care and Cosmetics
    • 5.2.2 Food and Beverages
    • 5.2.2.1 Bakery
    • 5.2.2.2 Beverages
    • 5.2.2.3 Condiments/Sauces
    • 5.2.2.4 Confectionery
    • 5.2.2.5 Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
    • 5.2.2.6 RTE/RTC Food Products
    • 5.2.2.7 Snacks
    • 5.2.3 Pharmaceuticals

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Strategies Adopted By Leading Players
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Darling Ingredients Inc.
    • 6.3.2 Foodchem International Corporation
    • 6.3.3 GELITA AG
    • 6.3.4 Hangzhaou Qunli Gelatin Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 6.3.5 Jellice Group
    • 6.3.6 Luohe Wulong Gelatin Co. Ltd
    • 6.3.7 Nitta Gelatin Inc.
    • 6.3.8 Xiamen Hyfine Gelatin Co. Ltd
    • 6.3.9 Henan Boom Gelatin Co., Ltd
    • 6.3.10 Tianjin Hwashin Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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China Gelatin Industry Segmentation

Gelatin is a translucent, colorless, flavorless food ingredient commonly derived from collagen taken from animal body parts.

The China gelatin market is segmented by form and end user. Based on form, the market is segmented into animal-based and marine-based. Based on end users, the market is segmented into personal care and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverages. The food and beverages segment is further segmented into bakery, beverages, condiments/sauces, confectionery, dairy and dairy alternative products, RTE/RTC food products, and snacks.

The market sizing has been done in value terms in USD for all the abovementioned segments.

By Form Animal-Based
Marine-Based
By End-User Personal Care and Cosmetics
Food and Beverages Bakery
Beverages
Condiments/Sauces
Confectionery
Dairy and Dairy Alternative Products
RTE/RTC Food Products
Snacks
Pharmaceuticals
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China Gelatin Market Research FAQs

What is the current China Gelatin Market size?

The China Gelatin Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.07% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in China Gelatin Market?

Darling Ingredients Inc., GELITA AG, Hangzhaou Qunli Gelatin Chemical Co. Ltd, Luohe Wulong Gelatin Co. Ltd and Nitta Gelatin Inc. are the major companies operating in the China Gelatin Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in China Gelatin Market?

Food and Beverages is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in China Gelatin Market?

In 2025, the Personal Care and Cosmetics accounts for the largest market share in China Gelatin Market.

What years does this China Gelatin Market cover?

The report covers the China Gelatin Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the China Gelatin Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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