Germany Collagen Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Germany Collagen Market is segmented by Form ( Animal Based, Marine Based ) and by End User ( Animal Feed, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Food and Beverages, Supplements ). The report offers the market size in value terms in USD and in volume terms in tons for all the abovementioned segments.

Germany Collagen Market Size

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Germany Collagen Market Analysis

The Germany Collagen Market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.48% during the forecast period.

  • Consumer demand is being driven by growing knowledge of collagen's benefits for joint health, skin elasticity, and general well-being. Germany's aging population is driving up demand for collagen-based treatments to treat age-related problems like joint pain and skin aging. For instance, in December 2022, the population of people more than 65 years and older was 18.66 million, according to the Statistisches Bundesamt (The Federal Statistical Office). Collagen is a prominent element in cosmetics and skin care products due to its ability to enhance skin texture and lessen wrinkles.
  • The market has seen a surge in demand from a number of industries, including food and beverage, biomedical materials and devices, cosmetics and wellness, and pharmaceuticals. There are several advantages connected to the product that affect the market's expansion. Protein bars and drinks are among the food and beverage products that integrate collagen, making them appealing to consumers trying to increase their protein intake.
  • The use of collagen in medical settings for surgical procedures, tissue engineering, and wound healing is a factor in the expansion of the collagen industry. High bioavailability, low energy content, and its acceptance as a fat alternative are the major factors expected to contribute toward the fastest growth of the market. In Germany, collagen-based product standards and regulations are supportive of customer confidence and market expansion.

Germany Collagen Industry Overview

The German collagen market is moderately consolidated, with the top companies occupying a major market share. The major players in this market are Darling Ingredients Inc., Gelita AG, Italgelatine S.p.A., LAPI GELATINE S.p.a., and Tessenderlo Group (sorted alphabetically). The major players focus on product development, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and expansion to strengthen their position in the market. High investments in R&D activities and product innovations have led them to gain a major market share.

Germany Collagen Market Leaders

  1. Darling Ingredients Inc.

  2. Gelita AG

  3. Italgelatine S.p.A.

  4. LAPI GELATINE S.p.a.

  5. Tessenderlo Group

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Germany Collagen Market News

  • July 2022: Evonik launched its Vecollan platform at a commercial scale for medical device applications in Essen, Germany. This innovative platform, derived without the use of animal sources, features a triple-helix structure that closely mimics the characteristics of authentic collagen. As a result, Vecollan finds suitability in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, cell culture, tissue engineering, and other life science applications, as well as within the medical domain.
  • July 2021: The German company Gelita AG embarked on an expansion journey to increase the capacity of its biotech hub in Frankfurt. This expansion primarily focuses on the production of proteins, with a special emphasis on collagen.
  • January 2021: Rousselot, a brand under Darling Ingredients specializing in collagen-based solutions, introduced Peptan, a marine collagen peptide that proudly bears the MSC certification. Sourced exclusively from 100% wild-caught marine white fish and certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Peptan serves as a key ingredient in premium nutricosmetics and dietary supplements.

Germany Collagen 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 Collagen Consumption
    • 4.1.2 Rising Sport and Fitness Trends Drives the Market Growth
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Concerns over the Source and Animal Welfare in Collagen Extraction Limit the Market Growth
  • 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 Animal Feed
    • 5.2.2 Personal Care and Cosmetics
    • 5.2.3 Food and Beverages
    • 5.2.3.1 Bakery
    • 5.2.3.2 Beverages
    • 5.2.3.3 Breakfast Cereals
    • 5.2.3.4 Snacks
    • 5.2.4 Supplements
    • 5.2.4.1 Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
    • 5.2.4.2 Sport/Performance Nutrition
    • 5.2.5 Pharmaceuticals

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Cooke Inc.
    • 6.3.2 Darling Ingredients Inc.
    • 6.3.3 Ewald-Gelatine GmbH
    • 6.3.4 Gelita AG
    • 6.3.5 Italgelatine S.p.A.
    • 6.3.6 LAPI GELATINE S.p.a.
    • 6.3.7 Nagase & Co., Ltd.
    • 6.3.8 Tessenderlo Group
    • 6.3.9 Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Limited (syntacoll gmbh)
    • 6.3.10 Devro S.R.O
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Germany Collagen Industry Segmentation

Collagen is protein molecules made up of amino acids. It provides structural support to the extracellular space of connective tissues. 

The German collagen market is segmented by form and end users. Based on form, the market is segmented into animal- and marine-based. Based on end-users, the market is segmented into animal feed, personal care and cosmetics, food and beverages, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. The food and beverages segment is further segmented into bakery, beverages, breakfast cereal, and snacks. The supplement segment is further segmented into elderly, medical, and sport/performance nutrition. 

For each segment, the report offers the market size in value terms in USD and volume terms in tons for all the abovementioned segments.

By Form Animal-Based
Marine Based
By End-User Animal Feed
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Food and Beverages Bakery
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Snacks
Supplements Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
Sport/Performance Nutrition
Pharmaceuticals
By Form
Animal-Based
Marine Based
By End-User
Animal Feed
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Food and Beverages Bakery
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Snacks
Supplements Elderly Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
Sport/Performance Nutrition
Pharmaceuticals
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Germany Collagen Market Research FAQs

What is the current Germany Collagen Market size?

The Germany Collagen Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.48% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Germany Collagen Market?

Darling Ingredients Inc., Gelita AG, Italgelatine S.p.A., LAPI GELATINE S.p.a. and Tessenderlo Group are the major companies operating in the Germany Collagen Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Germany Collagen 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 Germany Collagen Market?

In 2025, the Food and Beverages accounts for the largest market share in Germany Collagen Market.

What years does this Germany Collagen Market cover?

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

Page last updated on: June 26, 2025

Germany Collagen Industry Report

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