The collagen market has seen considerable growth in the recent years:
• The market grew from $6.91 billion in 2024 to $7.57 billion in 2025, increasing at a CAGR of 9.4%.
• The substantial growth in the historic period was driven by huge demand for beauty products, awareness about skincare, the flourishing food and beverage industry, and the growing sports nutrition industry.
Over the next few years, the collagen market is slated to see rapid growth:
• By 2029, the market will grow to $11.22 billion, registering a CAGR of 10.4%.
• This notable growth is attributable to the aging population, the rising healthcare sector, increased disposable income, and a boost in research and development.
• Noteworthy trends in the market include plant-based collagen, clean label products, personalized collagen supplements, healthcare apps, and product validation through clinical trials.
The burgeoning obese population significantly drives the collagen market. Collagen supplements may increase satiety or the feeling of fullness and suppress ghrelin, a hunger hormone, thus promoting weight loss. According to the World Heart Federation, around 2.3 billion adults and children were obese or overweight globally in 2023. With the current trend, this figure is projected to reach 2.7 billion by 2025, remarkably propelling the collagen market.
The collagen market is categorically segmented into:
1) By Product: Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Native Collagen, Synthetic Collagen
2) By Dosage:: Powder, Liquid, Capsule
3) By Source: Bovine, Porcine, Marine & Poultry
4) By Application: Food, Health care, Nutraceuticals, Personal Care & Cosmetics
The emergence of nutritional gummies, chewable soft capsules, and new collagen-based product launches are some of the prevalent trends. Companies like Vital Proteins, OLLY, NeoCell, and HairOmega have introduced collagen gummies that promote skin health and support hair and nail growth.
The major players driving innovation in the collagen market are:
• Gelita AG
• Nitta Gelatin Inc.
• Junca Gelatines SL
• Lapi Gelatine SPA
• Gelnex Gelatin
• Nippi Collagen North America Inc.
• Weishardt
• Darling Ingredients Inc.
• Vinh Hoan Corporation
• Foodmate Co Ltd.
In 2024, North America was the largest region in the collagen market. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the foresighted period.