Gelatin Substitutes Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Agar-agar, Carageenan), By Function, By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Gelatin Substitutes Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Agar-agar, Carageenan), By Function, By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Gelatin Substitutes Market Growth & Trends

The global gelatin substitutes market size is expected to reach USD 609.57 billion by 2030 and is set to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing incorporation of gelatin substitutes such as agar-agar, guar gum, corn starch, and xanthan gum in various applications remains the primary growth driver. These substitutes are widely used in applications such as food & beverages, pharmaceutical & nutraceutical, and personal care & cosmetics, owing to rising demand for plant-based ingredients.

Gelatin substitutes are becoming a more viable replacement for gelatin products, which are derived from animal bones, skin, hooves, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Many end-use companies consider gelatin substitutes to be preferable alternatives to use in their products as there is a growing shift towards plant-based and organic ingredients. The rising prevalence of veganism and vegetarianism owing to environmental concerns and animal welfare continues to drive this demand.

Increasing demand for convenient, healthy, processed, and packaged food in developing as well as developed economies globally owing to hectic lifestyles and growing working women population is expected to fuel the growth of the food & beverages industry. Gelatin substitutes help in extending the shelf life of bakery products and are also used as a thickening, gelling, binding, and emulsifying agent in various food applications. These factors help promote product demand in the food & beverage application, thereby driving the overall market growth.

Agar agar, extracted from certain types of red seaweed, has evolved into a versatile food ingredient for a variety of applications such as icing, glazing, and confectioneries. It has emerged as a critical component in the production of gelled products. The ingredient can be used to add structure to the finished product and boost gel strength. Due to its capacity to form a thermo-reversible gel, it continues to enjoy prominence in end-use. The rapidly increasing popularity of agar-agar in the manufacturing of food products is expected to positively impact the overall market growth.

The market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth during the forecast period owing to the booming food & beverage sector in the region. Furthermore, the growing demand for dietary supplements coupled with rising demand for clean-label ingredients in countries such as India and China is expected to propel the use of gelatin substitutes in the nutraceutical industry. In addition, emerging brands offering organic and clean-label cosmetic & personal care products in the region are anticipated to further promote the market growth.

Gelatin Substitutes Market Report Highlights

• Agar-agar dominated the product type segment with the highest revenue share in 2022. This is due to the higher gel strength, resistance, and compactness as compared to other gelatin substitutes such as carrageenan gels
• The stabilizer function segment accounted for a revenue share of over 20% in 2022, due to the increasing demand for the increased shelf life of food & beverages products
• Europe accounted for a revenue share of nearly 19% in 2022, owing to rising product demand in the personal care & cosmetic sector in the region