MENA Aquaponic and Hydroponic Farming

MENA Aquaponic and Hydroponic Farming

Eggshell membrane is a thin and sensitive membrane between eggshell and egg white. It consists of biomaterials, such as elastin, collagen, and various glycoproteins. These biomaterials are characteristically and structurally capable of aiding in bone regeneration, skin regeneration, and providing required dietary proteins for the human body. They are being popularly used in multiple industries including the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, nutraceutical industry, and others. The eggshell membrane market is growing at a tremendous rate owing to the rising incidents of bone problems like osteoarthritis. For instance, the World Health Organization reported in July 2023 that approximately 73% of individuals suffering from osteoarthritis were aged over 55, with 60% of these individuals being female. Other factors such as the surge in demand for organic environment-friendly products, raising awareness about egg membrane-based products, rising demand for anti-aging skincare products, and a rise in the senior population are driving factors for the market.

The Eggshell Membrane Market is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for anti-aging cosmetic products. For instance, a survey conducted in May 2020 by RealSelf revealed that the majority of American citizens (62%) incorporate anti-aging products into their daily skincare routines. Several other factors such as an increased number of organic product launches, increased usage of eggshell membranes in the food industry as dietary supplements, company collaborations, and product launches are also leading to the surge in the market. For instance, in October 2021, the lifestyle products manufacturing company Ancient Nutrition declared the launch of a line of lifestyle products containing fermentation-enhanced eggshell membrane collagen, which is anticipated to strengthen the position of Ancient Nutrition over the coming years.

• Based on type, the market is bifurcated into hydrolyzed and unhydrolyzed. The hydrolyzed segment held the highest share in the market in the year 2022 owing to the increasing need for natural and effective ingredients in a variety of industries, including cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food supplements, innovative product launches, and the presence of substantial producers of the hydrolyzed form have led to significant growth of this segment. The health benefits associated with the hydrolysis of eggshell membranes are well-known for containing a variety of essential nutrients, such as collagen, hyaluronic acid, and chondroitin sulfate which have been linked to joint health, rejuvenation of the skin, and overall well-being. This has led to a surge in the demand for hydrolysis-based products. For example, Chinese company Chiti Biotechnology plans to introduce hydrolysis eggshell membrane-based products in the year 2023. Hence, the hydrolyzed segment held a significant share of the market in the year 2022.
• Based on the application, the market is segmented into pharmaceuticals, personal care & cosmetics, food & beverages, nutraceuticals, and others. The nutraceuticals segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period as the eggshell membrane contains a variety of essential nutrients, such as collagen and glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and other amino acids. Several bioactive substances like glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins which regenerate skin, hair, joint, and bone health are supported by eggshell membranes. For example, in 2021 ESM Technologies announced a strategic alliance with nutraceutical company Capstone Nutrition to offer NEM (eggshell membrane ingredient) as an ingredient in Capstone’s joint health products line. The goal of this partnership is to expand NEM’s presence in the dietary supplement market. Thus, the nutraceuticals segment is expected to gain prominence in the market in the forecast period.
• Based on form, the market is segmented into tablets & capsules, powder, and others. The tablets & capsules category held the highest share of the market in 2022. This can be attributed to the increasing popularity of eggshell membrane nutraceuticals, as well as the high availability of eggshell membrane capsules. For instance, Stratum Nutrition was granted pre-market authorization in India in December 2021 for its natural eggshell membrane product. The NEM® tablet is a safe and effective solution for the alleviation of pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis of the knee. The market for the tablets & capsules segment is highly competitive and is projected to remain so in the foreseeable future. Thus, the tablets & capsules segment held dominance in the market in the year 2022.
• For a better understanding of the market adoption of the eggshell membrane industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. APAC is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing number of eggshell membrane manufacturing companies in Asia-Pacific contributes to the growth of the market in this region. In addition, the production of eggs is still very high in many regions, which leads to lower raw material costs for separating the membrane. Also, the rising aging population in the region is increasing the demand for anti-aging products which is propelling the market. For example, according to the 2020 census, almost 40% of the Chinese population is between the ages of 30 and 54, which means there are a lot of young people out there who need anti-aging products. Hence, given the large population size of APAC, it is expected to grow with a high CAGR during the forecast period.
• Some of the major players operating in the market include Stratum Nutrition; Biova LLC; Microcore; Ecovatec Solutions Inc.; Eggnovo S.L.; Kewpie Corporation; EGGBRANE; Certified Nutraceuticals Inc.; Bolise Co., Ltd.; MITUSHI BIO PHARMA.