United States Collagen Market - Size, Share, COVID-19 Impact & Forecasts Up To 2026

The United States Collagen Market stood at 153.85 million usd in 2021 and is projected to register a CAGR of 4.98% to reach 196.16 million usd in 2026.

Key Highlights

• Largest Segment by Form - Animal Based: Animal-based collagen is cheaper than marine-sourced collagen and optimal for shellfish allergic people, bringing this segment to the leading position in the form category.
• Largest Segment by End User - Food and Beverages: During the lockdown, the high demand for healthy foods, like skin-boosting foods, surged collagen’s demand in the F&B industry, making it a leader in the end user category.
• Fastest-growing Segment by Form - Marine Based: The low energy content of fish collagen and its acceptance as a fat alternative are expected to drive the segment in the form category during the forecast period.
• Fastest-growing Segment by End User - Personal Care and Cosmetics: Numerous functionalities and the high demand for protein-fortified skincare products may propel the personal care and cosmetics segment during the forecast period.

Key Market Trends

Largest Segment By End User: Food and Beverages

• The F&B sector held the largest market share, by application, during the study period. The personal care and cosmetics segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the market, with a CAGR of 6.55% during the forecast period. This growth is due to an increasing preference for natural ingredients, such as collagen, in beauty products in the country.
• Snacks and beverages recorded a value share of 44% and 36% by application, respectively, in 2020, which contributed to the growth of the food and beverage sector. A growing inclination toward a healthy lifestyle among Americans also boosted this growth.
• The sports nutrition segment is also expected to gain traction, registering a CAGR of 5.42%. Collagen in sports nutrition offers protein fortification and improved athletic performance. Thus, a growing number of gyms and trainers recommend this product for high protein intake.

Competitive Landscape

The United States Collagen Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 65.98%. The major players in this market are Darling Ingredients Inc., Gelita AG, Holista Colltech, Nagase & Co. Ltd and Tessenderlo Group (sorted alphabetically).

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