United Kingdom Collagen Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The United Kingdom collagen market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% between 2025 and 2034. The major drivers of the market include increased demand from the food and beverage sector and rising consumption of collagen-based supplements.

Key Trends in the Market

Collagen is a protein that is made up of glycine, hydroxyproline, and proline and is found in muscles, bones, skin, and tendons, among others. The protein provides strength, support, and structure throughout the body and helps in replacing dead skin cells. It is essential for various healthcare applications and is also used by food and beverages sector.

• The increased utilisation of collagen in cosmetics due to their film forming, moisturising, and regenerating properties is aiding the United Kingdom collagen market growth. The ability of collagen to bind water helps in providing adequate hydration to the skin during the day.
• The wide range of applications of collagen in the healthcare sector in dermal fillers, wound dressing, periodontics, and vascular prosthetics is also supporting the market expansion. Collagen helps in healing wounds by attracting new skin cells towards it and prevents the development of wound in the tooth by acting as a barrier and giving the tooth cells they time they need for regenerating.
• Increased utilisation of collagen in various food and beverages to enhance the consistency, stability, and elasticity of the products is supporting the market growth in the United Kingdom. Collagen also improves the health and nutritional value and quality of food products and beverages.

United Kingdom Collagen Market Segmentation

Market Breakup by Product

• Gelatin
• Hydrolysed Collagen
• Native Collagen
• Synthetic Collagen
• Others

Market Breakup by Source

• Bovine
• Porcine
• Poultry
• Marine
• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Food and Beverages
• Healthcare
• Supplements
• Cosmetics
• Others

Market Share by Product

Gelatin is anticipated to account for a significant United Kingdom collagen market share. Gelatin finds applications in various sectors including cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, and photography due to its gel forming abilities, emulsification tendencies, ability to form water vapour barrier and foam, and film forming applications, among others. It acts as a thickener and stabiliser in margarine, yogurt, and cream cheese and as a whipping agent and protective colloid in various other food and beverages.

Market Share by Source

Bovine is expected to account for a significant share of the market over the forecast period due to the rising demand from the healthcare sector. Bovine collagen helps in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis, caused by the disintegration of protective cartilage present at the end of the bones. It is also used in various skincare products as it decreases visible signs of aging by boosting the quality and quantity of the skin collagen. Rising utilisation of bovine based collagen as a food additive is further increasing the United Kingdom collagen market demand.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Darling Ingredients International Holding B.V. (Rousselot)

Darling Ingredients International Holding B.V. (Rousselot), headquartered Texas, United States, the company is known for converting food waste and edible by-products into sustainable products. The company also specialises in the production of gelatin and sustainable feed ingredients, among others.

Gelita AG

Gelita AG, founded in 1875, the company is involved in the production of collagen peptides, collagen, and gelatin from raw materials derived from by-products of meat production. They are focused on development and implementation of technologies to produce collagen in a safe and resource-efficient manner.

Tessenderlo Group NV (PB Leiner)

Tessenderlo Group NV (PB Leiner) is known for providing a wide range of high-quality collagen peptides and gelatin. They supply collagen to various sectors including pharmaceutical, food, and nutrition, among others.

Other market United Kingdom collagen market key players include Healan Ingredients, Weishardt Holding SA, and Croda International Plc, among others.