According to The Insight Partners' research, the Middle East & Africa gelatin market was valued at US$ 147.99 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 193.00 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 3.9% from 2025 to 2031. Rising demand for fortified food and beverages and rise in demand from pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry are among the critical factors attributed to the Middle East & Africa gelatin market expansion.
Changing dietary preferences, growing health awareness, and an increasing aging population across the globe boost the demand for fortified food and beverages. Fortified food and beverages are products enriched with additional nutrients, vitamins, or minerals to enhance their nutritional value and address specific health concerns. Gelatin is well-suited for fortification applications due to its ability to act as a carrier for added nutrients and supplements.
In recent years, the growing awareness of nutrition and wellness among consumers has propelled the demand for functional foods and supplements. Fortified food and beverages cater to this demand by offering functional food and beverages that target specific health needs, such as bone health, joint support, and skin rejuvenation. Gelatin, being a versatile and easily digestible protein, is incorporated into a wide range of fortified products, including functional snacks, dairy products, and beverages, to provide additional nutritional value.
Further, gelatin offers formulators and manufacturers flexibility in product development, allowing for the creation of innovative fortified formulations that appeal to diverse consumer preferences. In March 2023, Gelita launched a fast-setting gelatin, enabling a breakthrough in fortified gummy production. Branded as CONFIXX, the new gelatin allows for the starch-free production of gummies with a sensorial profile that has previously only been attainable with a starch-based manufacturing process. Whether in the form of fortified gummies, collagen-infused beverages, or protein bars, gelatin helps enhance the texture, mouthfeel, and nutritional profiles of fortified food and beverage products, driving consumer acceptance. Thus, the increasing demand for fortified food and beverages is expected to bring new trends in the gelatin market in the coming years.
On the contrary, availability of substitutes hampers the growth of Middle East & Africa gelatin market.
Based on source, the Middle East & Africa gelatin market is segmented into bovine, porcine, poultry, marine, and others. The bovine segment held 65.7% share of the Middle East & Africa gelatin market in 2024, amassing US$ 97.17 million. It is projected to garner US$ 125.87 million by 2031 to expand at 3.8% CAGR during 2025-2031.
By application, the Middle East & Africa gelatin market is segmented into food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, personal care and cosmetics, and others. The food and beverages segment held 67.4% share of the Middle East & Africa gelatin market in 2024, amassing US$ 99.69 million. It is projected to garner US$ 129.19 million by 2031 to expand at 3.8% CAGR during 2025-2031.
By country, the Middle East & Africa gelatin market is categorized into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Rest of Middle East & Africa held 47.1% share of Middle East & Africa gelatin market in 2024, amassing US$ 69.76 million. It is projected to garner US$ 87.11 million by 2031 to expand at 3.2% CAGR during 2025-2031.
Key players operating in the gelatin market are GELITA AG; Nitta Gelatin Inc; ITALGEL S.r.l.; Trobas Gelatine B.V; Jellice Pioneer Europe B.V; Halavet Food Industry and Trade Inc.; Foodmate Co Ltd; Henan E-King Gelatin Co., Ltd; BDF Natural Ingredients SL; Weishardt Holding SA; Darling Ingredients Inc; Lapi Gelatine SpA; Ewald-Gelatine GmbH; Nippi Inc; and Tessenderlo Group NV, among others.
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