Global Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Animal-Based Gelatin Adhesive, Fish-Based Gelatin Adhesive, and Others), By Application (Packaging, Woodworking, Bookbinding, Textiles, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 - 2033.

Global Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market Size was estimated at USD 1.27 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.75% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.44 Billion by 2033
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market Size is expected to cross USD 2.44 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.75% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

The global gelatin-based adhesive market is the industry that manufactures, distributes, and sells adhesives made from gelatin, a protein produced from animal collagen. These adhesives are widely utilized in a variety of industries, including woodworking, packaging, bookbinding, medical applications, and food processing. The gelatin-based adhesives industry offers numerous prospects for growth and innovation. The growing demand for environmentally friendly products is a big potential. As industries across the board embrace sustainability, there is a growing demand for adhesives that are biodegradable and nontoxic. Manufacturers who can create innovative formulas and improve the performance of gelatin-based adhesives will gain a competitive advantage. Improvements in water resistance, bonding strength, and drying time might open up new application areas and broaden the market's reach. Furthermore, the adoption of gelatin-based adhesives in emerging nations, fueled by improved economic conditions and industrialization, has the potential for significant expansion.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the gelatin-based adhesive market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the gelatin-based adhesive market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the gelatin-based adhesive market.

Driving Factors

The adhesive industry is undergoing a huge move toward sustainable materials, with gelatin-based adhesives leading the way due to their natural origins. The ability of these adhesives to provide strong adhesive capabilities while remaining ecologically safe is a key factor driving market growth. Furthermore, developments in manufacturing technologies and improved economic conditions in emerging regions are likely to boost demand. Furthermore, the growing use of gelatin-based adhesives in developing sectors like medicine and cosmetics is another important development engine. For example, the pharmaceutical business uses these adhesives to create safe and secure packaging solutions, and the cosmetics sector uses them to formulate some goods. The market for gelatin-based adhesives is anticipated to increase in tandem with these industries continued strong growth. Additionally, since merchants look for adhesives that guarantee the longevity and security of transported items, the global trend towards e-commerce and the ensuing rise in packaging needs support the market's growth.

Restraining Factors

The market also confronts risks that may limit its growth potential. One of the main concerns is competition from synthetic adhesives, which frequently provide better performance qualities such as shorter drying periods and stronger adhesion. Furthermore, changes in raw material prices, particularly those produced from animals, might affect production costs and profit margins.

Market Segmentation

The gelatin-based adhesive market share is classified into product type and application.   

• The animal-based gelatin adhesive segment held the greatest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the gelatin-based adhesive market is divided into animal-based gelatin adhesive, fish-based gelatin adhesive, and others. Among these, the animal-based gelatin adhesive segment held the greatest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This dominance stems mostly from the widespread usage of animal-derived gelatin, particularly from bovine and porcine sources, in a variety of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The significant demand for these adhesives in various industries has helped to solidify animal-based gelatin adhesives' market position.

• The packaging segment accounted for the majority of the share in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the projected timeframe.

Based on the application, the gelatin-based adhesive market is divided into packaging, woodworking, bookbinding, textiles, and others. Among these, the packaging segment accounted for the majority of the share in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the projected timeframe. The growth is attributed to the widespread use of gelatin-based adhesives in food packaging, especially for meat, poultry, and confectionery. The growing demand for processed and packaged foods has played a crucial role in this development.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the gelatin-based adhesive market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the gelatin-based adhesive market over the predicted timeframe. This expansion is being driven by fast industrialization and urbanization in nations such as China and India, which is increasing demand in industries including packaging, woodworking, and textiles. The growing middle class and rising disposable incomes in these countries are also driving up consumer spending, increasing the demand for effective packaging and adhesive solutions. Furthermore, the emphasis on sustainable development and the availability of raw resources in this region contribute to the expansion of gelatin-based adhesives.

North America is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth of the gelatin-based adhesive market during the forecast period. The region's well-developed packaging, woodworking, and pharmaceutical industries generate consistent demand for gelatin-based adhesives. Furthermore, rigorous environmental rules stimulate the use of eco-friendly adhesive solutions, which drives market expansion. The United States, in particular, is a significant contributor to the regional market, because to its advanced infrastructure and technological capabilities that foster innovation and development.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the gelatin-based adhesive market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• PB Gelatins GmbH
• Kraiburg Holding GmbH & Co. KG
• Qinghai Gelatin Co., Ltd.
• Nitta Gelatin Inc.
• Trobas Gelatine B.V.
• Weishardt Group
• Ewald-Gelatine GmbH
• Reinert Gruppe Ingredients GmbH
• Tessenderlo Group
• Junca Gelatines S.L.
• India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd.
• Rousselot B.V.
• Gelita AG
• Norland Products Inc.
• Lapi Gelatine S.p.a.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the gelatin-based adhesive market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market, By Product Type

• Animal-Based Gelatin Adhesive
• Fish-Based Gelatin Adhesive
• Others

Global Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market, By Application

• Packaging
• Woodworking
• Bookbinding
• Textiles
• Others

Global Gelatin-Based Adhesive Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa