Latin America Collagen And Gelatin Market

Latin America Collagen and Gelatin Market Size

The size of the Latin America collagen and gelatin market was valued at USD 0.65 billion in 2024. This market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.52% from 2025 to 2033 and be worth USD 1.47 billion by 2033 from USD 0.71 billion in 2025. 

MARKET DRIVERS

Rising Health Awareness and Nutraceutical Demand Drive LATAM Collagen Market Growth

The increasing demand for collagen as a key ingredient in various food items such as food supplements, food additives, beverages, and meat products, has driven this market. People are more concerned with health and lifestyle, which has increased the demand for dietary supplements. In addition, people choose essential food substitutes and nutraceuticals for personal well-being to prevent age-related illnesses and improve their immunity. The senior population and athletes have used nutraceuticals as they are a rich source of protein and other essential nutrients.

Rising healthcare spending and growing consumer demand are anticipated to favor sales in urban areas and the growth of rural populations in emerging economies. As a natural and safe product, researchers are also targeting gelatin for new applications, such as wound care and tissue engineering products, which have the potential to expand the general scope of these materials further. People are also becoming aware of these products due to celebrity endorsements and social media influences, especially for the younger population.

Marine-derived collagen peptide is becoming common among manufacturers because of their environmental sustainability and enhanced functional benefits; these advancements is gaining consumer attention and making collagen and gelatin products quite popular in various other industries.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Several factors such as security concerns, lack of funds for research and development, and an increase in the use of alternatives are anticipated to harm the growth of this market.

By Source

• Bovine
• Porcine
• Marine
• Others

By Application

• Orthopedic Applications
• Wound Care
• Cardiovascular Applications
• Others

COUNTRY LEVEL ANALYSIS

Geographically, the Latin American Collagen and Gelatin Market is anticipated to experience significant demand due to the high annual death rate, which is rapidly rising higher incidence of rheumatoid arthritis.

The Brazilian collagen and gelatin market dominated the Latin America collagen and gelatin market. Brazilian consumers are very passionate about beauty. This has increased their investments in the manufacture of collagen and gelatin to satisfy the high consumer demand for dietary supplements and cosmetics. In addition, several people in Brazil face age-related health issues such as osteoporosis and other joint-related issues.

The Argentina collagen and gelatin market is projected to grow at a higher CAGR of 6.35% during the period, attributed to various factors like the increase in the geriatric population, the presence of key manufacturing companies, the continuous launch of new probiotics and nutraceuticals that improve heart health are expected to drive the market's growth.

The use of collagen in wound healing applications is increasing due to the high rise in life expectancy and obese population and the increasing prevalence of various chronic diseases such as diabetes. Therefore, collagen-based wound healing products will provide the market with good growth opportunities.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Prominent companies leading the Latin America Collagen and Gelatin Market profiled in the report are LifeSciences Holding Corporation (U.S.), PB Gelatin (Belgium), Royal DSM (Netherlands), and Integra SYMATESE (France), and NuCollagen, LLC. (U.S.), Collagen Solutions plc (U.K.), GELITA AG (Germany), Nitta Gelatin, Inc. (Japan), Vornia Biomaterials, Ltd. (Ireland), Collagen Matrix, Inc. (U.S.).,

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This Latin America collagen and gelatin market research report is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Source

• Bovine
• Porcine
• Marine
• Others

By Application

• Orthopedic Applications
• Wound Care
• Cardiovascular Applications
• Others

By Country

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Argentina
• Chile
• Rest of Latin America