Asia
Asian gelatine prices were mostly stable with a slight firmness during Q1’26. China had better raw material support, as total pork, beef, mutton, and poultry output reached 26.62 million tons, up 4.8% year-on-year. Pork output rose 4.2%, poultry output increased 9.3%, and pig slaughter reached 200.26 million head, up 2.8%. This improved availability of porcine-based raw materials and limited stronger cost escalation. Demand remained positive as China’s grain, oil, and food retail sales rose 10.0%, while catering revenue increased 4.2%. India followed the Asian trend, supported by food, nutraceutical, and capsule demand, but higher freight and energy costs restricted price softness.
Europe
European gelatine prices were firmer in Q1’26 due to feedstock and energy pressure. Market participants remained cautious about the availability of animal-derived raw materials used in gelatine production, supporting a firmer pricing environment. Energy costs added further pressure, as March euro area producer prices rose 3.4% month-on-month, with energy prices increasing 11.0%. Demand from food, confectionery, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications remained the primary support for market activity across the region.
North America
North American gelatine prices were broadly steady with mild firmness. Pharmaceutical and medicine production stayed stable through Q1, supporting capsule-grade demand. Food and nutraceutical consumption also remained consistent. Upstream raw material availability from livestock slaughter kept supply balanced, while Hormuz-linked freight and fuel volatility raised logistics costs for imported inputs and distribution.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, gelatine prices may remain firm if energy, freight, and animal raw material costs stay elevated. Stronger food and capsule demand could support further gains.
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Asia
In Asia, gelatine prices remained firm during Q4’25. Chinese suppliers operated on steady production cycles, maintaining stable output to meet domestic demand. Inventories were tight because the previous months saw high consumption in various food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications. Buyers in the region focused on replenishing essential stocks rather than speculative purchases, which kept trading steady. Export offers from China were strong, reflecting low leftover stock levels from earlier quarters. Overall, the Asian market showed consistent buying patterns and cautious inventory management, supporting gradual price increases.
Europe
In Europe, gelatine prices followed a stable trend during Q4’25. Importers monitored Asian export quotations closely, responding to tight supply from major producing countries. European buyers continued to purchase for operational needs, especially for confectionery, bakery, and nutraceutical production. Stock levels were moderate, and production schedules were mostly steady. The cautious approach from downstream manufacturers limited sharp price swings. The overall sentiment remained positive, supported by steady demand and the need to secure quality supplies from overseas.
North America
In North America, gelatine prices increased moderately during the said quarter. The market was highly import-dependent, and firm export prices from Asia directly influenced local costs. U.S. buyers faced tight availability, as Chinese suppliers prioritized domestic consumption. Downstream demand from food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical sectors remained stable, and inventories were kept low to avoid oversupply. The market showed consistent purchasing behaviour, with people aiming to maintain uninterrupted production.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, Gelatine prices are expected to remain stable to slightly firm in the coming months, supported by steady demand and cautious inventory management across regions.
Gelatine is a colorless, brittle solid substance extracted from the collagen inside an animal's skin and bones. It is a collection of peptides produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen. During hydrolysis, the peptide bonds are broken, forming Gelatine. It consists of 98-99% protein but is not treated as a source of protein because it is missing essential amino acids like tryptophan, methionine, etc. It is commonly used as a gelling and foaming agent in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
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Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Culinary, Biotechnology, Photographic Films
Gelatin
Nitta Gelatin (Japan), Darling Ingredients (US), Gelita (Germany), Weishardt (France), Tessenderlo Group (Belgium), Trobas Gelatine (Netherlands), India Gelatine & Chemicals (India)
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Gelatine is derived from the by-products of the meat and leather industries. Raw materials like pork skins, pork and cattle bones, and hides are prepared for extracting Gelatine by curing, acid, and alkali. After the pretreatment process, where all the impurities are removed, collagen hydrolysis occurs.
Gelatine is extracted from the mixture using hot water or dilute acid solution. Then various techniques like evaporation, drying, and filtration are employed to obtain the dried product. This dried Gelatine is blended and grounded in the final product.
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