Belgium Collagen Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
Description
Belgium Collagen Market Overview:
The Belgium collagen market, valued at US$ ** million in 2024, plays a crucial role in Europe’s collagen landscape, holding about 4.7% of the regional market share. Driven by applications across nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and medical sectors, collagen demand has surged due to health trends and aging populations. Bovine collagen leads with over **% share, while marine collagen is gaining ground. Over **% of revenue in 2023 came from dietary supplements. Belgium’s advanced biotech infrastructure, particularly in Ghent and Leuven, supports innovation in collagen for pharmaceuticals and food applications, including tissue regeneration and functional beverages.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Belgium collagen market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Health and wellness trends are a major driver, with collagen supplement use among those over 40 rising by **% between 2020 and 2024. In 2023 alone, 65 new collagen-infused food and beverage products entered the Belgian market. Increasing popularity of aesthetic procedures has pushed growth in dermal fillers, contributing to an 8.4% rise in cosmetic collagen consumption. Additionally, Belgium’s supportive R&D environment and government-backed biomedical collaborations are enhancing collagen’s applications in wound healing and drug delivery, with the nutraceutical collagen segment growing at a 9.1% CAGR.
Market Restraints & Challenges
The market faces cost volatility tied to global raw material prices, with bovine hide costs fluctuating by 18% in 2023. Ethical concerns are rising, as about 12.4% of Belgians identify as vegetarian or flexitarian, limiting demand for animal-based collagen. While plant-based alternatives are emerging, they remain underdeveloped. EU regulatory compliance, although ensuring quality, increases time-to-market and cost burden. Waste management issues from animal by-products also present operational hurdles for smaller producers lacking advanced processing capabilities.
Market Segmentation
Bovine collagen leads the market with a **% share in 2024, followed by marine at **% and porcine at **%. Plant-based and recombinant sources account for a modest **%. Hydrolyzed collagen, known for its bioavailability, represents **% of total usage, with gelatin and native collagen comprising the rest. Nutraceuticals generate **% of market revenue, followed by pharmaceuticals at **%, food and beverage at **%, and cosmetics at **%. Demand is strongest in Flanders and Wallonia, where consumers favor premium supplements and skincare applications.
Competitive Landscape
Belgium's collagen market is moderately fragmented, with the top five companies controlling **% of the market. PB Leiner (Tessenderlo Group) leads through medical-grade collagen investments, while BioTech Foods Belgium and Collagen Solutions Ltd. have expanded through new partnerships. Ghent-based Novallagen, specializing in plant-based alternatives, raised EUR 4.3 million in 2023. Major players like Gelita AG and Rousselot operate through Belgian distributors. Collaborations with institutions like KU Leuven are accelerating advancements in medical and cosmetic collagen innovations.
Outlook
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of **%, reaching US$ ** million by 2032. Growth will be fueled by expanding demand for clean-label, sustainable, and functional collagen in healthcare, beauty, and food applications. Marine and plant-based collagen are expected to surpass 35% of the market by 2032. With strong infrastructure, premium-grade manufacturing, and growing R&D capacity, Belgium is positioned to become a central player in Europe’s collagen supply chain.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2032
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Source (Bovine, Marine, Poultry, and Others)
By Form (Hydrolyzed, Native, and Gelatin)
By Application (Food & Beverage, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Others)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, PB Leiner (Tessenderlo Group), BioTech Foods Belgium, Collagen Solutions Ltd., Gelita AG, Rousselot BV, Novallagen, Vital Proteins (Nestlé), Nitta Gelatin, Weishardt Group, Biocell Technology, Darling Ingredients, Holista Colltech, Capsugel Belgium, Great Lakes Gelatin Company, Amicogen Europe NV, and Others.
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The Belgium collagen market, valued at US$ ** million in 2024, plays a crucial role in Europe’s collagen landscape, holding about 4.7% of the regional market share. Driven by applications across nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and medical sectors, collagen demand has surged due to health trends and aging populations. Bovine collagen leads with over **% share, while marine collagen is gaining ground. Over **% of revenue in 2023 came from dietary supplements. Belgium’s advanced biotech infrastructure, particularly in Ghent and Leuven, supports innovation in collagen for pharmaceuticals and food applications, including tissue regeneration and functional beverages.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Belgium collagen market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Health and wellness trends are a major driver, with collagen supplement use among those over 40 rising by **% between 2020 and 2024. In 2023 alone, 65 new collagen-infused food and beverage products entered the Belgian market. Increasing popularity of aesthetic procedures has pushed growth in dermal fillers, contributing to an 8.4% rise in cosmetic collagen consumption. Additionally, Belgium’s supportive R&D environment and government-backed biomedical collaborations are enhancing collagen’s applications in wound healing and drug delivery, with the nutraceutical collagen segment growing at a 9.1% CAGR.
Market Restraints & Challenges
The market faces cost volatility tied to global raw material prices, with bovine hide costs fluctuating by 18% in 2023. Ethical concerns are rising, as about 12.4% of Belgians identify as vegetarian or flexitarian, limiting demand for animal-based collagen. While plant-based alternatives are emerging, they remain underdeveloped. EU regulatory compliance, although ensuring quality, increases time-to-market and cost burden. Waste management issues from animal by-products also present operational hurdles for smaller producers lacking advanced processing capabilities.
Market Segmentation
Bovine collagen leads the market with a **% share in 2024, followed by marine at **% and porcine at **%. Plant-based and recombinant sources account for a modest **%. Hydrolyzed collagen, known for its bioavailability, represents **% of total usage, with gelatin and native collagen comprising the rest. Nutraceuticals generate **% of market revenue, followed by pharmaceuticals at **%, food and beverage at **%, and cosmetics at **%. Demand is strongest in Flanders and Wallonia, where consumers favor premium supplements and skincare applications.
Competitive Landscape
Belgium's collagen market is moderately fragmented, with the top five companies controlling **% of the market. PB Leiner (Tessenderlo Group) leads through medical-grade collagen investments, while BioTech Foods Belgium and Collagen Solutions Ltd. have expanded through new partnerships. Ghent-based Novallagen, specializing in plant-based alternatives, raised EUR 4.3 million in 2023. Major players like Gelita AG and Rousselot operate through Belgian distributors. Collaborations with institutions like KU Leuven are accelerating advancements in medical and cosmetic collagen innovations.
Outlook
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of **%, reaching US$ ** million by 2032. Growth will be fueled by expanding demand for clean-label, sustainable, and functional collagen in healthcare, beauty, and food applications. Marine and plant-based collagen are expected to surpass 35% of the market by 2032. With strong infrastructure, premium-grade manufacturing, and growing R&D capacity, Belgium is positioned to become a central player in Europe’s collagen supply chain.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2032
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Segments Covered:
By Source (Bovine, Marine, Poultry, and Others)
By Form (Hydrolyzed, Native, and Gelatin)
By Application (Food & Beverage, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Others)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, PB Leiner (Tessenderlo Group), BioTech Foods Belgium, Collagen Solutions Ltd., Gelita AG, Rousselot BV, Novallagen, Vital Proteins (Nestlé), Nitta Gelatin, Weishardt Group, Biocell Technology, Darling Ingredients, Holista Colltech, Capsugel Belgium, Great Lakes Gelatin Company, Amicogen Europe NV, and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
Table of Contents
125 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Introduction
- 2.1. Objectives & Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Definitions & Economic Importance
- 2.3. Research Methodology
- 2.4. Factors and Decision Matrix Analysis
- 2.5. Limitations & Challenges
- 3. Product/ Market Overview
- 3.1. Sources & End-uses
- 3.2. Processing & Grading
- 3.3. Regulatory Analysis
- 4. Belgium: Country Profile
- 5. Global Collagen Market: An Overview
- 6. Belgium Collagen Market Growth Factors Analysis
- 6.1. Belgium Collagen Products Consumption Trend
- 6.2. Drivers and Restraints Analysis
- 6.3. Challenges and Opportunities Analysis
- 6.4. Belgium Collagen Market SWOT Analysis
- 6.5. Belgium Collagen Market PESTEL Analysis
- 6.6. Belgium Collagen Market Porter's Five Forces analysis
- 7. Belgium Collagen Market: Supply-Demand Analysis
- 7.1. Belgium Collagen Production Trend
- 7.2. Belgium Collagen Processing Trend
- 7.3. Domestic Consumption
- 7.4. Import/Export Demand
- 7.5. Collagen Supply Chain Analysis
- 7.6. Collagen Product Variants
- 8. Belgium Collagen Market: Segmentation Analysis
- 8.1. By Source
- 8.1.1. Bovine
- 8.1.2. Marine
- 8.1.3. Marine
- 8.1.4. Others
- 8.2. By Form
- 8.2.1. Hydrolyzed
- 8.2.2. Native
- 8.2.3. Gelatin
- 8.3. By Application
- 8.3.1. Food & Beverage
- 8.3.2. Nutraceuticals
- 8.3.3. Pharmaceuticals
- 8.3.4. Cosmetics
- 8.3.5. Others
- 8.4. By Sales
- 8.4.1. Domestic Sales
- 8.4.2. Exports
- 9. Belgium Collagen Market: Trade (Export & Import) Analysis
- 9.1. Collagen Export Trend Analysis
- 9.2. Top 5 Import/Export Destinations/Origins of Belgium Collagen
- 9.3. Analysis on Countries Importing Collagen from Belgium
- 9.4. List of Key Companies Exporting Collagen (Sellers)
- 9.5. List of Key Companies Importing Collagen (Overseas Buyers)
- 10. Belgium Collagen Market: Price Trend Analysis
- 10.1. Domestic Price Trend
- 10.2. Trade Price Trend
- 10.3. Price Seasonality & Price Pattern Analysis
- 10.4. Price Events Analysis
- 11. Competitive Analysis
- 11.1. Belgium Collagen Market Mapping
- 11.2. Company Profiles
- 11.2.1. PB Leiner (Tessenderlo Group)
- 11.2.2. BioTech Foods Belgium
- 11.2.3. Collagen Solutions Ltd.
- 11.2.4. Gelita AG
- 11.2.5. Rousselot BV
- 11.2.6. Novallagen
- 11.2.7. Vital Proteins (Nestlé)
- 11.2.8. Nitta Gelatin
- 11.2.9. Weishardt Group
- 11.2.10. Biocell Technology
- 11.2.11. Darling Ingredients
- 11.2.12. Holista Colltech
- 11.2.13. Capsugel Belgium
- 11.2.14. Great Lakes Gelatin Company
- 11.2.15. Amicogen Europe NV
- *Each company profile includes Company Business Overview, Primary Business Activities, Products Offered, SWOT Analysis, and relevant other relevant details.
- 12. Conclusion & Appendix
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