European food manufacturers are increasingly reformulating away from gelatine due to vegan and plant-based trends, halal and kosher considerations, and clean-label consumer preferences. Alternatives such as pectin, agar, starches and other hydrocolloids are being substituted, though none offer a straightforward drop-in replacement, creating a structural headwind for gelatine demand and putting downward pressure on prices.
Asia
Asian gelatine markets remained soft to stable during Q2 2026, mainly due to weaker porcine feedstock costs in China. China’s pork prices were 16.1% lower year on year in May, reducing raw-material expenses for pork-skin and bone-based gelatine producers. Live hog values also stabilized at lower levels during May and early June, keeping supply costs manageable. Lower feedstock costs reduced upward pressure on producers, while steady demand from food, confectionery and pharmaceutical applications prevented a sharper decline. India remained comparatively supported due to import dependence and processing costs, although regional raw-material availability kept overall pricing pressure moderate.
Europe
European gelatine markets remained stable to slightly soft, particularly for porcine grades. EU pig prices remained significantly below the previous year, with the average pig value 18.1% lower year on year during the reported Q2 period. German pork prices were also weaker, declining 16.7% year on year in May, which reduced raw-material costs for porcine gelatine production. However, higher industrial costs provided some support, with German intermediate-goods producer prices increasing 4.2% year on year in May. Demand from pharmaceutical capsules, food ingredients and specialty applications remained steady, preventing a sharper correction despite cheaper livestock inputs.
North America
North American gelatine markets were comparatively firmer due to tighter bovine feedstock conditions. Hides and skins costs recovered during Q2, with the related producer-price index rising 2.5% month on month in May (U.S. BLS) after an earlier increase in April. According to USDA, cattle slaughter declined 11% year on year in May, while beef production fell 8%, reducing availability of hides and bones used in bovine gelatine production. Porcine feedstock remained less supportive as hog slaughter also declined, but cattle-related supply constraints provided stronger cost support for bovine grades.
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According to Procurement Resource, gelatine prices are expected to remain regionally mixed, with softer porcine feedstock limiting gains in Asia and Europe, while tighter bovine raw-material availability continues to support North American markets.
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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.
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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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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