South Africa Gelatin Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The gelatin market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 33.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.1% is expected of South Africa gelatin market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$20.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$33.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9.1%
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South Africa gelatin market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa gelatin market highlights

  • The South Africa gelatin market generated a revenue of USD 20.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 33.9 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, bovine was the largest revenue generating source in 2024.
  • Marine is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Gelatin market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 20.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 33.9 million
Growth rate9.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentBovine
Fastest growing segmentMarine
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMarine, Bovine, Porcine, Poultry
Key market players worldwideGelita AG, Darling Ingredients Inc, Panoramic Resources Ltd, Tessenderlo Group NV, Shanghai Universal pharmaceutical machinery co., PB Leiner, Sterling Gelatin, Weishardt, Junca Gelatines, Nitta Gelatin USA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.3% of the global gelatin market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia gelatin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Turkey is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 42.8 million by 2030.

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Gelatin Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Nitta Gelatin USA View profile 101-250 Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, North America http://nitta-gelatin.com
Junca Gelatines View profile 51-100 Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe https://www.miqueljunca.com
Weishardt View profile 251-500 Graulhet, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe https://www.weishardt.com/
Sterling Gelatin View profile 11-50 Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Asia https://www.sterlinggelatin.com
Shanghai Universal pharmaceutical machinery co. View profile 11-50 Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia https://www.unipharmach.com
PB Leiner View profile 1001-5000 Vilvoorde, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Europe https://www.pbleiner.com/
Panoramic Resources Ltd View profile 437 553 Hay Street, Level 9, Perth, WA, Australia, 6000 https://www.panoramicresources.com
Tessenderlo Group NV View profile 7242 Troonstraat 130 Rue du Trone, Brussels, Belgium, 1050 https://www.tessenderlo.com
Gelita AG View profile 1001-5000 Eberbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe https://www.gelita.com
Darling Ingredients Inc View profile 15800 5601 N MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX, United States, 75038 https://www.darlingii.com

South Africa gelatin market outlook

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Bovine was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.24% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa gelatin market based on marine, bovine, porcine, poultry covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The market in South Africa is characterized by high consumption of gelatin in the healthcare, cosmetics, and food industries. The use of gelatin in medical sheets and drug delivery systems is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. In addition, the rising demand for gelatin in functional supplements is expected to benefit the market growth over the forecast period. The market in the country is consolidated and dominated by GELITA AG, a key player operating in the gelatin market. The company’s production unit is located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. 


It is the only gelatin plant in the country and covers about three-quarters of the total domestic demand. The plant produces edible and technical gelatin and uses bovine hide as the raw material, which is sourced from slaughterhouses and meat processors. Fish gelatin is gradually gaining popularity among the cosmetics and health supplement manufacturers in the country. However, the production of fish gelatin is extremely limited in the country, thereby creating a potential market in the country and generating interest among gelatin manufacturers to produce the same.

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