South Korea Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Bovine, Porcine, Poultry, Marine), By End-use (Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Cosmetics), and South Korea Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.2% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market size is expected to hold a significant Share by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by rising demand for beauty and health supplements, especially collagen-based products targeting skin, joints, and overall wellness. The popularity of functional foods and K-beauty trends further accelerates the adoption of collagen peptides and gelatin in South Korea.

Market Overview

Collagen peptides are enzymatic hydrolysis-derived short-chain amino acids, and gelatin is partially hydrolyzed collagen product applied in gelling, thickening, and stabilizing. The market of collagen peptide and gelatin is experiencing steady growth with the growth in food, healthcare, and cosmetic applications. Collagen peptides are utilized preferentially due to their high bioavailability and are being utilized extensively in functional foods, nutritional supplements, and beauty beverages to enhance skin elasticity, joint strength, and overall energy. Gelatin is used in confectionery, manufacturing of capsules, and skin care products. With an increase in the elderly population along with the strong focus of South Korea on health, beauty, and preventive well-being, adoption is increasing in the market. Online retailing and premium wellness trends are further increasing market access and consumer engagements.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market.

Driving Factors

The South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market is driven by increasing health awareness, especially for skin, joint, and bone well-being, that demands increased demand for collagen-related functional foods and dietary supplements. Strong beauty culture, population aging, and preventive wellness culture are main drivers for growth. Increased applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and protein-fortified beverages also fuel market growth. Increased demand for poultry and sea collagen, driven by clean-label and religious dietary trends, also drives further consumer demand and product innovation within the sector.

Restraining Factors

The market is restrained by high costs of production and insufficient raw material availability, which may affect pricing and scalability. Religious and dietetic needs associated with bovine and swine sources are limitations on consumer acceptability. Furthermore, ignorance among some segments and regulatory issues may slow down wider market penetration.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market share is classified into source and end use.

• The marine segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market is segmented by source into bovine, porcine, poultry, marine. Among these, the marine segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.This is due its high bioavailability, clean-label popularity, and pescatarian and religious consumer acceptability, hence being in demand for utilization in premium health and beauty applications.

• The cosmetics segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market is segmented by end-use into food & beverages, healthcare, cosmetics. Among these, the cosmetics segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Collagen peptides and gelatin are commonly applied in cosmetics, nutricosmetics, and cosmetic foods due to very high consumer demand for anti-aging, moisturizing, and elasticity improvement.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Gelita AG
• Rousselot
• Nitta Gelatin Inc.
• Collagen Solutions plc
• LG Household & Health Care
• Kolmar Korea
• Daesang Corp.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea collagen peptide and gelatin market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market, By Source

• Bovine
• Porcine
• Poultry
• Marine

South Korea Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market, By End-use

• Food & Beverages
• Healthcare
• Cosmetics