United Kingdom Keratin Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Hydrolysed and Others), By Application (Personal Care & Cosmetics, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Food& Beverages), and UK Keratin Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Keratin Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Keratin Market Size Was Estimated at USD 41.8 Million in 2024
• The UK Keratin Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.24% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Keratin Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 90.2 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the UK Keratin Market is anticipated to reach USD 90.2 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.24% from 2025 to 2035. Some of the key factors driving the market include increased demand for keratin-based personal care and cosmetic goods, extensive product use across a wide range of medical and pharmaceutical applications, and simple product availability through a variety of online retail channels

Market Overview

Keratin is a fibrous protein. It is a common ingredient in cosmetics and hair care products used in the beauty and personal care sector. Additionally, keratin is used in a variety of hair care treatments to take advantage of its smoothing and strengthening qualities. These products, which are intended to improve the health, look, and manageability of hair, include shampoos, conditioners, masks, serums, and treatments. The increasing prevalence of hair damage brought on by environmental factors and chemical treatments, as well as the growing demand for hair straightening and smoothing treatments, are major market drivers. The creation of novel and inventive keratin-based treatments, such as hair masks and leave-in conditioners, is one area that enhances the market. The market for keratin has seen recent developments such as the rise of keratin-infused hair care products and the expanding usage of natural and organic keratin treatments. Leading companies in the industry are spending money on R&D to provide cutting-edge keratin-based products that satisfy changing consumer demands. Furthermore, a major growth-inducing element is the growing use of keratin biomaterials in pharmaceutical and medical applications, including wound healing, drug administration, tissue engineering, trauma, cell culturing, and intravenous therapy. Furthermore, the market is seeing lucrative growth prospects due to ongoing technological advancements that improve product efficacy and performance, such as better extraction, synthesis, and formulation procedures. Other factors driving the market ahead include the growing popularity of male grooming products, the rise in salon and spa services, the proliferation of beauty bloggers and influencers on social media, and the ease of access to products through a wide range of online retail channels.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK keratin market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom keratin 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 United Kingdom keratin market.

Driving Factors

The UK keratin market is growing due to rising demand for hair care products that strengthen, repair, and protect hair. Keratin-based shampoos, conditioners, and serums are popular for reducing frizz and improving hair health. Additionally, the increasing popularity of professional keratin treatments, which smooth and straighten hair, is driving market expansion. Growing disposable income, particularly in developing countries, allows consumers to spend more on premium hair care solutions, further boosting demand for keratin-based products and treatments in the UK market.

Restraining Factors

The growing customer desire for natural and organic goods, worries about possible chemical adverse effects, and the high expense of keratin treatments are the main reasons holding back the UK keratin market. Market expansion is further hampered by strict regulatory requirements and little awareness in rural areas. Furthermore, changes in the economy may cause consumers to spend less on high-end hair care products like keratin-based treatments. These factors can hamper the UK Keratin market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom Keratin market share is classified into product and application.

• The hydrolysed segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
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The United Kingdom keratin market is segmented by product into hydrolysed and others. Among these, the hydrolysed segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. A mixture of peptides and amino acids, hydrolysed keratin is frequently found in skin, hair, nails, and other personal care products. It has several uses, such as having antistatic, nail conditioning, and humectant properties. Hydrolysed keratin also supports the well-being of biological tissues. To improve health, beauty, and well-being, cosmetic and personal care companies use it in their products.

• The personal care & cosmetics segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom keratin market is segmented by application into personal care & cosmetics, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. Among these, the personal care & cosmetics segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The demand for personal care products, especially hair care products, has increased dramatically on a large scale. Conditioners, shampoos, and face moisturisers are just a few of the personal care products that are used on the market. Customers' changing lifestyles are reflected in the growing demand for keratin, which makes beauty procedures easier to manage in the face of hectic schedules. 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom keratin market and a with 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 elaborate 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

• Unilever
• Croda International Plc.
• LOreal
• Procter & Gamble
• Henkel
• Beiersdorf
• Shiseido
• Joico
• Johnson and Johnson
• Wella AG
• Goldwell GmbH
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom keratin market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Keratin Market, By Product

• Hydrolysed
• Others

United Kingdom Keratin Market, By Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Food& Beverages