The global gelatin market is projected to grow to USD 6.43 billion by 2031 from USD 4.59 billion in 2026, according to MarketsandMarkets, which forecasts a 7.0% compound annual growth rate over the period. The report says demand is being driven by rising interest in natural and protein-based ingredients, broader use across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and personal care, and growing consumer focus on health, wellness and clean-label products. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market, supported by expanding food and beverage, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries in countries including China, India and Japan, as well as rising consumption of dietary supplements, functional foods, confectionery products and health-focused formulations. By source, marine gelatin is projected to be the fastest-growing segment, while health and nutrition is forecast to be the fastest-growing application. The report highlights gelatin's role as a multifunctional ingredient used for gelling, stabilizing, thickening, emulsifying and film-forming. It says growing demand for collagen-based supplements, gummy vitamins, sports nutrition products and healthy aging formulations, along with advances in processing technologies, specialized gelatin grades and greater attention to sustainable sourcing of animal and fish processing by-products, is broadening the market's application base. Key companies named include Darling Ingredients, Tessenderlo Group - PB Leiner, GELITA, Nitta Gelatin, Lapi Gelatine and Nippi.