[159 Pages Report] The global market for marine collagen has grown exponentially in the last few years. The market is estimated to be valued at USD 620.3 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 897.5 million by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 7.7%. Emerging economies such as India, China, and Brazil are the potential primary markets. Factors such as the growing inclination toward healthy lifestyles among consumers and high protein consumption have significantly fueled the demand for marine collagen due to its various health benefits such as regeneration of skin & bones and better bioavailability as compared to other collagen types. The marine collagen market is witnessing growth owing to the growth in demand for beauty products, increase in the number of R&D activities, innovations in the medical field, technological advancements, and by-product utilization and processing due to the growth of the fish processing industry.

Skin, scales, and muscles segment is projected to grow at highest CAGR in Marine Collagen Market

The Marine Collagen market has been segmented on the basis of source into skin, scales, and muscles, bones & tendons, and others. The skin, scales, and muscles segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR among all marine collagen sources from 2018 to 2023. The skin and scales of various fresh and saltwater fishes are the most suitable source of collagen as they contain abundant protein, most of which is type I marine collagen. Fish collagen derived from the scales helps in wound healing as it has a key role in tissue building. Due to these factors, the market is projected to grow at a significant rate in the future.

Type I segment dominated the Marine Collagen Market

On the basis of type, the marine collagen market is segmented into type I, type III, and others. The type I segment is estimated to dominate the market with the largest share in 2018 since type I is the most abundant collagen in the human body and plays a significant role in the extracellular matrix of skin, bones, and tissues. Type I collagen improves the quality of hair and nails, thus increasing their growth. Due to its overall benefits, the demand for Type I marine collagen is increasing in cosmetics as well as medical applications. This is followed by the type III segment.

Fish collagen is used to treat various diseases due to which there is rise in demand for fish collagen in pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics industry

The Marine Collagen market has been segmented on the basis of animal into fish and others. Fish is estimated to be a larger segment. It is one of the widely used marine animals for the extraction of marine collagen. Apart from fish, many other marine animals such as jellyfish and sponges are also used for the extraction of marine collagen. Collagen derived from fish is known to have high bioavailability as it can be absorbed up to 1.5 times more efficiently in the body; this is due to its lower molecular weight and size. It may also be useful for the treatment of many acute & chronic diseases such as infections, hypertension, cancer, and Alzheimer�s disease. These factors are responsible for the growing demand for fish collagen among manufacturers for the production of pharmaceuticals, food supplements, and cosmetics.

Nutraceutical segment is projected to grow at highest rate during the forecast period

On the basis of application, the marine collagen market is segmented into nutraceuticals, cosmetics, medicals, and others. The nutraceuticals segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR among all marine collagen applications from 2018 to 2023. Marine collagen is often taken as a direct dietary supplement due to its high protein content and its overall benefits such as bone growth promotion and anti-aging properties.

Asia Pacific is projected to account for the largest market size during the forecast period

Asia Pacific accounted for 44.4%, the largest share of the marine collagen market in 2017. The marine collagen market is developing more rapidly in the Asia Pacific due to the demand for personal care & beauty products and health supplements. Food safety authorities have approved the use of marine collagen in pharmaceutical and food products due to its high protein content and various health benefits. However, the high processing cost of marine collagen might hamper the growth of the global market during the review period.

Market Dynamics

The growth in the global marine collagen market is largely driven by growing demand for consumer inclination toward healthy lifestyle and high protein consumption. Increase in demand for processed foods to provide opportunity for collagen-infused functional foods presents significant opportunities for growth of the marine collagen market. high import duty is likely to restrain growth of this market during the forecast period.

Consumer inclination toward healthy lifestyle and high protein consumption

Growing health concerns among consumers have increased the adoption of sport and wellness activities which require protein restoration to avoid tissue damage. Almost 97% of protein restoration is possible with the use of marine collagen. The arginine content in collagen improves the efficiency of athletic performance. The marketing strategies adopted by nutraceutical manufacturers make products readily available to consumers. This is one of the driving factors for the growth of the collagen peptides market. The Asia Pacific region witnesses the highest demand for functional food products due to the rising population, increasing disposable income, and changing consumer lifestyles.

Better bioavailability as compared to other collagen types

Marine collagen offers better bioavailability as compared to the collagen from other animal sources such as porcine or bovine due to lower molecular weight and smaller chains. Marine collagen is absorbed into the bloodstream instantly after consumption. The absorption rate of marine collagen is 1.5 times higher than that of other collagen types. This helps to achieve the desired effects in the body such as tissue regeneration and bone remineralization. The smaller particle size of fish collagen makes it the most preferred option over other collagen types. Bioavailability is a critical parameter which decides the effectiveness of any nutraceutical. This parameter is fueling the marine collagen market growth in the nutraceuticals and medical segments.

Awareness about certified food ingredients

Increasing health-related issues such as allergies, obesity, blood pressure, diabetes, and many other problems give rise to concerns among consumers to use certified products. Various regulatory authorities such as the WHO, the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), the US FDA, and the EU Commission recommend restricting the sale of certain ingredients that do not comply with their guidelines. Consumers also prefer to use clean label products for ensuring consumer health and safety. Moreover, increase in concerns about GMO products is also leading consumers to buy �Non-GMO� certified food products. Hence, launching certified collagen products such as �Non-GMO� marine collagen provides a growth opportunity for the market.

Increase in demand for processed foods to provide opportunity for collagen-infused functional foods

Shift in consumer focus toward processed food products such as frozen food and RTE meals owing to changing lifestyles. For higher marketability, the use of marine collagen to accentuate the organoleptic characteristics of the food & beverage products provides an opportunity for market growth. With the increasing preference for convenience foods, the opportunity for the marine collagen market is growing.

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Recent Developments



Date Approach Description May 2017 Acquisition Ashland acquired Pharmachem Laboratories (US) which is a global player in the supply and manufacturing of health & wellness ingredients. Pharmachem Laboratories operates with 14 manufacturing sites in the US and Mexico. May 2017 Acquisition Amicogen acquired 895,000 shares in Bio-Work Technologies (Sweden), and now holds a 9.1% stake in the company. January 2017 Investment Gelita invested USD 10.06 million (10.4 Million Euros) in 2016 in its Eberbach plant for the construction of ultra-modern facilities. Four new washing drums, an extension of the leaf drying capacity, a new robot, and a fully automatic acid dilution plant will help to further optimize production processes from an ecological and economic viewpoint in the future. October 2016 Expansion Ashland set up a pharmaceutical technical center in Shanghai (China) to offer innovative products to the pharmaceutical industry by application of specialized chemistry.

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