Collagen is a family of fibrous proteins which are the most abundant proteins in the human body. Hydrolysates collagen is created through a process called hydrolysis, which is a chemical process that involves water. When collagen is totally hydrolyzed, it becomes easy to use since it completely dissolves in liquids, even in water.

Hydrolyzed collagen has many health applications, and it has been used in a variety of physical and medical health initiatives by people across the globe.

Based on product, the market is segmented into bovine, marine, porcine and others. The other product type segment is projected to exhibit a CAGR of over 7.0% owing to increasing extraction of collagen from chicken and cattle skin.

Chicken collagen is generally extracted from the breast cartilage of chicken. It is categorized as a Type II collagen, which makes it beneficial for medicinal purposes, especially for bones, joints and cartilage.

Meanwhile, collagen can also be found in poultry eggs, which are rich in Type V and Type I collagen. Type V collagen found in eggs is integral for placenta, hair and the surfaces of the body’s cells.

With respect to application, the market is bifurcated into pharmaceutical/biomedical; food & beverage like gummy and jelly products, sausage and burger casings, others; nutraceuticals; cosmetics; and others.

Hydrolysed collagen or hydrolysate collagen is a clinically proven nutricosmetic ingredient which is designed to improve skin health from within. Hydrolysed collagen possesses skin rejuvenation as well as anti-ageing properties, promoting the synthesis of new collagen fibers and also helps in improving the mechanical strength of the skin.

Moreover, rising demand of nutricosmetic products in Asian countries is expected to drive segmental growth. The segment is likely to witness a CAGR of around 8.0%. The other application segment, is also earmarked for considerable growth and represented nearly 5.0% of the global market in 2018.

Based on form, the market is divided into powder, capsules, liquid and others. Among these, the liquid form of collagen hydrolysates is less preferred and majorly used for skin aging treatments. Regular consumption of liquid form of collagen hydrolysates has been shown to increase the hydration and elasticity of skin.

Collagen peptides made from animal bones could pose some kind of risk if the bones are not treated properly. There is also the risk of having higher calcium levels, thereby making it a least preferred option.

Furthermore, others form of collagen hydrolysates constitute tablets and solutions. They represented nearly 11.0% of the global market in 2018. The presence of collagen hydrolysates in tablets have a long lasting and deeper effect. Oral intake of these tablets helps to reconstruct the structure of cells from inside, thereby restoring the base of the skin tissues and lessening wrinkles.

Moreover, the use of collagen hydrolysates in the form of solutions is known to be used for cosmetic application like for skin and hair, since it is water soluble.

From a regional frame of reference, the Latin America region held a share of over 7% in the overall market.

Widening application scope of hydrolyzed collagen in the Middle East & Africa is anticipated to open up lucrative growth opportunities for the market in estimated timeframe.