Europe: Market for Bone Glues and Gelatin 2025

Market Size for Bone Glues and Gelatin in Europe

For the third year in a row, the Europe bone glue and gelatin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 40% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Bone Glues and Gelatin in Europe

In value terms, bone glue and gelatin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Bone Glues and Gelatin

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of bone glues and gelatin were exported in Europe; approximately equating the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bone glue and gelatin exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 65% of total exports in 2022. Spain (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons) and the UK (X tons). All these countries together took near 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bone glue and gelatin supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 58% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +15.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bone Glues and Gelatin

Imports in Europe

Bone glue and gelatin imports expanded to X tons in 2022, surging by 3.4% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, bone glue and gelatin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the major importer of bone glues and gelatin in Europe, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 24% of total imports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) held an 8% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (7.8%), Spain (7.7%), the Netherlands (7.3%), Russia (7.2%), the UK (7.1%), Switzerland (5.4%) and Italy (5.4%). The following importers - Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up 9.7% of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hungary (+8.0%), Russia (+7.9%), Spain (+5.8%), Italy (+5.6%), Switzerland (+2.8%), France (+2.7%), Belgium (+2.5%), the Czech Republic (+2.3%) and Romania (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012-2022. Poland and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (+2.9 p.p.) and Spain (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-1.6 p.p.) and the UK (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bone glues and gelatin in Europe, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.9% share.

In Germany, bone glue and gelatin imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+5.1% per year) and Belgium (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 16%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform