Key Market Indicators
South African demand for gelatin is predicted to grow by an average of 2.2% each year, reaching 2.4 million kilograms by 2026. In 2021, South Africa ranked 33rd in the world for gelatin demand, with Brazil overtaking them at 2.1 million kilograms. Germany, the UK and Belgium were the top three countries in this ranking. Meanwhile, South African gelatin exports are projected to reach almost 943,500 kilograms by 2026, up from 741,000 kilograms in 2021. Since 2005, South African supply has increased by 59.2% each year on average. In 2021, Ukraine overtook South Africa at 741,000 kilograms, with Germany, Belgium and China ranking 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
