Peptones, protein substances and hide powder market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for peptones, protein substances, and hide powder in Belgium declined substantially from 38 880 tons in 2018 to a low of 15 659 tons in 2023, despite a temporary recovery to 31 778 tons in 2020. This overall contraction was influenced by shifts in global trade and the evolving regulatory landscape of the European Union, which affected the supply of animal-derived raw materials.

In 2021, a surge in global demand for peptones and derivatives led Belgian producers to increase exports, reducing domestic availability and pulling market volume down to 27 886 tons. Subsequently, EU regulatory frameworks that tightened controls on raw material imports for related products like gelatin and collagen further constrained supply, contributing to a drop to 17 459 tons in 2022 and 15 659 tons in 2023. Although consumer trends favoring natural, clean-label ingredients supported underlying demand, these regulatory barriers had a more pronounced effect on market size.

In 2024, the market stabilized and recorded a slight increase to 16 357 tons, driven by sustained consumer interest in protein derivatives, even as EU regulations on animal-disease risks continued to shape import conditions and market dynamics.

Production peptones, protein substances and hide powder in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's production of peptones, protein substances, and hide powder has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 96 354 thousand US dollars, marking a 1.5% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 32.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Belgium's production volume of peptones, protein substances, and hide powder has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 41 931 tonnes were produced, representing a significant drop of 21.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 38.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports peptones, protein substances and hide powder from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

The volume of peptones, protein substances, and hide powder exported from Belgium has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume was recorded at 17 462 tonnes, down by 54.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 68.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 56 099 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 2.2% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United States, and the Netherlands were the key destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 48.0%, 9.9%, and 9.6% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 67.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's export value of peptones, protein substances, and hide powder has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 80 505 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual decline of 7.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 6.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 89 380 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.0% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The country composition of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. The United States, France, and Germany accounted for 18.5%, 15.4%, and 13.0% of exports, respectively, together forming 46.9% of total flows. The remaining 53.1% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Imports peptones, protein substances and hide powder to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's imports of peptones, protein substances, and hide powder have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 7 309 tonnes, down by 42.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 72.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 28 209 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 6.6% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 54.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France and the Netherlands were the primary sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 83.5% of total flows. Other partners contributed much less individually.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Belgium's import value of peptones, protein substances, and hide powder has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 29 726 thousand US dollars, showing a decline of 19.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 46.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 64 730 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 16.6% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 42.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for imports in value terms were France, the Netherlands, and Brazil, together accounting for 74.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020