For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In United States, the Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by firmed porcine feedstock costs.
• Production costs increased, influenced by a 2.6% PPI rise in August 2025 and tighter hog supplies.
• Consumer demand outlook was mixed; retail sales rose 5.42% in September 2025, but consumer confidence declined.
• Industrial demand was weak, with industrial production increasing only 0.1% in September 2025.
• Raw material inventories tightened throughout Q3 2025 due to constrained availability of slaughter-ready hogs.
• US pork production declined in Q3 2025, limiting feedstock availability for collagen manufacturing.
• Energy costs saw Henry Hub natural gas prices slightly increase from August to September 2025.
• The 3.0% CPI increase in September 2025 raised operational costs, while a 4.3% unemployment rate supported spending.
• The Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen Price Index is forecast to remain firm due to persistent supply constraints.
Why did the price of Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen change in September 2025 in North America?
• Porcine feedstock costs firmed in Q3 2025 due to constrained availability of slaughter-ready hogs.
• A 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025 raised input costs for Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen producers.
• US pork production declined in Q3 2025, limiting raw material supply for collagen manufacturing.
APAC
• In China, Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen Price Index fell in Q3 2025, driven by easing feedstock costs.
• Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen production costs decreased in Q3 2025, supported by lower wholesale pork prices and hog supply glut.
• Demand for Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen faced headwinds from a contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025.
• Consumer confidence at 89.6 and CPI deflation at -0.3% in September 2025 dampened discretionary HPC product demand.
• Retail sales grew 3.0% in September 2025, supporting specific consumer-facing HPC segments despite deflationary pressures.
• Industrial production increased 6.5% in September 2025, indicating underlying strength in manufacturing demand for Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen.
• Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen demand outlook is mixed; functional food and premium beauty trends offset cautious consumer spending.
• A high pig herd and increased domestic pork output in Q3 2025 ensured ample feedstock supply for Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen.
Why did the price of Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Easing wholesale pork prices in Q3 2025 resulted from increased slaughter and hog supply glut.
• Consumer confidence (89.6) and CPI deflation (-0.3%) in September 2025 reduced discretionary demand.
• Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 reduced industrial demand, despite some sector growth.
Europe
• In Germany, the Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter, influenced by contracting industrial activity and cautious consumer spending.
• Production costs benefited from a -1.7% year-over-year decrease in producer prices in September 2025.
• However, rising consumer price inflation at 2.4% year-over-year in September 2025 increased operational expenses.
• Demand for Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen faced headwinds from a contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025.
• German industrial production declined by 1.0% year-over-year in September 2025, impacting industrial applications.
• Consumer spending remained cautious in Q3 2025, despite a modest 0.2% year-over-year increase in retail sales.
• Porcine feedstock availability faced potential tightening in H2 2025, while EU pig prices gradually weakened since July 2025.
• The Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen price forecast suggests continued pressure from subdued demand and mixed cost signals.
Why did the price of Hydrolysed Porcine Collagen change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 and 1.0% industrial production decline reduced demand.
• Producer prices decreased by 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, lowering input costs.
• Cautious consumer spending in Q3 2025, despite stable 6.3% unemployment, limited demand growth.
