Enteric Empty Capsules Market

Enteric Empty Capsules Market: By Product, Application, End-Use and Region

Market Synopsis:

The global Enteric Empty Capsules Market is valued at USD 3.08 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a value of USD 6.165 Billion by 2035 at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.55% between 2025 and 2035. The growing usage of capsule formulations among the growing elderly population, the growth of the pharmaceutical market, increased R&D efforts and clinical trial studies, and innovations in capsule delivery methods are all driving the overall growth of the Enteric Empty Capsules market. Emerging markets are projected to create considerable potential for participants because to their low manufacturing costs. The creation of halal gelatin and vegetarian capsules are two further areas of possibility.

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic extends its long shadow over the global economy, the world is confronting a health and economic depression. Complete lockdowns in numerous nations have imposed a strain on a wide range of enterprises, causing a shift in activities such as vendor operations, supply chain management, and product promotion, either directly or indirectly. The pandemic is anticipated to affect the business margins of empty capsule makers as the number of verified cases of COVID-19 continues to climb dramatically.

Rise in Base of Geriatric Population and Growing Incidence of Sepsis Among the Elderly Population

Acid-resistant coated Enteric Empty Capsules travel past the mouth and stomach without dissolving and are instantly destroyed in the intestine. The capsules are only activated when they reach a pH of 5.5 or higher, and it takes one or two hours for them to dissolve. Increased prevalence of various health conditions among the elderly population, rising demand for vegetarian-based empty capsules, increased clinical trials and research, and pharmaceutical companies' increased focus on improving gastric tolerance of these capsules are some of the major factors driving the Enteric Empty Capsules market forward. The prevalence of diseases among the elderly has risen steadily over time.

High Cost of Treatment

Despite the fact that gelatin is a ubiquitous ingredient in capsule production, many cultures around the world do not prefer animal-based capsules. In addition, the growing popularity of vegetarian diets is likely to stifle worldwide market growth in the future years. The high cost of manufacture and limited availability of gelatin are projected to have an impact on the worldwide enteric empty capsules markets growth over the forecast period.

Market Segmentation:

Global Enteric Empty Capsules market is segmented on the basis of Product into Gelatin Type, HPMC Type and Vegetable Type. Based on Application, into Antacid and Anti-flatulent Preparations, Antibiotic and Antibacterial Drugs and Others. By End Use, into Pharmaceutical, Health Supplements and Others. Based on region, the Enteric Empty Capsules market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.

North America to Continue Dominating the Enteric Empty Capsules Market

In the global enteric empty capsules market, North America is estimated to account for the greatest revenue share. The availability of sophisticated empty capsules, as well as the existence of major manufacturers and pharmaceutical businesses that use these enteric empty capsules, are all contributing to the regions market growth.

Over the forecast period, sales growth in Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest. Global market expansion is being fueled by factors such as the presence of a large geriatric population, a growing preference for lifestyle diseases, and the introduction of enteric empty capsules.

Key Players:

Key players operating in the Enteric Empty Capsules market are: Capsugel (US)

The Enteric Empty Capsules market is segmented as follows:

The Enteric Empty Capsules market scope can be tabulated as below: