Advanced Empty Capsule Market Size is valued at USD 1.9 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 5.1 Billion by the year 2034 at a 10.6% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Advanced Empty Capsules are used to deliver various kinds of drugs without altering their formulation. These capsules are designed so that they do not interfere with any drug formulation and ensure proper drug delivery. Growing incidence of chronic diseases and increasing geriatric population are prominent factors that drive the Advanced Empty Capsule market growth during the forecast period. Moreover, increasing research and development activity in the healthcare sector to advance therapeutics will also provide new opportunities for Advanced Empty Capsule market players worldwide. Rising demand for nutraceuticals is also anticipated to favour Advanced Empty Capsule market growth through 2031.
However, the limited availability of raw materials to manufacture empty capsules is expected to have a restraining effect on the global Advanced Empty Capsule market in the years to come. Social stigma around animal-derived raw materials is also likely to have a restraining effect on the Advanced Empty Capsule market potential over the forecast period. The COVID-19 pandemic also had an adverse impact on the Advanced Empty Capsule market growth trend, but the market is expected to make a good recovery in the post-pandemic world.
The Advanced Empty Capsule market is segmented on the basis of product, raw materal, capsule size, end-user. Based on product, the market is segmented as Oral Capsules (Dry Formulations (Immediate-Release Capsules (Gelatin, HPMC, Starch, Pullulan), Delayed-Release Capsules (Time Delayed-Release Capsules (Gelatin, HPMC), Acid-Resistant Capsules (Gelatin, HPMC, HPMCP), Enteric Capsules (Gelatin, HPMC, HPMC-AS), Liquid formulation (Gelatin, HPMC, Starch, Pullulan)), Inhalation Capsules (Gelatin, HPMC, Starch, Pullulan). By raw materials, the market is segmented into Animal Source (Contract Type-A (Pork SkinT), ype-B Gelatin (Animal Bones & Calf Skin), Fish Bone Gelatin), Vegetarian-based (Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), Starch, Pullulan). By capsule size, the market is segmented into Size "000" Capsules, Size "00" Capsules, Size "0" Capsules, Size "1" Capsules, Size "2" Capsules, Size "3" Capsules, Size "4" Capsules, Size "5" Capsules. By end users, the market is segmented into Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical & Cosmetic, CROs, and CMOS.
The vegetarian-based raw material segment is anticipated to hold a dominant outlook over the forecast period owing to the rising focus on cruelty-free products across the world. Increasing preference for organic and plant-based products among the general population will also strengthen demand in this segment. However, the animal-derived segment is also expected to account for a substantial market share over the coming years.
The pharmaceutical industry is augmenting rapidly across the world, and this trend is fueling the demand for pharmaceuticals. The increasing need for new drug delivery systems is expected to boost the use of Advanced Empty Capsule in the pharmaceutical sector over the forecast period. Increasing drug launches and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases will further bolster the growth of this industry over the forecast period.
The North America Advanced Empty Capsule market is expected to account for a significant market share and is anticipated to gain a dominant stance across the forecast period. The presence of key pharmaceutical companies, rising research and development activity, increasing demand for drugs, and supportive government initiatives are expected to prominently drive growth in this region through 2031. The United States is anticipated to be the most prominent market in this region due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and a growing geriatric population. Increasing focus on healthcare and rising investments in healthcare research will further bolster Advanced Empty Capsule regional market growth.
| Report Attribute | Specifications |
| Market Size Value In 2024 | USD 1.9 Billion |
| Revenue Forecast In 2034 | USD 5.1 Billion |
| Growth Rate CAGR | CAGR of 10.6% from 2025 to 2034 |
| Quantitative Units | Representation of revenue in US$ Billion and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
| Historic Year | 2021 to 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Report Coverage | The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
| Segments Covered | By Product, By Raw Material, By Capsule Size, By End-User |
| Regional Scope | North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
| Country Scope | U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia |
| Competitive Landscape | ACG Worldwide, Capsugel (Lonza Group Ltd.), Medi-Caps Ltd., Sunil Healthcare Ltd., Roxlor LLC, Snail Pharma Industry Co. Ltd., CapsCanada Corporation, Suheung Co., Ltd., Bright Pharma Caps Inc., Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd., Comed Chemicals, Erawat Pharma Limited, Evonik, Farmacapsulas, Fortcaps Healthcare, Health Caps India, LFA Machines Oxford, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Natural Capsules, Nectar Lifesciences, Qingdao Yiqing Medicinal Capsules, Saviour Caps, Shanxi Guangsheng Medicinal Capsule, Shaoxing Kangke Capsule, Shaoxing Zhongya Capsule, Shree Pharma Caps, Suheung, Sunil Healthcare, Zhejiang Yuexi Capsule, and Other Prominent Players. |
| Customization Scope | Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
| Pricing And Available Payment Methods | Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |
By Product-
Oral Capsules
Inhalation Capsules
By Raw Materials
By Capsule Size
By End-Users
By Region-
North America-
Europe-
Asia-Pacific-
Latin America-
Middle East & Africa-
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Advanced Empty Capsule Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Advanced Empty Capsule Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.6. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.7. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: By Products, Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. By Products, & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Products:
5.2.1. Oral Capsules
5.2.1.1. Dry Formulations
5.2.1.1.1. Immediate-Release Capsules
5.2.1.1.1.1. Gelatin
5.2.1.1.1.2. HPMC
5.2.1.1.1.3. Starch
5.2.1.1.1.4. Pullulan
5.2.1.1.2. Delayed-Release Capsules
5.2.1.1.2.1. Time Delayed-Release Capsules
5.2.1.1.2.1.1. Gelatin
5.2.1.1.2.1.2. HPMC
5.2.1.1.2.2. Acid-Resistant Capsules
5.2.1.1.2.2.1. Gelatin
5.2.1.1.2.2.2. HPMC
5.2.1.1.2.2.3. HPMCP
5.2.1.1.2.3. Enteric Capsules
5.2.1.1.2.3.1. Gelatin
5.2.1.1.2.3.2. HPMC
5.2.1.1.2.3.3. HPMC-AS
5.2.1.2. Liquid formulation
5.2.1.2.1. Gelatin
5.2.1.2.2. HPMC
5.2.1.2.3. Starch
5.2.1.2.4. Pullulan
5.2.2. Inhalation Capsules
5.2.2.1. Gelatin
5.2.2.2. HPMC
5.2.2.3. Starch
5.2.2.4. Pullulan
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: By Raw Materials Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. By Raw Materials & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Raw Materials:
6.2.1. Animal Source
6.2.1.1. Contract Type-A (Pork Skin
6.2.1.2. Type-B Gelatin (Animal Bones & Calf Skin)
6.2.1.3. Fish Bone Gelatin
6.2.2. Vegetarian-based
6.2.2.1. Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
6.2.2.2. Starch
6.2.2.3. Pullulan
Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: By Capsule Size Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. By Capsule Size & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Capsule Size:
7.2.1. Size "000" Capsules
7.2.2. Size "00" Capsules
7.2.3. Size "0" Capsules
7.2.4. Size "1" Capsules
7.2.5. Size "2" Capsules
7.2.6. Size "3" Capsules
7.2.7. Size "4" Capsules
7.2.8. Size "5" Capsules
Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: By End-Users Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. By End-Users & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
8.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By End-Users:
8.2.1. Pharmaceutical
8.2.2. Nutraceutical & Cosmetic
8.2.3. CROs
8.2.4. CMOS
Chapter 9. Advanced Empty Capsule Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. North America
9.1.1. North America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Products, 2021-2034
9.1.2. North America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Raw Materials, 2021-2034
9.1.3. North America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Capsule Size, 2021-2034
9.1.4. North America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by End-Users, 2021-2034
9.1.5. North America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by country, 2021-2034
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Europe Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Products, 2021-2034
9.2.2. Europe Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Raw Materials, 2021-2034
9.2.3. Europe Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Capsule Size, 2021-2034
9.2.4. Europe Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by End-Users, 2021-2034
9.2.5. Europe Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
9.3. Asia Pacific
9.3.1. Asia Pacific Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Products, 2021-2034
9.3.2. Asia Pacific Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Raw Materials, 2021-2034
9.3.3. Asia Pacific Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Capsule Size, 2021-2034
9.3.4. Asia Pacific Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by End-Users, 2021-2034
9.3.5. Asia Pacific Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
9.4. Latin America
9.4.1. Latin America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Products, 2021-2034
9.4.2. Latin America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Raw Materials, 2021-2034
9.4.3. Latin America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Capsule Size, 2021-2034
9.4.4. Latin America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by End-Users, 2021-2034
9.4.5. Latin America Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
9.5. Middle East & Africa
9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Products, 2021-2034
9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Raw Materials, 2021-2034
9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) By Capsule Size,2021-2034
9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by End-Users, 2021-2034
9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Advanced Empty Capsule Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, (US$ Million) 2021-2034
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
10.2. Company Profiles
10.2.1. ACG Worldwide
10.2.2. Capsugel (Lonza Group Ltd.)
10.2.3. Medi-Caps Ltd.
10.2.4. Sunil Healthcare Ltd.
10.2.5. Roxlor LLC
10.2.6. Snail Pharma Industry Co. Ltd.
10.2.7. CapsCanada Corporation
10.2.8. Suheung Co., Ltd.
10.2.9. Bright Pharma Caps Inc.
10.2.10. Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd.
10.2.11. Comed Chemicals
10.2.12. Erawat Pharma Limited
10.2.13. Evonik
10.2.14. Farmacapsulas
10.2.15. Fortcaps Healthcare
10.2.16. Health Caps India
10.2.17. LFA Machines Oxford
10.2.18. Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
10.2.19. Natural Capsules
10.2.20. Nectar Lifesciences
10.2.21. Qingdao Yiqing Medicinal Capsules
10.2.22. Saviour Caps
10.2.23. Shanxi Guangsheng Medicinal Capsule
10.2.24. Shaoxing Kangke Capsule
10.2.25. Shaoxing Zhongya Capsule
10.2.26. Shree Pharma Caps
10.2.27. Suheung
10.2.28. Sunil Healthcare
10.2.29. Zhejiang Yuexi Capsule
10.2.30. Other Prominent Players
By Product-
Oral Capsules
Inhalation Capsules
By Raw Materials
By Capsule Size
By End-Users
By Region-
North America-
Europe-
Asia-Pacific-
Latin America-
Middle East & Africa-