Empty Capsules Industry had the Largest Share in North America

The empty capsules market will observe a growth at a rate of 7.10% in the years to come to touch, USD 4,879 million by 2030. 

This is because of the increasing acceptance of encapsulated drugs amongst the elderly population and the resulting in the increasing requirement for empty shells in the pharma, nutraceutical, and cosmetics industries.

Furthermore, the increasing count of research and development initiatives by the market players and the governments for new drugs and molecules, growing count of clinical trials, and evolving drug delivery technologies are driving the industry.

Nutraceutical products are usually fiber rich, vitamins and minerals, heart-healthy ingredients, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. In the recent past, the requirement for nutraceuticals has gone up rapidly because of the growing prevalence of non-communicable ailments, for example diabetes, cancer, heart diseases, and disorders related to lungs. 

Moreover, the rising awareness of the consumers pertaining to the health benefits of these products in disease prevention and enhancement of health is powering their consumption. It is because of this, since most of the nutraceuticals are sold in capsule form, the requirement for empty shells is on the rise.

Gelatin capsules will be high in demand as they act as good carriers that can encapsulate both lipophilic and hydrophilic medicines and provide these agents protection from degradation. They also have increased rate of absorption and can act as a medium for efficient solubilization.ER, IR, and DR formulations based on gelatin perform much better than traditional formulations, therefore resulting in improved efficacy and, in turn, higher patient compliance.

Antibiotic drugs had the largest revenue of more than USD 1,015 million, in 2022, and it will continue to dominate in the years to come. It is because of the increasing incidence of diverse infectious and chronic ailments globally, creating high pressure on the pharma industry and, ultimately, helps the industry to grow.

Dietary supplements will grow the fastest in the future. This is because of the growing elderly population and the increase in the requirement for immunity boosters and further nutraceutical products.

Regarding this, the increasing consciousness of personal health is a main factor powering the requirement for dietary supplements and vitamins.

North America empty capsules market was the leader in the past with around 37%, in 2022, and it will grow significantly in the future. This is because of the presence of key companies with high-volume capsule manufacturing abilities and the usage of this dosage form by numerous pharma giants.

Furthermore, the requirement for empty capsules has gone up because of the strengthening focus on improved pharma and generics.

It is due to the advancing drug delivery technologies all over the world, the demand for empty capsules will continue to grow in the years to come.