Market Size of Global Empty Capsules Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| CAGR | 7.40 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Empty Capsules Market Analysis
The empty capsules market is expected to record a CAGR of 7.4% over the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to positively impact the market's growth. As the development of strong immunity plays a vital role in fighting against viral infection, there has been an increasing demand for immunity boosters in the form of natural herbs and nutraceuticals. Apart from the basic hygienic practices, proper dietary and lifestyle behaviors are essential for preventing and treating respiratory viral diseases, such as COVID-19. As per the research article published in 2020, every COVID-19 patient should be screened for malnutrition on admission and assessed for serum vitamin D levels. Additionally, in March 2020, Stabilitech BioPharma Ltd developed a new oral capsule to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic is boosting the demand for nutraceuticals, which is expected to help the market to grow.
The key factors that boost the market's growth include a rise in the popularity of capsules over other drug delivery forms and an increase in strategic collaborations between empty capsule suppliers and gelatin manufacturers. Also, the growing geriatric population worldwide increases the demand for various therapy drugs and dietary supplements for better health outcomes. According to the United Nations, World Ageing Population: the 2020 Revision, by 2050, approximately 1.5 billion people are likely to be over 65 years, up from 727 million in 2020. In addition, rapid advancements in capsule delivery technologies are set to supplement the market's growth. However, ethical concerns, price fluctuations regarding gelatin materials, and stringent regulations in the pharmaceutical industry are expected to hamper the market growth.
