The Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the pharmaceutical gelatin industry has been on a robust growth trend in recent years. The market value was $1.3 billion in 2024 and it's projected to reach $1.38 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
The forecast for 2029 predicts that the pharmaceutical gelatin market will achieve a size of $1.78 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the pharmaceutical gelatin market are:
• Surge in demand for nutraceuticals
• Elevated growth in the global pharmaceutical industry
• Rising preference for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions
• Increased use of biodegradable capsules
The pharmaceutical gelatin market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Type A, Type B
2) By Function: Stabilizing Agent, Thickening Agent, Gelling Agent & other function
3) By Source: Porcine, Bovine Skin, Bovine Bone, Marine, Poultry
4) By Application: Hard Capsules, Softgel Capsules, Tablets, Absorbable Hemostats, Other Applications
The key trends in the pharmaceutical gelatin market are:
• There is a move towards plant-based alternatives in the market.
• Advanced drug delivery systems are emerging as a notable trend.
• Technological advancements in gelatin production are shaping the market future.
• The evolution of capsule dosage forms is a significant upcoming development.
Major companies in the pharmaceutical gelatin market are:
• Nitta Gelatin Inc.
• Lonza Group AG
• Darling Ingredients Inc.
• Catalent Inc.
• Tessenderlo Group NV
• Gelita AG
• Rousselot Inc.
• Weishardt & Co. KG
• Batotau Dongbao Bio-Tech
• Nippi Collagen Co. Ltd.
• Apex Pharma Ltd.
• Narmada Gelatines Ltd.
• Aspire Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
• Sterling Gelatin Limited
• Junca Gelatines SL
• Trobas Pharmaceutical gelatine B.V.
• Gelco International
• Reichert Gruppe Ingredients GmbH
• Norland Products Inc.
• Lapi Gelatine S.p.a.
• Italgelatine S.p.A
• Kenney & Ross Limited
• Norland Products Inc.
• Xiamen Yasin industry & Trade Co. Ltd.
• PB Gelatins SA
North America was the largest region in the pharmaceutical gelatin market in 2024