What Has Been the Progress and Growth of the Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market in Recent Years?
The pharmaceutical gelatin market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for pharmaceutical gelatin has seen significant expansion in the past few years. It is forecasted to increase from $1.3 billion in 2024 to $1.38 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
Factors contributing to this growth during the historical period include the expanding pharmaceutical industry, an increasing preference for capsule dosages, higher health consciousness, and demand for halal and kosher gelatin.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The pharmaceutical gelatin market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Strong expansion is anticipated within the pharmaceutical gelatin market in the coming years, with its valuation projected to reach $1.78 billion by 2029, courtesy of a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
This upcoming growth can be traced back to various factors such as the burgeoning demand for nutraceuticals, an increase in the elderly population, the adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly practices, robust growth in the global pharmaceutical sector, and the usage of biodegradable capsules. The upcoming trends to watch include the shift towards plant-based alternatives, improvements in drug delivery systems, cutting-edge advancements in the production of gelatin, and the evolution of capsule dosage forms.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market?
The pharmaceutical gelatin market's expansion is expected to be driven by the growing demand for health and wellness. Health and wellness constitute a comprehensive approach to overall health, integrating physical, mental, and social health elements. Pharmaceutical gelatin, which enhances the efficacy of certain medicines and reduces the requirement for regular dosage, is used in the health and wellness industry. For example, the health and wellness industry is forecasted to rise to $7.2 trillion by 2025, with an annual growth rate of 8.5%, according to UK-based Wellness Creative Co in January 2024. Consequently, the growing demand for health and wellness is propelling the pharmaceutical gelatin market's growth.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market?
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
Subsegments:
1) By Type A: Porcine Gelatin, Bovine Gelatin
2) By Type B: Bovine Gelatin, Fish Gelatin
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Which Emerging Market Trends Are Altering The Pharmaceutical Gelatin Industry?
Leading organizations in the pharmaceutical gelatin market are incorporating sophisticated solutions like Easyseal gelatin to minimize the production expenses related to soft gel leakers. Easyseal gelatin addresses this concern with its unique solution that includes improved seam formation and enhanced seam thickness and stability, making soft capsules more durable under physical stress and alleviating the issue of leakers. For example, in December 2023, GELITA MEDICAL GmbH, a German-based producer of gelatin and collagen peptides utilized in the food, health and nutrition pharmaceutical sectors, initiated the launch of Easyseal gelatin. This innovative solution displays a reduced reliance on sealing temperature compared to other gelatins, and features superior drying properties. It aids in boosting energy efficiency and amplifies the overall production capacity. This new addition to the market enables manufacturers to seal capsules reliably at high production speeds, especially with suspensions that are typically difficult to fill. It is most advantageous in manufacturing products that necessitate special equipment, such as double-step die tooling.
Who Are the Key Players In The Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market?
Major companies operating in the pharmaceutical gelatin market report 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
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Pharmaceutical Gelatin Market?
North America was the largest region in the pharmaceutical gelatin market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pharmaceutical gelatin market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
