空胶囊市场：按产品、功能、材料、最终用户和地区划分

2025 年全球空胶囊市场规模估计为 34.2 亿美元，预计到 2032 年将达到 53.2 亿美元，2025 年至 2032 年的复合年增长率为 6.5%。

市场占有率。

空胶囊是指不含原料药药物成分、仅作为药物传递载体的药物胶囊。它们通常由明胶或羟丙甲纤维素等素食成分製成，有各种尺寸，从小到大。世界各地各种与文明病的疾病和慢性疾病的发病率不断上升，增加了对药物和补充剂的需求。空胶囊为製药商提供了便利性和灵活性，以开发各种口服固态剂型，如胶囊、锭剂等。由天然聚合物製成的纯素食胶囊的开发将进一步扩大空胶囊的应用范围。胶囊填充技术的进步以及製药行业契约製造和外包的日益增长的趋势可能会在预测期内推动空胶囊市场的成长。

市场动态：

全球空胶囊市场的成长得益于老年人口的增加（老年人口越来越容易患上各种疾病）、新兴经济体医疗支出的增加以及对营养和膳食补充剂的需求不断增加。然而，替代药物输送解决方案的可用性和生产空胶囊的高製造成本可能会阻碍市场的成长。素食空胶囊的发展、製药业务向合约服务机构外包的增加以及製药加工设备的进步可以为市场参与企业提供有利可图的机会。印度和中国等亚洲新兴市场预计将因这些地区庞大的消费群和不断改善的医疗保健基础设施而提供诱人的前景。采用先进的胶囊填充技术，如半自动和全自动机器，实现高生产能力，为市场成长提供有利的机会。

研究的主要特点

• 本报告对全球空胶囊市场进行了详细分析，并提供了预测期（2025-2032）的市场规模和年复合成长率（CAGR%），以 2024 年为基准年。
• 它还揭示了各个领域的潜在商机，并解释了该市场有吸引力的投资提案矩阵。
• 它还提供了对市场驱动因素、限制因素、机会、新产品发布和核准、市场趋势、区域前景和主要企业采用的竞争策略的重要见解。
• 根据公司亮点、产品系列、关键亮点、财务表现和策略等参数，对全球领先的空胶囊主要企业进行了分析。
• 本报告的见解将使负责人和公司经营团队能够就未来的产品发布、类型升级、市场扩张和行销策略做出明智的决策。
• 全球空胶囊市场报告迎合了该行业的各个相关人员，例如投资者、供应商、产品製造商、经销商、新进入者和金融分析师。
• 相关人员可以透过全球空胶囊市场分析中使用的各种策略矩阵更轻鬆地做出决策。

目录

第一章 调查目的与前提条件

• 研究目标
• 先决条件
• 简称

第二章 市场展望

• 报告描述
  • 市场定义和范围
• 执行摘要
• 一致的机会图 (COM)

第三章市场动态、法规与趋势分析

• 市场动态
  • 驱动程式
  • 限制因素
  • 机会
• 影响分析
• 市场趋势
• 监管情景
• 收购和合作场景
• 资金筹措和投资
• PEST分析
• 波特的分析

第四章 全球空胶囊市场 - 冠状病毒 (COVID-19) 大流行的影响

• 整体影响
• 政府倡议
• COVID-19 市场影响

5. 2020 年至 2032 年全球空胶囊市场（按产品划分）（十亿美元）

• 介绍
• 明胶胶囊
• 非明胶胶囊

6. 全球空胶囊市场，依功能划分，2020-2032 年（十亿美元）

• 介绍
• 速效胶囊
• 延迟释放胶囊
• 缓释性胶囊

7. 2020 年至 2032 年全球空胶囊市场（按材料划分）（十亿美元）

• 介绍
• 猪肉明胶胶囊
• 牛明胶胶囊
• 植物来源
• 淀粉基胶囊
• 普鲁兰胶胶囊
• 其他的

8. 2020 年至 2032 年全球空胶囊市场，以最终用户划分（十亿美元）

• 介绍
• 製药公司
• 化妆品和营养补充品公司
• 临床研究组织 (CRO)
• 其他的

9. 2020-2032 年全球空胶囊市场（按地区划分）（单位：十亿美元）

• 介绍
• 北美洲
• 拉丁美洲
• 欧洲
• 亚太地区
• 中东
• 非洲

第十章 竞争格局

• 公司简介
  • ACG Worldwide
  • Capsugel
  • Qualicaps Inc.
  • Bright Pharma Caps Inc.
  • Sunil Healthcare Ltd.
  • CapsCanada Corporation
  • Roxlor LLC
  • Snail Pharma Industry Co. Ltd.
  • Suheung Co. Ltd.
  • Medi-Caps Ltd.
  • Qingdao Yiqing Medicinal Capsules Co., Ltd.
  • Shanxi Guangsheng Medicinal Capsules Co., Ltd.
  • Nectar Lifesciences Ltd.
  • Kerry Inc.
  • JC Biological Technology Co. Ltd.

第 11 章 分析师建议

• 兴衰
• 一致的机会地图

第 12 章 章节

• 参考
• 调查方法

Global Empty Capsules Market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.42 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 5.32 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2025 to 2032.

Figure. Empty Capsules Market Share (%), By Region 2025

Empty capsules refer to pharmaceutical capsules that do not contain the drug substance but only serve as a vehicle for drug delivery. These are typically made from either gelatin or vegetarian materials like Hypromellose, and are available in different sizes ranging from small 000 to large capsules. Rising prevalence of various lifestyle and chronic diseases worldwide has boosted demand for pharmaceutical products and supplements. Empty capsules provide convenience and flexibility to pharmaceutical manufacturers for developing various oral solid dosage forms like capsules, tablets, and others. Developments in vegan and vegetarian capsules manufactured from natural polymers further expands the applications of empty capsules. Advancements in capsule filling technology and increasing contract manufacturing and outsourcing trend in pharmaceutical industry can drive the empty capsules market growth during the forecast period.

Market Dynamics:

Global empty capsules market growth is driven by growing elderly population susceptible to various disorders, rising healthcare expenditure in emerging nations, and increasing demand for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. However, availability of alternative drug delivery solutions and high manufacturing costs associated with empty capsules production can hamper the market growth. Developments in vegetarian empty capsules, increasing outsourcing of pharmaceutical tasks to contract service organizations, and advancements in pharmaceutical processing equipment can offer lucrative opportunities for market players. Emerging Asian markets like India and China are expected to provide attractive prospects, owing to large consumer base and improving healthcare infrastructure in these regions. Adoption of advanced capsule filling technologies like semi-automatic and automatic machines for high production capacity can offer lucrative opportunities for market growth.

Key Features of the Study:

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global empty capsules market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global empty capsules market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Capsugel, Suheung Co Ltd., Qualicaps, ACG Worldwide, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, Roxlor LLC, Sunil Healthcare Limited, Patheon, and Lonza.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global empty capsules market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global empty capsules market.

Detailed Segmentation-

• By Product
  • Gelatin Capsules
  • Non-gelatin Capsules
• By Functionality
  • Immediate-release Capsules
  • Delayed-release Capsules
  • Sustained-release Capsules
• By Material
  • Pig Meat Gelatin Capsules
  • Bovine Gelatin Capsules
  • Plant-based Capsules
  • Starch-based Capsules
  • Pullulan Capsules
  • Others
• By End User
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Cosmetic & Nutraceutical Companies
  • Clinical Research Organizations (CRO'S)
  • Others
• Region:
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • Africa
• Company Profiles:
  • ACG Worldwide
  • Capsugel
  • Qualicaps Inc.
  • Bright Pharma Caps Inc.
  • Sunil Healthcare Ltd.
  • CapsCanada Corporation
  • Roxlor LLC
  • Snail Pharma Industry Co. Ltd.
  • Suheung Co. Ltd.
  • Medi-Caps Ltd.
  • Qingdao Yiqing Medicinal Capsules Co., Ltd.
  • Shanxi Guangsheng Medicinal Capsules Co., Ltd.
  • Nectar Lifesciences Ltd.
  • Kerry Inc.
  • JC Biological Technology Co. Ltd.

Table of Contents

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

• Research Objectives
• Assumptions
• Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

• Report Description
  • Market Definition and Scope
• Executive Summary
  • Market Snapshot, By Product
  • Market Snapshot, By Functionality
  • Market Snapshot, By Material
  • Market Snapshot, By End User
  • Market Snapshot, By Region
• Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

• Market Dynamics
  • Drivers
  • Restraints
  • Opportunities
• Impact Analysis
• Market Trends
• Key Developments
• Regulatory Scenario
• Acquisitions and Partnerships Scenario
• Funding and Investments
• PEST Analysis
• Porter's Analysis

4. Global Empty Capsules Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

• Overall Impact
• Government Initiatives
• COVID-19 Impact on the Market

5. Global Empty Capsules Market, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
  • Segment Trends
• Gelatin Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Non-gelatin Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

6. Global Empty Capsules Market, By Functionality 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
  • Segment Trends
• Immediate-release Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Delayed-release Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Sustained-release Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

7. Global Empty Capsules Market, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
  • Segment Trends
• Pig Meat Gelatin Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Bovine Gelatin Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Plant-based Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Starch-based Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Pullulan Capsules
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Others
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

8. Global Empty Capsules Market, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
  • Segment Trends
• Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Cosmetic & Nutraceutical Companies
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Clinical Research Organizations (CRO'S)
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
• Others
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

9. Global Empty Capsules Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)

• Introduction
  • Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2032
  • Regional Trends
• North America
  • Introduction
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
    • U.S.
    • Canada
• Latin America
  • Introduction
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
• Europe
  • Introduction
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Introduction
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East
  • Introduction
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • Rest of Middle East
• Africa
  • Introduction
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
  • Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
    • North Africa
    • Central Africa
    • South Africa

10. Competitive Landscape

• Company Profiles
  • ACG Worldwide
    • Company Highlights
    • Product Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Market Strategies
  • Capsugel
  • Qualicaps Inc.
  • Bright Pharma Caps Inc.
  • Sunil Healthcare Ltd.
  • CapsCanada Corporation
  • Roxlor LLC
  • Snail Pharma Industry Co. Ltd.
  • Suheung Co. Ltd.
  • Medi-Caps Ltd.
  • Qingdao Yiqing Medicinal Capsules Co., Ltd.
  • Shanxi Guangsheng Medicinal Capsules Co., Ltd.
  • Nectar Lifesciences Ltd.
  • Kerry Inc.
  • JC Biological Technology Co. Ltd.

11. Analyst Recommendations

• Wheel of Fortune
• Analyst View
• Coherent Opportunity Map

12. Section

• References
• Research Methodology
• About Us and Sales Contact