According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Hard Capsules market size was valued at US$ million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2031 with a CAGR of %during review period.
The capsules are made in two parts by dipping metal pins in the gelling agent solution. The capsules are supplied as closed units to the pharmaceutical manufacturer. Before use, the two halves are separated, the capsule is filled with powder or more normally pellets made by the process of Extrusion & Spheronization (either by placing a compressed slug of powder into one half of the capsule, or by filling one half of the capsule with loose powder) and the other half of the capsule is pressed on. With the compressed slug method, weight varies less between capsules.
In India, Hard Capsules key players include ACG Associated Capsules, Comed Chemicals, Sunil Healthcare, Natural Capsules, Capsugel, etc. The top five manufacturers hold a share over 80%.
Western is the largest market, with a share over 65%, followed by North and South, both have a share over 30%.
In terms of product, Gelatin is the largest segment, with a share over 90%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Pharmaceutical, followed by Health Supplements, etc.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Hard Capsules market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Hard Capsules market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Hard Capsules market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Hard Capsules market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Units), and average selling prices (USD/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Hard Capsules market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (M Units), and ASP (USD/Unit), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Hard Capsules
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Hard Capsules market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include ACG Associated Capsules, Bright Pharmacaps, Capscanada Corporation, Capsugel, Comed Chemicals, Medi-Caps, Natural Capsules, NecLife, Qualicaps, Roxlor, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Hard Capsules market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Gelatin
Non-Animal
Market segment by Application
Health Supplements
Pharmaceutical
Major players covered
ACG Associated Capsules
Bright Pharmacaps
Capscanada Corporation
Capsugel
Comed Chemicals
Medi-Caps
Natural Capsules
NecLife
Qualicaps
Roxlor
Snail Pharma Industry
Suheung
Sunil Healthcare
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Hard Capsules product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Hard Capsules, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Hard Capsules from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Hard Capsules competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Hard Capsules breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Hard Capsules market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Hard Capsules.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Hard Capsules sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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