Two-piece Empty Hard Capsule Market

The global Two-Piece Empty Hard capsule segmentation, based on raw material, includes gelatin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), and starch and pullulan. The gelatin segment held the largest market share in 2022 and Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) is the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period i.e., 2024-2032. Gelatin is the most common two-piece Capsule due to its properties which includes safe, non-allergenic, natural, clean, and economical ingredients. The benefits of gelatin capsules are taste & odor masking, ease of administration, portability, rapid drug action, flexibility of formulation of hard gelatin Capsule, barrier to oxidation, and solubility enhancement of poorly soluble drug substances.

Moreover, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) serves as a vegetarian alternative to hard gelatin two-piece capsules, which are easy to swallow, effectively mask odor and taste, and allow product visibility. Benefits of HPMC are easy digestion, increased bioavailability, reduced cost, decreased crosslinking reaction, optimization of encapsulation and packaging, being free of preservatives (all natural), and a wider customer base.

The Two-Piece Empty Hard Capsule Market segmentation, based on size, includes  size "00" capsules, size "0" capsules, size "1" capsules, size "2" capsules, and others. the size "00" capsules segment held the largest market share in 2022 and size "0" capsules is the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period i.e., 2024 -2032.  

The size "00" capsules and the size "0" capsules are both average-sized capsules for human use. Size "00" capsules hold the capacity to contain up to 750 mg of drug, and size "0" capsules contain the capacity to hold drug up to 500 mg. The demand for this size capsule is increasing across the world due to the urge for vitamin supplements recommended for heart and cancer diseases. as per the secondary research, vitamin supplements contain high dosages of drugs and increasing prevalence of cancer and heart diseases is fueling the segment growth.

The Two-Piece Empty Hard Capsule Market has been segmented, based on end user into pharmaceutical companies, health & nutrition, and others. The Pharmaceutical Companies segment held the largest market with a market share in 2022 and Health & Nutrition is the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.  The demand for two-piece empty capsules among pharmaceutical companies is significantly high as a result of the mass production of novel and cost-effective products. These capsules find extensive usage in oral and inhaled medications, as well as over-the-counter products.

Furthermore, the increasing sales of over the counter (OTC) products year after year indicate a rising demand, which in turn fuels the growth of two-piece empty hard capsules. Moreover, the health and nutrition industry is witnessing a surge in demand for two-piece empty hard capsules, primarily due to the widespread popularity of supplements worldwide. This can be attributed to the growing emphasis on health and preventive measures by consumers, the escalating costs of healthcare, the search for alternative solutions to address specific issues, and the increasing consumer awareness regarding the seriousness of digestive disorders.

By Region, the study segments the market into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. North America Two-Piece Empty Hard Capsule Market accounted for the largest market share of 36.60% in 2022 and is anticipated to reach approximately USD 0.71 billion by 2032 at a 5.70% CAGR during the forecast period. However, Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 8.89% during the forecast period.

The outlook for the North America Two-Piece Empty Hard Capsule Market remains promising, with sustained growth anticipated. Investments in healthcare infrastructure and a growing awareness of advanced medical solutions are expected to drive market expansion further. Both established players and emerging entrants are poised to capitalize on these opportunities, leveraging technological advancements to meet the rising demand for improved surgical outcomes.