Empty Capsules Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Gelatin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC), and Others), By Functionality (Immediate Release, Sustained Release, and Delayed Release), By End User (Pharmaceutical Companies, Nutraceutical Manufacturers, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2026-2034

Last Updated: January 19, 2026 | Format: PDF | Report ID: FBI101171

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Table of Content

Introduction
1. Research Scope
2. Market Segmentation
3. Research Methodology
4. Definitions and Assumptions
Executive Summary
Market Dynamics
1. Market Drivers
2. Market Restraints
3. Market Opportunities
4. Market Trends
Key Insights
1. Advancements in Empty Capsules
2. Key Industry Developments- Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
3. New Product Launches
4. Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
Global Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Region
  1. North America
  2. Europe
  3. Asia Pacific
  4. Latin America
  5. Middle East and Africa
North America Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
  1. U.S.
  2. Canada
Europe Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country/ Sub-region
  1. Germany
  2. France
  3. U.K.
  4. Italy
  5. Spain
  6. Scandinavia
  7. Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country/ Sub-region
  1. China
  2. India
  3. Japan
  4. Australia
  5. Southeast Asia
  6. Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country/ Sub-region
  1. Brazil
  2. Mexico
  3. Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country/ Sub-region
  1. GCC
  2. South Africa
  3. Rest of MEA
Competitive Analysis
1. Global Market Share Analysis (2025)
2. Company Profiles
  1. Lonza
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  2. ACG
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  3. QUALICAPS
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  4. CapsCanada
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  5. NATURAL CAPSULES LIMITED
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  6. Nectar Lifesciences Ltd.
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  7. HealthCaps India Ltd.
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  8. Sunil Healthcare Limited.
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  9. Bright Pharma Caps
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  10. Other Prominent Players
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)

Introduction
1. Research Scope
2. Market Segmentation
3. Research Methodology
4. Definitions and Assumptions
Executive Summary
Market Dynamics
1. Market Drivers
2. Market Restraints
3. Market Opportunities
4. Market Trends
Key Insights
1. Advancements in Empty Capsules
2. Key Industry Developments- Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
3. New Product Launches
4. Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
Global Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Region
  1. North America
  2. Europe
  3. Asia Pacific
  4. Latin America
  5. Middle East and Africa
North America Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
  1. U.S.
  2. Canada
Europe Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country/ Sub-region
  1. Germany
  2. France
  3. U.K.
  4. Italy
  5. Spain
  6. Scandinavia
  7. Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country/ Sub-region
  1. China
  2. India
  3. Japan
  4. Australia
  5. Southeast Asia
  6. Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country/ Sub-region
  1. Brazil
  2. Mexico
  3. Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Type
  1. Gelatin
  2. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
  3. Others
2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Functionality
  1. Immediate Release
  2. Sustained Release
  3. Delayed Release
3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By End User
  1. Pharmaceutical Companies
  2. Nutraceutical Manufacturers
  3. Others
4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country/ Sub-region
  1. GCC
  2. South Africa
  3. Rest of MEA
Competitive Analysis
1. Global Market Share Analysis (2025)
2. Company Profiles
  1. Lonza
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  2. ACG
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  3. QUALICAPS
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  4. CapsCanada
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  5. NATURAL CAPSULES LIMITED
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  6. Nectar Lifesciences Ltd.
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  7. HealthCaps India Ltd.
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  8. Sunil Healthcare Limited.
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  9. Bright Pharma Caps
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)
  10. Other Prominent Players
    1. Overview
    2. Products
    3. SWOT Analysis
    4. Recent Developments
    5. Strategies
    6. financials (Based on Availability)

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List of Figures

Figure 01: Global Empty Capsules Market Revenue Breakdown (USD billion, %) by Region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 02: Global Empty Capsules Market Revenue Share (%), By Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 03: Global Empty Capsules Market Revenue Share (%), By Functionality, 2025 & 2034

Figure 04: Global Empty Capsules Market Revenue Share (%), By End User, 2025 & 2034

Figure 05: Global Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), By Region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 06: North America Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 07: North America Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Type, 2025

Figure 08: North America Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Functionality, 2025 & 2034

Figure 09: North America Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Functionality, 2025

Figure 10: North America Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by End User, 2025 & 2034

Figure 11: North America Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by End User, 2025

Figure 12: North America Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Country, 2025 & 2034

Figure 13: North America Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Country, 2025

Figure 14: Europe Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 15: Europe Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Type, 2025

Figure 16: Europe Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Functionality, 2025 & 2034

Figure 17: Europe Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Functionality, 2025

Figure 18: Europe Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by End User, 2025 & 2034

Figure 19: Europe Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by End User, 2025

Figure 20: Europe Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Country/Sub-region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 21: Europe Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Country/Sub-region, 2025

Figure 22: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 23: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Type, 2025

Figure 24: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Functionality, 2025 & 2034

Figure 25: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Functionality, 2025

Figure 26: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by End User, 2025 & 2034

Figure 27: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by End User, 2025

Figure 28: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Country/Sub-region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 29: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Country/Sub-region, 2025

Figure 30: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 31: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Type, 2025

Figure 32: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Functionality, 2025 & 2034

Figure 33: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Functionality, 2025

Figure 34: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by End User, 2025 & 2034

Figure 35: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by End User, 2025

Figure 36: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Country/Sub-region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 37: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Country/Sub-region, 2025

Figure 38: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 39: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Type, 2025

Figure 40: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Functionality, 2025 & 2034

Figure 41: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Functionality, 2025

Figure 42: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by End User, 2025 & 2034

Figure 43: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by End User, 2025

Figure 44: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Value (USD billion), by Country/Sub-region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 45: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Value Share (%), by Country/Sub-region, 2025

Figure 46: Global Empty Capsules Market Share (%), By Company, 2025

List of Tables

Table 01: Global Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Type, 2021–2034

Table 02: Global Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Functionality, 2021–2034

Table 03: Global Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By End User, 2021–2034

Table 04: Global Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Region, 2021–2034

Table 05: North America Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Type, 2021–2034

Table 06: North America Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Functionality, 2021–2034

Table 07: North America Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By End User, 2021–2034

Table 08: North America Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country, 2021–2034

Table 09: Europe Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Type, 2021–2034

Table 10: Europe Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Functionality, 2021–2034

Table 11: Europe Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By End User, 2021–2034

Table 12: Europe Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country/Sub-region, 2021–2034

Table 13: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Type, 2021–2034

Table 14: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Functionality, 2021–2034

Table 15: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By End User, 2021–2034

Table 16: Asia Pacific Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country/Sub-region, 2021–2034

Table 17: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Type, 2021–2034

Table 18: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Functionality, 2021–2034

Table 19: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By End User, 2021–2034

Table 20: Latin America Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country/Sub-region, 2021–2034

Table 21: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Type, 2021–2034

Table 22: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Functionality, 2021–2034

Table 23: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By End User, 2021–2034

Table 24: Middle East & Africa Empty Capsules Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country/Sub-region, 2021–2034

STUDY PERIOD: 2021-2034
BASE YEAR: 2025
HISTORICAL DATA: 2021-2024
NO OF PAGES: 137

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