The global gelatin type hard capsules market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The major factor for the growth of the market is the versatility and functional capabilities of gelatin along with the increasing number of chronic illnesses such as CVD, cancer, and many others are expected to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period.

The gelatin used for the coatings of the capsule offers various benefits which include gelling, adhesion, coating, binding, and film-building, all of these properties are unique to gelatin which is advantageous for the pharmaceutical industry. Gelatin coating on the hard capsules not only masks the odour of the medicine, however, also facilitates the easy swallowing of the capsules. Gelatin is used widely today for coating as it also offers protection from environmental changes which happens when the chemicals present in the capsule reacts with the oxygen or moisture present in the environment. By using gelatin-coating this can be avoided, further increasing the shelf-life of that product. These unique advantages are expected to fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period. 

There has been steady growth in the soft gel gelatin capsules due to the advantages of it being in patient-friendly dosage forms which are further used for rapid and slow release that will further increase its demand in the forecast period. In October 2019, Gelita AG opened a modern gelatin production facility in Pingyang, China. Some of the key global players in the gelatin type hard capsules market include Darling Ingredients Inc., Nitta Gelatin Inc, Tessenderlo Group, Gelita AG, Weishardt, Trobas Gelatine B.V., and many others.

Market Coverage

• The market number available for – 2020-2027
• Base year- 2020
• Forecast period- 2021-2027
• Segment Covered- 

o By Source 

o By Application

• Regions Covered 

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

• Competitive Landscape - Darling Ingredients Inc., Nitta Gelatin Inc, Tessenderlo Group, Gelita AG, Weishardt, Trobas Gelatine B.V., and many others.

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominates the market in base year?
• Which segment and region will project fastest growth in the market?
• How COVID-19 impacted the market?

o Recovery Timeline

o Deviation from pre-COVID forecast

o Most affected region and segment

• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Gelatin Type Hard Capsules Market by Segments

• By Source

o Porcine

o Bovine Source

o Fish Source

o Other

• By Application 
  

o Pharmaceutical

o Nutraceutical

Global Gelatin Type Hard Capsules Market by Regions