Global Microencapsulation Market Size By Coating Material (Carbohydrates, Gums And Resins), By Core Material (Agricultural Inputs, Food Additives), By Application (Agrochemicals, Construction), By Technology (Spray Technology, Dripping Technology), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Microencapsulation Market Size And Forecast

Microencapsulation Market size was valued at USD 9.54 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 27.09 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.30% from 2023 to 2030.

The increasing demand for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and functional food products, also, the growing applications of microencapsulated products across various end-use industries are driving the growth of the Global Microencapsulation Market during the forecast period. The Global Microencapsulation Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Microencapsulation Market Definition

The microencapsulation technique is mainly used for masking taste, odor, and the activity of the encapsulated structures which act as active ingredients for wide applications in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The microencapsulation technique provides the integration of minerals, flavors, vitamins, essential oils, and other additives in food products to enhance their functional properties. Sodium alginate, gelatin, PVA, methylcellulose, and polysaccharides are used as raw materials for microencapsulation technology. Spray technology is one of the very popular microencapsulation techniques which is expected to witness significant growth in the U.S. due to the presence of a huge number of pharmaceutical industries.

Global Microencapsulation Market Overview

The Global Microencapsulation Market is expected to experience remarkable growth in the upcoming years owing to the increasing demand for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and functional & fortified food products, also, the growing applications of microencapsulated products across various end-use industries are driving the growth of the Global Microencapsulation Market during the forecast period.

Additionally, the rise in adoption of microencapsulation technology in various industries due to the benefits and increasing investment in R&D by several companies for the development of advanced technologies in microencapsulation are fueling the growth of the Global Microencapsulation Market significantly. However, the high cost of R&D, along with the processing technology and uncertainty of raw material availability is expected to hinder the growth of the Global Microencapsulation Market over the forecast period.

Global Microencapsulation MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Microencapsulation Market is Segmented on the basis of Coating Material, Core Material, Application, Technology, and Geography.

Microencapsulation Market, By Coating Material

• Carbohydrates
• Gums & Resins
• Lipids & Waxes
• Polymers
• Proteins
• Others

Based on Coating Material, the market is bifurcated into Carbohydrates, Gums & Resins, Lipids & Waxes, Polymers, Proteins, and Others. The carbohydrates segment accounts for the highest revenue share of the Global Microencapsulation Market in 2020 and is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period owing to its increasing usage in the food industry and easy availability of abundant resources. Additionally, carbohydrates are non-toxic and safe material, therefore they are listed in the GRAS list of the US FDA which further makes them valuable for food and drug formulations, these factors are driving the growth of this segment.

Microencapsulation Market, By Core Material

• Agricultural Inputs
• Food Additives
• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Drugs
• Fragrances
• Phase Change Material
• Others

Based on Core Material, the market is bifurcated into Agricultural inputs, Food additives, Pharmaceutical & healthcare drugs, Fragrances, Phase change material, and Others. The pharmaceutical & healthcare drugs segment is expected to hold the largest revenue share of the market due to its wide applications across the pharmaceutical & healthcare industry. In comparison to other technologies, microencapsulation technology is a cost-effective option for increasing the bioavailability of drugs, which boosts its demand in the forecast period.

Microencapsulation Market, By Application

• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
• Household & Personal Care
• Food & Beverages
• Agrochemicals
• Construction
• Textile
• Others

Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into Pharmaceutical & healthcare, Household & personal care, Food & beverages, Agrochemicals, Construction, Textile, and Others. The pharmaceutical & healthcare segment is expected to hold the largest revenue share of the Global Microencapsulation Market during the forecast period owing to an increased usage of microencapsulation techniques in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry for controlled and sustained drug delivery. In addition, microencapsulation techniques help in masking the bad smell and bitter taste of the drugs which results in rising demand for microencapsulated biomolecules for effective and targeted delivery of the functional ingredients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry which will help to boost the growth of this segment.

Microencapsulation Market, By Technology

• Spray Technology
• Dripping Technology
• Emulsion Technology
• Coating Technology
• Others

Based on Technology, the market is bifurcated into Spray Technology, Dripping Technology, Emulsion Technology, Coating Technology, and Others. The spray technology segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the numerous benefits offered by this microencapsulation technique such as high recovery efficiency, high production capacity, simplicity of the process, cost-effectiveness, and process safety. In addition, increased usage of spray technologies in the large-scale manufacturing of food & beverage and pharmaceutical products is driving the growth of the Global Microencapsulation Market in this segment during the forecast period.

Microencapsulation Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

Based on Regional Analysis, the Global Flexible Substrates Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. North America accounts for the largest revenue share in Global Microencapsulation Market in 2020 and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The revenue growth in the North American market is mainly attributed to the increased demand and awareness for functional products with innovative technologies, such as microencapsulation, rising development in the personal care & cosmetics industries, and significant growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries in the region.

The market in the Asia Pacific is projected to witness expansion at a significant growth rate during the forecast period, owing to increasing demand from the food & beverages industry, technological advancements, and rapid industrialization in the region.

Key Players

The “Global Microencapsulation Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as BASF SE, Syngenta Group, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Givaudan S.A., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Encapsys LLC., Evonik Industries AG, Koehler Innovative Solutions, Lycored, and Symrise AG.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In February 2019, Givaudan inaugurated its first fragrance encapsulation center in Singapore to expand its geographical reach to the Asia Pacific market.
• In October 2018, Koninklijke DSM inaugurated its second animal nutrition & health premix plant in Jadcherla, India. This expansion will help the company to expand its geographical reach and also will increase its production capacity to meet the rising demands in the region as well.
• In August 2018, the animal nutrition division of BASF SE launched Lucantin NXT in European Nations. According to the latest regulation, this carotenoid formulation would meet the requirement in which ethoxyquin (EQ) is withdrawn as a stabilizer.

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