Pharmaceutical Pellets Market Report 2025

The pharmaceutical pellets market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.82 billion in 2024 to $2.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in oral dosage forms, focus on patient compliance, pharmaceutical research initiatives, efforts for taste-masking and stability, regulatory approvals and patents.

The pharmaceutical pellets market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased demand for pediatric dosage forms, demand for multi-particulate dosage forms, development of combination therapy dosage forms, advances in continuous manufacturing, focus on geriatric dosage forms. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of 3d printing technologies, application in personalized nutrition, smart coatings for real-time monitoring, orally disintegrating pellets, biodegradable and eco-friendly pellets.

The forecast of 11.6% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariff escalations are likely to burden U.S. extended-release drug producers by driving up the cost of coated multiparticulate pellets and spheronization equipment sourced from Belgium and Sweden, exacerbating controlled-release formulation costs. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is anticipated to drive the expansion of the pharmaceutical pellets market in the foreseeable future. Chronic diseases, characterized by lasting a year or more and requiring continuous medical attention, significantly impact daily activities. Pharmaceutical pellets prove advantageous for treating chronic conditions by mitigating digestive issues and improving drug absorption. In January 2023, the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) reported that the number of individuals aged 50 and above with at least one chronic illness is projected to increase by 99.5% by 2050, reaching 142.66 million, up from 71.522 million in 2020. Consequently, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases is a key driver for the pharmaceutical pellets market.

The increasing adoption of personalized medicine is set to propel the pharmaceutical pellets market's growth. Personalized medicine, an innovative healthcare approach tailoring treatment to individual patient characteristics, fosters a demand for versatile drug delivery platforms. Pharmaceutical pellets, with their flexibility in achieving tailored release kinetics, emerge as a suitable option. In 2022, the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) approved 37 new molecular entities (NMEs), with 34% (12 NMEs) classified as personalized medicines by the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC). This underscores the market's growth driven by the rising adoption of personalized medicine.

Product innovation is an emerging trend gaining traction in the pharmaceutical pellets market. Companies in this market are focusing on developing new products to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in May 2024, Schedio SA, a US-based engineering company, introduced the High Potent Pilot Particle Engineering Platform. This cutting-edge platform offers up to 465 configurations and integrates with spray dryers and jet mills, enhancing particle engineering for high-potency compounds within the pharmaceutical sector. It is designed with high containment features and user-friendly controls, ensuring safety, precision, and compliance with regulatory standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

A significant strategy employed by major players in the pharmaceutical pellets market involves forming partnerships to drive product development and fortify market positions. Collaborations and partnerships facilitate the exchange of knowledge, resources, and cutting-edge technologies, fostering the creation of advanced formulations and expanding market presence. A case in point is the collaboration between Mikart LLC, a US-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), and Fluid Pharma Ltd., a UK-based pharmaceutical company. In October 2022, they joined forces to advance the application of Fluid Pharma's proprietary MicroCoat technology in new therapies. This strategic alliance specifically focuses on enhancing multi-particulate coating services, with a clear emphasis on applications in pediatric, geriatric, and oral liquid modified release formulations. The overarching goal is to improve patient compliance and acceptability of oral drug products, leveraging Mikart's specialized expertise in manufacturing multiparticulate systems, including pellets, micro-pellets, and granules.

In March 2023, Colorcon Inc., a leading US-based pharmaceutical film coating company, completed the acquisition of Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a France-based specialist in controlled atmosphere packaging solutions. This strategic acquisition bolsters Colorcon's existing portfolio by integrating essential capabilities in controlled atmosphere packaging, particularly advanced solutions for safeguarding pharmaceutical products against moisture and oxygen. Airnov Healthcare Packaging employs cutting-edge techniques involving active materials, innovative plastic processing, and functional design to deliver tailored products designed to protect pharmaceuticals from the harmful impacts of moisture and oxygen.

Major companies operating in the pharmaceutical pellets market include Abbott Laboratories, Takeda, Boehringer Ingelheim, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Eisai Co. Ltd., Colorcon Inc., Nordic Sugar AB, Pfizer, Merck & Co., Manus Aktteva Biopharma LLP, Thexa Pharma (P) Limited, Avanscure Lifesciences Private Limited, MB Sugars & Pharmaceuticals Limited, CIL Laboratories Pvt Ltd, Sainor Pharma Pvt Ltd, Umang Pharmatech Pvt Ltd, Nami Lifesciences Pvt Ltd, Lograns Pharma Private Limited, Rainbow Health Care Products, Chemit Laboratories, Concord Drugs Limited, Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, Nanjing Joyfulchem ​​Co. Ltd., Praful International Corporation, Pellets Pharma Limited, A B Enterprises, Vision Pharmacoat Pvt Ltd, Spansules Pharma, Ravoos Laboratories Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the pharmaceutical pellets market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pharmaceutical pellets market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pharmaceutical pellets market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the pharmaceutical sector. Companies are grappling with higher costs on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), glass vials, and laboratory equipment - many of which have limited alternative sources. Generic drug manufacturers, already operating with minimal profit margins, are particularly affected, with some scaling back production of low-margin medications. Biotech firms are also experiencing delays in clinical trials due to shortages of specialized reagents linked to tariffs. In response, the industry is shifting API production to regions like India and Europe, building up inventory reserves, and advocating for tariff exemptions on essential medicines.

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Pharmaceutical pellets are a type of multiparticulate dosage form that involves combining medications with finely ground excipients to create small, spherical or semi-spherical particles. These pellets are designed to provide prolonged release of medications.

The primary technologies utilized in manufacturing pharmaceutical pellets include extrusion, fluid bed granulation, dry powder layering, solution and suspension layering, spray congealing, and spray drying. Extrusion is a manufacturing process that involves forcing material through a die to create items with a specific cross-sectional profile. Pellets prepared through direct, melt, wet, and dry techniques employ mechanisms such as diffusion, erosion, and osmosis. These pellets find applications across various industries including pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

The pharmaceutical pellets market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as formulation development, manufacturing and production, customization, and tailoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pharmaceutical pellets market also includes sales of granulated ltraconazole pellets and Rabeprazole pellets. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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