Halal Empty Capsules Market Report 2025

The halal empty capsules market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.25 billion in 2024 to $1.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing regulatory support for halal certification in pharmaceuticals, rising demand for clean labels and ingredient transparency, growing awareness of animal-free and cruelty-free alternatives, the expanding popularity of nutraceuticals in developing markets, and the increasing globalization of halal standards within the pharmaceutical industry.

The halal empty capsules market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing consumer preference for halal-certified pharmaceutical products, rising demand for dietary and nutritional supplements, growing awareness of halal standards among health-conscious consumers, wider adoption of plant-based capsule formulations, and the expanding global Muslim population driving demand for halal products. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in capsule manufacturing, innovations in plant-based capsule technologies, development of plasticizer-free capsule formulations, integration of blockchain for traceability, and progress in biopolymer research supporting halal capsule innovation.

The rising demand for dietary supplements is expected to drive the growth of the halal empty capsules market in the coming years. Dietary supplements are consumable products designed to provide essential nutrients or beneficial compounds that may be lacking in a person’s regular diet. The growing interest in preventive healthcare is fueling the use of dietary supplements, as consumers increasingly seek to enhance nutrition and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Halal empty capsules cater to this trend by offering a plant-based, permissible option that aligns with religious and ethical dietary requirements. For example, in September 2024, HerbalGram, a US-based nonprofit organization, reported that total annual sales of herbal dietary supplements in the US increased from \$12.018 billion in 2022 to \$12.551 billion in 2023, reflecting a growth of 4.4%. This rising demand for dietary supplements is thus boosting the halal empty capsules market.

Key players in the halal empty capsules market are focusing on innovative plant-based capsule solutions to enhance safety, compliance, and consumer appeal. Plant-based, plasticizer-free premixes are clean-label formulations derived from plant ingredients without chemical plasticizers, used to produce halal-compliant empty capsules. For instance, in May 2024, Roquette Frères, a France-based food company, launched Lycagel Flex, a next-generation plant-based capsule solution. Lycagel Flex provides manufacturers with formulation flexibility, fast processing (5-minute degassing), and strong, stable capsules that resist sticking or leakage even after long-term storage. This innovation offers a high-performance, vegan alternative to gelatin capsules for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

In October 2023, Roquette Frères acquired Qualicaps Co. Ltd., a Japan-based pharmaceutical company that manufactures halal-certified empty capsules, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Roquette aims to strengthen its global pharmaceutical presence, consolidate its leadership in pharmaceutical excipients, and expand its ability to deliver superior oral dosage solutions to customers worldwide.

Major players in the halal empty capsules market are Lonza Group, ACG Group, Gelita AG, Aenova Group, Nitta Gelatin Inc., Qualicaps, Zhejiang Huili Capsules Co. Ltd., Sterling Biotech Ltd., India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd., Capscanada Corporation, Natural Capsules Limited, Fortcaps Healthcare Ltd., Erawat Pharma Limited, Sunil Healthcare Limited, SaintyCo Group, Dah Feng Capsule Co. Ltd., Bright Pharma Caps GmbH, LFA Machines Oxford LTD., HealthCaps India Ltd., and Roxlor LLC.

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

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 consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the pharmaceutical companies contend with tariffs on APIs, glass vials, and lab equipment inputs with few alternative sources. Generic drug makers, operating on razor-thin margins, are especially vulnerable, with some reducing production of low-profit medicines. Biotech firms face delays in clinical trials due to tariff-related shortages of specialized reagents. In response, the industry is expanding API production in India and Europe, increasing inventory stockpiles, and pushing for trade exemptions for essential medicines.

Halal empty capsules are two-piece hard or soft capsules made from halal-certified gelatin (typically bovine) or plant-based materials like hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, ensuring they are free from non-permissible substances such as pork or alcohol. They are widely utilized in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements, meeting the growing demand for ethically and religiously compliant health products among Muslim consumers.

The priamry types of halal empty capsules include gelatin and non-gelatin varieties. Gelatin capsules are protein-based, derived from animal collagen, and commonly used in conventional capsule manufacturing. These capsules are distributed through multiple channels, including online stores, pharmacies, and specialty retailers, and serve end-users such as pharmaceutical companies, nutraceutical manufacturers, research organizations, and others.

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The halal empty capsules market consists of sales of ayurvedic and herbal medicines, sports nutrition products, and probiotics. 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).

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