Halal Empty Capsules Market Report 2026

The halal empty capsules market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.34 billion in 2025 to $1.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to limited availability of halal-certified capsules, reliance on bovine gelatin, increasing awareness of religious compliance, growth of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, adoption of traditional distribution channels.

The halal empty capsules market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of plant-based capsule alternatives, expansion of e-commerce and specialty stores, rising global halal consumer base, increasing regulatory guidelines for halal certification, innovation in pullulan and starch-based capsules. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for halal-certified pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, increasing preference for plant-based and non-gelatin capsules, expansion of online and specialty distribution channels, growing adoption in dietary supplements and functional foods, enhanced focus on regulatory compliance and quality standards.

The growing demand for dietary supplements is expected to drive the expansion of the halal empty capsules market in the coming years. Dietary supplements are consumable products designed to provide nutrients or other beneficial compounds that may be lacking in a person’s regular diet. Their increasing use is fueled by greater awareness of preventive healthcare, as individuals seek to improve nutrition and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Halal empty capsules support dietary supplements by providing permissible, plant-based options that meet religious and ethical dietary requirements. For example, according to HerbalGram in September 2024, annual sales of herbal dietary supplements in the US increased from $12.018 billion in 2022 to $12.551 billion in 2023, reflecting a 4.4% growth. This rising demand for dietary supplements is therefore supporting the growth of the halal empty capsules market.

Key companies in the halal empty capsules market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as plant-based, plasticizer-free premixes, to enhance product safety, comply with halal certification standards, and appeal to health-conscious consumers. Plant-based, plasticizer-free premixes are clean-label formulations made from plant-derived ingredients without chemical plasticizers, used to manufacture 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. This product provides manufacturers with formulation flexibility, rapid processing (5-minute degassing), and strong, stable capsules that resist sticking or leakage even after long-term storage. It serves as a high-performance, vegan alternative to gelatin capsules for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications, supporting diverse production and consumer needs.

In October 2023, Roquette Frères acquired Qualicaps Co. Ltd., a Japan-based pharmaceutical company that manufactures halal-certified empty capsules, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to consolidate Roquette’s leadership in pharmaceutical excipients by expanding its global footprint and enhancing its ability to deliver superior solutions and a broader product portfolio to customers.

Major companies operating 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, HealthCaps India Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the halal empty capsules market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the halal empty capsules market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the halal empty capsules market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have impacted the halal empty capsules market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials such as bovine gelatin, HPMC, and pullulan, affecting manufacturers that rely on global suppliers. Segments like gelatin and non-gelatin capsules are particularly affected in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. While tariffs have increased production costs and slowed supply chains, they have also encouraged local manufacturing, adoption of alternative plant-based materials, and investment in domestic production capabilities.

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

The primary types of halal empty capsules are gelatin and non-gelatin. 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, specialty stores, and more, serving end users such as pharmaceutical companies, nutraceutical manufacturers, research institutions, and others.

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).

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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