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Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Polymers, Alcohols, Sugar & Others, Minerals), Formulation (Oral, Topical), Function (Binders, Lubricants & Glidants), and Country with Growth Forecasts, 2025-2033

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  • 150 Pages
  • September 2025
  • Region: Middle East
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 6176834
The Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market size was estimated at USD 286.76 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 354.71 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 2.69% from 2025 to 2033. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders has led to a higher demand for effective formulations that rely on advanced excipients. Rising health awareness and greater access to medical treatments are increasing prescription volumes across the region. Excipients are gaining importance as they enhance solubility, bioavailability, and stability of drugs in challenging formulations. With more patients requiring long-term therapies, controlled release and patient-friendly dosage forms are seeing higher demand. This trend is creating opportunities for excipients that improve drug delivery and compliance. As the need for innovative medicines grows, excipients are emerging as essential components in regional drug development.

Another factor driving the growth of the market is the rapid advancement of pharmaceutical technologies and formulation science. Co-processed excipients are being adopted to simplify production processes, reduce variability, and improve product performance. The shift towards complex biologics and sensitive drug molecules has accelerated the need for specialized excipients with enhanced compatibility. Nanotechnology-based excipients are enabling precise targeting and efficient delivery of active ingredients. Oral solid dosage forms remain dominant in the region, and the innovation of excipients tailored for tablets and capsules is fueling consistent demand.

For instance, in November 2023, Roquette introduced three new excipients, Lycatab CT-LM, Microcel 103 SD, and Microcel 113 SD, during the October CPHI Barcelona trade show. Lycatab CT-LM, a pre-gelatinized starch, was highlighted as a multifunctional excipient functioning as a filler, binder, and disintegrant, with an extremely low water activity (Aw) of no more than 0.1%, making it suitable for dry granulation, hard capsule filling, and direct compression processes.

Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, the analyst has segmented the Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market report based on product, formulation, function, and country:

Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Polymers
  • Alcohol
  • Sugar & Others
  • Minerals
  • Gelatin

Formulation Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Oral
  • Topical
  • Parenteral
  • Others

Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Fillers and Diluents
  • Suspending & Viscosity Agents
  • Coating Agents
  • Binders
  • Flavoring Agents & Sweeteners
  • Disintegrants
  • Colorants
  • Lubricants and Glidants
  • Preservatives
  • Emulsifying Agents
  • Others

Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Oman
  • Rest of Middle East

Why should you buy this report?

  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

This report addresses:

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segmental and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listings for you to stay ahead of the curve

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Segment Definitions
1.2.1. Product
1.2.2. Formulation
1.2.3. Function
1.3. Estimates and Forecast Timeline
1.4. Research Methodology
1.5. Information Procurement
1.5.1. Purchased Database
1.5.2. Internal Database
1.5.3. Secondary Sources
1.5.4. Primary Research
1.6. Information Analysis
1.6.1. Data Analysis Models
1.7. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.8. Model Details
1.8.1. Commodity Flow Analysis
1.9. List of Secondary Sources
1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3. Business Environment Analysis
3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.3.1.1. Supplier Power
3.3.1.2. Buyer Power
3.3.1.3. Substitution Threat
3.3.1.4. Threat of New Entrants
3.3.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.3.2. PESTLE Analysis
3.3.3. Pipeline Analysis
3.3.4. Patent Expiry Analysis
3.3.5. Pricing Analysis
Chapter 4. Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient Market: Product Business Analysis
4.1. Product Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2. Product Segment Dashboard
4.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Product, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
4.4. Polymers
4.4.1. Polymers Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.2. MCC
4.4.2.1. MCC Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.3. HPMC
4.4.3.1. HPMC Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.4. Ethyl Cellulose
4.4.4.1. Ethyl Cellulose Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.5. Methyl Cellulose
4.4.5.1. Methyl Cellulose Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.6. CMC
4.4.6.1. CMC Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.7. Croscarmellose Sodium
4.4.7.1. Croscarmellose Sodium Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.8. Povidone
4.4.8.1. Povidone Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.9. Pregelatinized starch
4.4.9.1. Pregelatinized starch Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.10. Sodium starch glycolate
4.4.10.1. Sodium starch glycolate Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.11. Polyethylene Glycol
4.4.11.1. Polyethylene Glycol Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4.12. Acrylic Polymers
4.4.12.1. Acrylic Polymers Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.5. Alcohol
4.5.1. Alcohol Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.5.2. Glycerin
4.5.2.1. Glycerin Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.5.3. Propylene Glycol
4.5.3.1. Propylene Glycol Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.5.4. Sorbitol
4.5.4.1. Sorbitol Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.5.5. Mannitol
4.5.5.1. Mannitol Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.5.6. Others
4.5.6.1. Others Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.6. Sugar & Others
4.6.1. Sugar & Others Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.6.2. Lactose
4.6.2.1. Lactose Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.6.3. Sucrose
4.6.3.1. Sucrose Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.6.4. Others
4.6.4.1. Others Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.7. Minerals
4.7.1. Minerals Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.7.2. Calcium Phosphate
4.7.2.1. Calcium Phosphate Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.7.3. Calcium Carbonate
4.7.3.1. Calcium Carbonate Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.7.4. Clay
4.7.4.1. Clay Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.7.5. Silicon Dioxide
4.7.5.1. Silicon Dioxide Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.7.6. Titanium Dioxide
4.7.6.1. Titanium Dioxide Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.7.7. Others
4.7.7.1. Others Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.8. Gelatin
4.8.1. Gelatin Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient Market: Formulation Business Analysis
5.1. Formulation Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2. Formulation Segment Dashboard
5.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Formulation, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
5.4. Oral
5.4.1. Oral Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.5. Topical
5.5.1. Topical Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.6. Parenteral
5.6.1. Parenteral Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.7. Others
5.7.1. Others Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient Market: Function Business Analysis
6.1. Function Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.2. Function Segment Dashboard
6.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Function, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
6.4. Fillers and Diluents
6.4.1. Fillers and Diluents Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5. Suspending & Viscosity Agents
6.5.1. Suspending & Viscosity Agents Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6. Coating Agents
6.6.1. Coating Agents Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7. Binders
6.7.1. Binders Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.8. Flavoring Agents & Sweeteners
6.8.1. Flavoring Agents & Sweeteners Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.9. Disintegrants
6.9.1. Disintegrants Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.10. Colorants
6.10.1. Colorants Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.11. Lubricants and Glidants
6.11.1. Lubricants and Glidants Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.12. Preservatives
6.12.1. Preservatives Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.13. Emulsifying Agents
6.13.1. Emulsifying Agents Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.14. Others
6.14.1. Others Market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient Market: Countries Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Country Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2033
7.2. Country Market Dashboard
7.3. Market Size & Forecasts Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2033:
7.3.1. UAE
7.3.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
7.3.1.2. Route of Administration Disease Prevalence
7.3.1.3. Regulatory Framework
7.3.1.4. Reimbursement Framework
7.3.1.5. UAE Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
7.3.2. Saudi Arabia
7.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
7.3.2.2. Route of Administration Disease Prevalence
7.3.2.3. Regulatory Framework
7.3.2.4. Reimbursement Framework
7.3.2.5. Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
7.3.3. Kuwait
7.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
7.3.3.2. Route of Administration Disease Prevalence
7.3.3.3. Regulatory Framework
7.3.3.4. Reimbursement Framework
7.3.3.5. Kuwait Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
7.3.4. Qatar
7.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
7.3.4.2. Route of Administration Disease Prevalence
7.3.4.3. Regulatory Framework
7.3.4.4. Reimbursement Framework
7.3.4.5. Qatar Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
7.3.5. Oman
7.3.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
7.3.5.2. Route of Administration Disease Prevalence
7.3.5.3. Regulatory Framework
7.3.5.4. Reimbursement Framework
7.3.5.5. Oman Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
7.3.6. Rest of Middle East
7.3.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
7.3.6.2. Route of Administration Disease Prevalence
7.3.6.3. Regulatory Framework
7.3.6.4. Reimbursement Framework
7.3.6.5. Rest of Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Participant Overview
8.2. Company Market Position Analysis
8.3. Company Categorization
8.4. Strategy Mapping
8.5. Company Profiles/Listing
8.5.1. Eastman Chemical Corporation
8.5.1.1. Overview
8.5.1.2. Financial Performance
8.5.1.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.2. P&G Chemicals
8.5.2.1. Overview
8.5.2.2. Financial Performance
8.5.2.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.3. Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
8.5.3.1. Overview
8.5.3.2. Financial Performance
8.5.3.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.4. BASF SE
8.5.4.1. Overview
8.5.4.2. Financial Performance
8.5.4.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.5. Ashland Inc.
8.5.5.1. Overview
8.5.5.2. Financial Performance
8.5.5.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.6. Roquette
8.5.6.1. Overview
8.5.6.2. Financial Performance
8.5.6.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.7. Colorcon Inc.
8.5.7.1. Overview
8.5.7.2. Financial Performance
8.5.7.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.8. Lubrizol Corporation
8.5.8.1. Overview
8.5.8.2. Financial Performance
8.5.8.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.9. JRS Pharma
8.5.9.1. Overview
8.5.9.2. Financial Performance
8.5.9.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.10. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
8.5.10.1. Overview
8.5.10.2. Financial Performance
8.5.10.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.11. DFE Pharma
8.5.11.1. Overview
8.5.11.2. Financial Performance
8.5.11.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.5.12. Finar Limited
8.5.12.1. Overview
8.5.12.2. Financial Performance
8.5.12.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.12.4. Strategic Initiatives
List of Tables
Table 1 List of secondary sources
Table 2 List of abbreviations
Table 3 Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market, by Product, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 4 Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market, by Formulation, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 5 Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market, by Function, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 6 UAE pharmaceutical excipient market, by Product, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 7 UAE pharmaceutical excipient market, by Formulation, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 8 UAE pharmaceutical excipient market, by Function, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 9 Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical excipient market, by Product, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 10 Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical excipient market, by Formulation, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 11 Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical excipient market, by Function, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 12 Kuwait pharmaceutical excipient market, by Product, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 13 Kuwait pharmaceutical excipient market, by Formulation, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 14 Kuwait pharmaceutical excipient market, by Function, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 15 Qatar pharmaceutical excipient market, by Product, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 16 Qatar pharmaceutical excipient market, by Formulation, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 17 Qatar pharmaceutical excipient market, by Function, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 18 Oman pharmaceutical excipient market, by Product, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 19 Oman pharmaceutical excipient market, by Formulation, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 20 Oman pharmaceutical excipient market, by Function, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 21 Rest of Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market, by Product, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 22 Rest of Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market, by Formulation, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 23 Rest of Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market, by Function, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market segmentation
Figure 2 Market research process
Figure 3 Data triangulation techniques
Figure 4 Primary research pattern
Figure 5 Market research approaches
Figure 6 Value-chain-based sizing & forecasting
Figure 7 Market formulation & validation
Figure 8 Market snapshot
Figure 9 Competitive landscape
Figure 10 Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market dynamics
Figure 11 Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market: Porter’s five forces analysis
Figure 12 Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market: PESTLE analysis
Figure 13 Product market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 14 Polymers market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 15 MCC market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 16 HPMC market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 17 Ethyl Cellulose market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 18 Methyl Cellulose market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 19 CMC market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 20 Croscarmellose Sodium market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 21 Povidone market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 22 Pregelatinized starch market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 23 Sodium starch glycolate market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 24 Polyethylene Glycol market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 25 Acrylic Polymers market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 26 Alcohol market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 27 Glycerin market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 28 Propylene Glycol market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 29 Sorbitol market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 30 Mannitol market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 31 Others market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 32 Sugar & Others market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 33 Lactose market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 34 Sucrose market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 35 Others market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 36 Minerals market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 37 Calcium Phosphate market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 38 Calcium Carbonate market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 39 Clay market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 40 Silicon Dioxide market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 41 Titanium Dioxide market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 42 Others market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 43 Gelatin market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 44 Formulation market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 45 Oral market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 46 Topical market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 47 Parenteral market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 48 Others market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 49 Function market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 50 Fillers and Diluents market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 51 Suspending & Viscosity Agents market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 52 Coating Agents market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 53 Binders market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 54 Flavoring Agents & Sweeteners market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 55 Disintegrants market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 56 Colorants market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 57 Lubricants and Glidants market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 58 Preservatives market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 59 Emulsifying Agents market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 60 Others market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 61 Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient market revenue, by country
Figure 62 Country marketplace: Key takeaways
Figure 63 UAE country dynamics
Figure 64 UAE pharmaceutical excipient market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 65 Saudi Arabia country dynamics
Figure 66 Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical excipient market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 67 Kuwait country dynamics
Figure 68 Kuwait pharmaceutical excipient market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 69 Qatar country dynamics
Figure 70 Qatar pharmaceutical excipient market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 71 Oman country dynamics
Figure 72 Oman pharmaceutical excipient market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 73 Rest of Middle East country dynamics
Figure 74 Rest of Middle East pharmaceutical excipient market, 2021-2033 (USD Million)

Companies Mentioned

The leading players profiled in this Middle East Pharmaceutical Excipient market report include:
  • astman Chemical Corporation
  • &G Chemicals
  • vantor Performance Materials, LLC
  • ASF SE
  • shland Inc.
  • oquette
  • olorcon Inc.
  • ubrizol Corporation
  • RS Pharma
  • hin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • FE Pharma
  • inar Limited

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