Encapsulation Market Size, Share | Global Analysis by 2028

The encapsulation market is expected to grow from US$ 35,113.49 million in 2021 to US$ 80,071.65 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2021 to 2028.

The demand for encapsulation is significantly increasing owing to the growing demand for encapsulated flavors and colors from the convenience food sector. The changing fast-paced lifecycle of individuals across the world along with the growing urban population worldwide drives the need for convenience food products. The demand for encapsulated pharmaceuticals is rising due to the increasing burden of diseases, improving healthcare systems, and rising disposable incomes, which is also boosting the market growth.  

 

The encapsulation market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Many Asia-Pacific countries, such as China and India, are among the world's fastest-growing populations. The food industry is expanding in the region because of its wide range of applications. The existence of various established sectors, such as food & beverages, in China, India, Japan, and South Korea has increased the demand for packaging solutions in the region. The high demand for dietary supplements among the youngster population is driving the encapsulation market. Major constituents of dietary supplements, such as vitamins and enzymes, require targeted delivery. A few trendy factors such as health consciousness, nutrition, and wellbeing are driving consumer behavior for food that supports longer and healthier lives. The demand for functional food and dietary supplements is increasing among the population. Thus, with the growing consumption of packaged food & beverages in the region, the encapsulation market in Asia Pacific is expected to witness a significant growth during the forecast period.

 

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Encapsulation Market

With the COVID-19 outbreak across the world, most countries declared a health emergency and stopped inessential movements. The crisis heavily impacted the supply chain of goods. Amid the crisis, there is a surge in the demand for healthy food and beverage from the consumers to boost immunity. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global encapsulation market owing to the shutdown of manufacturing units, rise in prices of raw material, shortage of labor, disruption of supply chains, and financial instability. Furthermore, governments of various countries are planning to develop modern and technologically advanced infrastructure to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, it helps to contribute to the growth of the construction industry, which would boost the demand for encapsulation in the coming years. This pandemic is projected to impact the market at a low level. However, with the relaxation of the norms, which were taken to control the spread of the virus, the market resumed with the necessary precautions.

Market Insights

Growing Demand for Encapsulated Flavors and Colors from Convenience Food Sector

Encapsulation can provide functional properties such as controlled release in predetermined environments. Encapsulated flavors are being used extensively in the convenience food sector for the controlled release of flavors and colors in food products, including tea bags, confectionery, instant drinks, and desserts. The changing fast-paced lifecycle of individuals globally and the growing urban population worldwide drive the need for convenience food products. The convenience food sector consists of food products designed to reduce preparation time for the end user. The convenience food sector has witnessed a substantial increase in demand in the past decade globally, and it is expected to increase significantly during the forecast period.

Coating Material Insights

Based on coating material, the encapsulation market is segmented into polymers, gums and resins, lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins. The carbohydrates segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020, whereas the polymers segment is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Carbohydrates are the first polymers used for flavor encapsulation owing to their good physicochemical properties, good solubility in water, low viscosity, and excellent barrier properties with respect to volatile organic compounds. Coating material for carbohydrates consists of starch, maltodextrins, chitosan, corn syrup solids, dextran, modified starch, fructose, and cyclodextrins. Polymer encapsulation is used in the pharmaceutical industry for orally delivered drugs, and masking taste and odor to improve patient compliance and reduce gastrointestinal irritation and toxicity.

Technology Insights

Based on technology, the Encapsulation market is segmented into spray technology, emulsion technology, dripping technology, and others. The spray technology segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020. Spray technology involves the spraying of an aqueous solution in hot air, which delivers higher efficiency. Most recommended carriers for the development of particles by spray technology in food industries are alcohols, fatty acids, triacylglycerols, and waxes. The emulsion technology entraps sensitive material, such as minerals and vitamins, in the carrier or coating material before being added to food. Thus, it allows nutrients to be quite stable and easily dispersed in the medium. Therefore, surging demand from the convenience food sector for encapsulated flavors and food is driving the growth of global encapsulation market.

Application Insights

Based on application, the Encapsulation market is segmented into pharmaceuticals and nutraceutical, food and beverages, personal care products, agrochemicals, and others. The market for the pharmaceuticals and nutraceutical segment is anticipated to grow in the coming years owing to the large number of companies using encapsulation to mask the bitter taste or smell of drugs and to provide their targeted and controlled delivery. The pharmaceutical sector is also greatly influenced by encapsulation technologies due to the benefits achieved by the manufacturers. Encapsulation for the food items allows flavor retention and removes bad taste. Increasing consumer preference for healthy and convenient food, growing demand for packaged food, and changing lifestyle coupled with preference for ready-made food are projected to fuel the global market growth during the forecast period.

A few players operating in the Encapsulation market are Encapsys, LLC; Lycored; Tastetech; Givadan; Balchem, INC; FrieslandCampina; DSM; Microtek Laborotories, INC; Legris Industries Group; and BASF SE. The key companies adopt strategies such as the mergers and acquisitions, and research and development to expand customer base and gain significant share in the global market, which also allows them to maintain their brand name globally.

Report Spotlights

• Progressive industry trends in the Encapsulation market to help players develop effective long-term strategies
• Business growth strategies adopted by developed and developing markets
• Quantitative analysis of the Encapsulation market from 2018 to 2028
• Estimation of global demand for Encapsulation
• PEST analysis to illustrate the efficacy of buyers and suppliers operating in the industry
• Recent developments to understand the competitive market scenario
• Market trends and outlook as well as factors driving and restraining the growth of the Encapsulation market
• Assistance in decision-making process by highlighting market strategies that underpin commercial interest, leading to the market growth
• The size of the Encapsulation market size at various nodes
• Detailed overview and segmentation of the market, as well as the Encapsulation industry dynamics
• Size of the Encapsulation market in various regions with promising growth opportunities

Encapsulation Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Encapsulation Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Encapsulation Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Encapsulation Market Report Scope

Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Encapsulation Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Encapsulation Market are:

1. Encapsys,LLC
2. Lycored
3. Tastetech
4. Givadan
5. Balchem, INC

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

 

Encapsulation Market – by Coating Material

• Polymers
• Gums and Resins
• Lipids
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins

Encapsulation Market – by Technology

• Spray Technology
• Emulsion Technology
• Dripping Technology
• Others

Encapsulation Market – by Application

• Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceutical
• Food and Beverages
• Personal Care Products
• Agrochemicals
• Others

Company Profiles

• Encapsys, LLC
• Lycored
• TasteTech
• Givaudan
• Balchem Inc.
• FrieslandCampina
• BASF SE
• DSM
• Microtek Laboratories, Inc.
• Legris Industries Group