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Microencapsulation is a technology that encapsulates solid, liquid, or gaseous materials into microparticles with diameters ranging from 1 to 1000 µm, employing either polymeric or non-polymeric materials to shield the contents from processing conditions and enable controlled release under specific conditions. This technique is employed to preserve and distribute functional constituents across various industries.
The primary materials involved in microencapsulation include agricultural inputs, food additives, pharmaceutical and healthcare drugs, fragrances, phase change materials, and others. Agricultural inputs encompass the supplies and tools required in agricultural production, comprising energy, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. Various shell materials are employed, such as polymers, gums and resins, lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins, utilizing techniques such as spray technology, dripping technology, emulsion technology, among others. Microencapsulation is applied in pharmaceutical and healthcare products, food and beverages, household and personal care products, agrochemicals, construction materials, textiles, and other industries.
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The microencapsulation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from$11.66 billion in 2024 to $13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to pharmaceutical industry demand, food and beverage industry application, agricultural sector for crop protection, expansion in fragrance industry, increased use in agrochemicals
The microencapsulation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.01 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in nutraceuticals industry, expanding applications in functional foods, increasing adoption in textile innovations, rising interest in controlled release agrochemicals, application in self-healing materials. Major trends in the forecast period include technological integration in personal care, customized encapsulation for cosmeceuticals, application in 3d printing, collaborations for cross-industry applications, innovation in encapsulated agricultural inputs.
The increasing consumer demand for functional food is expected to drive the growth of the microencapsulation market in the future. Functional foods are processed foods that provide health benefits and reduce the risk of illness. Microencapsulation enhances these functional foods by coating ingredients with food-grade, biodegradable materials to protect them from degradation and improve their bioavailability and stability. This technique also addresses challenges related to certain ingredients used in food fortification, such as phytosterols. Furthermore, shifting consumer preferences have contributed to the rising demand for functional foods. For instance, in October 2023, the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a U.S.-based wellness and fitness organization, reported that a survey of 3,192 U.S. adults aged 18 and older found that 74% of them take dietary supplements, with 55% identified as regular users. Thus, the growing consumer interest in functional food is propelling the microencapsulation market forward.
The growth of the microencapsulation market is also expected to be fueled by the cosmetics industry. This sector, encompassing the production and sale of beauty and personal care products, utilizes microencapsulation for controlled release of active ingredients, enhancing stability and effectiveness in skincare and personal care items. For example, the cosmetic market in Canada achieved revenue of around USD 1.24 billion in 2021, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 1.45%, reaching an estimated USD 1.8 billion by 2024. This growth in the cosmetics industry is a significant driver for the microencapsulation market.
Major companies in the microencapsulation market are increasingly prioritizing the development of advanced technologies, such as diamine oxidase (DAO) microencapsulation, to enhance the stability and targeted delivery of active ingredients across various applications. These innovations improve the bioavailability of sensitive compounds, allowing them to safely traverse harsh environments like the stomach. For instance, in April 2024, AB Biotek, a UK-based biotechnology research firm, launched adiDAO Microencapsulated, an innovative ingredient aimed at improving the delivery of DAO, an enzyme crucial for breaking down dietary histamine. This new microencapsulated format addresses significant challenges associated with DAO, particularly its sensitivity to stomach pH and its potential negative interactions with other bioactive ingredients. adiDAO Microencapsulated represents a notable advancement in managing DAO deficiency. By optimizing the delivery of this essential enzyme and enabling its combination with other active ingredients, AB Biotek is paving the way for new treatments that could enhance health outcomes for individuals affected by histamine-related disorders.
Major companies in the microencapsulation market are also focusing on the development of cutting-edge platforms, such as nutrient technology platforms, to address diverse challenges and demands in the nutritional products market. A nutrient technology platform integrates advanced technologies and solutions to enhance the overall performance of nutritional products. Glanbia Nutritionals, a US-based ingredient and service solution provider, launched TechVantage in June 2022, offering stability enhancements, flavor/color masking, and solubility/flowability improvements. This platform addresses challenges in optimizing color, taste, stability, dispersibility, and bioavailability across various categories, including vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and amino acids. It provides significant improvements in manufacturing tablets, chewables, effervescents, gummies, powder drink mixes, and beverages.
In March 2023, Surtec, a U.S.-based company, acquired Omnitechnik Microencapsulation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Surtec's position in specialized chemical surface technologies. Omnitechnik, a Germany-based firm, focuses on developing and producing advanced coatings for fasteners.
Major companies operating in the microencapsulation market include BASF SE, Balchem Corp., Encapsys LLC, AVEKA Group, Givaudan SA, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Symrise AG, Capsulae Corp., Reed Pacific Pty Ltd., Microtek Laboratories Inc., TasteTech Ltd., GAT Microencapsulation GmbH, Bayer AG, Koninklijke DSM NV, Syngenta AG, Ronald T. Dodge Co., MikroCaps d.o.o, Firmenich Incorporated, Evonik Industries AG, Southern Research Co. Inc., Glatt Air Techniques Inc., LycoRed Group, 3M company, Cargill Inc., Ingredion corporation, Watson Inc., CoreRx Inc., Aphios Corporation
North America was the largest region in the encapsulation market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global microencapsulation market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the microencapsulation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the microencapsulation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The microencapsulation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing chemical, physicochemical, and coatings technologies. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The microencapsulation market also includes sales of polymeric or nonpolymeric materials such as cellulose, ethylene glycol, gelatin, collagen, fibrin, and polyphosphazene which are used in microencapsulation. 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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