Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

The global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule market size is expected to reach $ 1248 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 7.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a methylcellulose modified with a small amount of propylene glycol ether groups attached to the anhydroglucose of the cellulose.

HPMC Capsules are two-piece capsules made from cellulosic raw materials that satisfy vegetarian, religion, cultural and policy needs. These vegetable capsules are an attractive, all natural dosage form that retain all the advantages - easy to swallow, effectively mask taste and odor, and allow product visibility. These capsules are also starch-free, gluten-free and preservative-free, and meet the strict dietary needs of customers that choose a vegetarian lifestyle. HPMC (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) capsules have been developed for both Health Supplements products and Nutraceutical.

The vegetarian capsules industry concentration is high because there are only several producers get the technology to produce the HPMC capsules. The production of HPMC capsules concentrated in Europe, USA, India and China.

Capsugel, which now is a Lonza company, took a majority of sales market share, about 44%, followed by ACG World with a portion of around 12%.

The key consumption markets locate at developed countries. The North America and Europe together take a market share of above 52%. In China market, vegetarian capsules percentage is very lower compared to the whole capsules market, and far lower than that of in developed regions, although it has a fast growth speed these two years.

This report studies the global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Billion Capsules)

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Billion Capsules), (based on production site)

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Billion Capsules)

U.S. VS China: Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Billion Capsules)

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Billion Capsules)

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Billion Capsules)

This report profiles key players in the global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Lonza, ACG World, Qualicaps, CapsCanada, Suheung Capsule, Sunil Healthcare, Shanxi GS Capsule, Qingdao Capsule, Lefancaps, Head Group (Healsee), etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule market

Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Billion Capsules) and average price (US$/K Capsules) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule Market, Segmentation by Type:
HPMC with Gelling Agent
HPMC without Gelling Agent

Global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule Market, Segmentation by Application:
Pharmaceutical
Health Supplements
Others

Companies Profiled:
Lonza
ACG World
Qualicaps
CapsCanada
Suheung Capsule
Sunil Healthcare
Shanxi GS Capsule
Qingdao Capsule
Lefancaps
Head Group (Healsee)

Key Questions Answered:

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4. What is the production and production value of the global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule market?

5. Who are the key producers in the global Vegetable (HPMC) Capsule market?

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