Nutraceutical Excipients Market

The global nutraceutical excipients market is estimated at USD 4.98 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 7.12 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. The nutraceutical excipients market is projected to witness steady growth in the coming years, driven by the rising consumption of dietary supplements, functional foods, and wellness products globally. Growing consumer demand for clean-label, plant-based, and high-performance excipients is influencing manufacturers to adopt natural and bio-derived ingredients. Nutraceutical excipients such as binders, fillers, disintegrants, coatings, and carriers play a vital role in improving product stability, bioavailability, taste masking, and shelf-life. The shift toward natural formulations, increasing focus on preventive healthcare, and expansion of the global supplements sector are key factors accelerating market development.

Technological advancements in encapsulation, controlled-release systems, and bioavailability enhancement are enabling more efficient and cost-effective excipient solutions. Regions such as Asia Pacific and Latin America are experiencing rapid growth due to rising health awareness, expanding nutraceutical manufacturing, and supportive regulations promoting natural and safe ingredients. Additionally, global emphasis on sustainability and cleaner production processes is further boosting interest in bio-based and multifunctional excipients.

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The market is highly competitive, with major players such as IFF, Kerry Group, Ingredion, BASF, Roquette, and DFE Pharma leading innovation through advanced processing technologies, capacity expansion, and strategic collaborations. These companies are prioritizing investments in biotechnology, plant-derived raw materials, and advanced formulation technologies to meet growing consumer expectations for safe, efficient, and natural nutraceutical products while strengthening their global market presence.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc(US)

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a leading global developer of specialty ingredients used in food, beverages, personal care, home care, health, and pharmaceutical products. The company creates flavors, fragrances, cosmetic actives, enzymes, cultures, and excipients that support the formulation and performance of a wide range of consumer goods. IFF maintains a strong presence across Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care, and Health & Wellness markets, offering solutions related to taste, texture, scent, and nutrition.

IFF serves a broad and balanced customer base, including global consumer goods companies as well as small and mid-sized manufacturers, with no single client holding a dominant share. Its operations are structured into four segments that focus on end-use markets and tailored ingredient solutions. Within its Pharma Solutions division, IFF produces cellulosic and seaweed-based excipients that enhance the delivery and functionality of active pharmaceutical ingredients, widely used in prescription drugs, OTC products, and nutraceutical formulations.

Kerry Group plc (Ireland)

Kerry Group plc is a globally recognized producer of food ingredients, flavors, and value-added solutions. Originating as a dairy cooperative in Ireland, the company has expanded into a diversified provider of high-quality, natural ingredient systems. Within its broad portfolio, the Taste & Nutrition division includes a variety of pharmaceutical excipients that support multiple formulation needs.

The Taste & Nutrition segment is considered a global leader in developing taste, texture, and nutrition technologies for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. With an extensive range of ingredient capabilities, Kerry collaborates closely with customers to design products that deliver improved flavor, nutrition, and functional performance. The company places strong emphasis on sustainability, integrating environmentally responsible practices into its innovation processes. Through this approach, Kerry aims to create ingredient solutions that not only meet evolving consumer expectations but also contribute positively to overall product quality and environmental impact.

Ingredion (US)

Ingredion is a leading global ingredient solutions provider, operating in more than 120 countries and specializing in converting plant-based raw materials such as grains, fruits, and vegetables into advanced nutraceutical excipients. Through its Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers, the company collaborates with customers to develop ingredient solutions that reflect evolving market needs. Its portfolio of vegetable-derived excipients and encapsulants supports pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies with consistent and reliable options for tableting and encapsulation. These excipients help stabilize and protect active ingredients, including vitamins, carotenoids, and other APIs, while enhancing their controlled release. By improving formulation performance and processing efficiency, Ingredion plays a key role in advancing operations within the nutraceutical excipients market.

Market Ranking

The global nutraceutical excipients market is becoming increasingly structured, with leading companies such as IFF, Kerry Group, Ingredion, BASF, and Roquette holding a significant share of global production and formulation capabilities. These companies leverage strong R&D infrastructure, advanced processing technologies, and sustainable ingredient development to strengthen their position in the market. Their wide application coverage, ranging across dietary supplements, functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and wellness products, allows them to deliver specialized excipient solutions that support evolving consumer expectations for clean-label, stable, and high-performance nutraceutical formulations.

At the same time, the market includes a fragmented base of regional manufacturers and emerging biotechnology firms, especially in the Asia Pacific and South America, where demand for plant-based, natural, and multifunctional excipients is growing rapidly. These innovators are advancing technologies in controlled release, stability enhancement, and bioavailability improvement while promoting eco-friendly and low-emission production processes. This contributes to a more sustainable, competitive, and innovation-driven nutraceutical excipients ecosystem.

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