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How has the alcohol excipients market size changed in recent years, and what is the outlook ahead?
The alcohol excipients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.88 billion in 2024 to $3.16 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased consumer preference for self-medication, growth in global healthcare spending, growth in personalized medicine, growth in biologics, and increased consumer awareness of health and wellness.
The alcohol excipients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.54 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, rising investments in pharmaceutical research and development, increasing focus on patient-centric formulations and personalized medicine, increasing consumption of medical drugs, and a growing elderly population. Major trends in the forecast period include natural and plant-based alcohol excipients, technological advancements, controlled-release formulations, multifunctional excipients, and advancements in personalized medicine.
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What are the top economic and technological drivers pushing alcohol excipients market growth?
The increasing consumption of medical drugs is expected to propel the growth of the alcohol excipients market going forward. A medical drug is a chemical used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease or to improve health. The increase in the consumption of medical drugs can be attributed to the medicalization of everyday life, the aging population, and healthcare system incentives. Alcohol excipients help to enhance drug solubility, stability, transport, and palatability in pharmaceutical formulations and help ensure that medicinal medications are effective and well-received by patients. For instance, in December 2022, according to the Government of Canada, the sales of patented medications in Canada in 2022 amounted to $18.4 billion, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the preceding year. Therefore, the increasing consumption of medical drugs is driving the growth of the alcohol excipients market.
How is the alcohol excipients market segmented by product, application, and end-user?
The alcohol excipients market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Sorbitol, Mannitol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Other Types
2) By Application: Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Cosmetics, Other Applications
3) By Distribution Channel: Direct Tender, Retail Sales, Other Distribution Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Sorbitol: Liquid Sorbitol, Powdered Sorbitol
2) By Mannitol: Crystalline Mannitol, Powdered Mannitol
3) By Propylene Glycol: Pharmaceutical Grade Propylene Glycol, Food Grade Propylene Glycol
4) By Glycerin: Vegetable Glycerin, Synthetic Glycerin
5) By Other Types: Ethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyethylene Glycol, Other Alcohol-based Excipients
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What are the key trends shaping the alcohol excipients market in the forecast period?
Major companies operating in the alcohol excipients market focus on developing innovative technologies, such as direct compression technology, to enhance efficiency and meet evolving industry demands. Direct compression is a tablet manufacturing technology that directly compresses powders, including alcohol-based excipients, into tablets without the requirement for granulation. For instance, in November 2022, Roquette Frères, a France-based chemical manufacturing company, launched PEARLITOL CR-H, a unique combination of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and mannitol that Roquette created especially for direct compression in medicine tablet formulations. With the help of this novel excipient, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) can be released gradually without conventional wet granulation techniques. Its unique formulation streamlines tablet manufacturing procedures by improving the powder mixture's flowability and compressibility while facilitating the development of controlled-release medications.
Which leading companies are dominating the alcohol excipients market landscape?
Major companies operating in the alcohol excipients market are Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Honeywell International Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Merck KGaA, Kerry Group plc, Lonza Group Ltd., The Lubrizol Corporation, Clariant AG, IMCD NV, Azelis Group NV, Roquette Frères SA, Croda International Plc, BASF SE, ABITEC Corporation, Duchefa Farma B.V., Signet Chemical Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Pharm Rx Chemical Corporation, HRV Global Life Sciences Private Limited
Which geographic areas are expected to offer the highest growth opportunities in thealcohol excipients market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the alcohol excipients market in 2023. The regions covered in the alcohol excipients market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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