Tablet Coatings Market, By Polymer Type, By Type, By Functionality, By Release Profile, By Application, By Region

Description

Global Tablet Coatings Market is estimated to be valued at USD 958.9 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,413.1 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 958.9 Mn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	5.70%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 1,413.1 Mn

The global tablet coatings market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for pharmaceutical products with enhanced properties and improved patient compliance. Tablet coatings play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry, offering various benefits such as taste masking, extended release, enteric protection, and enhanced appearance. The market encompasses a wide range of coating materials, including polymers, sugars, and functional coatings, each serving specific purposes. As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve and the demand for advanced drug delivery systems rises, the tablet coatings market is expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the global tablet coatings market, discussing its current state, key trends, and future prospects.

Market Dynamics:

The global tablet coatings market is influenced by several factors that drive its growth, pose challenges, and present opportunities. One of the key drivers is the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, which has led to a higher demand for pharmaceuticals and, consequently, tablet coatings. Additionally, the growing geriatric population and the need for patient-centric drug formulations have fueled the demand for coatings that enhance patient compliance and convenience. However, the market growth is restrained by stringent regulatory requirements and the high cost associated with the development and manufacturing of advanced coating technologies. Moreover, the availability of alternative drug delivery systems, such as oral thin films and transdermal patches, may pose a challenge to the tablet coatings market. Despite these restraints, the market presents significant opportunities for growth, driven by the increasing demand for functional coatings, such as enteric and sustained-release coatings, and the adoption of advanced technologies like nanotechnology and microencapsulation. Furthermore, the expanding pharmaceutical markets in emerging economies and the growing trend of outsourcing manufacturing to contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) are expected to create new opportunities for market players.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global tablet coatings market, and provides market size (USD Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global tablet coatings market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Colorcon, Inc., Dow Chemical Company, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Kuraray Co., Ltd., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., ROCHEM International, Lonza Group AG, Coating Place, Inc., Associated British Foods plc, PPG Industries, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Grune Erde GmbH, HPM Global
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global tablet coatings market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global tablet coatings market

Market Segmentation

Polymer Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Cellulosic Polymers
- Vinyl Derivatives
- Acrylic Polymers
- Other Polymers
Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Film-coated tablets
- Sugar-coated tablets
- Enteric-coated tablets
- Gelatin-coated tablets
- Compression coating
- Electrostatic Coating
- Aqueous Film Coating
- Organic Coating
- Dip Coating
- Vacuum Film Coating
- Other tablet coatings
Functionality Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Non-functional non-modifying coatings
- Functional modifying coatings
- Functional non-modifying coatings
Release Profile Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Immediate Release
- Sustained Release
- Delayed Release
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Pharmaceutical
- Nutraceutical
- Food Industry
- Other Applications
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- BASF SE
- Evonik Industries AG
- Colorcon, Inc.
- Dow Chemical Company
- Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- Kuraray Co., Ltd.
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- ROCHEM International
- Lonza Group AG
- Coating Place, Inc.
- Associated British Foods plc
- PPG Industries, Inc.
- Pfizer Inc.
- Grune Erde GmbH
- HPM Global

Product Code: CMI7975

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Polymer Type
- Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Type
- Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Functionality
- Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Release Profile
- Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Application
- Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Driver
Restraint
Opportunity
Impact Analysis
Key Developments
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
Industry Trends

4. Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Polymer Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Cellulosic Polymers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Vinyl Derivatives
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Acrylic Polymers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Other Polymers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

5. Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Film-coated tablets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Sugar-coated tablets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Enteric-coated tablets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Gelatin-coated tablets
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Compression coating
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Electrostatic Coating
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Aqueous Film Coating
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Organic Coating
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Dip Coating
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Vacuum Film Coating
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Other tablet coatings
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

6. Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Functionality, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Non-functional non-modifying coatings
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Functional modifying coatings
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Functional non-modifying coatings
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

7. Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Release Profile, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Immediate Release
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Sustained Release
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Delayed Release
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

8. Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Pharmaceutical
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Nutraceutical
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Food Industry
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Other Applications
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

9. Global Tablet Coatings Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Polymer Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Release Profile, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Polymer Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Release Profile, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Polymer Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Release Profile, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Polymer Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Release Profile, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Polymer Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Release Profile, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Polymer Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Release Profile, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

10. Competitive Landscape

BASF SE
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Evonik Industries AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Colorcon, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Dow Chemical Company
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Kuraray Co., Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
ROCHEM International
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Lonza Group AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Coating Place, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Associated British Foods plc
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
PPG Industries, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Pfizer Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Grune Erde GmbH
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
HPM Global
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

11. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

12. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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