United States Microencapsulation Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Technology (Coating, Emulsion, Spray technologies, Dripping, and Others), By Coating Material (Carbohydrates, Gums & Resins, Lipids, Polymers, and Proteins), and United States Microencapsulation Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United States Microencapsulation Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The US Microencapsulation Market Size Was Estimated at USD 4150.5 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.63% from 2025 to 2035
• The US Microencapsulation Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 11411.9 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United States Microencapsulation Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 11411.9 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 9.63% from 2025 to 2035. The expansion of the United States microencapsulation market is propelled by the increasing interest in microencapsulation technology, especially in protecting vaccines, proteins, peptides, progesterone, naltrexone, cisplatin, lidocaine, and insulin.

Market Overview

Microencapsulation is the process of creating microscopic capsules, usually a few micrometres to a few millimetres in size, by encasing tiny particles or droplets of a substance in a coating or shell. The market is also going to grow because of the many advantages of microencapsulation practical properties regarding handling the ingredients, the protection of the chemicals that are encapsulated, and controlled release of the core components. Furthermore, the predicted growth due to the use of the technology to disguise the taste, smell, and action of encapsulated material is also indicative of the increasing awareness of flexible and useful benefits across multiple sectors and industries. Microencapsulation technology provides value-added structures which function as active, controlled ingredients across many industries, including textiles, construction materials, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and home & personal care. The growth of the microencapsulation industry during the forecast period is expected to be negatively influenced due to the advent of technology in the U.S. pharmaceutical industry.

The U.S. government uses a combination of governmental funding sources, research programs, environmental initiatives, and health and safety laws to support the microencapsulation business. This assistance is primarily provided by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), which coordinates interagency financing for nanotech research, including microencapsulation, through organisations such as NIH, NSF, DOE, NIST, and EPA.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United States microencapsulation market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United States microencapsulation market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United States microencapsulation market.

Driving Factors

The growth of the United States microencapsulation market is boosted by the increasing demand for the technology within the food and pharmaceutical industries. Microencapsulation is the use of microencapsulated vitamins, minerals, essential oils, flavours, and additives in food products. The process aids in the preservation of the critical functional characteristics of the food products. As a result, major players and companies within the food and beverage industry will be using microencapsulation solutions. In the pharmaceutical industry, microencapsulation is often used to disguise the taste and smell of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Furthermore, microencapsulation serves to preserve the API until it arrives at the target location.

Restraining Factors

The United States microencapsulation market faces obstacles, like the identification of suitable coating materials is a costly undertaking for the major players in the microencapsulation industry. As a consequence, if players continue to conduct more complex research, the microencapsulation cost will increase.

Market Segmentation

The United States microencapsulation market share is classified into technology and coating material.

• The spray technologies segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The United States microencapsulation market is segmented by technology into coating, emulsion, spray technologies, dripping, and others. Among these, the spray technologies segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The segment is driven because it offers high encapsulation efficiency and excellent product stability. The method is utilized in the large-scale industrial production of microcapsules for various products because of low processing costs, simple equipment, and reduced costs for shipping and storage.

• The polymers segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the coating material, the United States microencapsulation market is segmented into carbohydrates, gums & resins, lipids, polymers, and proteins. Among these, the polymers segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is propelled by the superior qualities of the covering material. Due to their widespread usage in U.S.-approved products, polylactic acid (PLA) and polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) have been the most widely utilised polymers.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United States microencapsulation market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Microtek Laboratories
• AVEKA
• Ronald T. Dodge
• Encapsys
• Balchem Corp
• Dow Inc
• 3M Co
• LycoRed Group
• Balchem
• Inno Bio Limited
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United States, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United States microencapsulation market based on the following segments:

United States Microencapsulation Market, By Technology

• Coating
• Emulsion
• Spray technologies
• Dripping
• Others

United States Microencapsulation Market, By Coating Material

• Carbohydrates
• Gums & Resins
• Lipids
• Polymers
• Proteins