The encapsulation market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 10,023.66 million in 2021 to US$ 23,180.43 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2021 to 2028.
Encapsulation in the convenience food sector is used for protecting encapsulated color or flavor in food products, thereby extending the lifecycle of food products over various product development stages and storage. Encapsulation can provide functional properties such as controlled release in predetermined environments. Encapsulated flavors are being used extensively in the convenience food sector for the controlled release of flavors and colors in food products, including tea bags, confectionery, instant drinks, and desserts. Active ingredients in food products are encapsulated for multiple reasons including isolating active ingredients form chemical effects of oxidizing and evaporation. The encapsulation also enables the controlled release encapsulated materials, which is an essential property in medicinal drugs and pesticides. The convenience food sector consists of food products designed to reduce preparation time for the end user. The convenience food sector has witnessed a substantial increase in demand in the past decade, and it is expected to increase significantly during the forecast period. The changing fast-paced lifecycle of individuals is the primary factor driving the demand for convenience food. Further, the growing urban population has also contributed significantly to driving the need for convenience food products. Such factors are expected to drive the demand for convenience food, thereby boosting the Europe encapsulation market growth.In Europe, France and Italy recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases as of June 2021. Moreover, Russia, the UK, and Germany are among the worst-hit countries and are expected to suffer an economic hit due to the lack of revenue from various industries. The chemicals & materials industry across Europe has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, owing to a decline in manufacturing activities.Businesses are gaining ground as previously imposed limitations are being eased across various locations. Moreover, the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines by governments of different countries has further eased the situation leading to a rise in business activities. Furthermore, governments of various countries are planning to develop modern and technologically advanced infrastructure to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Europe Encapsulation Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
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Europe Encapsulation Market Segmentation
Europe Encapsulation Market – By
Coating Material
- Polymers
- Gums and Resins
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
Europe Encapsulation Market – By
Technology
- Spray Technology
- Emulsion Technology
- Dripping Technology
- Others
Europe Encapsulation Market – By
Application
- Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceutical
- Food and Beverages
- Personal Care Products
- Agrochemicals
- Others
Europe Encapsulation Market– By Country
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- UK
- Russia
- RoE
Europe Encapsulation Market-Companies Mentioned
- Balchem Inc.
- BASF SE
- DSM
- FrieslandCampina
- Givaudan
- Legris Industries Group
- Lycored
- TasteTech

Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
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1. Introduction
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.3 Market Segmentation
2. Key Takeaways
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Scope of the Study
3.2 Research Methodology
3.2.1 Data Collection:
3.2.2 Primary Interviews:
3.2.3 Hypothesis formulation:
3.2.4 Macro-economic factor analysis:
3.2.5 Developing base number:
3.2.6 Data Triangulation:
3.2.7 Country level data:
4. Europe Encapsulation Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3 Expert Opinion
4.4 Ecosystem Analysis
4.4.1 Raw Material
4.4.2 Manufacturing/Processing
4.4.3 Distributors
4.4.4 End Users
5. Europe Encapsulation Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Surge in Demand for Encapsulated Flavors and Colors from Convenience Food Sector
5.1.2 Growing Demand for Encapsulated Pharmaceuticals
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Increased Cost of Production and Low Profit Margins
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Evolution of Advanced Technologies
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Rising Demand for Functional Products
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
6. Encapsulation – Europe Market Analysis
6.1 Europe Encapsulation Market Overview
6.2 Europe Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7. Europe Encapsulation Market Analysis – By Coating Material
7.1 Overview
7.2 Europe Encapsulation Market, By Coating Material (2020 and 2028)
7.3 Polymers
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Polymers: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
7.4 Gums and Resins
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Gums and Resins: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
7.5 Lipids
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Lipids: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
7.6 Carbohydrates
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Carbohydrates: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
7.7 Proteins
7.7.1 Overview
7.7.2 Proteins: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
8. Europe Encapsulation Market Analysis – By Technology
8.1 Overview
8.2 Europe Encapsulation Market, By Technology (2020 and 2028)
8.3 Spray Technology
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Spray Technology: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
8.4 Emulsion Technology
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Emulsion Technology: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
8.5 Dripping Technology
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Dripping Technology: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
8.6 Others
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Others: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
9. Europe Encapsulation Market Analysis – By Application
9.1 Overview
9.2 Europe Encapsulation Market, By Application (2020 and 2028)
9.3 Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceutical
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceutical: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
9.4 Food and Beverages
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Food and Beverages: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
9.5 Personal Care Products
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Personal Care Products: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
9.6 Agrochemicals
9.6.1 Overview
9.6.2 Agrochemicals: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
9.7 Others
9.7.1 Overview
9.7.2 Others: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Source: The Insight Partners Analysis
10. Europe Encapsulation Market – Country Analysis
10.1 Europe Encapsulation Market
10.1.1 Europe: Encapsulation Market, by Key Country
10.1.1.1 Germany: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.1.1 Germany: Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material
10.1.1.1.2 Germany: Encapsulation Market, by Technology
10.1.1.1.3 Germany: Encapsulation Market, by Application
10.1.1.2 5France: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.2.1 France: Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material
10.1.1.2.2 France: Encapsulation Market, by Technology
10.1.1.2.3 France: Encapsulation Market, by Application
10.1.1.3 Italy: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.3.1 Italy: Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material
10.1.1.3.2 Italy: Encapsulation Market, by Technology
10.1.1.3.3 Italy: Encapsulation Market, by Application
10.1.1.4 United Kingdom: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.4.1 United Kingdom: Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material
10.1.1.4.2 United Kingdom: Encapsulation Market, by Technology
10.1.1.4.3 United Kingdom: Encapsulation Market, by Application
10.1.1.5 Russia: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.5.1 Russia: Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material
10.1.1.5.2 Russia: Encapsulation Market, by Technology
10.1.1.5.3 Russia: Encapsulation Market, by Application
10.1.1.6 Rest of Europe: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.6.1 Rest of Europe: Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material
10.1.1.6.2 Rest of Europe: Encapsulation Market, by Technology
10.1.1.6.3 Rest of Europe: Encapsulation Market, by Application
11. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Europe Encapsulation Market
11.1 Europe Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
12. Industry Landscape
12.1 Overview
12.2 Product Launch
12.3 Mergers & acquisition
12.4 Expansion
13. Company Profiles
13.1 Lycored
13.1.1 Key Facts
13.1.2 Business Description
13.1.3 Products and Services
13.1.4 Financial Overview
13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 TasteTech
13.2.1 Key Facts
13.2.2 Business Description
13.2.3 Products and Services
13.2.4 Financial Overview
13.2.5 SWOT Analysis
13.2.6 Key Developments
13.3 Givaudan
13.3.1 Key Facts
13.3.2 Business Description
13.3.3 Products and Services
13.3.4 Financial Overview
13.3.5 SWOT Analysis
13.3.6 Key Developments
13.4 Balchem Inc.
13.4.1 Key Facts
13.4.2 Business Description
13.4.3 Products and Services
13.4.4 Financial Overview
13.4.5 SWOT Analysis
13.4.6 Key Developments
13.5 FrieslandCampina
13.5.1 Key Facts
13.5.2 Business Description
13.5.3 Products and Services
13.5.4 Financial Overview
13.5.5 SWOT Analysis
13.5.6 Key Developments
13.6 BASF SE
13.6.1 Key Facts
13.6.2 Business Description
13.6.3 Products and Services
13.6.4 Financial Overview
13.6.5 SWOT Analysis
13.6.6 Key Developments
13.7 DSM
13.7.1 Key Facts
13.7.2 Business Description
13.7.3 Products and Services
13.7.4 Financial Overview
13.7.5 SWOT Analysis
13.7.6 Key Developments
13.8 Legris Industries Group
13.8.1 Key Facts
13.8.2 Business Description
13.8.3 Products and Services
13.8.4 Financial Overview
13.8.5 SWOT Analysis
13.8.6 Key Developments
14. Appendix
14.1 About The Insight Partners
14.2 Glossary of Terms
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Europe Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Table 2. Germany Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material– Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 3. Germany Encapsulation Market, by Technology – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 4. Germany Encapsulation Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 5. France Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material– Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 6. France Encapsulation Market, by Technology– Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 7. France Encapsulation Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 8. Italy Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 9. Italy Encapsulation Market, by Technology – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 10. Italy Encapsulation Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 11. United Kingdom Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 12. United Kingdom Encapsulation Market, by Technology – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 13. United Kingdom Encapsulation Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 14. Russia: Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material– Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 15. Russia: Encapsulation Market, by Technology – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 16. Russia: Encapsulation Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 17. Rest of Europe Encapsulation Market, by Coating Material– Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 18. Rest of Europe Encapsulation Market, by Technology – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 19. Rest of Europe Encapsulation Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Million)
Table 20. Glossary of Terms, Europe Encapsulation Market
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Europe Encapsulation Market Segmentation
Figure 2. Europe Encapsulation Market Segmentation – By Country
Figure 3. Europe Encapsulation Market Overview
Figure 4. Carbohydrates Segment Held Largest Share of Europe Encapsulation Market
Figure 5. Rest of Europe Held Largest Share of Europe Encapsulation Market
Figure 6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 7. Expert Opinion
Figure 8. Ecosystem: Europe Encapsulation Market
Figure 9. Europe Encapsulation Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10. Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 11. Europe Encapsulation Market Revenue Share, By Coating Material (2020 and 2028)
Figure 12. Polymers: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 13. Gums and Resins: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 14. Lipids: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 15. Carbohydrates: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 16. Proteins: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 17. Europe Encapsulation Market Revenue Share, By Technology (2020 and 2028)
Figure 18. Spray Technology: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 19. Emulsion Technology: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 20. Dripping Technology: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 21. Others: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 22. Europe Encapsulation Market Revenue Share, By Application (2020 and 2028)
Figure 23. Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceutical: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 24. Food and Beverages: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 25. Personal Care Products: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 26. Agrochemicals: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 27. Others: Europe Encapsulation Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 28. Europe: Encapsulation Market – Revenue by Country to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 29. Europe: Encapsulation Market Revenue Share, by Key Country (2020 and 2028)
Figure 30. Germany: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 31. France: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 32. Italy: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 33. United Kingdom: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 34. Russia: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 35. Rest of Europe: Encapsulation Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 36. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Europe Country Markets
- Balchem Inc.
- BASF SE
- DSM
- FrieslandCampina
- Givaudan
- Legris Industries Group
- Lycored
- TasteTech
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