Global OSDF Excipients Market 2015-2019

About OSDF Excipients
OSDF excipients are chemical compounds that are added along with API and other chemicals during the manufacture of a drug. The sole purpose of the excipients is to hold the components together in the different forms of oral dosage. Sometimes, these excipients also act as drug releasers by releasing controlled amount of the medication after ingestion of the same.

The global OSDF excipients market has been growing at a rapid pace. North America is leading the market, followed by APAC and Europe. The North American market has witnessed growth because of the growth in aging population in the US. Though OSDF excipients are used only in oral medication drugs, the ongoing research to develop new excipients is still going on and will drive market growth further in the coming years. The pharmaceutical industry is the only user of OSDF excipients and with growing R&D in this sector, the growth of the market is inevitable.

Technavio's analysts forecast the global OSDF excipients market to grow at a CAGR of 6.75% during 2014-2019.

Covered in this Report
This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global OSDF excipients market for the period 2015-2019. The report further provides data on the following segments of the market:
• Application: tablets/capsules, liquid solution, powder and liquid/solid crystals, and others
• Geography: APAC, Americas, Europe, and MEA

Technavio’s report, Global OSDF Excipients Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from various industry experts. The report includes a comprehensive discussion on the market, an extensive coverage on various applications, and geography-based segmentation of OSDF excipients. The report provides comments on both the existing market landscape and the growth prospects in the coming years. The report further includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Vendors
• BASF
• Colorcon
• Dow Chemical
• FMC Chemical and Nutrition
• Fuji Chemical Industry

Other Prominent Vendors
• Calumet
• Honeywell
• Lyondell
• Oxiteno
• P&G

Market Drivers
• Growth in Geriatric Population
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Market Challenges
• High Manufacturing Costs
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Market Trends
• Shift from Wet Granulation to Direct Compression Technology
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Key Questions Answered in this Report
• What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the various end-uses and potential applications for the product?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space and what is the nature of competition between them?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?