Tablet Press Machines Market

Tablet Press Machines Market Size

The global tablet press machines market was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 5.3% from 2025 to 2034. The market for tablet press machines consists of technological improvements, higher generic drug demand, growing pharmaceutical production and enhanced healthcare investment which supports its expansion. The increasing contract manufacturing, newer concepts in drug delivery and dietary supplements production, and improving efficiency also offer fresh business opportunities in this industry.

Automation and accurate engineering of tablet press machines significantly increase productivity and enhance product quality. Investment in advanced process monitoring equipment, higher throughput and provision for linkage with other production facilities are beneficial to pharmaceutical companies on the whole. The commission of patents in some medicines has led to an increased need for the generic types of the said medicines, which causes an increase in production capacity and hence the market for tablet presses is also on the rise.

Tablet Press Machines Market Trends

• There are disruptive changes in key areas of the pharmaceutical business. Continuous manufacturing represents a notable departure from batch manufacturing processes.
  
• As tablet press technology enables uninterrupted tablet pembuatann, it minimizes downtimes and enhances output. These have online control systems and monitoring around the clock to allow for rapid quality assurance and quick resolution of any undesirable process changes.
  
• The more advanced monitoring and controls of tablet presses have led to precision in the process of production. Parameters such as compression force, tablet weight and thickness of the tablet have been monitored by the machine using sensors and software algorithms. Further, sophisticated tablet presses are capable of manufacturing multi-layered tablets and coating them during compression. Multi-layered tablets can contain different ingredients which are incompatible or can be used for controlled release profiles.
  

Tablet Press Machines Market Analysis

The market for tablet press machines is beset with growth constraints such as large initial investments, operational complications, diverse regulations, chaotic supply chains, competition from other drug delivery systems, and ecologically sinister issues. Furthermore, the cost of advanced tablet press machines is very high barring small and medium pharmaceutical firms from increasing their production capacity. Furthermore, these machines need a skilled workforce which is nearly impossible in areas where training is lacking. The growing use of injectable, biologics, and nanotechnology-based formulations is decreasing the need for tablet press machines as other methods of production are being attempted.

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• The global tablet press machines market comprises two main types: single station and multiple station machines. The multiple station segment reached USD 1.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2034. Multi-station tablet press machines, also known as rotary tablet presses, feature 10 to 30 stations which compress many tablets at once, rendering them useful in large volume production. They have high efficiency and thus enable high tablet production. Because of a strong need for mass tablet production, there is a high requirement for these types of presses.
  
• In addition, the implementation of intelligent sensors, cuckoos, and preventive maintenance in the automatization process of production's activity has ensured the safe operation of the high-speed tablet presses. Development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, such as Thunder and Internet of Things, provides for data mining, remote supervision, and analytical evaluation of activities. This permits the improvement of the system of production procedures and efficiency. The rise of the market of pharmaceutical contract manufacturing firms is increasing the demand for the multi-station tablet presses market. Such enterprises undertake contract manufacturing of tablets for pharmaceutical companies and, therefore, need efficient automated high-volume equipment to serve various clients.

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• The tablet press machines market serves various end-use industries, including pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and cosmetic and personal care. The pharmaceutical segment dominated the market with a 66% share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during 2025-2034. The expansion of the market for tablet press machines is linked to the growth of the pharmaceutical sector and an expansion in the use of tablets. The growing demand for smart tablet press machines with incorporated Industry 4.0 features by pharmaceutical manufacturers. This connection incorporates real-time monitoring, data collection, and predictive maintenance, which increases productivity and reduces downtime.

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• In terms of the country, U. S ranks highest accounting for USD 330 billion and is projected to keep increasing due to a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% from 2025 to 2034, which will bring an overall North America tablet press machines market to surpass USD 330 million in 2024. This rapid expansion of the U.S. market can be attributed to the increased usage of tablet press machines in the pharmaceutical industry due to advances in technology and accompanying growth in biopharmaceutical investments, increased nutraceutical and functional food manufacturing, growth of over-the-counter drug manufacturing, and the rapidly expanding over-the-counter drug industry.
  
• Consequently, the generic manufacturing and consequent use of these drugs has shot up vastly in the US. In this context, tablet press machines play a crucial role. There has been a rise in the production of generic drugs due to the expiry of numerous major drug patents, which has increased the demand for cost-efficient medications. This has skyrocketed the production of tablets as well as increased the need for tablet press machines. The usage of biopharmaceuticals, which involve biologics and biosimilars, has been on an upward trend in the US. These particular drugs involving new formulas require intricate fabrication procedures, leading to a need for specialized tools such as tablet press machines to enhance productivity concerning complicated drug formulations.
  

Country-level Analysis

North America: When considering the country, the US leads the North America tablet press machines market by capturing an estimated 76% share in 2024, propelled by factors such as growth of the pharmaceutical market, innovation, rising over-the-counter drugs, growing nutraceutical and functional foods manufacture, as well as increased research in biopharmaceuticals.

On the other hand, the Canada tablet press machines market is showing an impressive growth rate of 4.9% from 2025 to 2034. Canadian citizens are paying more attention to wellness and increasing their use of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, protein tablets, and herbal preparations.

Europe: The analysis of the various regions of the tablet press machines shows Europe holding a market share of around 24% in 2024 and is projected to increase at 4.9% from 2025–2034. The growing number of elderly who have chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis in the region has further stimulated an increase in the demand for pharmaceutical tablets and therefore, tablet press machines.

In terms of country, the Germany tablet press machines market is showing dynamic growth at 5.5% from 2025 to 2034. One of the fast-growing regions in Europe's pharmaceutical industry, Germany is a large consumer of tablet press machines owing to its established industry with a strong internal and export market.

Asia Pacific: The demand for tablet press machines from the Asia Pacific Region grew significantly due to technological advancements, increasing investments in manufacturing, and growing demand for pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, the growing trend towards automation has also increased the need for more advanced and efficient machines, which led to the Asia Pacific tablet press machines market capturing a whopping 36% revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2025 till 2034. The aforementioned factors have contributed to rapid growth within the tablet press market across the Asia Pacific Region.

When comparing countries in the Asia Pacific Region, India is unsurprisingly the one grappling with the highest growth rate; the CAGR from 2024 to 2032 is estimated to be 6.9%. As one of the largest exporters of Pharmaceuticals, India has been a driving factor behind the global demand for large-scale tablet press machines.

Tablet Press Machines Market Share

 Key players including Fette Compacting, GEA, IMA Group, Korsch, and LFA remain highly competitive in the market, and this is evident from the fact that they boasted a market share of 25%-30% in 2024. Furthermore, they participated in mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations to increase their market reach and expand their customer base to enhance their product portfolio.

Competition is determined by market penetration, after-sale service, technological changes, regulatory policies, and cost in place. Korsch, Fette Compacting, IMA Group, and GEA are some of the large companies that put forward a variety of tablet press machines that are user-friendly, holistic, and are of high standards catering to the widespread requirements of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and food industries.

Tablet Press Machines Market Companies

Major players operating in the tablet press machines industry are:

• CECLE Machine
• Fette Compacting
• GEA
• IMA Group
• Korsch
• LFA
• Lodha International
• Natoli Engineering
• RIVA
• Romaco
• SaintyCo 
• SED Pharma
• Stokes Tablet Presses
• Syntegon Technology
• Tablet Press Company 
  

Tablet Press Machines Industry News

• NexGen Press 45, the newest in the series of tablet presses, was developed by GEA Pharma & Healthcare in June 2024. This model was built on the pre-existing NexGen Press 30 and ensures the same level of containment adaptation flexibility as its predecessor.
  
• X 5 tablet press, manufactured by Korsch America, a subsidiary to Korsch AG based in the U.S., was launched into the Canadian market in March 2024. The X 5 is able to hugely increase single-sided output balance while keeping both flexibility and quick-change design. The turret segment has been optimized, improving punch stations and output by over 50% compared to the XL 400, all while maintaining a comparable size.
  

This tablet press machines market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Machine Type

• Single station machine
• Multiple station machine

Market, By Mode of Operation

• Manual
• Semi-automatic
• Fully automatic

Market, By Capacity

• Below 50,000 pcs/hr
• 50,000 - 100,000 pcs/hr
• 100,000 - 200,000 pcs/hr
• Above 200,000 pcs/hr

Market, By End Use Industry

• Pharmaceutical
• Food and beverages
• Cosmetics and personal care
• Others (nutraceuticals etc.)

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct sales
• Indirect sales   

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico 
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa