Global Oral Thin Films Market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.40 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 6.46 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 3.40 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
9.60%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 6.46 Bn
Figure. Oral Thin Films Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Oral thin films are sublingual or buccal drug delivery systems that are placed on the tongue or inner cheek. They rapidly dissolve to release the active pharmaceutical ingredient which is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and liver. This results in the faster absorption of the drug, greater bioavailability, and quick onset of action. Oral thin films are very convenient and easy to administer, without the need of water compared to tablets and capsules. Their portability and fast dissolving nature makes them popular for emergency drugs, pediatric, and geriatric cases. This trend is fueling growth of the global oral thin films market in the coming years.
Market Dynamics:
Emerging technologies to produce thinner and faster dissolving films, increasing preference for convenient oral dosage forms, and rising demand for pediatric and geriatric dosage forms are some of the key drivers propelling the oral thin films market. Portable packaging and long shelf life without refrigeration requirement is boosting the popularity of thin films in developing regions. Manufacturers are investing in new polymer films and saliva-activated adhesives to develop novel products with enhanced stability and taste masking capacity. For instance, in May 2021, a study published by ResearchGate highlights the growing preference for convenient oral dosage forms, indicating an increased demand for pediatric and geriatric formulations. Children's medicine preferences in Europe are influenced by age, experience, and health, rather than gender. Taste and ease of swallowing are important factors, with liquid medicine favored by younger, healthier children, and pills preferred by older or chronically ill kids. Less common forms like dissolvable films or granules are less popular. Country-specific differences exist, with Spanish children preferring liquid medicine and Dutch children favoring small pills. These insights boost the development of preferred oral dosage forms, emphasizing the need for convenient oral options in pediatric and geriatric care.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global oral thin films market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue growth 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 approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global oral thin films 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 Aquestive Therapeutics Inc., IntelGenx Corp., LTS Lohmann Therapie- Systeme AG, NAL Pharma, ZIM Laboratories Limited.
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 oral thin films 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 oral thin films market.
Detailed Segmentation-
By Product
Sublingual Film
Fast Dissolving Dental/Buccal Film
By Disease Indication
Schizophrenia
Migraine
Opioid Dependence
Nausea & Vomiting
Others
By Distribution Channel
Hospital Pharmacies
Retail Pharmacies
Online Pharmacies
Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Company Profiles:
Aquestive Therapeutics Inc.
IntelGenx Corp.
LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG
NAL Pharma6.
ZIM Laboratories Limited
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Cure Pharmaceutical
L.Pharm
Viatris
MonoSol Rx
Indivior
ALLERGAN
IntelGenx:
BioAlliance Pharma
Paladin Labs
Labte
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snapshot, By Products and Services
Market Snapshot, By Technology/Fidelity
Market Snapshot, By End User
Market Snapshot, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Impact Analysis
Market Trends
Key Developments
Regulatory Scenario
Acquisitions and Partnerships Scenario
Funding and Investments
PEST Analysis
Porter's Analysis
4. Global Oral Thin Films Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overall Impact
Government Initiatives
COVID-19 Impact on the Market
5. Global Oral Thin Films Market, By Products and Services, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Overview
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Product
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Services
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Oral Thin Films Market, By Technology/Fidelity, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Overview
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
High-Fidelity Simulators
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Medium-Fidelity Simulators
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Low-Fidelity Simulators
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Oral Thin Films Market, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Overview
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Hospitals
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Medical Device Companies
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Academic & Research Institutes
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
8. Global Oral Thin Films Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2032
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Products and Services, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology/Fidelity, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Products and Services, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology/Fidelity, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Products and Services, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology/Fidelity, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Products and Services, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology/Fidelity, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Products and Services, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology/Fidelity, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
GCC
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Products and Services, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology/Fidelity, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)