Roquette Frères SA
Roquette
Roquette is a global leader in plant-based pharmaceutical excipients and specialty carbohydrates, headquartered in Lestrem, France. Founded in 1933, the company generates annual revenue of €4.9 billion and operates 40+ manufacturing sites across the globe, employing 11,000+ people. Roquette's 2025 acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions transformed it into the world's largest player in oral solid dosage form excipients.
Strengths: Unmatched scale in polyols and starch-derived excipients following the IFF Pharma Solutions acquisition; vertically integrated supply chain from agricultural raw materials to finished pharma-grade excipients; 20+ global R&D centers driving continuous innovation in co-processed excipients and plant-based alternatives; dominant market share in mannitol, sorbitol, and microcrystalline cellulose for pharmaceutical applications; private family ownership enables decade-scale strategic investments without quarterly earnings pressure.
Weaknesses: €87M integration costs from the IFF acquisition contributed to a €265M net loss in 2025; European-centric manufacturing creates exposure to regional energy price volatility and logistics disruptions; limited presence in high-growth lipid nanoparticle and biologics excipient segments compared to Evonik and Croda.Read MoreShow Less
Strengths: Unmatched scale in polyols and starch-derived excipients following the IFF Pharma Solutions acquisition; vertically integrated supply chain from agricultural raw materials to finished pharma-grade excipients; 20+ global R&D centers driving continuous innovation in co-processed excipients and plant-based alternatives; dominant market share in mannitol, sorbitol, and microcrystalline cellulose for pharmaceutical applications; private family ownership enables decade-scale strategic investments without quarterly earnings pressure.
Weaknesses: €87M integration costs from the IFF acquisition contributed to a €265M net loss in 2025; European-centric manufacturing creates exposure to regional energy price volatility and logistics disruptions; limited presence in high-growth lipid nanoparticle and biologics excipient segments compared to Evonik and Croda.
In the press
All coverage →5 latest headlines- Roquette Brings Broad Portfolio of Excipient Solutions and Technical Expertise to AAPS PharmSci 360 2026 - Business Wirewww.businesswire.com2026-10-19
- Roquette Brings Broad Portfolio of Excipient Solutions and Technical Expertise to AAPS PharmSci 360 2026 - Via TTvia.tt.se2026-10-19
- Roquette to Showcase End-to-End Pharma Solutions for Patient-Centric Formulations at CPHI Milan 2026 - AFP.comwww.afp.com2026-09-30
- Roquette and Seaweed & Co. back flexitarians as alternative protein demand widens - Food Ingredients Firstwww.foodingredientsfirst.com2026-09-30
- Strategic Transformation Supports Roquette’s H1 2026 Performance - GlobeNewswirewww.globenewswire.com2026-09-24
• Mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol for direct compression and wet granulation
• Microcrystalline cellulose MCC and starch-based binders/disintegrants
• Plant-based capsule materials for hard and soft gelatin alternatives
Injectable & Parenteral Excipients — Growth Segment
• High-purity polyols for injectable formulations
• Osmotic agents and stabilizers for biologic drug products
Nutrition & Health Ingredients — Adjacent Verticals
• Sugar-free coating systems for nutraceutical tablets
• Taste-masking and mouthfeel enhancers for oral liquid formulations
Quick Facts
Headquarters
Lestrem, Hauts-de-France, France
Founded
1933
Employees
11,000+
Revenue
€4.9 B (2025)
Factories
40+ manufacturing sites and 20+ R&D centers globally
Presence
Operations in 150+ countries
Listing
Private (family-owned)Categories
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Key references: Official Website , Roquette 2025 Full-Year Results
Roquette Financial Information
Grand View Research — Excipients Market Analysis