Softgel Capsule Market

Softgel Capsule Market, By Product Type (Gelatin Softgel Capsule, Non-gelatin Softgel Capsule), By Source Type (Animal-based, Non-animal-based), By Application (Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Antibiotic Drugs, Cardiovascular Drugs, Health Supplements, Others), By End User (Pharmaceutical Companies, Contract Manufacturing Organizations, Neutraceuticals Companies, Others), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa)


Softgel capsules which is also known as softgels, are a type of capsule made of a soft, gelatin-based material that envelops a liquid or semi-solid fill. The fill material and gelatin shell offer different advantages over traditional hard capsules. Softgel shells are thinner and more flexible than hard capsules, thereby allowing more fill to be delivered in a smaller dosage form which is appreciated by consumers. The gelatin material also permits faster dissolution of the shell, thus making the fill available for absorption more quickly after ingestion compared to hard capsules.

There are two main types of softgel capsules. The first type is surrounded by a single soft gelatin shell which contains the active fill ingredient. The second type has a dual-layered construction with an inner sealing layer preventing leakage of the fill and an outer support layer providing structural integrity. Softgels are capable of holding liquid, semi-solid and even dry or paste-like fills which opens up formulation possibilities beyond what is offered by hard capsules. However, softgel manufacturing requires specialized equipment and expertise as compared to hard capsules which can increase production costs. Their gelatin-based shell is also less stable than hard capsule shells making them more vulnerable to heat, moisture and improper storage conditions.

Market Dynamics:

Global softgel capsule market is mainly driven by the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases across the world, thus leading to increasing consumption and demand of softgel capsules. Various cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, coronary artery diseases, and others have become major healthcare burdens, especially in developed nations with aging populations and lifestyle changes. As cardiac associations, cardiovascular diseases have emerged as the leading cause of mortality and long-term disabilities. For instance, on May 15, 2023, according to the report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., while one person dies every 33 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease.

Furthermore, in November 2022, according to the report published by the Public Health Agency in Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada, claiming more than 50,000 lives each year.

Key features of the study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global softgel capsule market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2023–2030), considering 2022 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue 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 softgel capsule 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 Catalent, Inc., Aenova Group GmbH, Sirio Pharma Company Ltd, Captek Softgel International Inc., Elnova Pharma, Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd., Capsugel, EuroCaps Ltd, Guangdong Yichao Biological Co., Ltd., Hunan ER-KANG Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, KD Pharma Group, United Laboratories, Soft Gel Technologies, Inc., Windzor Pharma Ltd , ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. and EuroCaps
  • 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
  • Global softgel capsule 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 softgel capsule market
Detailed Segmentation:
  • Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Product Type
  • Gelatin Softgel Capsule
  • Non-gelatin Softgel Capsule
  • Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Source Type
  • Animal-based
  • Non-animal-based
  • Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Application
  • Anti-inflammatory Drugs
  • Antibiotic Drugs
  • Cardiovascular Drugs
  • Health Supplements
  • Others
  • Global Softgel Capsule Market, By End User
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Contract Manufacturing Organizations
  • Neutraceuticals Companies
  • Others
  • Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Top Companies in the Global Softgel Capsule Market:
  • Catalent, Inc.
  • Aenova Group GmbH
  • Sirio Pharma Company Ltd
  • Captek Softgel International Inc.
  • Elnova Pharma
  • Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd.
  • Capsugel, EuroCaps Ltd
  • Guangdong Yichao Biological Co., Ltd.
  • Hunan ER-KANG Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
  • KD Pharma Group
  • United Laboratories
  • Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
  • Windzor Pharma Ltd
  • ZYUS Life Sciences Inc.
  • EuroCaps


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Product Type
Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Source Type
Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Application
Global Softgel Capsule Market, By End User
Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Rising global nutraceuticals industry
High production cost associated with softgel capsules
Emerging markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Recent Trends
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Collaborations
4. Global Softgel Capsule Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Product Type, 2018-2030, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2030
Segment Trends
Gelatin Softgel Capsule
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Non-gelatin Softgel Capsule
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
6. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Source Type, 2018-2030, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2030
Segment Trends
Animal-based
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Non-animal-based
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
7. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Application, 2018-2030, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2030
Segment Trends
Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Antibiotic Drugs
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Cardiovascular Drugs
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Health Supplements
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
8. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By End User, 2018-2030, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 – 2030
Segment Trends
Pharmaceutical Companies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Contract Manufacturing Organizations
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Neutraceuticals Companies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
9. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Region, 2018-2030, (US$ Mn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2023 and 2030 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2019 –2030
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2018-2030,(US$ Mn)
North Africa
Central Africa
South Africa
10. Competitive Landscape
Company Profile
Catalent, Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Strategies
Aenova Group GmbH
Sirio Pharma Company Ltd
Captek Softgel International Inc.
Elnova Pharma
Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd.
Capsugel, EuroCaps Ltd
Guangdong Yichao Biological Co., Ltd.
Hunan ER-KANG Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
KD Pharma Group
United Laboratories
Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
Windzor Pharma Ltd
ZYUS Life Sciences Inc.
EuroCaps
Analyst Views
11. Section
References
Research Methodology
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