Global Softgel Capsules Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Global Softgel Capsules Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Softgel Capsules market size was valued at US$ 4626 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 5705 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.1% during review period.

Soft Gelatin Capsules, also called softgels, are manufactured as single piece capsule shell. It is a type of capsule with a solid outer shell and inner surrounding a liquid or semi-solid (inner fill) active ingredient that can be incorporated into the outer shell, the inner fill, or both.

Global softgel capsules key players include Catalent, Aenova, Nature’s Bounty, Procaps, Patheon (Thermo Fisher Scientific), etc. Global top 5 manufacturers hold a market share about 50%. North America accounts for the most market share, which have a share over 35%, followed by Europe. In terms of product, gelatin type is the largest segment, with a market share over 85%. And in terms of application, the largest application is health supplements, followed by pharmaceutical.

Rx and OTC softgel is much expensive than the empty capsules, so in the developed areas, the usage and application share of Rx and OTC softgel is much higher than that of underdeveloped ones. The price gap between the Rx and OTC softgel to the Nutra ones is smaller than that of underdeveloped ones.

Some Rx and OTC softgel need non-gelatin capsules only, so market share of Rx and OTC product used in non-gelatin is bigger than the gelatin ones.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Softgel Capsules market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Softgel Capsules market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Billion Capsules), and average selling prices (US$/Thousand Capsules), 2020-2031

Global Softgel Capsules market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Billion Capsules), and average selling prices (US$/Thousand Capsules), 2020-2031

Global Softgel Capsules market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Billion Capsules), and average selling prices (US$/Thousand Capsules), 2020-2031

Global Softgel Capsules market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Billion Capsules), and ASP (US$/Thousand Capsules), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Softgel Capsules

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Softgel Capsules market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Catalent, Aenova, Nature’s Bounty, Procaps, Patheon (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Aland, EuroCaps, Captek, Strides Pharma Science, NextPharma (from Lonza), etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Softgel Capsules market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Gelatin Type
Non-animal Type

Market segment by Application
Health Supplements
Pharmaceutical
Others

Major players covered
Catalent
Aenova
Nature’s Bounty
Procaps
Patheon (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Aland
EuroCaps
Captek
Strides Pharma Science
NextPharma (from Lonza)
Soft Gel Technologies
Amway
Sirio Pharma
Baihe Biotech
Ziguang Group
Shineway
Donghai Pharm
By-Health
Yuwang Group
Guangdong Yichao
Robinson Pharma
Pharmavite (Nature Made)
Sunsho Pharmaceutical

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Softgel Capsules product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Softgel Capsules, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Softgel Capsules from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Softgel Capsules competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Softgel Capsules breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Softgel Capsules market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Softgel Capsules.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Softgel Capsules sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.