Global Softgel Capsules Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Softgel Capsules market size is predicted to grow from US$ 4510 million in 2025 to US$ 5486 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2025 to 2031.

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.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Softgel Capsules Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Softgel Capsules sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Softgel Capsules sales for 2025 through 2031. With Softgel Capsules sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Softgel Capsules industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Softgel Capsules landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Softgel Capsules portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Softgel Capsules market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Softgel Capsules and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Softgel Capsules.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Softgel Capsules market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Gelatin Type
Non-animal Type

Segmentation by Application:
Health Supplements
Pharmaceutical
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
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

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Softgel Capsules market?

What factors are driving Softgel Capsules market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Softgel Capsules market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Softgel Capsules break out by Type, by Application?

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