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Global Softgel Capsules Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 164 Pages
SKU # BOSS20298235

Description

Report Overview

Softgel capsules are a specialized dosage form consisting of a gelatin-based shell surrounding a liquid or semi-solid fill, designed to deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), nutraceuticals, or vitamins in an easy-to-swallow, tamper-resistant, and precisely dosed format. Their unique encapsulation process allows for improved bioavailability, particularly for poorly soluble compounds, while also enabling controlled or delayed release formulations. The gelatin shell can be modified for various applications, including vegetarian alternatives (using plant-based polymers like pullulan or starch) or enteric-coated variants for targeted intestinal delivery. Softgels are widely used in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetics due to their superior stability, masking of unpleasant tastes, and enhanced consumer compliance compared to tablets or hard capsules. The market differentiates between standard, chewable, and specialty softgels (e.g., omega-3 fish oil, CBD, or pediatric formulations), with innovations in shell materials and fill technologies driving segment growth.

The global softgel capsules market is projected to grow steadily, driven by increasing demand for nutraceuticals, aging populations, and preference for patient-centric dosage forms. Pharmaceutical applications dominate, particularly for drugs requiring enhanced absorption, while the dietary supplement sector expands due to rising health consciousness. North America and Europe lead in production and consumption, though Asia-Pacific shows the highest growth potential, fueled by generic drug manufacturing and supplement adoption. Key challenges include gelatin supply volatility and competition from vegetarian alternatives, prompting manufacturers to invest in plant-based shells and advanced encapsulation technologies. Regulatory scrutiny on excipient safety and labeling transparency further shapes industry dynamics, with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) playing a pivotal role in scaling production for branded and private-label products.

Recent trends include personalized nutrition softgels, hybrid formulations combining immediate and extended release, and sustainable packaging initiatives to align with environmental concerns. Mergers among gelatin suppliers (e.g., Rousselot, Gelita) and capsule manufacturers (Catalent, Aenova) aim to consolidate expertise and expand capacity. The market remains highly competitive, with differentiation through patented technologies like Licaps® for oxygen-sensitive ingredients or Vegicaps® for plant-based preferences. Emerging applications in veterinary medicine and cannabis-derived products present additional growth avenues, though pricing pressures and raw material costs necessitate continuous operational optimization.

For stakeholders, opportunities lie in niche segments (e.g., pediatric or geriatric softgels), emerging markets with underpenetrated healthcare infrastructure, and leveraging digital health trends to integrate supplement adherence tracking. Risks include regulatory hurdles in novel ingredient approvals and potential substitution by alternative delivery systems (e.g., gummies or powders). Strategic partnerships with biotech firms for innovative fills and investments in automation for high-volume production will be critical to maintaining competitiveness in this evolving landscape.

The global Softgel Capsules market size was estimated at USD 4773.26 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.72% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Softgel Capsules market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Softgel Capsules Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Softgel Capsules market in any manner.

Global Softgel Capsules Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

Catalent

Aenova

NBTY

Procaps

Thermo Fisher Scientific

IVC

EuroCaps

Captek

Strides Shasun

Lonza

Soft Gel Technologies

Amway

Sirio Pharma

Baihe Biotech

Ziguang Group

Shineway

Donghai Pharm

By-Health

Yuwang Group

Guangdong Yichao

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Gelatin Type

Non-animal Type

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Health Supplements

Pharmaceutical

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Softgel Capsules Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Softgel Capsules Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Softgel Capsules Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Softgel Capsules, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

Key Reasons to Buy this Report:

Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

164 Pages
1 Research Methodology And Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition And Statistical Scope Of Softgel Capsules
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Softgel Capsules Segment By Type
1.2.2 Softgel Capsules Segment By Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources Of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown And Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Softgel Capsules Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size (M Usd) Estimates And Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Softgel Capsules Sales Estimates And Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size By Region
3 Softgel Capsules Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Softgel Capsules Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Softgel Capsules Sales By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Softgel Capsules Revenue Market Share By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Softgel Capsules Market Share By Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, And Tier 3)
3.6 Global Softgel Capsules Average Price By Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, And Product Types
3.8 Softgel Capsules Market Competitive Situation And Trends
3.8.1 Softgel Capsules Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 And 10 Largest Softgel Capsules Players Market Share By Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Softgel Capsules Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Softgel Capsules Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview Of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development And Dynamics Of Softgel Capsules Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 Pest Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Softgel Capsules Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions And Their Impacts To Softgel Capsules Market
5.7 Esg Ratings Of Leading Companies
6 Softgel Capsules Market Segmentation By Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix Of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Softgel Capsules Sales Market Share By Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size Market Share By Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Softgel Capsules Price By Type (2020-2025)
7 Softgel Capsules Market Segmentation By Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix Of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market Sales By Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size (M Usd) By Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Softgel Capsules Sales Growth Rate By Application (2020-2025)
8 Softgel Capsules Market Sales By Region
8.1 Global Softgel Capsules Sales By Region
8.1.1 Global Softgel Capsules Sales By Region
8.1.2 Global Softgel Capsules Sales Market Share By Region
8.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size By Region
8.2.1 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size By Region
8.2.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size Market Share By Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Softgel Capsules Sales By Country
8.3.2 North America Softgel Capsules Market Size By Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Softgel Capsules Sales By Country
8.4.2 Europe Softgel Capsules Market Size By Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Softgel Capsules Sales By Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Softgel Capsules Market Size By Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Softgel Capsules Sales By Country
8.6.2 South America Softgel Capsules Market Size By Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East And Africa
8.7.1 Middle East And Africa Softgel Capsules Sales By Region
8.7.2 Middle East And Africa Softgel Capsules Market Size By Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 Uae Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Softgel Capsules Market Production By Region
9.1 Global Production Of Softgel Capsules By Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Softgel Capsules Revenue Market Share By Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Softgel Capsules Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Softgel Capsules Production
9.4.1 North America Softgel Capsules Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Softgel Capsules Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Softgel Capsules Production
9.5.1 Europe Softgel Capsules Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Softgel Capsules Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Softgel Capsules Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Softgel Capsules Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Softgel Capsules Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Softgel Capsules Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Softgel Capsules Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Softgel Capsules Production, Revenue, Price And Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Catalent
10.1.1 Catalent Basic Information
10.1.2 Catalent Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.1.3 Catalent Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Catalent Business Overview
10.1.5 Catalent Swot Analysis
10.1.6 Catalent Recent Developments
10.2 Aenova
10.2.1 Aenova Basic Information
10.2.2 Aenova Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.2.3 Aenova Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Aenova Business Overview
10.2.5 Aenova Swot Analysis
10.2.6 Aenova Recent Developments
10.3 Nbty
10.3.1 Nbty Basic Information
10.3.2 Nbty Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.3.3 Nbty Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Nbty Business Overview
10.3.5 Nbty Swot Analysis
10.3.6 Nbty Recent Developments
10.4 Procaps
10.4.1 Procaps Basic Information
10.4.2 Procaps Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.4.3 Procaps Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Procaps Business Overview
10.4.5 Procaps Recent Developments
10.5 Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.5.1 Thermo Fisher Scientific Basic Information
10.5.2 Thermo Fisher Scientific Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.5.3 Thermo Fisher Scientific Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Thermo Fisher Scientific Business Overview
10.5.5 Thermo Fisher Scientific Recent Developments
10.6 Ivc
10.6.1 Ivc Basic Information
10.6.2 Ivc Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.6.3 Ivc Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Ivc Business Overview
10.6.5 Ivc Recent Developments
10.7 Eurocaps
10.7.1 Eurocaps Basic Information
10.7.2 Eurocaps Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.7.3 Eurocaps Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Eurocaps Business Overview
10.7.5 Eurocaps Recent Developments
10.8 Captek
10.8.1 Captek Basic Information
10.8.2 Captek Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.8.3 Captek Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Captek Business Overview
10.8.5 Captek Recent Developments
10.9 Strides Shasun
10.9.1 Strides Shasun Basic Information
10.9.2 Strides Shasun Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.9.3 Strides Shasun Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Strides Shasun Business Overview
10.9.5 Strides Shasun Recent Developments
10.10 Lonza
10.10.1 Lonza Basic Information
10.10.2 Lonza Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.10.3 Lonza Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Lonza Business Overview
10.10.5 Lonza Recent Developments
10.11 Soft Gel Technologies
10.11.1 Soft Gel Technologies Basic Information
10.11.2 Soft Gel Technologies Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.11.3 Soft Gel Technologies Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Soft Gel Technologies Business Overview
10.11.5 Soft Gel Technologies Recent Developments
10.12 Amway
10.12.1 Amway Basic Information
10.12.2 Amway Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.12.3 Amway Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.12.4 Amway Business Overview
10.12.5 Amway Recent Developments
10.13 Sirio Pharma
10.13.1 Sirio Pharma Basic Information
10.13.2 Sirio Pharma Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.13.3 Sirio Pharma Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Sirio Pharma Business Overview
10.13.5 Sirio Pharma Recent Developments
10.14 Baihe Biotech
10.14.1 Baihe Biotech Basic Information
10.14.2 Baihe Biotech Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.14.3 Baihe Biotech Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.14.4 Baihe Biotech Business Overview
10.14.5 Baihe Biotech Recent Developments
10.15 Ziguang Group
10.15.1 Ziguang Group Basic Information
10.15.2 Ziguang Group Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.15.3 Ziguang Group Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.15.4 Ziguang Group Business Overview
10.15.5 Ziguang Group Recent Developments
10.16 Shineway
10.16.1 Shineway Basic Information
10.16.2 Shineway Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.16.3 Shineway Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.16.4 Shineway Business Overview
10.16.5 Shineway Recent Developments
10.17 Donghai Pharm
10.17.1 Donghai Pharm Basic Information
10.17.2 Donghai Pharm Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.17.3 Donghai Pharm Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.17.4 Donghai Pharm Business Overview
10.17.5 Donghai Pharm Recent Developments
10.18 By-health
10.18.1 By-health Basic Information
10.18.2 By-health Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.18.3 By-health Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.18.4 By-health Business Overview
10.18.5 By-health Recent Developments
10.19 Yuwang Group
10.19.1 Yuwang Group Basic Information
10.19.2 Yuwang Group Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.19.3 Yuwang Group Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.19.4 Yuwang Group Business Overview
10.19.5 Yuwang Group Recent Developments
10.20 Guangdong Yichao
10.20.1 Guangdong Yichao Basic Information
10.20.2 Guangdong Yichao Softgel Capsules Product Overview
10.20.3 Guangdong Yichao Softgel Capsules Product Market Performance
10.20.4 Guangdong Yichao Business Overview
10.20.5 Guangdong Yichao Recent Developments
11 Softgel Capsules Market Forecast By Region
11.1 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market Forecast By Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.2 Europe Softgel Capsules Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Softgel Capsules Market Size Forecast By Region
11.2.4 South America Softgel Capsules Market Size Forecast By Country
11.2.5 Middle East And Africa Forecasted Sales Of Softgel Capsules By Country
12 Forecast Market By Type And By Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Softgel Capsules Market Forecast By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales Of Softgel Capsules By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size Forecast By Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price Of Softgel Capsules By Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market Forecast By Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Softgel Capsules Sales (K Mt) Forecast By Application
12.2.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market Size (M Usd) Forecast By Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion And Key Findings
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