
Softgel Capsule Market
Description
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
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 (USD Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 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.
- 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
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
- Top Companies in 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
Table of Contents
172 Pages
- 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, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
- Segment Trends
- Gelatin Softgel Capsule
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Non-gelatin Softgel Capsule
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- 5. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Source Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
- Segment Trends
- Animal-based
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Non-animal-based
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- 6. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
- Segment Trends
- Anti-inflammatory Drugs
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Antibiotic Drugs
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Cardiovascular Drugs
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Health Supplements
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- 7. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
- Segment Trends
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Contract Manufacturing Organizations
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Neutraceuticals Companies
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- 8. Global Softgel Capsule Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 –2032
- Country Trends
- North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD 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, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD 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, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
- North Africa
- Central Africa
- South Africa
- 9. Competitive Landscape
- Company Profile
- Catalent, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Aenova Group GmbH
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Sirio Pharma Company Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Captek Softgel International Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Elnova Pharma
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Capsugel, EuroCaps Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Guangdong Yichao Biological Co., Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Hunan ER-KANG Pharmaceutical Co Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- KD Pharma Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- United Laboratories
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Windzor Pharma Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- ZYUS Life Sciences Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- EuroCaps
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Analyst Views
- 10. Section
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us
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