Global Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Market Research Report, Competitive, Technology and Forecast Analysis 2025-2032

Market Overview

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) market size will reach 5,101.18 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 7,249.96 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.15% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China's market size is expected to be Million USD, representing approximately % of the global market share.

Research Summary

Soft gelatin capsules, often referred to simply as softgels, are oral dosage forms used for delivering pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetic ingredients. They are composed of a gelatin shell, typically derived from animal sources such as bovine or fish, and filled with a liquid or semi-solid formulation containing the active ingredient(s). Softgels are distinguished by their smooth, easy-to-swallow shape and flexibility compared to traditional hard capsules or tablets. The gelatin shell of softgels provides a barrier to protect the contents from degradation by oxygen and moisture, enhancing stability and shelf life. Softgels are commonly used for formulations that are poorly soluble in water, volatile, or sensitive to oxidation, as the sealed shell helps to maintain the integrity and potency of the active ingredients. They are widely utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for medications ranging from pain relievers to vitamins and in the dietary supplement industry for delivering nutrients like fish oil and herbal extracts.

The major global  manufacturers of Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) include Catalent, Aenova, Nature’s Bounty, Procaps, Patheon (Thermo Fisher Scientific), Aland, EuroCaps, Captek, Strides Pharma Science, Lonza (Capsugel), Soft Gel Technologies, Amway, Sirio Pharma, Baihe Biotech, Ziguang Group, Shineway, Donghai Pharm, By-Health, Yuwang Group, Guangdong Yichao, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels). Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.    

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Include:

Catalent

Aenova

Nature’s Bounty

Procaps

Patheon (Thermo Fisher Scientific)

Aland

EuroCaps

Captek

Strides Pharma Science

Lonza (Capsugel)

Soft Gel Technologies

Amway

Sirio Pharma

Baihe Biotech

Ziguang Group

Shineway

Donghai Pharm

By-Health

Yuwang Group

Guangdong Yichao

Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Product Segment Include:

Gelatin Type

Non-animal Type

Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Product Application Include:

Health Supplements

Pharmaceutical

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend

Chapter 2: Global Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 6: Global Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type

Chapter 7: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 8: Industrial Chain Analysis, Soft Gelatin Capsules (Softgels) Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis

Chapter 9: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 10: Methodology and Data Sources