Softgel Capsules Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The global softgel capsules market size was valued at USD 6.10 Billion in 2024, driven by the medical advancements to develop easy to swallow capsules that offer enhanced bioavailability across the globe. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.70% during the forecast period of 2025-2034, with the values likely to rise from USD 12.81 Billion in 2025 to USD 12.81 Billion by 2034.
Softgel Capsules: Introduction
A softgel capsule is a capsule shell surrounding a semi-solid or liquid fill, making it suitable for storing oil-based formulations. Softgels contain added ingredients like glycerine to maintain the thick and soft texture. It is highly preferred by the consumers as it is easy to swallow and digest, devoid of any unpleasant taste or smell.
Softgel capsules can be developed in a range of forms, shapes, or sizes, depending on the point of action and material to be filled in. They are the leading formulations for multivitamin capsules and dietary supplements.
Global Softgel Capsules Market Analysis
When compared to tablets and hard capsules, softgel capsules have gained high popularity in human and animal pharmaceutical applications. This is because they are particularly helpful to formulate low melting point active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). They also facilitate better absorption and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble APIs, which can be quite complicated in some tablets.
It is important for a drug to be released at the right time and place for it to work efficiently. With new innovations, softgel capsules are now available with an enteric coating. This coating is applied to the capsule exterior to control the time and place of action. As enteric refers to small intestine, the nutrient is only released when it reaches the small intestine. This coating helps in protecting the compound from stomach and vice-e-versa, preventing a gastric reflux as well. This specificity substantiates the softgel capsule market growth.
The enteric softgel capsules are specially prepared by the addition enteric polymer with the help of inducing cross linked gelatine. It makes the capsule temperature and humidity resistant, helping it maintain the tensile strength along with the smooth and elastic nature. There has been quality development around plant based softgels as well. IFF’s pharma solutions division is ready to launch a pectin-based premix that allows manufacturers to offer carrageenan free products. Such innovations and variations to the existing models indicate that the softgel capsules market demand is destined to rise in the future.
Global Softgel Capsules Market Segmentation
The EMR’s report titled “Global Softgel Capsules Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Type Starches
Pullulan
Others
Market Breakup by Application
While the softgel capsules market share has been majorly dominated by the North American region, Asian countries are set to experience significant growth during the forecast period. This is because of rising investments to develop a quality infrastructure that supports high end research. This has been successful as well. For instance, earlier this year, Lotus Pharmaceutical launched Vinorelbine softgel capsules (an alkaloid indicated to treat locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer) in Vietnam. It is the first and the only Drug Authority of Vietnam (DAV) approved softgel in the Vietnam softgel capsules market.
The emphasis on supplementation has grown post COVID-19, as masses are driven towards natural and immunity boosting products. Since softgel capsules are easy to consume and do not possess any bad taste or smell, they are a preferred alternative to feed supplements to children. Since they also accommodate a wide range of compounds like liquids, semi-solids, emulsions, or suspensions, the softgel capsule market value has seen a significant rise during the historical period.
Global Softgel Capsules Market: Competitor Landscape
The key features of the market report include patent analysis, grants analysis, clinical trials analysis, funding and investment analysis, partnerships, and collaborations analysis by the leading key players. The major companies in the market are as follows:
Softgel Capsules: Introduction
A softgel capsule is a capsule shell surrounding a semi-solid or liquid fill, making it suitable for storing oil-based formulations. Softgels contain added ingredients like glycerine to maintain the thick and soft texture. It is highly preferred by the consumers as it is easy to swallow and digest, devoid of any unpleasant taste or smell.
Softgel capsules can be developed in a range of forms, shapes, or sizes, depending on the point of action and material to be filled in. They are the leading formulations for multivitamin capsules and dietary supplements.
Global Softgel Capsules Market Analysis
When compared to tablets and hard capsules, softgel capsules have gained high popularity in human and animal pharmaceutical applications. This is because they are particularly helpful to formulate low melting point active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). They also facilitate better absorption and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble APIs, which can be quite complicated in some tablets.
It is important for a drug to be released at the right time and place for it to work efficiently. With new innovations, softgel capsules are now available with an enteric coating. This coating is applied to the capsule exterior to control the time and place of action. As enteric refers to small intestine, the nutrient is only released when it reaches the small intestine. This coating helps in protecting the compound from stomach and vice-e-versa, preventing a gastric reflux as well. This specificity substantiates the softgel capsule market growth.
The enteric softgel capsules are specially prepared by the addition enteric polymer with the help of inducing cross linked gelatine. It makes the capsule temperature and humidity resistant, helping it maintain the tensile strength along with the smooth and elastic nature. There has been quality development around plant based softgels as well. IFF’s pharma solutions division is ready to launch a pectin-based premix that allows manufacturers to offer carrageenan free products. Such innovations and variations to the existing models indicate that the softgel capsules market demand is destined to rise in the future.
Global Softgel Capsules Market Segmentation
The EMR’s report titled “Global Softgel Capsules Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Type
- Gelatin Capsules
- Non-Gelatin Capsules
Market Breakup by Application
- Pharmaceuticals
- Health Supplements
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Pharmacies and Drug Stores
- Online Providers
- Others
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
While the softgel capsules market share has been majorly dominated by the North American region, Asian countries are set to experience significant growth during the forecast period. This is because of rising investments to develop a quality infrastructure that supports high end research. This has been successful as well. For instance, earlier this year, Lotus Pharmaceutical launched Vinorelbine softgel capsules (an alkaloid indicated to treat locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer) in Vietnam. It is the first and the only Drug Authority of Vietnam (DAV) approved softgel in the Vietnam softgel capsules market.
The emphasis on supplementation has grown post COVID-19, as masses are driven towards natural and immunity boosting products. Since softgel capsules are easy to consume and do not possess any bad taste or smell, they are a preferred alternative to feed supplements to children. Since they also accommodate a wide range of compounds like liquids, semi-solids, emulsions, or suspensions, the softgel capsule market value has seen a significant rise during the historical period.
Global Softgel Capsules Market: Competitor Landscape
The key features of the market report include patent analysis, grants analysis, clinical trials analysis, funding and investment analysis, partnerships, and collaborations analysis by the leading key players. The major companies in the market are as follows:
- Sirio Pharma Co., Ltd.
- Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd.
- CAPTEK® Softgel International Inc.
- Catalent, Inc
- Cloverty
- Sochim International spa
- Aenova Group
- Eurocaps Limited
- Capsugel
- Procap Laboratories
- Soft gel Technologies Inc.
- Curtis Health Caps
Table of Contents
350 Pages
- 1 Preface
- 1.1 Objectives of the Study
- 1.2 Key Assumptions
- 1.3 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
- 1.4 Research Methodology
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global Softgel Capsules Market Overview
- 3.1 Global Softgel Capsules Market Historical Value (2018-2024)
- 3.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market Forecast Value (2025-2034)
- 4 Global Softgel Capsules Market Landscape
- 4.1 Global Softgel Capsules Developers Landscape
- 4.1.1 Analysis by Year of Establishment
- 4.1.2 Analysis by Company Size
- 4.1.3 Analysis by Region
- 4.2 Global Softgel Capsules Product Landscape
- 4.2.1 Analysis by Type
- 4.2.2 Analysis by Application
- 4.2.3 Analysis by Distribution Channel
- 5 Global Softgel Capsules Market Dynamics
- 5.1 Market Drivers and Constraints
- 5.2 SWOT Analysis
- 5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Model
- 5.4 Key Demand Indicators
- 5.5 Key Price Indicators
- 5.6 Industry Events, Initiatives, and Trends
- 5.7 Value Chain Analysis
- 6 Global Softgel Capsules Market Segmentation
- 6.1 Global Softgel Capsules Market by Type
- 6.1.1 Market Overview
- 6.1.2 Gelatin Capsules
- 6.1.3 Non-Gelatin Capsules
- 6.1.3.1 Starches
- 6.1.3.2 Pullulan
- 6.1.3.3 Others
- 6.2 Global Softgel Capsules Market by Application
- 6.2.1 Market Overview
- 6.2.2 Pharmaceuticals
- 6.2.3 Health Supplements
- 6.2.4 Cosmetics
- 6.2.5 Others
- 6.3 Global Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel
- 6.3.1 Market Overview
- 6.3.2 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 6.3.3 Pharmacies and Drug Stores
- 6.3.4 Online Providers
- 6.3.5 Others
- 6.4 Global Softgel Capsules Market by Region
- 6.4.1 Market Overview
- 6.4.2 North America
- 6.4.3 Europe
- 6.4.4 Asia Pacific
- 6.4.5 Latin America
- 6.4.6 Middle East and Africa
- 7 North America Softgel Capsules Market
- 7.1 Market Share by Country
- 7.2 United States of America
- 7.3 Canada
- 8 Europe Softgel Capsules Market
- 8.1 Market Share by Country
- 8.2 United Kingdom
- 8.3 Germany
- 8.4 France
- 8.5 Italy
- 8.6 Others
- 9 Asia Pacific Softgel Capsules Market
- 9.1 Market Share by Country
- 9.2 China
- 9.3 Japan
- 9.4 India
- 9.5 ASEAN
- 9.6 Australia
- 9.7 Others
- 10 Latin America Softgel Capsules Market
- 10.1 Market Share by Country
- 10.2 Brazil
- 10.3 Argentina
- 10.4 Mexico
- 10.5 Others
- 11 Middle East and Africa Softgel Capsules Market
- 11.1 Market Share by Country
- 11.2 Saudi Arabia
- 11.3 United Arab Emirates
- 11.4 Nigeria
- 11.5 South Africa
- 11.6 Others
- 12 Patent Analysis
- 12.1 Analysis by Type of Patent
- 12.2 Analysis by Publication year
- 12.3 Analysis by Issuing Authority
- 12.4 Analysis by Patent Age
- 12.5 Analysis by CPC Analysis
- 12.6 Analysis by Patent Valuation
- 12.7 Analysis by Key Players
- 13 Grants Analysis
- 13.1 Analysis by year
- 13.2 Analysis by Amount Awarded
- 13.3 Analysis by Issuing Authority
- 13.4 Analysis by Grant Application
- 13.5 Analysis by Funding Institute
- 13.6 Analysis by NIH Departments
- 13.7 Analysis by Recipient Organization
- 14 Funding Analysis
- 14.1 Analysis by Funding Instances
- 14.2 Analysis by Type of Funding
- 14.3 Analysis by Funding Amount
- 14.4 Analysis by Leading Players
- 14.5 Analysis by Leading Investors
- 14.6 Analysis by Geography
- 15 Partnership and Collaborations Analysis
- 15.1 Analysis by Partnership Instances
- 15.2 Analysis by Type of Partnership
- 15.3 Analysis by Leading Players
- 15.4 Analysis by Geography
- 16 Regulatory Framework
- 16.1 Regulatory Overview
- 16.1.1 US FDA
- 16.1.2 EU EMA
- 16.1.3 INDIA CDSCO
- 16.1.4 JAPAN PMDA
- 16.1.5 Others
- 17 Supplier Landscape
- 17.1 Sirio Pharma Co., Ltd.
- 17.1.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.1.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.1.5 Certifications
- 17.2 Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd.
- 17.2.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.2.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.2.5 Certifications
- 17.3 CAPTEK® Softgel International Inc.
- 17.3.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.3.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.3.5 Certifications
- 17.4 Catalent, Inc
- 17.4.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.4.2 Financial Portfolio
- 17.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.4.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.4.5 Certifications
- 17.5 Cloverty
- 17.5.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.5.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.5.5 Certifications
- 17.6 Sochim International spa
- 17.6.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.6.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.6.5 Certifications
- 17.7 Aenova Group
- 17.7.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.7.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.7.5 Certifications
- 17.8 Eurocaps Limited
- 17.8.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.8.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.8.5 Certifications
- 17.9 Capsugel
- 17.9.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.9.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.9.5 Certifications
- 17.10 Procap Laboratories
- 17.10.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.10.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.10.5 Certifications
- 17.11 Soft gel Technologies Inc.
- 17.11.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.11.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.11.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.11.5 Certifications
- 17.12 Curtis Health Caps.
- 17.12.1 Financial Analysis
- 17.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 17.12.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 17.12.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
- 17.12.5 Certifications
- 18 Global Softgel Capsules Market - Distribution Model (Additional Insight)
- 18.1 Overview
- 18.2 Potential Distributors
- 18.3 Key Parameters for Distribution Partner Assessment
- 19 Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) Insights (Additional Insight)
- 20 Company Competitiveness Analysis (Additional Insight)
- 20.1 Very Small Companies
- 20.2 Small Companies
- 20.3 Mid-Sized Companies
- 20.4 Large Companies
- 20.5 Very Large Companies
- 21 Payment Methods (Additional Insight)
- 21.1 Government Funded
- 21.2 Private Insurance
- 21.3 Out-of-Pocket
Pricing
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