Softgel Capsules Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Global Softgel Capsules Market Trends & Size and it is Segmented By Type (Animal Based and Non-animal Based), Application (Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market provides the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

Softgel Capsules Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Softgel Capsules Market Size

Softgel Capsules Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 7.70 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America

Major Players

Softgel Capsules Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Softgel Capsules Market Analysis

The Global Softgel Capsules Market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the studied market. Softgel capsules for the treatment of COVID-19 have undergone a number of clinical trials to determine their safety and effectiveness. For instance, the clinical trial of Softgel KOVIR (TD0068) in combination with background treatment in COVID-19 patients was sponsored in October 2021 by Sao Thai Duong Joint Stock Company in association with Vietstar Biomedical Research. The study is evaluating comparative analysis between a standard dose regimen of KOVIR and a placebo combined with background treatment in COVID-19 patients. Similarly, research studies have been conducted on softgel vitamin capsules. For instance, in January 2021, a research study titled "The vitamin D for COVID-19 (VIVID) trial: A pragmatic cluster-randomized design" included a daily dose of oral softgel capsule containing 3200 IU vitamin D3 to be administered daily for 4 weeks. The study stated that softgel vitamin capsules enhanced immunity and will reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. Hence, the market is expected to grow in the upcoming future.

Factors such as technological development, rising research and development efforts, and increasing consumer demand for products are expected to increase market growth. One of the main drivers of market expansion is the advancement of research and development which increases the capability of the manufacturing of softgels now using a new technology that many businesses have created. For instance, Catalent introduced OptiGel DR technology for the formulation and production of delayed/enteric release softgels in October 2020. Pectin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, and gelatin are combined in the to create softgel capsules, eliminating need for a separate capsule coating phase. The consequences of stomach reflux can also be reduced by the pills. It enables the softgel capsule shell to incorporate the delayed-release profile, expanding the applications and eliminating the need for a separate capsule coating phase. By doing this, coated softgel quality concerns are potentially eliminated, along with time and yield loss. Furthermore, in November 2020, Roquette launched the LYCAGEL technology, offering a pharmaceutical-grade solution for vegetarian softgel capsule formulations. Such advancements are expected to increase the market share. Hence, the abovementioned factors are expected to increase the market growth over the forecast period.

However, drawbacks associated with softgel capsules are expected to hinder market growth.

Softgel Capsules Industry Overview

The market is partially fragmented and consists of several major players. Some of the companies which are currently dominating the market are Aenova Group, CAPTEK, EuroCaps, fortunelabs, Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd., MEDGEL, Procaps, SaintyCo, Sirio Pharma, and United Laboratories, among others.

Softgel Capsules Market Leaders

  1. Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd.

  2. Sirio Pharma

  3. CAPTEK

  4. United Laboratories

  5. Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Softgel Capsules Market Concentration
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Softgel Capsules Market News

  • In May 2022, Windzor Pharma Ltd launched Rx Vitamin D3 product Solferol Softgel capsules in the Irish market. It is one of the low-cost Solferol Softgel Vitamin D3 capsules.
  • In February 2022, ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. launched two softgel capsules, Zylem 1:20 Softgel Capsules and Zylem 5:5 Softgel Capsules in Canada.

Softgel Capsules Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Technological Advancements and Increasing R&D Activities
    • 4.2.2 Growing Demand from Health-conscious Consumers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Drawbacks Associated with Softgel Capsules
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)

  • 5.1 By Type
    • 5.1.1 Animal Based
    • 5.1.2 Non-animal Based
  • 5.2 By Application
    • 5.2.1 Pharmaceutical
    • 5.2.2 Nutraceutical
    • 5.2.3 Other Applications
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Italy
    • 5.3.2.5 Spain
    • 5.3.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 Japan
    • 5.3.3.3 India
    • 5.3.3.4 Australia
    • 5.3.3.5 South Korea
    • 5.3.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.4.1 GCC
    • 5.3.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5 South America
    • 5.3.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Aenova Group
    • 6.1.2 CAPTEK
    • 6.1.3 EuroCaps
    • 6.1.4 fortunelabs
    • 6.1.5 Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd.
    • 6.1.6 MEDGEL
    • 6.1.7 Procaps
    • 6.1.8 SaintyCo
    • 6.1.9 Sirio Pharma
    • 6.1.10 Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
    • 6.1.11 United Laboratories
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Softgel Capsules Industry Segmentation

As per the scope, the softgel capsules are a gelatin-based shell containing a liquid medicament. It is used as a dosage form for a variety of medicines such as vitamins. The Softgel Capsules Market is Segmented By Type (Animal Based and Non-animal Based), Application (Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions, globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

By Type Animal Based
Non-animal Based
By Application Pharmaceutical
Nutraceutical
Other Applications
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Softgel Capsules Market Research FAQs

What is the current Global Softgel Capsules Market size?

The Global Softgel Capsules Market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Global Softgel Capsules Market?

Fuji Capsule Co., Ltd., Sirio Pharma, CAPTEK, United Laboratories and Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Global Softgel Capsules Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Global Softgel Capsules Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Global Softgel Capsules Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Global Softgel Capsules Market.

What years does this Global Softgel Capsules Market cover?

The report covers the Global Softgel Capsules Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Global Softgel Capsules Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Softgel Capsules Industry Report

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