The global market for softgel capsules was valued at $7.4 billion in 2023. The market is expected to grow from $7.9 billion in 2024 to $11.5 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, of 7.7% from 2024 through 2029.
The global market for soft gelatin capsules is expected to grow from $5.8 billion in 2024 to $8.2 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2024 through 2029.
The global market for vegetarian softgel capsules is expected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2024 to $3.2 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Scope
The global softgel capsules market and all major global softgel capsules companies are identified in this report. The total softgel capsules market is broken out globally and by geographic region. All major product types and applications are covered in detail. The current report will provide detailed exposure to softgel capsules.
This report will provide detailed information on the softgel capsules market. This report analyzes the market trends of softgel capsules with data from 2023, estimates from 2024, projections of compound annual growth rates through 2029 (forecast period of 2024 through 2029), and regional markets of softgel capsules. This report will highlight softgel capsules' current and future market potential and give a detailed analysis of the competitive environment. The report will cover regulatory scenarios, drivers, restraints, and opportunities. The report also covers market projections for 2029 and the market share for key market players.
The report also details market shares for softgel capsules based on product type, application, end user, and geography. The market is segmented into gelatin and vegetarian capsules based on product type. The market is segmented based on its nutritional, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical applications. Based on end-users, the market is segmented into pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies, contract manufacturing companies and others.
The market has been segmented into significant geographical regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The regional segment will cover a detailed analysis of the market in major countries such as the U.S., Germany, the U.K., France, Japan, China, and India. For market estimates, data will be provided for 2023 as the base year, with forecasts for 2024 through 2029.
Report Includes
73 data tables and 31 additional tables
Analyses of global market trends for softgel capsules, with market revenue data from 2021 to 2023, estimates for 2024, and projected CAGRs through 2029
Estimates of the market size and revenue prospects of the global market, along with a market share analysis by product type, application, end user and region/country
Analysis of the market dynamics, industry trends, competitive landscape and regulatory scenario
A Porter's Five Forces model, and global supply chain and companies' SWOT analyses
Patent activity and key patent grants/publications
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, ESG score analysis, and the ESG practices of leading companies
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
Profiles of market leaders, including Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Catalent Inc., Aenova Group, Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd., and CAPTEK Softgel International Inc.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of the Report
Market Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Overview
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Potential for New Entrants
Threat of Substitutes
Competitiveness in the Industry
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Rising Applications of Softgel Capsules
Increasing Number of Strategies by Market Players to Expand their Capabilities
Growth of the Pharmaceutical Industry Provides Opportunities for the Softgel Capsules Market to Grow Worldwide
Market Restraints
Challenges in the Softgel Capsules Industry
Rising Demand for Kosher- and Halal-certified Hard Gelatin Capsules and High Cost of Vegetarian Capsules
Market Opportunities
Smart Capsules Are a Potential New Drug-Delivery Vehicle
Increasing Demand for Non-gelatin Softgel Capsules
Chapter 4 Regulatory Landscape
Regulatory Scenario
The U.S.
Canada
European Union
U.K.
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Australia
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies
Overview
3D Printing
Microfluidics
Artificial Intelligence
Patent Analysis
Chapter 6 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Global Market for Softgel Capsules, by Product Type
Global Market Size and Forecast
Gelatin Capsules
Vegetarian Capsules
Global Market for Softgel Capsules, by Application
Global Market Size and Forecast
Nutritional
Pharmaceutical
Cosmeceutical
Global Market for Softgel Capsules, by End User
Global Market Size and Forecast
Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Companies
Contract Manufacturing Companies
Others
Geographic Breakdown
Global Market for Softgel Capsules, by Region
Global Market Size and Forecast
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence
Competitive Landscape
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weakness
Opportunities
Threats
Chapter 8 Sustainability in Softgel Capsules Market: An ESG Perspective