The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Softgel Capsules Market would witness market growth of 7.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2026, the LAMEA market's volume is expected to surge to 62.2 million units, showcasing a growth of 9.0% (2023-2030).
The softgel capsules market, an integral component of the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry, has exhibited remarkable growth in recent years, underpinned by several transformative factors and a constant quest for innovation. Softgel capsules, known for their versatility, enhanced bioavailability, and ease of consumption, have gained significant traction across a wide array of industries, ranging from pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements to cosmetics and food products.
In pharmaceuticals, softgel capsules have emerged as a preferred drug delivery system owing to their numerous advantages over traditional solid dosage forms. Softgels are known for their ability to encapsulate both liquid and semi-solid formulations, which significantly enhances the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. This has fueled the adoption of these capsules in the pharmaceutical sector, as they enable the formulation of drugs that exhibit improved efficacy and therapeutic outcomes. Furthermore, the ease of swallowing softgel capsules, particularly for pediatric and geriatric patients, has contributed to their growing use in the industry.
Saudi Arabia, like the UAE, has seen a surge in the consumption of softgel supplements. The Saudi population is placing a strong emphasis on health and wellness, driving the demand for dietary and nutraceutical products that are delivered through softgel capsules. This trend is further amplified by a growing middle-class segment with higher disposable income, allowing consumers to invest in their health and well-being through softgel-based supplements.
In Argentina and Chile, the consumption of softgel supplements is on the rise, fueled by a combination of factors. Both countries are experiencing a shift toward healthier lifestyles, with consumers seeking products that enhance their wellness. Softgel capsules are well-suited to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of individuals in these South American nations. These factors collectively drive the preference for softgel-based supplements in this region and, thus, propel the growth of the market.
The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $119.6 Million by 2030. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 8.5% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The UAE market would register a CAGR of 7.3% during (2023 - 2030).
Based on Type, the market is segmented into Gelatin, and Non-gelatin. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics. Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Pharmacies & Drug Stores, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, and Online Providers. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rest of LAMEA.
Free Valuable Insights: The Worldwide Softgel Capsules Market is Projected to reach USD 6.8 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.8%
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Gelita AG, Darling Ingredients, Inc., Nitta Gelatin, Inc., SAS Gelatines Weishardt, Lapi Gelatine S.p.a (Lapi Group), Captek Softgel International, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., EuroCaps (DCC Plc), Lonza Group AG (Capsugel), and Procaps Group.
Scope of the Study
Market Segments Covered in the Report:
By Type(Volume, Million Units, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
By Application (Volume, Million Units, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics
By Distribution Channel (Volume, Million Units, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Pharmacies & Drug Stores
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Online Providers
By Country (Volume, Million Units, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Egypt
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
List of Companies Profiled in the Report:
- Gelita AG
- Darling Ingredients, Inc.
- Nitta Gelatin, Inc.
- SAS Gelatines Weishardt
- Lapi Gelatine S.p.a (Lapi Group)
- Captek Softgel International, Inc.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
- EuroCaps (DCC Plc)
- Lonza Group AG (Capsugel)
- Procaps Group
TABLE 1 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 2 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 3 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 4 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 5 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 6 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 7 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 8 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 9 LAMEA Gelatin Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 10 LAMEA Gelatin Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 11 LAMEA Gelatin Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 12 LAMEA Gelatin Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 13 LAMEA Non-gelatin Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 14 LAMEA Non-gelatin Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 15 LAMEA Non-gelatin Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 16 LAMEA Non-gelatin Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 17 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 18 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 19 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 20 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 21 LAMEA Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 22 LAMEA Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 23 LAMEA Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 24 LAMEA Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 25 LAMEA Pharmaceuticals Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 26 LAMEA Pharmaceuticals Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 27 LAMEA Pharmaceuticals Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 28 LAMEA Pharmaceuticals Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 29 LAMEA Cosmetics Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 30 LAMEA Cosmetics Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 31 LAMEA Cosmetics Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 32 LAMEA Cosmetics Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 33 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 34 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 35 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 36 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 37 LAMEA Pharmacies & Drug Stores Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 38 LAMEA Pharmacies & Drug Stores Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 39 LAMEA Pharmacies & Drug Stores Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 40 LAMEA Pharmacies & Drug Stores Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 41 LAMEA Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 42 LAMEA Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 43 LAMEA Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 44 LAMEA Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 45 LAMEA Online Providers Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 46 LAMEA Online Providers Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 47 LAMEA Online Providers Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 48 LAMEA Online Providers Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 49 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 50 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 51 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Country, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 52 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Country, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 53 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 54 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 55 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 56 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 57 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 58 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 59 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 60 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 61 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 62 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 63 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 64 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 65 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 66 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 67 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 68 Brazil Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 69 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 70 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 71 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 72 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 73 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 74 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 75 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 76 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 77 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 78 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 79 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 80 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 81 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 82 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 83 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 84 Argentina Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 85 UAE Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 86 UAE Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 87 UAE Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 88 UAE Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 89 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 90 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 91 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 92 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 93 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 94 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 95 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 96 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 97 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 98 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 99 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 100 UAE Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 101 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 102 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 103 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 104 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 105 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 106 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 107 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 108 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 109 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 110 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 111 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 112 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 113 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 114 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 115 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 116 Egypt Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 117 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 118 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 119 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 120 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 121 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 122 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 123 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 124 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 125 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 126 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 127 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 128 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 129 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 130 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 131 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 132 South Africa Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 133 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 134 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 135 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 136 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 137 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 138 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 139 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 140 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 141 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 142 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 143 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 144 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 145 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 146 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 147 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 148 Nigeria Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 149 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 150 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 151 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 152 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 153 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 154 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 155 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 156 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 157 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 158 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 159 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 160 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 161 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, USD Million
TABLE 162 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, USD Million
TABLE 163 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2022, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 164 Rest of LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2023 - 2030, Million Units (Pack of 10)
TABLE 165 key Information – Gelita AG
TABLE 166 Key Information – Darling Ingredients, Inc.
TABLE 167 Key Information – Nitta Gelatin, Inc.
TABLE 168 Key Information – SAS Gelatines Weishardt
TABLE 169 Key Information – Lapi Gelatine S.p.a
TABLE 170 Key information – Captek Softgel International, Inc.
TABLE 171 Key Information – Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
TABLE 172 Key information – EuroCaps Ltd.
TABLE 173 Key Information –Lonza Group Ltd.
TABLE 174 Key information – Procaps Group
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting the Softgel Capsules Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Softgel Capsules Market
FIG 5 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market Share by Type, 2022
FIG 6 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market Share by Type, 2030
FIG 7 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Type, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 8 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market Share by Application, 2022
FIG 9 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market Share by Application, 2030
FIG 10 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Application, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 11 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market Share by Distribution Channel, 2022
FIG 12 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market Share by Distribution Channel, 2030
FIG 13 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 14 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market Share by Country, 2022
FIG 15 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market Share by Country, 2030
FIG 16 LAMEA Softgel Capsules Market by Country, 2019 - 2030, USD Million
FIG 17 SWOT Analysis: Gelita AG
FIG 18 SWOT Analysis: Darling Ingredients, Inc.
FIG 19 SWOT Analysis: Nitta Gelatin, Inc.
FIG 20 SWOT Analysis: SAS Gelatines Weishardt
FIG 21 SWOT Analysis: Lapi Gelatine S.p.a
FIG 22 Swot Analysis: Captek Softgel International, Inc.
FIG 23 Swot Analysis: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
FIG 24 Swot Analysis: EuroCaps Ltd.
FIG 25 Swot Analysis: Lonza Group AG
FIG 26 Swot Analysis: Procaps Group