Middle East & Africa Softgel Capsules Market Size & Outlook
The softgel capsules market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 384.2 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.23% is expected of Middle East & Africa softgel capsules market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$257.4
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$268.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$384.2
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
5.2%
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MEA softgel capsules market highlights
- The MEA softgel capsules market generated a revenue of USD 257.4 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.23% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, gelatin-based/animal-based was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
- Non-Animal-Based is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 257.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 384.2 million |
| Growth rate | 5.23% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Gelatin-based/animal-based |
| Fastest growing segment | Non-Animal-Based |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based, Non-Animal-Based |
| Key market players worldwide | Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc, Catalent Inc, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Lonza Group Ltd, Procaps Group SA, Soft Gel Technologies, EuroCaps, Captek Softgel International, Sirio Pharma, Fuji Capsule |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.0% of the global softgel capsules market in 2025.
- Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 7,935.5 million by 2033.
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Publish Date: Aug 05, 2026
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Softgel Capsules Market segmentation & scope
Softgel Capsules Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonza Group Ltd | View profile | 18,000 | Muenchensteinerstrasse 38, Basel, Switzerland, CH-4002 | www.lonza.com |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | View profile | 122,000 | 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451 | www.thermofisher.com |
| Kuehne + Nagel International AG | View profile | 93,064 | Dorfstrasse 50, P.O. Box 67, Schindellegi, Switzerland, CH-8834 | www.kuehne-nagel.com |
| Catalent Inc | View profile | 17,219 | 14 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, NJ, United States, 08873 | www.catalent.com |
| EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc | View profile | 144 | 480 Pleasant Street, Suite A-210, Watertown, MA, United States, 02472 | www.eyepointpharma.com |
| Procaps Group SA | View profile | 5,500 | 9 Rue de Bitbourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1273 | www.procapsgroup.com |
| Soft Gel Technologies | View profile | 11-50 | Los Angeles, California, United States, North America | www.soft-gel.com/ |
| EuroCaps | View profile | 101-250 | Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, United Kingdom, Europe | www.eurocaps.co.uk |
| Captek Softgel International | View profile | 251-500 | Cerritos, California, United States, North America | capteksoftgel.com/ |
| Sirio Pharma | View profile | - | Shantou, Guangdong, China, Asia | www.siriopharma.com/ |
Middle East & Africa Softgel Capsules Market Outlook
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Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based was the largest segment with a revenue share of 86.01% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa softgel capsules market based on gelatin-based/animal-based, non-animal-based covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- Middle East & Africa Softgel Capsules Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based
- Non-Animal-Based
- Middle East & Africa Softgel Capsules Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Antacid and Anti-Flatulent Preparation
- Anti-Anemic Preparations
- Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
- Antibiotic and Antibacterial Drugs
- Cough and Cold Preparations
- Health Supplement
- Vitamin and Dietary Supplement
- Pregnancy
- Middle East & Africa Softgel Capsules Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Nutraceutical Companies
- Cosmeceutical Companies
- Contract Manufacturing Organization
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Middle East Africa Softgel Capsules Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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