U.K. Softgel Capsules Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK softgel capsules market highlights
- The UK softgel capsules market generated a revenue of USD 590.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 772.0 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% 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.
Softgel capsules market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 590.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 772.0 million |
| Growth rate | 3.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Gelatin-based/animal-based |
| Fastest growing segment | Non-Animal-Based |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 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, UK accounted for 7.0% of the global softgel capsules market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Europe, Germany softgel capsules market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Sweden is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 164.9 million by 2033.
The UK has a universal healthcare system where majority of the population is covered under free healthcare services offered by national healthcare centers. Furthermore, free healthcare services offered by the government has resulted in high demand for softgel capsules in the country.
Presence of several key players coupled with favorable reimbursement policies is anticipated to boost market growth during the forecast period. Moreover, government efforts to increase investment and R&D for nutraceutical sector are also expected to drive the market.
For instance, in June 2021, the Council for Responsible Nutrition or CRN UK welcomed the proposal document that seeks to revamp the regulatory framework for nutraceuticals to boost R&D and investments in this marketplace.
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Publish Date: Aug 05, 2026
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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/ |
U.K. Softgel Capsules Market Outlook
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Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based was the largest segment with a revenue share of 84.59% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. softgel capsules market based on gelatin-based/animal-based, non-animal-based covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The UK has a universal healthcare system where majority of the population is covered under free healthcare services offered by national healthcare centers. Furthermore, free healthcare services offered by the government has resulted in high demand for softgel capsules in the country.
Presence of several key players coupled with favorable reimbursement policies is anticipated to boost market growth during the forecast period. Moreover, government efforts to increase investment and R&D for nutraceutical sector are also expected to drive the market.
For instance, in June 2021, the Council for Responsible Nutrition or CRN UK welcomed the proposal document that seeks to revamp the regulatory framework for nutraceuticals to boost R&D and investments in this marketplace.
- U.K. Softgel Capsules Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based
- Non-Animal-Based
- U.K. 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
- U.K. Softgel Capsules Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Nutraceutical Companies
- Cosmeceutical Companies
- Contract Manufacturing Organization
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