U.S. Softgel Capsules Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
The softgel capsules market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 6,780.5 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 10.73% is expected of the United States softgel capsules market from 2026 to 2033.
The U.S. softgel capsules market generated a revenue of USD 3,018.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 6,780.5 million by 2033.
The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.73% 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 3,018.4 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 6,780.5 million
Growth rate
10.73% (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, U.S. accounted for 35.6% 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 North America, U.S. softgel capsules market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 897.5 million by 2033.
The U.S. dominated the overall global softgel market in terms of revenue in 2021, with a market share of 38.72%. According to the 2020 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data, the U.S. spends nearly 19.7% of its GDP on healthcare.
The increasing prevalence of several diseases in the country such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity are some of the key factors expected to boost market growth during the forecast period.
According to the American Heart Association, the data derived from the Nation Health and Nutrition Examination survey suggested that there were an estimated 28.2 Million adults diagnosed with diabetes, 113.6 Million adults had prediabetes, and about 9.8 Million people had undiagnosed diabetes.
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Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based was the largest segment with a revenue share of 90.63% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. 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 U.S. dominated the overall global softgel market in terms of revenue in 2021, with a market share of 38.72%. According to the 2020 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data, the U.S. spends nearly 19.7% of its GDP on healthcare.
The increasing prevalence of several diseases in the country such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity are some of the key factors expected to boost market growth during the forecast period.
According to the American Heart Association, the data derived from the Nation Health and Nutrition Examination survey suggested that there were an estimated 28.2 Million adults diagnosed with diabetes, 113.6 Million adults had prediabetes, and about 9.8 Million people had undiagnosed diabetes.
U.S. Softgel Capsules Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based
Non-Animal-Based
U.S. 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.S. Softgel Capsules Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Pharmaceutical Companies
Nutraceutical Companies
Cosmeceutical Companies
Contract Manufacturing Organization
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