Japan Softgel Capsules Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The softgel capsules market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 751.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.1% is expected of Japan softgel capsules market from 2023 to 2030.

Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$403.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$751.2
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
8.1%
Report Coverage
Japan

Japan softgel capsules market highlights

  • The Japan softgel capsules market generated a revenue of USD 403.1 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 751.2 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, gelatin-based/animal-based was the largest revenue generating type in 2022.
  • 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 2022USD 403.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 751.2 million
Growth rate8.1% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentGelatin-based/animal-based
Fastest growing segmentNon-Animal-Based
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationGelatin-Based/Animal-Based, Non-Animal-Based
Key market players worldwideThermo 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, Japan accounted for 5.3% of the global softgel capsules market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China softgel capsules market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 917.8 million by 2030.

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Softgel Capsules Market Scope

Softgel capsules market segmentation & scope
Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based
Non-Animal-Based
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
Pharmaceutical Companies
Nutraceutical Companies
Cosmeceutical Companies
Contract Manufacturing Organization

Softgel Capsules Market Companies

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Japan softgel capsules market outlook

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Gelatin-based/animal-based was the largest segment with a revenue share of 78.19% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan softgel capsules market based on gelatin-based/animal-based, non-animal-based covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Japan Softgel Capsules Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Gelatin-Based/Animal-Based
    • Non-Animal-Based
  • Japan Softgel Capsules Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • 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
  • Japan Softgel Capsules End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Pharmaceutical Companies
    • Nutraceutical Companies
    • Cosmeceutical Companies
    • Contract Manufacturing Organization

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