Global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules Market By Type (Starch, and Pullulan), By Application (Pharmaceutical, and Health Supplements), By Region and Key Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2021-2030 (Includes Business Impact of COVID-19)

                                          
Report updated on 11th September, 2021: Global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules Market By Type (Starch, and Pullulan), By Application (Pharmaceutical, and Health Supplements), By Region and Key Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2021-2030 (Includes Business Impact of COVID-19)
Trusted Business Insights has published a comprehensive market research report on, Global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules Market by Product Type (Pullulan, HPMC & Others), By Application(Pharmaceuticals & Health Supplements), and by Region -Global Forecast to 2030, which offers a holistic view of the global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules market through systematic segmentation that covers every aspect of the target market.

The global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules market is projected to be US$ 289.53 Mn in 2020 to reach US$ 441.55 Mn by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.3%.

Softgel is usually a single piece of capsules, commonly made of gelatin and consists of liquid or oil-based ingredients.  On the other hand, vegetarian softgel capsules are obtained from plant-based natural sources, free of animal derivatives and GMO, and devoid of gluten and modified sugars. Introduction of vegetarian softgel capsules in the natural health product industry is critical since they have been advantageous to the vegetarian and vegan population. One of the most obvious advantages of using cellulose-based or vegetarian capsules is that they are not made with animal byproducts. This distinct characteristic allows them to be suitable for individuals who choose not to consume products sourced from animals. Vegetarian capsules are often deemed suitable to be classified as both Kosher and Halal products, which opens an option for a larger customer base. Additionally, vegetarian capsules have no known potential health risks, even when consumed during the long term, since as they are 100% natural and non-toxic.

A growing concern among people for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and consistent growth in the geriatric population increases the demand for nutritional supplements, which is expected to propel the growth of the target market.


Global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules Market Revenue (US$ Mn), 2021 to 2030


The high cost of vegetarian softgel capsules, as compared to regular gelatin capsules and increasing dissatisfaction with quality standards are hindering the growth of the vegetarian softgel capsules market.

Global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules market is segmented on the basis of product type, application, and region. Based on product type, the market is segmented into Pullulan, HPMC, and Others. The Pullulan segment accounts for the majority share and is expected to register the highest growth over the forecast period. Based on application, the market is segmented into pharmaceuticals and health supplements. The pharmaceuticals segment accounts for a majority share in the global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules market.


Global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules Market by Product Type, 2018


Based on the region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East Africa. North America accounts for the majority share in the global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules market. APAC is expected to register the highest growth rate over the forecast period. Regions such as Europe, South America, and MEA are expected to register stable growth over the forecast period.
The research report on the global Vegetarian Softgel Capsules market includes profiles of some of the major companies such as Catalent, Inc., DCC plc, Aenova Group GmbH, Sirio Pharma, Robinson Pharma, Hunan Er-Kang Pharmaceutical, Procaps, Ultimate Formulations, Captek, BAHRAIN PHARMA, etc.



Below are the active patents related to Vegetarian Softgel Capsules Market.


Patent Number: US20150272895A1

Composition of vegetable soft capsule having excellent elasticity and adhesive property, provided in form of thin film, and having improved productivity and disintegration, and method of preparing the same

Abstract

Disclosed are a composition of a vegetable soft capsule having excellent elasticity and an excellent adhesive property, provided in the form of a thin film, and having improved productivity and disintegration, and a method of preparing the same. Based on 35.3 weight part of the starch and the carrageenan, 7 weight part of the starch and 3 weight part of carrageenan are provided. In 35.3 weight part of the starch and the carrageenan, the starch contains 17.65 weight part of corn starch, 3.53 weight part of tapioca starch, and 3.53 weight part of potato starch are provided based on the weight ratio, and the carrageenan contains 7.592 weight part of iota carrageenan, 2.118 weight part of kappa carrageenan, 0.8 weight part of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), 0.04 weigh part of arabic gum, and 0.04 weight part of Levan. Together with 35.3 weight part of the starch and the carrageenan, 17.7 weight part of glycerin, and 47 weight part of purified water are composite

Application File Date: 2015-03-30

Application Granted Date: 2016-09-27

Current Assignee: CHANG SUNG SOFTGEL SYSTEM Ltd

Patent Number: CN105434397A

Vegetable soft capsule shell composition and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a vegetable soft capsule shell composition and a preparation method thereof. The composition comprises the following ingredients by content: 0-30% of hydroxypropyl starch, 0-20% of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, 0-20% of pullulan, 0.1-10% of one or more gels, 0.5-30% of one or more plasticizers, 0-5% of one or more soluble salts, 0-4% of an opacifier, 0-4% of one or more colorants and 10-90% of water, wherein the contents of hydroxypropyl starch, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and pullulan are not zero, and the total content is 100%. The preparation method comprises the following steps: adding hydroxypropyl starch into water for dispersion, so as to obtain a solution A; adding other ingredients except hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose into water for dispersion, so as to obtain a solution B; mixing the solution A with the solution B, heating to 90-95 DEG C, carrying out stirring and heat preservation for 0.5-2 hours, cooling to 75-80 DEG C, and carrying out heat preservation, still standing and defoaming to obtain a glue solution; measuring the viscosity of the glue solution after defoaming, wherein the composition is obtained when the viscosity reaches 20,000-30,000 mPa.s.

Application File Date: 2015-12-31

Application Granted Date: 2018-06-29

Current Assignee: Xiamen Kingdomway Biotechnology Co Ltd, Xiamen Kingdomway Group Co

Patent Number: US9339474B2

Soft capsule based on starch and a method and device for the production thereof

Abstract

A method for producing starch soft capsules comprises the following steps: preparing a mixture comprising starch, plasticizer and water, wherein more than 50 weight percent of the starch is present in the form of particles of granular starch; shaping the mixture to form a film in a shaping process; solidifying the mixture by increasing the temperature of the mixture during and/or after the shaping process by more than 5° C.; and shaping the film to form a soft capsule. Soft capsules produced by this method have starch particles bonded to one another. A device for performing this method comprises a shaping device to enable shaping of the starch material to form a film, and a heating device to perform a heat treatment to destructure the starch during and/or after the shaping. It comprises a rotary die device.

Application File Date: 2010-03-03

Application Granted Date:2016-05-17

Current Assignee: Innogel AG

Key Market Segments:

By Product

  
Starch
  
Pullulan
  
Others

By Application

  
Pharmaceutical
  
Health Supplements
  
Others


Key Market Players included in the report:


  
Aenova Group GmbH
  
Ayanda
  
BAHRAIN PHARMA
  
Best Formulations
  
Captek
  
Catalent Inc.
  
DCC plc
  
EuroCaps
  
Hunan Er-Kang Pharmaceutical
  
Procaps Laboratorios
  
Robinson Pharma
  
Sirio Pharma
  
Ultimate Formulations


Below are the key development related to Vegetarian Softgel Capsules Market in 2020 and 2021.


November 2020: Roquette Launches New Vegetarian Softgel Capsule Formulations. Roquette, a French plant-based ingredients company and pharmaceutical excipients provider, announced the launch of its pea starch technology, Lycagel, for vegetarian softgel capsule formulations. The first of its kind, according to the company, the new capsule formulation is made up of carrageenan, a setting agent found in marine macro algae, NEOSORB sorbitol, a plant-based ingredient used for nutraceutical applications, and salt, a company press release said. The new product offers significant capsule strength, seal integrity, quick drying time with no stickiness, fast disintegration, no cross-linking, and higher processing temperature suitability. Source

October 2020: Sirio Europe Invests in Advanced Manufacturing and Green Technologies Manufacturing facility upgrades at Brandenburg site have increased the CDMO’s production capacity and energy efficiency. Sirio Europe, a European nutraceutical and pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), and part of the Sirio group, has completed a major overhaul of its Brandenburg, Germany site with advanced manufacturing and green technologies. The company has installed new HVAC systems, individual drying chambers, vegetarian softgel manufacturing equipment and a block heat and power plant. Source