Enteric Softgel Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type(Gelatin capsules and non-gelatin capsules), By Application(Health supplements and pharmaceuticals), By Distribution channel(Supermarkets and hypermarkets, pharmacies & drug stores, and online stores.), By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032

Enteric Softgel Market Driver

Increasing Production Capabilities by Leading players

• Increasing investments in R&D to improve the bioavailability of these capsules is the major factor driving the market growth. Major players increased their production to meet the demand for healthy and nutritional supplements. For example, Catalent Pharma Solutions, an American player in the enteric softgel capsules market, recently announced that it will soon invest over USD 5 million in its new drug development center at its Somerset, New Jersey facility. This initiative will help the company improve its expertise in the capsule coating technology, ultimately helping it establish a stronger presence in the enteric softgel capsules market. Hence, the technologically advanced manufacturing methods and the presence of leading players in the market are focussed on reducing the overall complexity, cost, and drug development timelines that will ultimately improve the business efficiency and productivity.

Enteric Softgel Market Restraints

High Cost and Shelf-Life stability Concerns

• The adoption of enteric softgel capsules is restricted due its shelf-life stability problems, which are commonly faced by consumers when these capsules are stored for more than six months. The dynamic nature of these capsules makes it more challenging to optimize its shelf-life and chemical stability for manufacturers.

• In the production of enteric softgel capsules, elaborate machinery is used so its production cost is higher than other ordinary tablets and pills.