The competitive landscape in 2026 is defined by "Strategic Consolidation." The Capsule Market Share is dominated by a few major players—such as Lonza (Capsugel), ACG, and Qualicaps—who have acquired smaller, specialized firms to gain access to proprietary HPMC and starch-based technologies. These giants are no longer just "capsule makers"; they are "integrated solution providers" offering everything from the raw shell to the filling machinery and formulation expertise.

To protect their share, market leaders are focusing on "Vertical Integration." We are seeing capsule vendors buy into the raw material supply chain (gelatin and cellulose plants) to insulate themselves from the price volatility of animal hides and plant fibers. Meanwhile, smaller, "Agile" manufacturers are gaining ground by offering "Micro-Batch" services for the booming startup supplement industry, proving that in 2026, flexibility is just as valuable as scale.

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