Sweeteners Market Size & Trends
valued at USD 86.42 billion in 2024, the worldwide sweeteners market is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2030. The fast-food and bakery sector is expanding thanks to consumers' constantly shifting lifestyles and eating habits, which has also resulted in a notable increase in the sweetener market recently.
Key Highlights
- The Asia Pacific sweeteners market held the largest revenue share at 48.0% in 2024.
- The sweetener market in India dominated the Asia-Pacific region, with the largest revenue share in 2024.
- By type, the sucrose segment held the largest revenue share of 79.5% in 2024.
- By form, solid sweeteners led the market with the largest revenue share in 2024.
- By application, the bakery & confectionery segment dominated the sweeteners industry and accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024.
Sweeteners are used in bakery food products for their sweet flavor and ability to bulk, structure, brown, aerate, fuel, and maintain the product’s moisture, shelf life, and appeal. The growth of honey and artificial sweeteners can be credited to rising health consciousness among consumers, which encourages healthier and more nutritious food around the globe. In addition, the rising inclination toward natural products is propelling the market's growth.
Rising health consciousness is encouraging global consumers to seek healthier and more nutritious food alternatives, leading to a surge in the demand for honey and artificial sweeteners. Manufacturers are offering a wide range of sugar substitutes such as xylitol, mannitol, erythritol, stevia, and honey, further favoring the growth of the sweeteners industry. Healthier and safer food products with high nutritional value are also witnessing a surge in demand with changing consumer preferences and inclination toward natural sweeteners.
Over the forecast period, we expect a surge in demand for sugar substitutes such as polyol sweeteners, high-intensity sweeteners, and rare sugars. A wide range of sweeteners, including sucrose, is available globally. Consumers opt for high-intensity sweeteners, including aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, and cyclamates, instead of sugar, as they contain negligible or no calories. We anticipate that the global demand for sweeteners will increase due to the rising consumption of carbonated soft drinks.
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Type Insights
The sucrose segment held the largest revenue share of 79.5% in 2024. Sucrose, also known as table sugar, is a disaccharide produced from glucose and fructose. It is naturally found in various fruits, vegetables, and nuts. However, the refining process worldwide produces a large quantity of sucrose from sugarcane and sugar beets. Sucrose also offers consistency to baked food products, owing to its wide use in the baking industry. Moreover, various medicine formulations use sucrose to impart a pleasant taste to foul-tasting chemicals. Different medicines have been formulated using sucrose in the form of gummies, chewable tablets, syrups, and lozenges owing to its binding properties and sweet taste.
The low-glycemic agave syrup segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 11.8% over the forecast period. Agave syrup contains less glucose than other sweeteners, which may help minimize blood sugar spikes and crashes that trigger cravings. Regular consumption of high-sugar foods can strain the body's insulin response, reducing its ability to metabolize glucose effectively over time.
Low-glycemic agave syrup is a natural, vegan-friendly sweetener derived from the agave plant, a succulent native to warm regions such as the southwestern part of the U.S. and Mexico. It has gained popularity as a substitute for table sugar and other sweeteners, especially in the alternative health community. Moreover, its low glycemic index (GI), typically ranging from 10 to 19, helps maintain steady blood sugar levels and avoids sharp spikes.
Tagatose is expected to expand at a lucrative CAGR over the forecast period. It has gained popularity recently worldwide owing to its health benefits and properties similar to sucrose. The global pharmaceutical industry is increasingly investing in the research and development of tagatose for its potential applications in treating dental decay, obesity, and type II diabetes. Thus, the surging research and development activities and the increasing number of potential pharmaceutical applications of tagatose are expected to fuel the growth of this segment during the forecast period.
Form Insights
Solid sweeteners led the market with the largest revenue share in 2024. The solid form is in high demand in the global market owing to its feasibility and functional benefits, including ease of transportation, packaging, stability, and a wide scope of application. Most sweeteners are available in solid, crystalline, or powdered forms. The food & beverage industry widely uses them as coating and bulking agents in confectionery, bakery, and other applications. Ease of use of solid sweeteners, owing to their physical properties, is a key factor contributing to their demand.
The liquid sweeteners segment is expected to grow over the forecast period. Sweeteners in liquid form offer greater solubility and flexibility for different applications, such as food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care & cosmetics. Liquid sweeteners are widely used in producing beverages, chewing gums, mouthwashes, cosmetic gels, and pharmaceutical products. Moreover, producing liquid sweeteners requires minimal processing, a key factor driving their demand in end-use industries. Honey is the oldest natural sweetener available in liquid form, which is twice as sweet as sucrose and contains several trace minerals and B vitamins. Maple syrup is another sweetener available in liquid form. It is made from sap extracted from sugar maple trees and tastes twice as sweet as sucrose. High-fructose corn syrup and polyols such as isomalt, sorbitol, and maltitol are also some of the sweeteners available in liquid form.
Application Insights
The bakery & confectionery segment dominated the sweeteners industry and accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024. Sweeteners are among the essential components predominantly used as sweetening agents in bakery and confectionery food products. Yeast-based and chemically leavened baked goods, such as cakes and cookies, use them in large quantities. They also act as bulking agents, coloring agents, humectants, texturizers, and shelf-life extenders. Bakeries and confectionery products classify sweeteners as caloric and non-nutritive. Moreover, using low-calorie sweeteners has proven beneficial in improved dental health, glycemic control, and calorie reduction. Due to increased health consciousness among individuals, we expect these benefits to boost their demand in bakeries and confectioneries.
The pharmaceutical application segment is expected to grow over the forecast period. Sweeteners are used as active pharmaceutical ingredients or excipients for modern formulations, such as consumer-friendly lozenges, chewable tablets, and gummies. Polyols and high-intensity sweeteners are widely used for their tooth-friendliness and sweet taste. Conventional tablets and powdered medicine formulations also use them.
Regional Insights
We expect the North American sweeteners market to grow in the coming years. Increasing awareness about sugar alternatives that provide low or no calories has contributed to the market growth in North America. Consumers in the region are shifting toward natural and organic products and reducing the consumption of packaged and heavily processed food, which is expected to drive the demand for natural sweeteners. In 2024, as part of World Day Against Obesity, Universidad Panamericana reinforced its dedication to fostering a healthy and sustainable food culture in Mexico, where childhood obesity remains a significant issue. Such steps are expected to positively impact the expansion of the natural and low-calorie sweeteners market, as food manufacturers adapt to changing consumer preferences and regulatory environments.
U.S. Sweeteners Market Trends
The U.S. sweeteners market dominated the North American market with the largest revenue share in 2024. Natural sweeteners, such as stevia and monk fruit, are gaining popularity due to increasing health consciousness and demand for low-calorie alternatives in the food & beverage industry.
Europe Sweeteners Market Trends
The Europe sweeteners market held a substantial market share in 2024. Key factors driving the demand for healthier, natural, low-calorie sweeteners in Europe include heightened health awareness about high sugar consumption, a preference for cleaner labels, and the rise of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes. In response, European (EU) food and beverage companies are increasingly turning to natural alternatives such as steviol glycosides (stevia), coconut sugar, and date sugar to replace traditional sugar in various products, including beverages, bakery items, dairy, confectionery, and tabletop sweeteners.
Asia Pacific Sweeteners Market Trends
The Asia Pacific sweeteners market held the largest revenue share at 48.0% in 2024. The region has a large growth potential for the food and beverage industry on account of the presence of some of the fastest-growing economies, such as China and India. Consumers in the region are largely inclined toward convenient yet healthy foods, sugar-free snacks, and diet beverages, which rely on alternative sweeteners. Moreover, Asian economies such as China and India are among the largest producers and consumers of sweeteners such as sucrose. High availability of raw materials required for the production of sucrose, such as sugarcane, and favorable government initiatives aimed at increasing the production of sucrose in these countries are expected to boost the market growth.
The sweetener market in India dominated the Asia-Pacific region, with the largest revenue share in 2024. The demand is rapidly growing, driven by increasing health awareness and the rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and obesity. As consumers seek healthier alternatives to traditional sugar, there has been a notable shift toward low-calorie and natural sweeteners. India’s sweetener industry is expanding, with both natural and artificial options produced by players such as M/S JJD ENTERPRISES, Nutrizo Advancis HealthCare Pvt. Ltd., Tag Ingredients India Pvt. Ltd., and Alpspure Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. Stevia, sucralose, jaggery, honey, and aspartame are among the popular sweeteners. In addition, the growing demand, particularly from the diabetic population, has encouraged Indian farmers to cultivate stevia, with the country producing nearly 600 tons annually. India’s favorable climate further supports this cultivation, strengthening its position in the sweeteners market.
Key Sweeteners Company Insights
Some of the key companies in the global sweeteners industry are ADM, Ingredion, Roquette Frères, Tate & Lyle, and Cargill, Incorporated. Global sweetener manufacturers have experienced strong year-on-year growth recently, driven by increasing consumer preference for low-sugar food products and a wide application scope for sweeteners across various industries. Key companies in the market are offering solutions for the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industry players and focusing on introducing plant-based natural sweeteners to meet changing customer demands.
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ADM is an agricultural processing and food ingredient manufacturing company that produces various products, including oils, sweeteners, proteins, and specialty ingredients. It operates across various sectors, serving food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial markets worldwide, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
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Ingredion produces various starches, sweeteners, and other specialty ingredients for food, beverages, personal care, and industrial applications. It focuses on providing innovative and sustainable solutions that meet customers' evolving needs across diverse industries worldwide.
Key Sweetener Companies
The following are the leading companies in the sweeteners market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.
- ADM
- Ingredion
- Cargill, Incorporated.
- Roquette Frères
- Tate & Lyle
- Foodchem International Corporation
- PureCircle
- Pure
- Beyond the Hive
- Dabur
- The company in question is Kerry Group plc.
- Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
- International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- DFI Corporation
- Nascent Health Sciences LLC.
Recent Developments
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In February 2025, Oobli, a pioneer in sweet protein technology, teamed up with Ingredion to introduce innovative sweetener solutions.
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In October 2024, Tate & Lyle and Manus announced a strategic partnership, The Natural Sweetener Alliance, to widen access to natural sugar reduction solutions.
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In July 2024, Tate & Lyle introduced Optimizer Stevia 8.10, a stevia-based sweetener developed to replicate the taste of sugar at a lesser cost than premium alternatives.
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In May 2024, Ingredion’s PureCircle launched Clean Taste Solubility Solution (CTSS), a new stevia-based sweetener. It is 100 times more soluble than Reb M and allows for 100% sugar reduction.
Sweeteners Market Report Scope
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Report Attribute |
Details |
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Market size value in 2025 |
USD 89.95 billion |
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Revenue forecast in 2030 |
USD 111.36 billion |
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Growth rate |
CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2030 |
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Base year for estimation |
2024 |
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Historical data |
2018-2023 |
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Forecast period |
2025-2030 |
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Quantitative units |
Volume in metric tons, revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2025 to 2030 |
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Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
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Segments covered |
Type, form, application, region |
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Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific, Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Germany; UK; France; Italy; China; India; Japan; Brazil; UAE |
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Key companies profiled |
ADM; Ingredion; Cargill, Incorporated; Roquette Frères; Tate & Lyle; Foodchem International Corporation; PureCircle; Pyure; Beeyond the Hive; Dabur; Kerry Group plc.; Ajinomoto Co., Inc.; International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; DFI Corporation; and Nascent Health Sciences LLC. |
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Customization scope |
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Global Sweeteners Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, MIR has segmented the global sweeteners market report based on type, form, application, and region
Type Outlook (Volume, Metric Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
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Sucrose
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High-fructose Corn Syrup
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Polyol Sweeteners/Sugar Alcohols
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Sorbitol
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Xylitol
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Mannitol
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Maltitol
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Isomalt
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Erythritol
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Xylitol
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Others (Lactitol, etc.)
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High-intensity Sweeteners
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Aspartame
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Sucralose
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Saccharin
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Cyclamates
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Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)
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Stevia
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Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo)
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Brazen
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Others (Glycyrrhizin, Neotame, etc.)
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Allulose
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Low Glycemic Agave Syrup
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Tagatose
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Cambia
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Others (Maple Syrup, etc.)
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Form Outlook (Volume, Metric Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
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Solid
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Liquid
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Others (Leaf, etc.)
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Application Outlook (Volume, Metric Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
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Bakery & Confectionery
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Beverages
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Dairy & Frozen Desserts
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Pharmaceuticals
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Others
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Regional Outlook (Volume, Metric Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
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North America
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U.S.
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Canada
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Mexico
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Europe
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Germany
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UK
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France
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Italy
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Asia Pacific
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China
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India
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Japan
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Latin America
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Brazil
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Middle East and Africa (MEA)
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UAE
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