The low intensity sweeteners market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there's been a notable surge in the market size of low intensity sweeteners. The market, which stood at $2.16 billion in 2024, is projected to swell to $2.31 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
This upward trend during the historical period stems from various factors including heightened health awareness, an increased yearning for low-calorie substitutes, the expansion of the diabetic populace and the consequential demand for sugar substitutes. Regulatory backing for reduced-sugar and low-calorie products, patrons' fondness for natural and clean label sweeteners, an escalation in obesity rates and cognizance of sugar-related health issues, and the growth of the food and beverage sector also contribute to this growth.
The low intensity sweeteners market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for low intensity sweeteners is anticipated to witness considerable expansion in the upcoming years, ballooning to a projected value of $2.97 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
The escalation predicted during the forecast period can be ascribed to an increasing demand for products with reduced sugar and low-calories, health and wellness trends that influence the selection of sweeteners, upcoming markets, growth in urbanization, and a consumer leaning towards plant-based sweeteners. Other significant trends during this forecast period are the enhanced taste provided by blends of low intensity sweeteners, utilization of these sweeteners in beverages and dairy products, non-GMO and clean label claims for sweetener commodities, the functional benefits of low intensity sweeteners, tailor-made sweetening solutions suitable for varying products, and a decrease in sugar quantity in reformulated items.
The low-intensity sweetener market is anticipated to expand thanks to the increasing consumer preference for low-calorie foods. A surge in health and wellness consciousness, reflected in a preference for healthier food and beverage options, is fuelling this market expansion. For example, a Food Navigator Europe report from January 2024, reveals that about 33% of UK and Ireland's adults consume at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, compared to 30% in the Netherlands, 20% in France, 11% in Germany, and a mere 2% in Romania. This rising trend towards low-calorie and health-conscious food choices is anticipated to boost the development of the low-intensity sweetener market.
The low intensity sweeteners market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: D-Tagatose, Sorbitol, Maltitol, Xylitol, Mannitol, Erythritol, Allulose
2) By Form: Dry, Liquid
3) By Application: Food, Beverages, Pharmaceutical And Personal Care Products
Subsegments:
1) By D-Tagatose: Applications In Dairy Products, Confectionery
2) By Sorbitol: Food And Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products
3) By Maltitol: Sugar-Free Confectionery, Baked Goods, Ice Cream
4) By Xylitol: Oral Care Products, Sugar-Free Gum, Baked Goods
5) By Mannitol: Pharmaceuticals, Food Products, Nutraceuticals
6) By Erythritol: Beverages, Baked Goods, Confectionery
7) By Allulose: Beverage Applications, Bakery Products, Sauces And Dressings
Introducing new products has become a predominant trend among enterprises in the low-intensity sweeteners industry. Businesses are innovating new items to meet consumer needs for more efficient forecasting instruments that minimize production time and enhance product efficiency. For instance, in March 2022, Cargill, a food company from the United States, introduced the Ever Sweet + ClearFlo Stevia Platform. This solution combines their premier stevia sweetener, EverSweet, with their ClearFlo technology. The integration of EverSweet and ClearFlo provides flavor adaptation, boosted solubility, stability in formula development, and quicker dissolution.
Major companies operating in the low intensity sweeteners market include:
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Roquette Frères S.A.
• Tate & Lyle plc
• Food Chem International Corporation
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Gulshan Polyols Limited
• Mitsui Sugar Co. Ltd.
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Whole Earth Brands Inc.
• Van Wankum Ingredients B.V.
• Hylen Co. Ltd.
• Fooding Group Limited
• Apura Ingredients
• Shandong Saigo Group Corporation
• Bonumose Inc.
• Nova Green Inc.
• ZuChem Inc.
• PureCircle Limited
• HYET Sweet
• SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener
• myris GmbH
• NutraSweet Company
• DSM Nutritional Products AG
• GLG LIFE TECH CORPORATION
• Südzucker AG
• Wisdom Natural Brands
• Icon Foods
• Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd.
North America will be the largest region in the low-intensity sweeteners market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the low intensity sweeteners market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.