Market Outlook
According to the report the North America sorbitol market accounts for nearly a fifth of the global market for sorbitol. Aided by the surging demand for sugar alternatives and the diverse applications of sorbitol across several industries, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2032.Sorbitol, often recognised as a sugar alcohol, is derived primarily from glucose. It has become an essential ingredient in a myriad of products ranging from confectioneries, baked goods, dietary foods, and even pharmaceuticals. Its dual role of sweetening while providing fewer calories, coupled with its humectant and thickening attributes, grants it a preferred status in food, cosmetics, and personal care products.
One of the most prominent drivers propelling the North America sorbitol market demand is the robust popularity of healthier sugar substitutes. As diabetes and obesity rates witness an alarming surge, particularly in countries like the U.S. and Canada, there is a pronounced consumer shift towards low-calorie and sugar-free products. Sorbitol, being a suitable sweetening alternative with a low glycaemic index, fits perfectly within this evolving consumer preference.
In tandem with its culinary applications, sorbitol is making significant inroads in the pharmaceutical sector and contributing to the North America sorbitol market growth. Its non-cariogenic nature makes it invaluable in oral care products, especially toothpaste and mouthwash, where it functions both as a sweetener and a humectant. Moreover, it's used as a filler in tablets and as a suspension agent in liquid solutions, underscoring its wide-ranging applications.
Cosmetics and personal care industries in North America are also witnessing an increasing integration of sorbitol in their products. As per the North America sorbitol market analysis, the ingredient's hygroscopic nature makes it an effective moisturiser, leading to its incorporation in creams, lotions, and serums. Not to mention, its ability to improve the texture and prevent product crystallisation has spurred its use in hair care products.
Yet another avenue bolstering the sorbitol market is the rising vegan and plant-based movement. With consumers increasingly scrutinising product labels and demanding cruelty-free and plant-derived ingredients, sorbitol's natural origin offers manufacturers a competitive edge and further increases the value of the North America sorbitol market size.
Market Segmentation
The market can be divided based on type, application, and region.Market Breakup by Type
- Liquid Sorbitol
- Powder
Market Breakup by Application
- Pharmaceutical
- Toothpaste
- Food and Confectionaries
- Cosmetics and Toiletries
- Industrial Surfactants
- Others
Market Breakup by Region
- United States of America
- Canada
Competitive Landscape
The report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the North America sorbitol market. Some of the major players explored in the report are as follows:- Roquette Frères SA
- Cargill, Incorporated
- Ingredion, Incorporated
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Tereos Starch & Sweeteners
- Others
Table of Contents
Companies Mentioned
- Roquette Frères SA
- Cargill Inc.
- Ingredion Inc.
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Tereos Participations SAS
Methodology
LOADING...