The sugar alcohol market is expected to grow at a rate of 5.05% CAGR, reaching a market size of US$13.578 billion in 2030 from US$10.613 billion in 2025.
Sugar alcohols, or polyols, are carbohydrate-based sweeteners derived from sugars through hydrogenation, offering a low-calorie, low-glycemic alternative to traditional sugar. Widely utilized in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, their demand is surging due to heightened health consciousness among consumers. The market is further propelled by the growing popularity of low-carb diets and rising concerns over obesity and diabetes.
Sugar alcohols, or polyols, are carbohydrate-based sweeteners derived from sugars through hydrogenation, offering a low-calorie, low-glycemic alternative to traditional sugar. Widely utilized in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, their demand is surging due to heightened health consciousness among consumers. The market is further propelled by the growing popularity of low-carb diets and rising concerns over obesity and diabetes.
Key Market Drivers
- Diabetes and Obesity Epidemic: Alarmingly high rates of diabetes (29.3 million diagnosed and 9.7 million undiagnosed cases globally) and obesity are driving consumers toward healthier dietary choices. As sugar intake is increasingly linked to these conditions, demand for low-calorie substitutes like sugar alcohols escalates.
- Health-Conscious Lifestyles: Shifting consumer preferences toward nutritious, reduced-sugar products, coupled with awareness campaigns about metabolic health risks, are accelerating adoption.
Geographical Insights
- North America leads market growth, fueled by a proactive shift toward wellness-oriented lifestyles and high prevalence of diabetes and obesity. The region’s robust product innovation and diverse availability of sugar-free options further solidify its dominance.
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The sugar alcohol market has been segmented as following:
- By Type
- Mannitol
- Sorbitol
- Xylitol
- Lactitol
- Isomalt
- Maltitol
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates (HSH)
- Others
- By Form
- Syrup
- Powder
- Crystal
- By Application
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Beverages
- Others
- By Geography
- North America
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- UAE
- Others
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- India
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Others
- North America
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
5. SUGAR ALCOHOL MARKET BY TYPE
6. SUGAR ALCOHOL MARKET BY FORM
7. SUGAR ALCOHOL MARKET BY APPLICATION
8. SUGAR ALCOHOL MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
10. COMPANY PROFILES
Companies Mentioned
- ADM
- Cargill Incorporated
- Ingredion Incorporated
- Tate & Lyle
- DuPont
- Associated British Foods Plc
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Roquette
- Gulshan Polyols
- Santa Cruz Biotechnology
- AVANSCHEM
- Sasma
- Suzhou Minghua sugar alcohol Co
- Shouguang Hua Li Sugar Alcohol Co., Ltd
- Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp.
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 143 |
| Published | December 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 10.61 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 13.58 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 15 |
