Glucose Market Report 2026

The glucose market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $57.13 billion in 2025 to $60.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of confectionery manufacturing, growth of intravenous nutrition usage, widespread corn processing infrastructure, increased demand for shelf-stable sweeteners, established pharmaceutical excipient usage.

The glucose market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $77.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for clinical nutrition products, expansion of functional food formulations, increasing focus on controlled sugar release, innovation in glucose derivatives, rising demand from emerging food markets. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of glucose use in medical nutrition, growing demand from processed food industry, increasing application in pharmaceutical formulations, rising preference for non-crystallizing sweeteners, product innovation in syrup and powder forms.

The growing demand from the bakery and confectionery sector is expected to drive the expansion of the glucose market in the coming years. Confectionery refers to sweet food products, such as candies and chocolates, that are made primarily with sugar and are rich in carbohydrates. The two main categories of confectionery include baker’s confections and sugar confections. Glucose is widely used in bakery and confectionery manufacturing as it enhances sweetness, texture, and overall flavor in candies and other food products. For example, in October 2024, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government agency, beet sugar production in Europe reached 14.8 million metric tons during the 2023-2024 period, representing a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Therefore, rising demand from the bakery and confectionery industry is contributing to the growth of the glucose market.

The emergence of glucose Functional Tea has become a significant trend gaining traction in the glucose market. Major companies in this sector are concentrating on introducing glucose Functional Tea to satisfy consumer demand and strengthen their market presence. For instance, in June 2024, Lifesense Group, a Netherlands-based technology development firm, launched the Novel GlucoLogic Functional Tea. This tea helps lower the glycemic index of dietary carbohydrates, effectively managing energy fluctuations, reducing food cravings, and preventing weight gain. GlucoLogic tea not only includes Reducose but also contains other beneficial ingredients such as the prebiotic fiber fructan, soluble fiber inulin, and antioxidants (polyphenols) from black tea. When consumed with food, LifeSense GlucoLogic tea acts quickly, enabling consumers to manage their blood sugar levels and improve their health while enjoying their favorite foods without guilt.

In September 2023, Abbott, a healthcare company based in the US, acquired Bigfoot Biomedical for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition represents a significant advancement for Abbott in bolstering its diabetes care portfolio, especially in relation to its FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring technology. Bigfoot Biomedical is also a US-based healthcare company that focuses on technology for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Major companies operating in the glucose market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Inc., AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, Tate & Lyle Plc, Cargill Inc., Roquette Frères SA, Grain Processing Corp, Tereos Internacional SA, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., Global Sweeteners Holdings Ltd., Avebe Group, Luzhou Ruixiang Food Co Ltd, Capital Glucose Company Ltd., Hebei Yunhao Technology Co Ltd., Luzhou Bio-Chem Technology (Shandong) Co Ltd., Fooding Group Ltd., Beneo Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd., Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd., Anhui Wincom Chemical Co Ltd., Malt Products Corporation, Zhangqiu Isen-Granule Manufacturing Science and Technology Co Ltd., Henan Feitian Agricultural Development Stock Co Ltd., Shandong Tianli Pharmaceutical Co Ltd., Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd., Sayaji Industries Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the glucose market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the glucose market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the glucose market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The glucose market consists of sales of dates, apricots, raisins, currants, cranberries, prunes and figs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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