Glucose Market Report 2025

This Glucose market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The glucose market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $54.3 billion in 2024 to $57.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in prevalence of diabetes, aging population, change in lifestyles and dietary habits, government initiatives, improved healthcare infrastructure.

The glucose market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $74.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for bakery products, growing cosmetics and personal care products, growing demand for processed food products, rise in disposable income, rise in urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include personalized glucose management, remote glucose monitoring solutions, artificial intelligence and data analytics, non-invasive glucose monitoring, lifestyle and nutrition interventions.

The rising demand from the bakery and confectionery sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the glucose market in the future. Confectionery refers to sweets or chocolates made with sugar and rich in carbohydrates. The two primary types of confectionery are bakers' confections and sugar confections. Glucose is used in the production of bakery and confectionery items because it enhances the flavor of candies and other foods. For example, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government agency, beet sugar production in Europe for the 2023-2024 year reached 14.8 MMT, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. Thus, the growing demand from the bakery and confectionery sector is fueling the growth of the glucose market.

The growing demand for healthy beverages is projected to drive the growth of the glucose market in the future. A healthy drink is defined as a beverage that offers nutritional benefits and positively impacts an individual's overall well-being. Energy drinks frequently contain glucose to deliver a quick energy boost, making them a favored option for those with active lifestyles and individuals looking for fast and convenient energy sources. Ongoing product diversification, marketing initiatives, and expansion into emerging markets are further enhancing the demand for glucose in energy drink production. For example, in February 2023, Monster Beverage Corporation, a US-based company that produces energy drinks, reported that net sales for its Monster Energy Drinks segment increased by 2.6 percent to $1.39 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $1.35 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021. Therefore, the rising demand for healthy drinks is propelling 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.

Major companies in the glucose market are strategically developing organic glucose products to gain a competitive advantage. A case in point is Kate Farms, a US-based organic nutrition products company, which introduced Glucose Support 1.2 in February 2022. This plant-based, organic nutrition shake is specifically designed for individuals with diabetes, offering a low-glycemic nutritional solution to effectively regulate blood sugar responses compared to standard nutrition shakes. Glucose Support 1.2 is a ready-to-drink shake formulated with a unique blend of plant-based protein, prebiotic fiber, and carbohydrates. It is certified USDA Organic, free from common allergens, and enriched with essential vitamins and minerals. This strategic development aligns with the growing demand for organic and health-focused products in the glucose market.

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 include 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., HL Agro Products Private Ltd., Bakers Kitchen, Beneo Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd., DGF Service 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 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the glucose market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, 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, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Glucose is utilized to provide carbohydrate calories in situations where an individual is unable to eat due to illness, accidents, or other medical conditions. As the most common form of sugar in the blood and the body's primary source of energy, glucose plays a vital role. Beyond its use in medical contexts, glucose is employed in various industries for multiple purposes.

In the food and beverage industry, glucose is utilized in the production of flavor enhancers, stabilizers, taste enhancers, humectants, vitamins, preservatives, coatings, and bulking agents. One notable property of glucose is its ability to prevent sugar molecules from crystallizing in confectioneries. Glucose is available in different forms, with syrup and solid being the main types. Glucose syrup is a refined and concentrated solution containing dextrose, maltose, and higher saccharides, obtained through the hydrolysis of starch. Sources of glucose syrup include wheat, corn, and others. Apart from the food and beverage sector, glucose finds applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, pulp, paper, and other industries.

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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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