Low Intensity Sweeteners Global Market Report 2024

Low-intensity sweeteners are substances added to food to provide a basic sweetness taste while being low or zero in calories. These sweeteners serve as sugar substitutes that don't significantly impact insulin levels, distinguishing them from high-intensity sweeteners.

The primary types of low-intensity sweeteners include D-tagatose, sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol, erythritol, and allulose. D-Tagatose, for example, is employed as a partial or full replacement for other nutritive sweeteners in various products like drinks, yogurt, creams, and dietetic sweets. D-Tagatose is a fructose isomer that is approximately 90% sweeter than sucrose. Low-intensity sweeteners are available in both dry and liquid forms and find applications in food, beverages, as well as pharmaceutical and personal care products.

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The low intensity sweeteners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.02 billion in 2023 to $2.16 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to various factors, including increased health consciousness and the demand for low-calorie alternatives, the growth in the diabetic population and the need for sugar substitutes, regulatory support for reduced sugar and low-calorie products, consumer preference for natural and clean label sweeteners, the rise in obesity rates, and increased awareness of sugar-related health issues. Additionally, the expansion of the food and beverage industry has played a significant role in this growth.

The low intensity sweeteners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.79 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to factors such as the increasing demand for low-calorie and reduced sugar products, the influence of health and wellness trends on sweetener choices, the impact of emerging markets and increased urbanization, consumer preference for plant-based sweeteners, and ongoing innovation in low-intensity sweetener formulations. Key trends expected during this period include the development of blends of low-intensity sweeteners for enhanced taste, the application of low-intensity sweeteners in beverages and dairy products, the emphasis on clean label and non-GMO claims for sweetener products, highlighting the functional attributes of low-intensity sweeteners, the customization of sweetening solutions for different products, and the continued reduction of sugar content in reformulated products.

The burgeoning consumer preference for low-calorie foods is poised to drive the expansion of the low-intensity sweetener market. The increasing consciousness among consumers regarding health and wellness, coupled with a penchant for healthier food and beverage options featuring reduced calorie content, is a significant factor fueling market growth. An online survey conducted in 2021 as part of the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week revealed that 33% of respondents have incorporated more fruits and vegetables into their diets, 29% have embraced the habit of cooking healthier meals, and 32% have increased their water intake. Consequently, the growing inclination towards low-calorie and health-conscious food choices is anticipated to propel the low-intensity sweetener market.

The escalating demand within the food and beverage industry is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the low-intensity sweeteners market. Encompassing businesses involved in the processing, packaging, and distribution of raw food, the food and beverage industry seeks low-intensity sweeteners as essential tools to meet consumer demands for healthier, reduced-sugar, and diabetic-friendly products. In 2023, the Food & Drink Federation reported that Scotland houses 1,185 companies engaged in food and beverage manufacturing, with a notable 31% increase in exports to $10.18 billion (£8.1 billion) in 2022. Additionally, the food and beverage turnover accounted for $12.5 billion (£10.3 billion), representing 33% of total Scottish manufacturing. Thus, the rising demand from key end-users, particularly the food and beverage industry, is steering the growth of the low-intensity sweeteners market.

A prominent trend gaining momentum among companies in the low-intensity sweeteners market is the launch of new products. Market players are investing in the development of innovative products to meet customer demands for advanced tools that reduce development time and enhance product performance. For instance, Cargill, a US-based food corporation, introduced the Ever Sweet + ClearFlo Stevia Platform in March 2022. This platform combines Cargill's leading stevia sweetener, EverSweet, with its ClearFlo technology. The synergy of EverSweet and ClearFlo offers flavor modification, improved solubility, stability in formulations, and faster dissolution.

Major companies in the low-intensity sweeteners market are forging partnerships to foster innovation and gain a competitive edge. Collaborations play a pivotal role in enhancing market presence, improving product quality, reducing costs, and increasing consumer awareness. For instance, Apura Ingredients, a US-based food manufacturing company, partnered with EPC Natural Products, a US-based food company, in October 2021. This collaboration aims to develop innovative low-calorie and sugar-free products utilizing their proprietary low-intensity sweetener.

In April 2022, Batory Foods, a US-based company specializing in high-quality food ingredients, acquired Savannah for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition led to the creation of a new business unit, Batory Sweetener Solutions, capitalizing on the company's recent growth in the sweeteners sector. Savannah, the acquired company, is a US-based manufacturer of low-intensity sweeteners.

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 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global low-intensity sweeteners market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the low intensity sweeteners market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The low intensity sweetener market consists of sales of frozen desserts, yogurt, candies, baked goods, chewing gum, breakfast cereals, gelatins, and puddings. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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