Syrups Market Report 2025

The syrups market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $38.63 billion in 2024 to $40.72 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional beverage consumption, limited flavor varieties, seasonal demand, ingredient sourcing, culinary uses.

The syrups market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $54.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to diverse flavor innovation, mixology and culinary creativity, convenience and ready-to-use products, sustainability and natural ingredients, globalization of flavors. Major trends in the forecast period include natural and artisanal syrups, functional and health-boosting syrups, flavor diversity and exotic varieties, low-sugar and sugar-free alternatives, premium packaging and presentation.

The increasing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products is projected to drive the growth of the syrup market in the future. Ready-to-eat food items are those that have been cleaned, cooked, and typically packaged for immediate consumption. Syrups are utilized in these products to enhance flavor and extend shelf life, meaning that as the demand for RTE foods rises, so too will the demand for syrups. For example, in January 2023, a report from Aviko, a Netherlands-based food company, indicated that the UK fast food sector grew from £20.61 billion in 2022 to £22.04 billion in 2023, with consumer visits to fast food establishments increasing by 45% in June 2023. Therefore, the growing demand for ready-to-eat food products is expected to significantly boost the syrup market moving forward.

The expanding food and beverage industry is also expected to drive the syrup market in the future. The food and beverage industry encompasses the production and distribution of consumable goods designed for human consumption. Syrups find applications as flavoring, sweetening, or enhancing agents in various products within the food and beverage sector, including beverages, baked goods, confectioneries, and processed foods. As an illustration, a July 2022 report from the Food and Drink Federation, a UK-based organization representing and advising food and drink manufacturers, highlighted the substantial contribution of £30 billion ($38.31 billion) to the UK economy by the country's food and beverage manufacturing sector. With a turnover exceeding £112 billion ($143.02 billion), this sector accounts for 20% of the total manufacturing output in the UK, establishing itself as the largest manufacturing sector in the country. Hence, the growth of the food and beverage industry is a significant driver for the syrup market.

Product innovations stand out as a prominent trend gaining traction in the syrups market. Leading companies in the industry are actively engaged in developing inventive solutions to bolster their market positions. An illustrative example is Singing Dog Vanilla, a US-based organic syrup manufacturer, which introduced the Organic Vanilla Syrup in August 2022. This product is uniquely crafted with a signature double-strength vanilla extract, promising a pure and complex flavor for tea, lattes, and various beverages. Notably, it maintains a balanced vanilla taste without excessive sweetness from corn syrup. This organic syrup, enriched with 25% more vanilla than other counterparts, is particularly well-suited for coffee applications.

Major companies in the syrups market are directing their focus towards advanced solutions, including technology-driven platforms, to meet evolving consumer demands and enhance operational efficiency. Technology-driven platforms encompass digital systems or frameworks that leverage advanced technological solutions to facilitate, manage, or enhance various services, interactions, or transactions within a specific industry context. An instance of this is seen in the innovative distribution platform launched by Canadian Maple Co., a Canada-based high-quality maple syrup provider, in November 2023. This platform aims to revolutionize global maple syrup distribution by ensuring quality, authenticity, and efficiency at every stage, with a dedicated focus on exporting the renowned maple syrup from Canada.

In May 2022, Valeo Foods Group, an Ireland-based international food company, completed the acquisition of Les Industries Bernard & Fils Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this strategic move, Valeo Foods Group intends to combine resources with Bernard, strengthening its presence in the maple syrup category and expanding its global footprint, particularly in mainland Europe. Les Industries Bernard & Fils Ltd. is a Canada-based company known for producing pure maple syrup.

Major companies operating in the syrups market include Tate & Lyle PLC, The Hershey Company, The J.M. Smucker Company, Monin Inc., Torani Inc., Kerry Group PLC, DaVinci Gourmet LLC, American Beverage Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Stevia Corp., Nestlé S.A., FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America Inc., Archer Farms, Nature's Flavors, Molasses Export Company, Bascom Family Farms Inc., Coca-Cola Company, Hain Celestial Group Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Cedarvale Maple Syrup, Cumberland Packing Corp., Wholesome Sweeteners Inc., Crown Maple Syrup, Flavorchem Corporation, Nutra Food Ingredients LLC, GLG Life Tech Corporation, Maple Leaf Foods Inc., Ingredion Incorporated, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Golden Barrel.

North America was the largest region in the syrups market in 2024. The regions covered in the syrups market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the syrups market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Syrups are thick, sticky solutions of sugar and water, often flavored or medicated, designed to dissolve more quickly and easily in liquids than regular sugar. They are commonly used to sweeten both hot and cold beverages.

Syrups are available in types such as chocolate syrup, maple syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, rice syrup, malt syrup, tapioca syrup, and fruit syrup. Chocolate syrup, for instance, is a concentrated chocolate solution used as a dessert sauce or topping. Various packaging types, including pouches, PET bottles, and glass bottles, are used for distribution through supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, online platforms, and more, primarily for beverages, dairy products, bakery and confectionery items.

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The syrups market consists of sales of nut-flavored syrups, dessert-flavored syrups and herb and spice-flavored syrups. 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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