Sorbitol Market Report 2026

The sorbitol market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.94 billion in 2025 to $2.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of sugar-free confectionery production, growing pharmaceutical syrup formulations, increasing use in toothpaste manufacturing, stable demand from food processing industries, availability of glucose-based raw materials.

The sorbitol market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising prevalence of diabetes, growing demand for low-calorie sweeteners, expansion of functional food products, increasing pharmaceutical production, growing use in personal care formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of sugar-free ingredients, rising demand for diabetic-friendly sweeteners, expansion of sorbitol use in oral care, increased application in pharmaceutical formulations, wider adoption in cosmetic products.

The increasing prevalence of diabetes is expected to propel the growth of the sorbitol market going forward. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use the insulin it produces. The rising obesity rates, sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and an aging population are the factors that impact the diabetes market. Sorbitol's low glycemic index and reduced calorie content make it a preferred sugar substitute in diabetic-friendly products, helping individuals with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels while enjoying sweet treats. For instance, In June 2024, according to the National Health Service (NHS), a UK-based government department, the number of diabetes cases among individuals under 40 has surged from 173,166 in 2022 to 216,440 in 2023. This significant increase highlights a concerning trend of rising diabetes prevalence in younger populations. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of diabetes will drive the growth of the sorbitol market.

Major companies operating in the sorbitol market are concentrating on developing advanced innovations, such as high-capacity crystalline and non-crystalline sorbitol powders and solutions, to strengthen their competitive position. For instance, in February 2025, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., an India-based manufacturer of starch-derived specialty chemicals, continued to expand its sorbitol production capacity through its integrated corn starch, dextrose, and sorbitol facility in Gujarat, supplying both 70% liquid sorbitol solution and crystalline and non-crystalline grades of sorbitol powder, including NC BP grade sorbitol, for food, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications. This broadened product portfolio supports uses such as low-calorie sweeteners, humectants, binders, and excipients. While this diversification improves Gulshan’s capability to serve a wide range of industries, ensuring consistent raw material availability and meeting strict quality standards across multiple sorbitol formats remain key operational challenges.

In July 2024, Smithfield Foods, a US-based food company that specializes in packaged meats and fresh pork products, acquired a Cargill company for an undisclosed amount. Smithfield Foods aims to enhance production capacity, expand its product portfolio, and drive growth in the value-added packaged meats market. Cargill, a US-based food corporation company that provides food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products, produces sorbitol as a sugar substitute and ingredient for food and personal care products, leveraging its expertise in agricultural ingredients.

Major companies operating in the sorbitol market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Merck KGaA, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Ingredion Incorporated, Tereos SA, Roquette Frères, Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC., Luzhou Group, Dancheng Caixin Sugar Industry Co. Ltd., Futaste Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Ecogreen Oleochemicals, PT Sorini Agro Asia Corporindo Tbk, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp, SPI Pharma, TCI Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd., Kasyap Sweeteners Ltd., B Food Science Co. Ltd, American International Foods Inc, Mitsubishi Shoji Foodtech Co. Ltd., Ueno Fine Chemicals, Qingyuan Foods.

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

The sorbitol market consists of sales of sorbitol solutions, humectants, chewable tablets, and chewing gum. 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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