Sorbitol Market Report 2025

This Sorbitol market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The sorbitol market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.83 billion in 2024 to $1.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased use of sorbitol in personal care, economic growth, increased disposable incomes in developing, Increased use of sorbitol as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations, use of sorbitol in industrial applications.

The sorbitol market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing emphasis on sustainability, continued growth in health and wellness, growing use of sorbitol in pharmaceutical formulations as an excipient, continued regulatory support, rising consumer preference for natural and plant-based sweeteners. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion in personal care and cosmetics, growth in pharmaceuticals, technological advancements, growth in emerging markets, innovation in food and beverage products.

The growing prevalence of diabetes is expected to drive the expansion of the sorbitol market in the future. Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin or use it effectively. Factors such as rising obesity rates, sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, and an aging population contribute to the increasing incidence of diabetes. Sorbitol, with its low glycemic index and reduced calorie content, is a popular sugar substitute in diabetic-friendly products, helping individuals manage their blood sugar levels while enjoying sweet treats. For example, according to the National Health Service (NHS) in June 2024, the number of diabetes cases among people under 40 surged from 173,166 in 2022 to 216,440 in 2023, highlighting a troubling rise in diabetes rates among younger individuals. Therefore, the growing prevalence of diabetes is expected to fuel the growth of the sorbitol market.

Key players in the sorbitol market are concentrating on developing various forms of sorbitol, such as sorbitol powder, to meet changing consumer preferences and capitalize on its expanding applications across industries. Sorbitol powder, derived from glucose, finds uses in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals for its sweetness and humectant properties. For instance, Sunar Misir launched Sunsorb in March 2022, a specialized sorbitol powder suited for diverse applications such as sugar-free chewing gum, offering a refreshing sensation and enhancing freshness with its cooling effect. Sunsorb Powder's exceptional tableting properties make it ideal for pharmaceutical-grade tablets, including effervescent, chewable, and swallowable varieties, as well as a reliable binder for lozenges and pellets.

In July 2024, Smithfield Foods, a US-based food company known for packaged meats and fresh pork products, acquired a Cargill company for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to increase Smithfield Foods' production capacity, broaden its product portfolio, and foster growth in the value-added packaged meats market. Cargill, a US-based food corporation that provides a wide range of food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products, manufactures sorbitol as a sugar substitute and ingredient used in both food and personal care products, drawing on 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, 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 2024. 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, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sorbitol market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Sorbitol, derived from glucose, is a sugar alcohol widely employed as a sweetener across industries. In food production, it features in sugar-free and dietetic products such as candies, chewing gum, and baked goods due to its lower calorie count compared to sugar. Within pharmaceuticals, sorbitol acts as a laxative and sugar alternative in diabetic medications, also serving as a syrup stabilizer. Its utility extends to cosmetics, where it functions as a humectant and thickener, enhancing moisture retention and product consistency.

There are two main types of sorbitol, liquid and crystal. Liquid sorbitol is a clear, thick solution utilized as a sweetener or humectant in various products, including oral care items, vitamin C formulations, diabetic foods and beverages, surfactants, and more. These applications cater to end-users in personal care, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and related industries.

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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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