Specialty Sugars Market Report 2024

The specialty sugars market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $38.78 billion in 2023 to $40.65 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, increasing health and wellness trends, expansion within the food and beverage industry, rising engagement in home baking and cooking activities, growth in disposable income levels, and a rising demand for specialty sugars.

The specialty sugars market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $49.18 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several key factors, increasing demand for healthier alternatives, a surge in the popularity of new flavors, rising consumer interest in bakery products, growth within the packaged food industry, and increasing demand for convenient, ready-to-eat foods. Major trends expected during this period include the introduction of organic and natural products, the expansion of e-commerce channels, a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing practices, growing consumer interest in gourmet and artisanal foods, and the development of innovative and creative product offerings.

The specialty sugar market is poised for growth driven by increasing demand for bakery products. These products, encompassing a wide array of sweet and savory baked goods, rely on specialty sugars to enhance flavor, texture, and appearance. Consumer preferences shifting towards convenience foods, expanding retail availability, and a desire for indulgent culinary experiences contribute to this trend. Specialty sugars play a crucial role in meeting these preferences by offering natural and premium ingredients that elevate the quality of bakery goods.

Major players in the specialty sugar sector are innovating with rare sugars, providing low-cost and healthier alternatives to traditional sweeteners. Rare sugars, known for their low-calorie properties, substitute standard sugars in various food and beverage applications. For instance, Bonumose, Inc. and ASR Group have collaborated to produce tagatose, a rare sugar with significant functional benefits such as bulking, mouthfeel enhancement, and a minimal glycemic index of 3 - ideal for diabetic individuals. Tagatose, being 92% sweeter than regular sugar and certified as a NutraStrong prebiotic, meets the demand for functional, low-calorie ingredients in modern food production.

In January 2024, Better Juice Ltd. has partnered with Ingredion, Inc. to enhance sugar-reduction solutions in beverages. This collaboration underscores efforts to offer alternatives that reduce sugar content without compromising taste or nutritional value. Ingredion Inc., a leader in sweetener solutions, is expanding its portfolio to include clean-label and sustainable options such as stevia, low-sugar syrups, and rare sugars such as allulose, catering to evolving consumer preferences for healthier food and beverage choices.

Major companies operating in the specialty sugars market are Cargill Incorporated, Wilmar International Limited, Louis Dreyfus Company, Raizen, Suedzucker.com, Tereos, Eid Parry India Limited, Tate & Lyle, Lantic Inc., Florida Crystals Corporation, Tongaat Hulett, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd., Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd., Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd., Manildra Group, Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd., Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Limited, Guyana Sugar Corporation, Nordzucker, Belize Sugar Industries Limited, Thai Roong Ruang Group.

North America was the largest region in the specialty sugars market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the specialty sugars market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the specialty sugars market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Specialty sugars refer to high-quality, refined sugars produced in limited quantities and often known for their unique flavors, colors, and textures. They are utilized across various applications, such as enhancing the sweetness profile of gourmet foods and creating distinct textures in baking or confectionery products. Specialty sugars are valued for their ability to impart premium qualities and distinctive characteristics to finished goods.

The primary types of specialty sugars include brown sugar, icing sugar, demerara sugar, muscovado sugar, and others. Brown sugar, distinguished by its brown color from molasses content, is commonly employed in cooking and baking, especially in confectionery and bakery items. It is distributed through various channels including business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and online retailing, catering to the needs of industries such as food and beverage, food service, and retail.

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The specialty sugars market consists of sales of coconut sugar, maple sugar, palm sugar, and sugar cubes. 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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