The global polyol sweeteners market size is estimated to reach USD 11,768.2 million by 2033, registering to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for the product as a functional ingredient in various application segments, such as bakery & confectionery, oral care, and pharmaceuticals, is projected to drive the market over the forecast period. Shifting consumer preference for low-calorie foods coupled with growing concerns regarding health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases are anticipated to spur the industry growth.
Rising demand for low-calorie sweeteners in carbonated beverages and processed foods is projected to further augment the market growth. Polyol sweeteners are widely used in the pharmaceutical sector as excipients to manufacture pharmaceutical products and to treat health issues related to the brain, kidney, and heart. Furthermore, polyols, such as mannitol and sorbitol, are utilized as humectants and bulking agents for tableting applications.
The demand for polyol sweeteners in Europe is projected to witness a high growth on account of the rising consumption of processed foods, such as baked goods, desserts, and yogurt, in Germany, U.K., The Netherlands, and Spain. Moreover, the growing penetration of the organic oral care products market in the region as a result of the rising importance of herbal ingredients is anticipated to expand the application scope for polyol sweeteners.
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The sorbitol segment dominated with a revenue market share of 38.5% in 2024.
This growth is credited to the growing product demand in the dietary supplements and dairy processing industries as a low-calorie functional ingredient and as a substitute to conventional sugar.
The food & beverages application segment accounted for the maximum market share of 46.0% in 2024 owing to the widespread consumption of sorbitol, erythritol, and isomalt in packaged goods, such as frozen desserts, chocolates, and bread rolls.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to exhibit the fastest CAGR over the forecast years on account of the rising number of confectioneries, oral care, and chewing gum manufacturers in the region.
Key players are adopting various strategies, such as mergers & acquisitions and investments in R&D, to increase their market share.
Grand View Research has segmented the global Polyol Sweeteners market based on form, product, function, application, and region:
Polyol Sweeteners Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Sorbitol
Xylitol
Mannitol
Maltitol
Isomalt
Others
Polyol Sweeteners Form Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Powder
Liquid
Polyol Sweeteners Function Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Flavoring & Sweetening Agents
Bulking Agents
Excipients
Humectants
Others
Polyol Sweeteners Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Food & Beverages
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical
Other Applications
Polyol Sweeteners Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
List of Key Players in Polyol Sweeteners Market
Cargill, Inc.
Sweeteners Plus, LLC
B Food Science Co., Ltd.
Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
Ingredion Inc.
Roquette Frères
PT. Ecogreen Oleochemicals
Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Ltd.
Tereos
SPI Pharma
Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
DFI Corp.
Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd.
Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Sunar Misir
ADM
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