Sorbitol Industry Overview

The global sorbitol market size was valued at USD 1.66 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from 2023 to 2030.

The market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to the rising usage of diabetic and dietetic food and beverages. The growing product demand as a substitute for sugar in consumer food products is also expected to drive demand for the product over the next few years. Sorbitol is also increasingly being used in oral care products as it is metabolized at a slower rate as compared to other sugar alcohols, preventing dental problems such as cavities and tooth decay. The benefits of the same are expected to propel industry growth over the forecast period. Additionally, the trend of shifting production capacities to the Asia Pacific due to low production and labor costs has resulted in low costs for sorbitol, therefore causing rising demand for non-food applications.

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The major driver for the market is the growing demand from the food and beverage industry for nutritive sweeteners. Approval from safety regulatory and human health bodies such as the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the use of the product in medicines and bakery foods is expected to further drive the market in the U.S. In addition, sorbitol also finds application as a humectant in pharmaceutical products, thereby fueling the growth of the product in the country due to the presence of one of the biggest pharmaceutical industries. As a result, the demand for sorbitol is also anticipated to increase over the forecast period.

The increasing use of the product in chocolates and confectionary products owing to its textural, moisture-stabilizing, and non-carcinogenic properties is expected to positively affect the overall demand of the market. Sorbitol is chemically relatively inert and is a stable chemical, which is expected to result in high demand for the product as it is easy to incorporate into other food products without hampering the recipe. Due to the unique and useful texture-enhancing properties of sorbitol, it has varied applications, including the manufacturing of cosmetics.

Sorbitol is an intermediate product whose demand largely depends on the demand for end products in its application industries. Ample availability of starch sources, such as potato and corn, in India, China, and Brazil is expected to work favorably for its production over the forecast period. In addition, the number of raw material suppliers is expected to increase in China and India due to the growth of the agricultural sector, aided by the low labor costs and growing demand across the world.

Moreover, sorbitol is used in the production of biofuels. Biofuels are naturally derived fuels that are promoted by various organizations such as the European Commission or EPA through the implementation of favorable policies. The growing popularity of biofuels, coupled with the support of government organizations, is expected to result in an increased number of manufacturers over the coming years. The growing research and applications for the same, especially in developed regions like North America and Europe, are expected to drive the demand for sorbitol over the forecast period.

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Sorbitol Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global sorbitol market report based on product, application, end-use, and region:

Sorbitol Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)

• Liquid
• Crystal

Sorbitol Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)

• Oral Care
• Vitamin C
• Diabetic & Dietetic Food & Beverages
• Surfactant
• Others

Sorbitol End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)

• Personal Care
• Chemical
• Food
• Pharmaceutical
• Others

Sorbitol Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Thailand
• Central & South America
  • Brazil
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia

Key Companies profiled:

• American International Foods, Inc.
• ADM
• Cargill Incorporated
• DuPont
• Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
• Merck KGaA
• Ecogreen Oleochemicals GmbH
• Qinhuangdao Lihua Starch Co., Ltd.
• Roquette Frères
• SPI Pharma
• Tereos
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Kasyap Sweeteners, Ltd.

Key Sorbitol Company Insights

Witnessing the growing demand for non-GMO ingredients in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on the production quantity of sorbitol obtained from non-GMO crops. For instance, multiple major players like Cargill, Incorporated, Ingredion, and CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co. KG have introduced non-GMO sorbitol in their product portfolio. Additionally, manufacturers are focusing on local sourcing key raw materials in order to reduce the transportation costs and environmental footprint of the overall manufacturing process.

PT Ecogreen Oleochemicals, Gujrat Ambuja Exports, and Gulshan Polyols are some of the companies that import sorbitol from their overseas manufacturing plants located in Turkey and India. These companies are focusing on customizing their products to match the specific requirements of the industrial and food processing players. 

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