Dublin, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Sorbitol Market Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, and Forecast 2025-2034 | Global Industry Growth, Competitive Landscape, Opportunities, and Challenges" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global sorbitol market, valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2025, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6% to reach USD 4 billion by 2034
Sorbitol's multifunctional role as a low-calorie sweetener, humectant, and texturizing agent is pivotal within the sugar alcohols arena. Derived primarily from corn syrup, sorbitol's applications span food and beverage products, oral care, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Its ability to retain moisture, remain stable under heat, and provide mild sweetness makes it an attractive alternative to traditional sugars, especially in diabetic-friendly goods. As global concerns over obesity and dental health intensify, the demand for reduced-calorie alternatives like sorbitol increases.
The non-food sector also sees rising interest, with sorbitol serving as a crucial intermediate in vitamin C production. Regulatory endorsements from bodies such as the FDA and EFSA underscore its acceptance across industries. In 2024, the sorbitol market recorded moderate growth, thanks to changing consumer behaviors, product reformulations, and post-pandemic industrial recovery. Consumers' preference for healthier foods led manufacturers to craft new lines of sugar-free snacks and beverages utilizing sorbitol. The personal care sector invested in sorbitol for skincare and oral products, capitalizing on its moisturizing attributes. Pharmaceutical reliance on sorbitol for treatments like cough syrups and laxatives continues due to its high solubility.
Production expansions in China and India have helped balance global supply, stabilizing prices. Innovations like sorbitol blends with other polyols are enhancing sweetness and functional benefits. Environmental sustainability is becoming a core focus, with producers exploring bio-based routes and eco-friendly extraction to align with global ESG priorities.
From 2025 onwards, sorbitol market growth is expected across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries, with emerging applications in bio-based chemicals and packaging. Regulatory pressure for reduced sugar in foods pushes manufacturers toward sorbitol, balancing sweetness without sugar's metabolic drawbacks. In industry, sorbitol's potential in biodegradable surfactants and bioplastics will align with carbon reduction goals.
Meanwhile, personalized nutrition trends will heighten demand for sorbitol in customized dietary products. Expansion into markets in Latin America and Africa will unlock new revenue opportunities as food processing infrastructure evolves. However, challenges such as raw material volatility and environmental impact from corn processing could drive innovation in alternative feedstocks and green production, shaping the market's sustainable growth path.
Key Trends in the Sorbitol Market
- Rising demand for sorbitol in sugar-free and diabetic-friendly foods due to health-conscious consumers.
- Adoption in cosmetics for its humectant properties, enhancing texture in moisturizing products.
- Increased use as a precursor in vitamin C production, fueling dietary supplement market growth.
- Focus on bio-based production to meet ESG and consumer transparency expectations.
- Emergence of polyol blending for enhanced sweetness in health-focused formulations.
Key Drivers of the Sorbitol Market
- Heightened health awareness and sugar reduction mandates driving low-calorie sweetener demand.
- Pharmaceutical sector expansion supporting sorbitol use in drug formulations.
- Personal care industry growth spurring sorbitol adoption in oral and skincare products.
- Emerging markets' development increasing demand for processed foods and healthcare products.
Key Challenge in the Sorbitol Market
- Fluctuations in raw material prices, especially corn, affecting production costs and pricing strategies.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 150 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $2.3 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2034 | $4 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Companies Featured
- Cargill Incorporated
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Merck KGaA
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Ingredion Incorporated
- Tereos SA
- Roquette Freres
- 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
Market Segmentation
By Product
- Liquid
- Crystal
By Application
- Oral Care
- Vitamin C
- Diabetic and Dietetic Food and Beverage
- Surfactant
- Other Applications
By End User
- Personal Care
- Chemical
- Food
- Pharmaceuticals
- Other End Users
By Geography
- North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
- Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Rest of APAC)
- The Middle East and Africa (Middle East, Africa)
- South and Central America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SCA)
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