Polyol Sweeteners Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2033
The global polyol sweeteners market size was estimated at USD 7,121.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 11,768.2 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2033. The market is expected to grow due to increasing demand for sugar substitutes in food and beverage industry, coupled with increasing health-consciousness, among other factors, inclining towards low-calorie sweeteners.
Key Market Trends & Insights
- Asia Pacific dominated the polyol sweeteners market with the largest revenue share of 40.2% in 2024.
- The market in China is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2033.
- By product, the mannitol segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 7.4% from 2025 to 2033 in terms of revenue.
- By form, the powder segment held the largest revenue share of 78.3% in 2024 in terms of value.
- By function, the flavoring segment held the largest revenue share of 50.9% in 2024 in terms of value.
Market Size & Forecast
- 2024 Market Size: USD 7,121.4 Million
- 2033 Projected Market Size: USD 11,768.2 Million
- CAGR (2025-2033): 5.7%
- Asia Pacific: Largest market in 2024
- North America: Fastest growing market
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Also termed sugar alcohol, the product is being utilized as a favorable “natural” ingredient in several applications, such as food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and other technical & chemical industries. The U.S. market is projected to grow due to consumer demand for healthier, low-calorie food products. In addition, the product is used as a bulking agent, binder, humectant, and chemical reactant in the tobacco, textile, and paper industries.
The market is expected to be driven by increasing demand for sugar substitutes in the food and beverage industry, coupled with growing consumer awareness regarding overall health and wellness. Polyol sweeteners are saccharide derivatives obtained from fermentation or hydro-generation of carbohydrates from biowastes, such as birch bark, corn cob, and pulp & paper waste.
Increasing awareness regarding personal health and safety is anticipated to stimulate the growth of the personal care market over the forecast period. Improved standards of living, high disposable income, and an increasing proportion of the working population are expected to propel the growth of the personal care market in the coming years. In addition, growing consciousness about personal appearance among individuals is propelling the demand for personal care products.
Market Concentration & Characteristics
The market is moderately fragmented, with a few global players, such as Cargill, Inc., Sweeteners Plus, LLC, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., and Roquette Frères, dominating the competitive landscape. These companies benefit from their scale of operations, competitive pricing, and diversified product offerings. They are actively investing in research and development, expanding production capacities, and focusing on sustainable practices to strengthen their positions in the competitive market.
Leading players in the global polyol sweeteners industry are adopting a combination of capacity expansion, product innovation, strategic partnerships, and sustainability initiatives to strengthen their market position. Companies such as DuPont, DFI Corp, and Tereos are investing in advanced refining technologies to enhance product purity and performance for high-end applications like cosmetics and phase change materials. Several players are expanding their production and distribution networks in these regions to cater to rising demand in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
