Sorbitol Market: By Form, By Application, By End-User Industry and Geography

Sorbitol Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Form (Liquid, Crystal), By Application (Toothpaste and Mouthwash, Vitamin C supplement, Diabetic Food and Beverage, Surfactant, Tobacco, Others), By End-User Industry (Cosmetic and personal care, Food and Confectionary, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Others) and Region

Sorbitol Market size was valued at US$ 1,832.5 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024-2030. Sorbitol is a hexahydric sugar alcohol manufactured by the catalytic hydrogenation of sucrose. Sorbitol is largely utilized in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and personal care products as a sweetener, humectant, flavoring agent, and diuretic dehydrating agent. Sorbitol is also used as a laxative to treat occasional episodes of constipation. Unlike other polyols its moisture-stabilizing properties protect the product during storage, preventing drying and preserving its original freshness. Increasing health awareness among people owing to the increased prevalence of Diabetes is driving the market.

According to WHO, about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, and 1.5 million deaths every year can be directly linked to diabetes. Moreover, an ongoing study of the effect of sorbitol on aggregation and electronic properties of PEDOT: PSS to enhance the conductivity of organic solar cells or thermoelectric generators, has created a sea of opportunities for market expansion.

Moreover, sorbitol is generally used as a sequestering agent, humectant, and dispersing agent in the textile industry. But the market decline is experienced as a result of price competition, the need to adhere to worldwide quality standards and laws, and the availability of substitutes. However, the increased demand from the food and beverage industry along with the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry is anticipated to expand the market in forecasted years.

Key Developments:

  • In March 2022, Sunar Misir launched Sunsorb® Sorbitol powder with innovative technology to reduce sugar and calories.
  • In May 2019, Lupin and Aptissen S.A. signed an agreement that granted Lupin exclusive rights to market, distribute, and sell products in Canada.
  • In December 2018, Cargill bought Indonesian Giant Sorini, a leading producer and supplier of sorbitol.

Sorbitol Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

6.80%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Sorbitol Market Dynamics

The market is expected to rise as the demand in the pharmaceutical industry has increased owing to its use as a laxative. It also aids in the treatment of constipation issues as well as other related issues that make bowel movements painful and uncomfortable. As a genitourinary irrigant, sorbitol is also employed during transurethral surgical operations. It is also used as a diuretic, humectant, sweetener, and hyperosmotic laxative. It also aids sodium polystyrene sulfonate’s transit through the digestive system. Other than that, it is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations as a tablet diluent particularly in chewable tablets, as a plasticizer for gelatin in a capsule formulation, and as a plasticizer in film formulations. Furthermore, it is also a crucial prerequisite in the synthesis of Vitamin C. It is also suggested that it acts as a nasal decongestant. For instance, In March 2023, Marinomed Biotech AG reported positive clinical findings for the sorbitol-containing carragelose decongestant nasal spray.

Sorbitol Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 1,832.5 million

Market CAGR

6.80%

By Form

  • Liquid
  • Crystal

By Application

  • Toothpaste and mouthwash
  • Vitamin C supplement
  • Diabetic food and beverage
  • Surfactant
  • Tobacco
  • Others

By End User

  • Cosmetic and personal care
  • Food and Confectionary
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Chemical
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America

Key Features of the Report

  • The sorbitol market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023) and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis in addition to recent technology advancements and innovations in the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global sorbitol market size was valued at US$ 1,832.5 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a significant CAGR of 6.8% from 2024-2030.

Asia Pacific sorbitol market is accounted for the largest share.

American International Foods, Inc., ADM, Cargill Incorporated, DuPont, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., Merck KGaA, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, Incorporated., Ingredion Incorporated, Roquette Frères, Tereos Starch & Sweeteners, Pfizer Inc., Ecogreen Oleochemicals GmbH, Qinhuangdao Lihua Starch Co., Ltd., Roquette Frères, SPI Pharma, Tereos, Ingredion Incorporated and Kasyap Sweeteners, Ltd. are a few companies operating in the sorbitol market.

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1.Executive Summary
2.Global Sorbitol Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Sorbitol Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Sorbitol Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Form
2.2.2.Application
2.2.3.End User
2.2.4.Region
3.Global Sorbitol Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Sorbitol Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Sorbitol Market  By Form, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Liquid
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Crystal
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Sorbitol Market  By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Toothpaste and mouthwash
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Vitamin C supplement
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Diabetic food and beverage
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Surfactant
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.5. Tobacco
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.6. Others
6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Sorbitol Market  By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Cosmetic and personal care
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Food and Confectionary
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Pharmaceutical
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Chemical
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Others
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Sorbitol Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.North America Sorbitol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Liquid
9.1.2.Crystal
9.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Toothpaste and mouthwash
9.2.2.Vitamin C supplement
9.2.3.Diabetic food and beverage
9.2.4.Surfactant
9.2.5.Tobacco
9.2.6.Others
9.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Cosmetic and personal care
9.3.2.Food and Confectionary
9.3.3.Pharmaceutical
9.3.4.Chemical
9.3.5.Others
9.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.4.1.United States of America (USA)
9.4.2.Canada
10.Europe Sorbitol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Form Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Liquid
10.1.2.Crystal
10.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Toothpaste and mouthwash
10.2.2.Vitamin C supplement
10.2.3.Diabetic food and beverage
10.2.4.Surfactant
10.2.5.Tobacco
10.2.6.Others
10.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Cosmetic and personal care
10.3.2.Food and Confectionary
10.3.3.Pharmaceutical
10.3.4.Chemical
10.3.5.Others
10.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Germany
10.4.2.France
10.4.3.Italy
10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK)
10.4.5.Spain
11.Asia Pacific (APAC) Sorbitol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Form Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Liquid
11.1.2.Crystal
11.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Toothpaste and mouthwash
11.2.2.Vitamin C supplement
11.2.3.Diabetic food and beverage
11.2.4.Surfactant
11.2.5.Tobacco
11.2.6.Others
11.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Cosmetic and personal care
11.3.2.Food and Confectionary
11.3.3.Pharmaceutical
11.3.4.Chemical
11.3.5.Others
11.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.China
11.4.2.India
11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
11.4.4.Japan
11.4.5.Rest of APAC
12.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Sorbitol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Form Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Liquid
12.1.2.Crystal
12.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Toothpaste and mouthwash
12.2.2.Vitamin C supplement
12.2.3.Diabetic food and beverage
12.2.4.Surfactant
12.2.5.Tobacco
12.2.6.Others
12.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Cosmetic and personal care
12.3.2.Food and Confectionary
12.3.3.Pharmaceutical
12.3.4.Chemical
12.3.5.Others
12.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.GCC Countries
12.4.2.South Africa
12.4.3.Rest of MEA
13.Latin America Sorbitol Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Form Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Liquid
13.1.2.Crystal
13.2.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Toothpaste and mouthwash
13.2.2.Vitamin C supplement
13.2.3.Diabetic food and beverage
13.2.4.Surfactant
13.2.5.Tobacco
13.2.6.Others
13.3.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Cosmetic and personal care
13.3.2.Food and Confectionary
13.3.3.Pharmaceutical
13.3.4.Chemical
13.3.5.Others
13.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Brazil
13.4.2.Mexico
13.4.3.Rest of LA
14. Competition Landscape
14.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
14.2.1.American International Foods, Inc.
14.2.2.ADM
14.2.3.Cargill Incorporated
14.2.4.DuPont
14.2.5.Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
14.2.6.Merck KGaA
14.2.7.Cargill, Incorporated
14.2.8.Ingredion Incorporated
14.2.9.Roquette Frères
14.2.10.Tereos Starch & Sweeteners
14.2.11.Pfizer Inc.
14.2.12.Ecogreen Oleochemicals GmbH
15. Research Methodology 
16. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

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

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