The Global Sorbitol Market is
expected to reach USD 3.99 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand
View Research, Inc. Sorbitol is a preferred substitute for sugar in food and
beverages owing to lower caloric values and natural sweetening properties.
Additionally, increasing health awareness among consumers worldwide is expected
to fuel market demand over the forecast period.
Cosmetic and personal care was
the largest end use application segment, accounting for over 600 kilo tons of
sorbitol demand in 2013. Stabilizing, softening and surface active properties of
sorbitol are the key reasons for growing use in the above applications.
Sorbitol is also used as a preservative and low calorie sweetener in foods and
accounted for over 537.9 kilo tons of sorbitol demand in 2013.
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Further Key Findings From the Study Suggest:
- Global
sorbitol demand was 1,829.6 kilo tons in 2013 and is expected to reach
2,337.2 kilo tons by 2020 growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2014 to 2020.
- Liquid
sorbitol is the largest used product, accounting for 1,524.7 kilo tons of
demand in 2013, mainly due to simplified production process and low cost
in comparison to crystal sorbitol.
- Toothpaste is
the fastest growing application segment, at an estimated CAGR of 4.0% from
2014 to 2020 mainly due to sorbitol properties that prevent cavities and
tooth decay.
- Asia Pacific
was the largest regional market for sorbitol with revenue USD 656.9
million in 2013. China being the largest producer of Vitamin C, a key
application of sorbitol, has resulted in highest demand in the region. In
addition, the region is also expected to witness fastest growth, at an
estimated CAGR of 4.1% from 2014 to 2020.
- Cosmetic and
personal care along with chemical applications are expected to witness
fastest growth at an estimated CAGR of 3.8% from 2014 to 2020.
- Key Companies
in the market include Roquette Freres, Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland
which together accounted for a market share of over 70% in 2013. Other
companies include Sorini, Gulshan Polylols Ltd, SPI Pharma, Merck, Danisco
and Sigma-Aldrich.
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