Segments - India Food Sweetener Market by Product Types (Sucrose, Starch Sweetener and Sugar Alcohols [Dextrose, High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFSA), Maltodextrin, Sorbitol, Xylitol and Others] and High-intensity Sweeteners (HIS) [Sucralose, Aspartame, Saccharin, Cyclamate, Ace-K, Neotame, Stevia, and Others]), Applications (Dairy, Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Soups, Sauces & Dressings, and Others), and Country - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The India food sweetener market size was valued at USD 3.02 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 3.94 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 3.01% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing awareness about preservative effects of food sweeteners, such as helping in preventing food spoilage.
Food sweeteners are both natural and manufactured chemicals that give food & beverages a sweet flavour. Sweeteners can be used to preserve food, ferment it, bake it, and brown and caramelise it. Food sweetener is used in fermentation for brewing and winemaking. Texture, tenderization, and leavening can all benefit from the addition of sweetener. Natural sweeteners are nutritious and flavorful, making them preferable in both food and flavouring. Natural sweeteners have a considerably larger demand than artificial sweeteners.
Artificial sweeteners are calorie-free or low-calorie chemical compounds that are used to sweeten meals and beverages instead of sugar. Drinks, sweets, ready-to-eat meals, cakes, chewing gum, and toothpaste use this type of sweetener. Food sweetener gives bulk and texture to baked goods while also assist in the formation of the baked goods' structure. It has moisturising, tenderising, and anti-toughening properties.
Increasing demand for food is anticipated to boost the market growth.
Growing working-women population and rising household incomes are expected to push the food sweetener market expansion.
High demand due to changed regulatory environment and permission for using sweeteners in dairy products, biscuits, and confectionery are projected to boost the market expansion in the coming years.
Rising sales of artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners is expected to propel the market expansion during the forecast period.
High demand for low-calorie sweetener and low-calorie beverages among consumers is estimated to spur the market growth in the coming years.
Reducing consumption of artificial ingredients by consumers can hinder the market expansion during the forecast period.
Rising R&D investment to sweeten food & beverage products without using sugar and increasing innovation in food production are estimated to create opportunities for the market growth during the forecast period.
The report on the India food sweetener market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
India Food Sweetener Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Product Types (Sucrose, Starch Sweeteners and Sugar Alcohols [Dextrose, High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFSA), Maltodextrin, Sorbitol, Xylitol and Others] and High-Intensity Sweeteners (HIS) [Sucralose, Aspartame, Saccharin, Cyclamate, Ace-K, Neotame, Stevia, and Others]), Applications (Dairy, Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Soups, Sauces & Dressings, and Others) |
Geographical Zone |
India |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Tate & Lyle, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, DuPont, and Ingredion Incorporated. |
Based on product types, the market is divided into sucrose, starch sweeteners and sugar alcohols, and high-intensity sweeteners (HIS). The starch sweeteners, and sugar alcohols segment is further segmented into dextrose, high fructose corn syrup (HFSA), maltodextrin, sorbitol, xylitol and others. On the other hand, the high-intensity sweeteners (HIS) segment is segregated into sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, Ace-K, neotame, stevia, and others.
HIS are a group of chemicals that are significantly sweeter than sucrose. They are calorie-free and cariogenic-free. The majority of HIS, such as acesulfame K, aspartame, cyclamate, saccharin, and sucralose, are chemically synthesized artificial sweeteners. The stevia sub-segment is expected to account for a key market share during the forecast period. Stevia is a safe and nutritious sugar substitute that is used to sweeten meals without causing negative health effects.
It also has a variety of health benefits, including low calorie food consumption, maintaining blood sugar levels, and the risk of cavities. Consumers are increasingly choosing natural and zero-calorie sweeteners as a result of rising obesity concerns, which is anticipated to boost the market segment growth.
In terms of applications, the market is classified as dairy, bakery, beverages, confectionery, soups, sauces & dressings, and others. The beverages segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years due to rising consumption of soft drink, cola, sweetened carbonated beverages, and fruit drinks, particularly among the young population. Moreover, rising incidence of obesity has increased the consumption of low-calories or sugar free beverages.
The India food sweetener market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the India food sweetener market include Tate & Lyle, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, DuPont, and Ingredion Incorporated.