The global sorbitol market size was valued at USD 1,244.5 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 2,527.22 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.11% in the forecast period based on our analysis in the existing report. Asia Pacific dominated the sorbitol market with a market share of 48.53% in 2018.

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol and is identified as a potential key chemical intermediate from biomass resources. It is used as a sweetener, humectant, sequestrant, texturizer, stabilizer, and bulking agent in various industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care, etc It varies with the application areas as it is majorly used as a preservative, additive, and sweetener in the food industry, as a carrier in the pharmaceutical industry and as an emulsion stabilizer in cosmetics. Enabled by this, the market is expected to grow considerably in the years to come.

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Applications in Gelatin Capsules and Cosmetics to Propel Liquid Sorbitol Segment Growth

The global sorbitol market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, it is categorized into powder/crystal and liquid/syrupy formulations, with the liquid/syrupy segment currently dominating. Liquid sorbitol is commonly available as a 70% solution containing polyhydric alcohol, exhibiting a colorless to faint yellowish tint. Its stability against humidity fluctuations, along with its role as an effective water stabilizer and humectant, makes it highly suitable for use in cosmetic emulsions and the gelatin capsule industry. Furthermore, its aqueous solution serves as a viable alternative to glycerol and glycols due to its comparable properties.

Rapid Growth of the Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry Fuels Expansion in Asia Pacific

Geographically, the global sorbitol market is divided into Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, Europe, North America, and Latin America. Among these, Asia Pacific leads the market, with China being one of the largest producers of Vitamin C, significantly driving sorbitol demand. Additionally, Indonesia, the second-largest producer of sorbitol and starch sweeteners, further strengthens the region’s market position. The expanding personal care and cosmetics industry in Asia Pacific is expected to be a major contributor to the overall growth of the sorbitol market.

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Sorbitol competes with glycerin and propylene glycol in the cosmetics industry as an emulsion stabilizer and humectant, making it a crucial ingredient in shampoos, creams, hair conditioners, and lotions. In North America, the sorbitol market is expanding, with the U.S. playing a key role due to rising demand in non-food industries. Its widespread use in oral care products, particularly toothpaste, where it helps prevent cavities, has further fueled demand. Additionally, the increasing use of sorbitol in sugar-free chewing gum production is driving market sales across the region.

Key companies covered in the report

  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Cargill, Incorporated.
  • Ingredion Incorporated
  • Roquette Frères
  • Tereos Starch & Sweeteners s.a.s
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • SPI Pharma
  • Lonza Inc.
  • Merck KGaA
  • Tate & Lyle

Key Industry Developments

  • May 2019: Lupin and Aptissen S.A. signed a definitive distribution agreement, granting Lupin exclusive rights to market, distribute, and sell Aptissen’s existing products in Canada.
  • September 2018: Sunar Misir announced plans to expand its sorbitol and maltitol production capacity at its Adana, Turkey facility, with completion targeted by the end of 2019.
  • December 2018: Cargill acquired Indonesian sorbitol producer T Sorini Agro Asia Corporindo Tbk for USD 244 million. Sorini, a leading supplier of sorbitol, operates seven manufacturing facilities across Indonesia’s East Java and Lampung provinces.

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