(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Dublin, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Global High Intensity Sweeteners Market - Artificial and Natural" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Industry Experts, Inc. estimates that the global high intensity sweeteners market reached US$3.1 billion in 2025, supported by rising health awareness and growing concerns about obesity, diabetes and excessive sugar consumption. Demand for reduced-calorie products and alternative sweetening solutions continues to increase across developed and emerging economies.
According to the report, the market is projected to reach 220 thousand metric tons and US$4.7 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 3.3% in volume from 2025 to 2032. Artificial high intensity sweeteners remain dominant because of their cost efficiency, stability and established use in food and beverage formulations. However, natural alternatives, including steviol glycosides and monk fruit extract mogroside V, are recording faster adoption as manufacturers respond to demand for clean-label and plant-based ingredients.
Regulatory initiatives supporting sugar reduction, changing consumer preferences and continued product innovation are reshaping the competitive environment. Market growth in developed economies remains relatively stable due to category maturity and declining consumption of traditional diet beverages. By comparison, Asia-Pacific and South America are generating incremental demand through urbanization, dietary changes and the expansion of food and beverage manufacturing. Advances in formulation technologies, broader natural sweetener portfolios and investment in health-focused products are expected to support long-term market growth.
Regional Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific accounted for 51.4% of the global high intensity sweeteners market in 2025. Its leadership reflects large consumer populations, expanding food and beverage industries and increasing use of low-calorie sweeteners in developing countries. The region is also forecast to record the fastest CAGR at 3.7%, followed by the Rest of World at 3.4%. Asia-Pacific is projected to increase its global share to 53% by 2032.
North America and Europe are expected to expand more slowly because of mature demand and weaker consumption of conventional diet beverages. Suppliers in these regions are increasingly emphasizing reformulation, natural ingredients and premium products, while emerging markets remain the primary source of volume growth.
Market Analysis by HIS Category
Artificial high intensity sweeteners exceeded 160 thousand metric tons in 2025 and represented 91.4% of market volume. Their widespread use spans beverages, foods and confectionery, supported by competitive pricing, formulation stability and existing regulatory approvals.
Natural high intensity sweeteners are forecast to be the fastest-growing category, with a CAGR of 7.8%. Growth is being driven by demand for steviol glycosides, monk fruit extracts and other plant-based ingredients. The natural category is projected to account for 11.7% of the market by 2032 as beverage, food and tabletop sweetener manufacturers expand clean-label offerings.
Market Analysis by HIS Type
Sucralose led the market with revenue of US$1 billion in 2025, representing a 32.7% share. Its position is supported by broad adoption in beverages and foods, together with its taste profile and formulation stability. Steviol glycosides ranked second at US$811 million and are forecast to record the highest CAGR of 9.2% among the sweetener types analyzed.
Mogroside V and sucralose are also expected to achieve notable growth. By 2032, the value share of steviol glycosides is projected to approach that of sucralose, indicating a sustained market shift toward natural high intensity sweeteners while demand for established artificial ingredients continues.
Market Analysis by End-use Application
Beverages were the largest end-use application in 2025, reaching 83 thousand metric tons and US$1.5 billion. The segment represented 51.3% of market value, driven by ongoing reformulation of low- and zero-sugar drinks. Foods held the second-largest position, accounting for 26.5% of volume as sweetener use increased in processed and functional food products.
Tabletop sweeteners are projected to be the fastest-growing application, with a value CAGR of 6.8%, followed by foods. Confectionery is expected to post moderate growth. Across applications, value is forecast to rise faster than volume because of premiumization and the increased use of natural ingredients such as stevia and monk fruit.
Report Scope and Key Metrics
The report evaluates the global market from 2022 through 2032, with projections covering 2025 to 2032. Analysis is provided by geographic region, HIS category, HIS type and end-use application, measured in metric tons and US$. It also includes profiles of more than 95 companies and reviews relevant corporate, product and industry developments.
Historical Period: 2022-2025 Base Year: 2025 Forecast Period: 2025-2032 Units: Volume consumption in Metric Tons and Value market in US$ Companies Mentioned: 95+
Companies Featured
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Anhui Jinhe Industrial Co., Ltd. Archer Daniels Midland Company Beijing Vitasweet Co., Ltd. Cargill, Inc Celanese Corporation Changzhou Niutang Chemical Plant Co., Ltd. Gansu Fanzhi Biotech Co., Ltd. GLG Life Tech Corporation Golden Time Chemical (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. Guangdong Guangye Qingyi Food Technology Co., Ltd. Guilin GFS Monk Fruit Corp. Hill Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Ingredion Incorporated (PureCircle) Jiangsu SinoSweet Co., Ltd. JK Sucralose, Inc. Kaifeng Xinghua Fine Chemical Ltd. MAFCO Worldwide LLC Merisant Company Morita Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. Newtrend Group Holding Co Ltd NutraSweet Company PMC Specialties Group, Inc Shandong Kangbao Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd. Suzhou Hope Technology Co., Ltd. Tate & Lyle PLC Techno Food Ingredients Co., Ltd Tianjin North Food Co., Ltd. Wuhan Huasweet Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Sanhe Food Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Zhong Hua Fang Da (H.K.) Limited
Geographic Coverage
North America: The United States, Canada and Mexico Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, The United Kingdom and Rest of Europe Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Rest of Asia-Pacific Rest of World: South America and Middle-East & Africa
Market Segmentation
HIS Category: Artificial HIS and Natural HIS HIS Type: Acesulfame-K, Aspartame, Cyclamate, Neotame, Saccharin, Sucralose, Steviol Glycosides, Glycyrrhizin and Mogroside V End-use Application: Beverages, Confectionery, Foods, Tabletop Sweeteners and Others
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