North America is estimated to account for the largest share in the sugar substitutes market

The Sugar Substitutes Market size is estimated to be valued at USD 16.5 billion in 2020 and projected to reach USD 20.6 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.

The global sugar substitute industry has witnessed growing trends in the past years. The growth of this industry is majorly driven by an increase in health consciousness among consumers to encourage the demand for healthier food choices, an increase in demand for natural sweeteners due to the rise in consumer inclination toward natural products, and growing demand for sugar substitutes in various applications in the food & beverage industry.

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North America is estimated to account for the largest share in the sugar substitutes market, in terms of value, in 2020. Key factors influencing the share of the region include the high demand for sugar replacers and sugar substitutes, the presence of major players in these regions, and an increase in consumption of processed sugar substitutes due to a high awareness of sugar substitute benefits. The market in the Asia Pacific region is witnessing a drastic transformation regarding diet diversification, rapid urbanization, and liberal trade policies in the food sector. Furthermore, a rise in consumer awareness about health issues and an increase in inclination of consumers toward health-benefiting food products are the major factors offering growth opportunities for sugar substitute manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region.

The US has a large market for confectionery, bakery, packaged, and food convenience food products, due to which it constitutes a major share in the market. Consumers in the US are becoming calorie-conscious, attributed to the increase in health problems in the country. Due to these factors, low-calorie and low-fat food products are becoming popular in the country. The increase in incidences of obesity and cardiac diseases has led to a surge in demand for natural and low-calorie ingredient-based food products among consumers.

The Asia Pacific market is projected to grow at the fastest rate in the global market during the forecast period. The sugar substitutes market in the Asia Pacific region is growing due to the change in the lifestyle of customers and the increase in health consciousness among them. The market in this region is witnessing a drastic transformation regarding diet diversification, rapid urbanization, and liberal trade policies in the food sector.

The developing countries in the region are India and China due to the increase in urbanization, the rapid rise in household incomes, and the change in lifestyles of consumers in the country. Consumers in India and China have been witnessing a change in their eating habits.

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Leading companies are DuPont (US), ADM (US), Tate & Lyle (UK), Ingredion Incorporated (US), Cargill Incorporated (US), Roquette Frères (France), PureCircle Ltd (US), MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. (US), JK Sucralose Inc. (China), and Ajinomoto Co. Inc. (Japan).

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