Cyclamate

Global Cyclamate Market to Reach US$2.2 Billion by 2030

The global market for Cyclamate estimated at US$2.0 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$2.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 1.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Cyclamic Acid, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 1.6% CAGR and reach US$1.2 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Sodium Cyclamate segment is estimated at 1.0% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$548.1 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 2.8% CAGR

The Cyclamate market in the U.S. is estimated at US$548.1 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$399.7 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 2.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 0.6% and 1.3% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 0.8% CAGR.

Global Cyclamate Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Is Cyclamate Re-Emerging as a Cost-Effective Artificial Sweetener Across Global Food Markets?

Cyclamate, a non-nutritive artificial sweetener derived from cyclohexylsulfamic acid, is gaining renewed interest in the global food and beverage industry due to its cost-efficiency, high sweetness intensity, and synergistic performance when blended with other sweeteners. Approximately 30 to 50 times sweeter than sucrose, cyclamate is used in sugar-free and low-calorie formulations across beverages, confectionery, dairy products, tabletop sweeteners, and pharmaceuticals. Its ability to mask bitter aftertastes and enhance flavor profiles makes it particularly valuable in multi-sweetener systems with aspartame, saccharin, or acesulfame-K.

As global health concerns over obesity, diabetes, and caloric intake intensify, manufacturers are reformulating products to reduce sugar content without compromising taste or texture. Cyclamate’s heat stability, long shelf life, and affordability make it a preferred option in markets with cost-sensitive consumers and regulatory allowances. Although banned in the United States since 1970 due to early toxicology concerns, cyclamate remains approved and widely used across over 100 countries, including China, Brazil, Indonesia, and the European Union under strict usage limits.

What Formulation Advances and Regulatory Trends Are Shaping the Global Cyclamate Industry?

Advances in food science and toxicological assessment are reshaping perceptions and applications of cyclamate. Re-evaluation by several international regulatory bodies, including JECFA and EFSA, has affirmed the safety of cyclamate when consumed within established Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) levels—typically around 7 mg/kg body weight. Modern manufacturing processes are also improving purity profiles and minimizing impurity residues such as cyclohexylamine, which was previously a point of toxicological concern.

Cyclamate is now being incorporated into more complex sweetener blends that optimize sweetness onset, mouthfeel, and lingering perception in zero-calorie products. Its synergistic effect with high-intensity sweeteners like sucralose and stevia allows for significant cost reductions while maintaining flavor fidelity. In carbonated beverages, instant drink powders, yogurts, and bakery mixes, cyclamate provides consistent sweetness across a range of pH and thermal conditions.

Regulatory harmonization and regional approvals are playing a pivotal role in market expansion. For example, the European Union permits sodium and calcium cyclamates under E952 designation, with defined maximum use limits per product category. Brazil, one of the largest users of cyclamate, mandates clear labeling and concentration thresholds to ensure consumer safety. As nations update food additive codes and sugar reduction targets, cyclamate’s role as an economical and functional sweetener is gaining institutional support in regulatory roadmaps.

Who Are the Key End-Users and How Are Market Dynamics Shifting Across Regions and Segments?

The major end-users of cyclamate include beverage manufacturers, low-calorie sweetener brands, pharmaceutical companies, and foodservice operators. Soft drinks remain the dominant application segment, particularly in markets like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Egypt, where cyclamate is used extensively in carbonated beverages and instant juice powders. In tabletop sweetener blends, cyclamate is often combined with saccharin to balance taste and achieve long-lasting sweetness.

In the pharmaceutical sector, cyclamate is used in the flavoring of oral syrups, lozenges, chewables, and OTC products for children and diabetics. Bakery and dairy product manufacturers in Eastern Europe and Latin America use cyclamate in fillings, creams, and sugar-reduced formulations to appeal to diet-conscious consumers. Retailer demand for private-label sugar substitutes has also contributed to increased bulk cyclamate usage, especially in Middle Eastern and North African markets.

Asia-Pacific dominates global cyclamate production and consumption, led by China and Indonesia, both of which have well-established manufacturing bases and broad regulatory acceptance. Latin America, particularly Brazil and Argentina, represents a high-volume, application-diverse market. In Europe, selective usage and consumer transparency are helping cyclamate maintain its presence in reduced-calorie food sectors. In contrast, the U.S. market remains inaccessible due to FDA restrictions, although recent industry petitions for re-evaluation have sparked renewed debate.

What Is Driving the Resurgence and Resilience of the Cyclamate Market Worldwide?

The growth in the cyclamate market is driven by global demand for low-cost sugar substitutes that offer high sweetness potency, shelf stability, and formulation flexibility. As governments implement sugar taxes, reformulation mandates, and front-of-pack nutritional labeling schemes, food and beverage companies are under pressure to reduce sugar content without compromising on consumer taste expectations—creating fertile ground for cyclamate adoption.

Cost competitiveness is a key differentiator, with cyclamate often priced significantly lower than newer sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit. Its ability to work synergistically in multi-sweetener systems enables manufacturers to optimize taste profiles while minimizing formulation costs. In regions with limited regulatory restrictions, cyclamate serves as a critical enabler for widespread access to affordable, sugar-reduced products.

Ongoing toxicological reviews, combined with modern analytical safety evaluations, are gradually improving cyclamate’s regulatory outlook. As public health priorities evolve, and as emerging markets continue to expand their processed food sectors, cyclamate is poised to maintain its relevance as a versatile, scalable, and economically viable ingredient in the global sweetener landscape.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Cyclamate market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Cyclamic Acid, Sodium Cyclamate, Calcium Cyclamate); Form (Crystal, Powder); Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 34 Featured) -

• Alfa Aesar
• Arshine Group Company Limited
• AVANSCHEM
• Avanscure Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
• Fagron
• Fengchen Group Co., Ltd.
• Foodchem International Corporation
• Golden Time Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Hangzhou Garden Corporation
• Instantina Nahrungsmittel Entwicklungs- und Produktions G.m.b.H.
• Jinan Haohua Industry Co., Ltd.
• Jinyao Ruida Biology Technology Co., Ltd.
• Productos Aditivos, S.A.
• PT. Batang Alum Industrie
• Rainbow Rich Industrial Ltd.
• Rasna Private Limited
• Shanghai Rich Chemical New Material Co., Ltd.
• Shanghao Sunivo Supply Chain Management
• Sinofi Ingredients
• Tongaat Hulett

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