Sucralose Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application

Sucralose Market Summary

Sucralose, a high-intensity non-caloric sweetener approximately 650 times sweeter than sucrose, represents the fifth generation of artificial sweeteners. Discovered in 1976, sucralose is widely used in food and beverage products, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics due to its stability under heat, resistance to pH changes, and favorable safety profile. The raw materials primarily include refined sugar and DMF. The global sucralose market is characterized by high concentration, significant cost competitiveness from China-based producers, and continuous capacity expansions.

In 2025, the global sucralose market is projected to reach 600–700 million USD, supported by steady growth in reduced-sugar food and beverages, rising health awareness globally, and the increasing shift toward low-calorie sweeteners in both developing and mature markets. Between 2025 and 2030, the industry is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7%–9%.

Regionally, Asia Pacific is expected to achieve growth of 7.5%–9.5%, primarily driven by China’s dominant production base and increasing consumption across beverages, dairy, and processed foods. North America is projected to grow at 6%–8%, supported by strong demand from soft drink manufacturers, sports nutrition, and sugar-reduction initiatives. Europe is expected to grow at 6%–8%, driven by regulatory support for sugar reduction and increased use of artificial sweeteners in functional food categories. Latin America is projected to grow at 6.5%–8.5%, supported by growing consumption of beverages and bakery products. Middle East & Africa is expected to grow at 5.5%–7.5%, driven by expanding processed food consumption and beverage demand.

By application, Food & Beverage represents the largest segment, expected to grow at 7%–9%, supported by rising demand for low-calorie beverages, sugar-free confectionery, bakery products, and dairy alternatives. Pharmaceutical applications are projected to grow at 6%–8%, as sucralose is used in syrups, chewable tablets, and oral formulations where taste masking is required. Cosmetics are expected to grow at 5%–7%, as sucralose is increasingly utilized in personal care formulations for flavor enhancement.

Industrial concentration is high, with the top producers accounting for more than 80% of global output. Key producers include Tate & Lyle, JK Sucralose, Anhui Jinhe Industrial, Techno Food Ingredients, Newtrend Group, San Fu Chemical, and Shandong Kangbao Biochemical Technology. Tate & Lyle generated 246.6M USD in sucralose revenue in 2024 and remains a key supplier in premium-grade markets. Chinese producers have expanded capacity aggressively: Anhui Jinhe reached 8,000 t/y, Shandong Kangbao reached 8,000 t/y and plans expansion to 16,000 t/y, Techno Food Ingredients operates 4,000 t/y and plans 6,000 t/y, and JK Sucralose expanded from 1,000 t/y to 4,000 t/y, with long-term plans for 12,000 t/y including its Thailand facility with 500 t/y designed capacity.

The value chain includes refined sugar and DMF supply, chlorination processes, crystallization, purification, and downstream blending and formulation. China holds cost advantages in raw materials, technology standardization, and large-scale operations. The global market faces challenges from overcapacity following aggressive expansions in 2022–2024, although prices stabilized in 2025 at 180,000–200,000 RMB/t after the end of price wars.

Opportunities arise from global sugar-reduction trends, growth in functional beverages, and increased adoption of non-caloric sweeteners in pharmaceuticals and personal care. Challenges include feedstock cost volatility, environmental compliance requirements for chlorinated chemical processes, and global trade uncertainties. The Trump Administration tariff policy poses potential risks for cross-border sweetener trade, especially in North America, while global supply chain restructuring may lead to regional diversification of production and strategic inventory adjustments by multinational beverage and food manufacturers. Show more