South America Food Sweetener Industry Overview

Study Period: | 2018 - 2028 |
CAGR: | 1.66 % |
Major Players![]() *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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South America Food Sweetener Market Analysis
The South America Food Sweetener Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.66% during the forecast period.
- The steadily increasing economic growth and rise of the middle-class population and income have pushed the region into economic success and thus leading to the rise in consumption of both traditional and convenience foods.
- The quest to reduce calories has made manufacturers look for sucrose replacement with a variety of substitutes. Presently, a majority of their product offerings are sweetened with bulk sweeteners or sugar substitutes.
- Sweeteners are now becoming an important part of several products such as ketchup, bread, salad dressing, yogurt, breakfast cereals.
South America Food Sweetener Industry Segments
The South America Food Sweetener Market is segmented by type that includes bulk sweeteners and sugar substitutes. Bulk sweeteners section is further divided into sucrose, fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, glucose, and other bulk sweeteners. Sugar substitutes can be further segmented into sucralose, xylitol, stevia, aspartame, saccharin, thaumatin, and other sugar substitutes. Based on the application, the market is divided into bakery, confectionery, beverages, dairy and frozen products, sauces, soups, and dressings and others. The study also involves the analysis of regions such as Brazil, Argentina and the rest of South America.
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Bakery | |
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Beverages | |
Sauces, Soups and Dressings | |
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Brazil | |
Argentina | |
Rest of South America |
South America Food Sweetener Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the South America Food Sweetener Market according to our research experts:
Increased Utilization of Sweeteners in Bakery
Sugar is one of the essential ingredients in baked goods that assist in the Maillard reaction, thus giving the desirable golden brown appearance. Moreover, it also acts as hygroscopic material and thus providing desirable texture as well as mouthfeel. Cakes and biscuits for low energy supply, also aimed at diabetic subjects, can be sweetened with low levels of aspartame in combination with fructose, sorbitol, and xylitol. Sweeteners help to maintain the texture and volume of the final product. It also increases the effectiveness of yeast by providing an immediate source of nourishment for its growth. Hence, it helps the product to remain fresh and thus providing the consumers with a good quality product.

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Brazil Dominates the Market
Brazil s the world’s largest producer and exporter of sugar. A high level of sweetener consumption, coupled with the emerging economic status of the country, makes it an attractive market destination. The success of the sweetener products can be understood from the recent success of the Brazilian sugar mills. Brazil’s stevia growth is due to increased awareness and usage of dietary foods. Another major driver is the growing population of overweight, obese, and diabetic patients, which in turn causing growth in this category. The manufacturers involved in sweet biscuits, beverages, snack bars, and fruit snacks continued to use sweeteners extensively.

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South America Food Sweetener Market Competitor Analysis
The South America Food Sweetener Market is fragmented and the market is currently dominated by Cargill, Tate and Lyle, Ingredion Incorporated, DSM. Acquisitions, new product launches, partnerships, and expansion are the most preferred growth strategies adopted by the leading companies.
South America Food Sweetener Market Top Players
Cargill Incorporated
Tate & Lyle PLC
Ingredion Incorporated
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
PureCircle Limited
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

South America Food Sweetener Market Report - Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
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1.2 Scope of the Study
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2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3.1 Market Overview
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4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Market Drivers
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4.2 Market Restraints
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4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
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4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
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4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
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4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
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4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
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4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
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5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Product Type
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5.1.1 Bulk Sweeteners
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5.1.1.1 Sucrose
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5.1.1.2 Fructose
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5.1.1.3 High-Fructose Corn Syrup
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5.1.1.4 Glucose
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5.1.1.5 Other Bulk Sweeteners
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5.1.2 Sugar Substitutes
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5.1.2.1 Sucralose
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5.1.2.2 Xylitol
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5.1.2.3 Stevia
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5.1.2.4 Aspartame
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5.1.2.5 Saccharin
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5.1.2.6 Thaumatin
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5.1.2.7 Other Sugar Substitutes
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5.2 By Application
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5.2.1 Bakery
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5.2.2 Confectionery
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5.2.3 Dairy and Frozen Products
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5.2.4 Beverages
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5.2.5 Sauces, Soups and Dressings
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5.2.6 Others
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5.3 Geography
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5.3.1 Brazil
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5.3.2 Argentina
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5.3.3 Rest of South America
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6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Most Active Companies
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6.2 Most Adopted Strategies
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6.3 Market Share Analysis
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6.4 Company Profiles
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6.4.1 Cargill Incorporated
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6.4.2 Tate & Lyle PLC
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6.4.3 Ingredion Incorporated
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6.4.4 PureCircle Limited
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6.4.5 Tereos S.A.
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6.4.6 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
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6.4.7 GLG Life Tech Corporation
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7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
South America Food Sweetener Market Research FAQs
What is the study period of this market?
The South America Food Sweetener Market is studied from 2018 - 2028.
What is the growth rate of South America Food Sweetener Market?
The South America Food Sweetener Market is growing at a CAGR of 1.66% over the next 5 years.
Who are the key players in South America Food Sweetener Market?
Cargill Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, Ingredion Incorporated, Koninklijke DSM N.V., PureCircle Limited are the major companies operating in South America Food Sweetener Market.
South America Food Sweetener Industry Reports
In-depth industry statistics and market share insights of the South America Food Sweetener sector for 2020, 2021, and 2022. The South America Food Sweetener research report provides a comprehensive outlook of the market size and an industry growth forecast for 2023 to 2028. Available to download is a free sample file of the South America Food Sweetener report PDF.