| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 8.90% |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South America Stevia Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The South America Stevia Market is expected to register a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period.
- The market is driven by the increasing demand for low-calorie sweeteners from food and beverage manufacturers, which has increased from the past few years. This is primarily due to the rising concern of obesity and diabetes across the region. Therefore, many key players in food and beverages are introducing the products with natural low-calorie sweeteners, mainly stevia. In addition, the rising consumer demand from developing economies toward low-sugar beverages and functional foods is boosting the demand for stevia for the food and beverage industry.
- However, factors such as limited production and price fluctuation of stevia leaf in the country are restraining the market growth of the region.
South America Stevia Market Trends and Insights
Increasing Consumer Inclination Toward Clean Label Stevia
As health awareness is growing, most of the population thoroughly check the label of a product before buying it, especially in developing economies like Brazil, Argentina, Chile, etc. This awareness among consumers has prompted manufacturers to undertake the replacement of high-calorie polyols with natural sweeteners. Sugar alcohols, such as sorbitol and maltitol, are proven to be the cause of digestive problems, and thus, are being fast replaced by natural sweeteners stevia in the market. Clean label has triggered the demand for natural sweeteners, especially stevia, and both food and beverage producers have supported innovation and product launches by using stevia as a natural clean label sweetener. According to the Global Stevia Institute's internal survey, approximately 60% of Americans prefer low-calorie sugar alcohol in their food purchase decisions. Hence, companies are publicly committing to removing artificial sweeteners from at least some of their products.
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Argentina to Drive the South American Market
Argentina accounts for the largest share in the South American stevia market, owing to the significant increasing rate of obesity and dietary guidance recommendations to reduce energy intake, particularly from sugars. According to a survey supported by the Global Stevia Institute in Argentina, the respondents preferred natural sweeteners, with stevia among the top choices in the country. Considering the growing demand for stevia globally, the government is also taking initiatives in utilizing the stevia sources in the country. The Government of Argentina has planned for elaboration in The Elaborated Missionary Bioproducts (Biomiel) plant located in the Posadas Industrial Park to produce stevia of very high quality, destined for the national markets, as well as for export. Also, the National Program for the Study, Promotion, and Development of Stevia introduced a new law in the country, aiming at the development of regional economies. The law declares the promotion, development, production, marketing, and research of stevia for the national interest.
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Competitive Landscape
The South American stevia market is competitive in nature, having a large number of domestic and multinational players competing for market shares. Emphasis is given on mergers, expansions, acquisitions, and partnerships among the companies, along with new product development as a strategic approach adopted by the leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers. For instance, in 2018, Coca-Cola launched Coke 'Coca-Cola Life' sweetened with 100% stevia in New Zealand. The company is also planning to introduce this product in the South Pacific region in the upcoming years. Key players dominating the regional market include Cargill Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, Archer Daniels Midland, Glg Life Tech Corp., and Ingredion Incorporated.
South America Stevia Industry Leaders
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Cargill, Incorporated
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Tate & Lyle PLC
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ADM
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Glg Life Tech Corp.
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Ingredion Incorporated
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South America Stevia Market Report Scope
The South American stevia market is segmented by form into powder, liquid, and leaf, and by application into bakery, dairy products, beverages, confectionery, dietary supplements, and other applications. Also, the study provides an analysis of the stevia market in the emerging and established markets across the South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America.
Form
| Powder |
| Liquid |
| Leaf |
Application
| Bakery |
| Dairy Products |
| Beverages |
| Confectionery |
| Dietary Supplements |
| Other Applications |
Geography
| Brazil |
| Argentina |
| Rest of South America |
| Form | Powder |
| Liquid | |
| Leaf | |
| Application | Bakery |
| Dairy Products | |
| Beverages | |
| Confectionery | |
| Dietary Supplements | |
| Other Applications | |
| Geography | Brazil |
| Argentina | |
| Rest of South America |
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current South America Stevia Market size?
The South America Stevia Market is projected to register a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in South America Stevia Market?
Cargill, Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, ADM, Glg Life Tech Corp. and Ingredion Incorporated are the major companies operating in the South America Stevia Market.
What years does this South America Stevia Market cover?
The report covers the South America Stevia Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Stevia Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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South America Stevia Market Report
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