United States Food Sweetener Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers United States Sweetener Market Manufacturers and is Segmented by Product Type (Sucrose, Starch Sweeteners and Sugar Dextrose Alcohols, and High-Intensity Sweeteners), Application (Dairy, Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Soups, Sauces, and Dressings, and Other Applications), and Geography (United States, Canada, Mexico, and Rest of North America).

United States Food Sweetener Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

US Food Sweeteners Market Size

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United States Food Sweetener Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 5.43 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

United States Food Sweetener Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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US Food Sweeteners Market Analysis

The United States Food Sweetener Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.43% during the forecast period.

The United States is among the world's prominent sugar producers. Unlike most other producing countries, the United States has both large and well-developed sugarcane and sugar beet industries. The demand for natural sweeteners is primarily due to the health food trend. The rising awareness regarding the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption is augmenting the market's growth. Companies, such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, introduced products that contain natural sweeteners, which are expected to positively affect health. Companies are focusing on catering to the rising demand for low-calorie products. Currently, the US market is saturated in the case of natural and artificial sweeteners. Thus, the market is growing at a slow pace.

The demand for sugar substitutes in the country is expected to be fueled by increasing concerns regarding the health impact of excess sugar consumption on the average US diet. On the other hand, the same demand for natural sweeteners is an extension of a healthy food megatrend. Clear awareness regarding the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption has led to companies in the country opting for natural sweeteners in their food and beverage applications. Consumers in the United States are increasingly seeking plant-based, zero-calorie sweeteners to live a healthier lifestyle. Hence, many food and beverage manufacturers are introducing zero-calorie sweeteners to cater to the consumer preferences.

US Food Sweeteners Industry Overview

The US food sweetener market is fragmented in nature, with several regional and international players operating in the market. The major players typically use strategies such as new product innovations and acquisitions to strengthen their position in the market. The major US food sweetener market players include Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Tate & Lyle PLC, Ingredion Incorporated, and Südzucker AG. The companies in the market have also been strengthening their distribution network to gain a competitive advantage over the other sweetener providers in the market studied. The leading companies are focused on launching innovative, low-calorie, and natural ingredient-based products. Huge investments have been made in R&D to develop products for specific needs. Hence, for the forecast period, product innovation, expansion, and partnership are likely to have a strong demand. However, with diversification to facilitate the growing consumer demand, mergers and acquisitions are expected to show an uptick in the near future.

US Food Sweeteners Market Leaders

  1. Cargill, Incorporated

  2. Archer Daniels Midland Company

  3. Ingredion Incorporated

  4. Südzucker AG

  5. Tate & Lyle PLC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
United States Food Sweetener Market Concentration
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US Food Sweeteners Market News

  • March 2022: EverSweet, a stevia-based sweetener from Cargill, was made widely available commercially. It can be mixed with various natural tastes due to the company's ClearFlo technology and platform. This mixture was intended to provide flavor alteration, better solubility, formulation stability, and quicker dissolving.
  • January 2022: The Barentz Company, in partnership with ACT Polyols, started distributing rice-based sweeteners and proteins from ACT Polyols in North American states, including the United States. Its uses include dietary supplements, confectionery, energy bars, desserts, and baked goods.
  • April 2021: Manus Bio Inc. (Manus Bio), one of the United States producers of natural products focused on sustainability, announced the launch of NutraSweet Natural, a plant-based sweetener with zero calories.

US Food Sweeteners Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Sucrose (Common Sugar)
    • 5.1.2 Starch Sweeteners and Sugar Dextrose Alcohols
    • 5.1.2.1 High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
    • 5.1.2.2 Maltodextrin
    • 5.1.2.3 Sorbitol
    • 5.1.2.4 Xylitol
    • 5.1.2.5 Others
    • 5.1.3 High Intensity Sweeteners (HIS)
    • 5.1.3.1 Sucralose
    • 5.1.3.2 Aspartame
    • 5.1.3.3 Saccharin
    • 5.1.3.4 Cyclamate
    • 5.1.3.5 Ace-K
    • 5.1.3.6 Neotame
    • 5.1.3.7 Stevia
    • 5.1.3.8 Others
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Dairy
    • 5.2.2 Bakery
    • 5.2.3 Soups, Sauces, and Dressings
    • 5.2.4 Confectionery
    • 5.2.5 Beverages
    • 5.2.6 Other Applications

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Cargill Incorporated
    • 6.3.2 Archer Daniels Midland Company
    • 6.3.3 Stevia First Corporation
    • 6.3.4 Tate & Lyle PLC
    • 6.3.5 Ingredion Incorporated
    • 6.3.6 Barentz International BV
    • 6.3.7 Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
    • 6.3.8 Sanxinyuan Food Industry Corporation Limited
    • 6.3.9 Manus Bio Inc.
    • 6.3.10 Südzucker AG
    • 6.3.11 Roquette Frères
    • 6.3.12 Guilin Layn Natural Ingredients Corp.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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US Food Sweeteners Industry Segmentation

A sweetener is a substance added to food or beverages to give them the flavor of sweetness, either because it contains sugar or a sugar replacement with a sweet flavor.

The US food sweetener market is segmented by product type and application. By product type, the market is segmented into sucrose, starch sweeteners and sugar dextrose alcohols, and high-intensity sweeteners (HIS). Starch sweeteners and sugar dextrose alcohols include HFCS, maltodextrin, sorbitol, and xylitol. The other starch sweeteners and sugar alcohols include glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, fructose-glucose syrup, isoglucose, fructose, mannitol, maltitol, erythritol, lactitol, isomalt. High-Intensity sweeteners include sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, ace-k, neotame, and stevia. The other high-intensity sweeteners (HIS) include glycyrrhizin, mogroside V, Luo Han Guo, thaumatin, and monatin. By application, the market is segmented into dairy, bakery, beverages, confectionery, soups, sauces and dressings, and other applications. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD).

Product Type Sucrose (Common Sugar)
Starch Sweeteners and Sugar Dextrose Alcohols High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
Maltodextrin
Sorbitol
Xylitol
Others
High Intensity Sweeteners (HIS) Sucralose
Aspartame
Saccharin
Cyclamate
Ace-K
Neotame
Stevia
Others
Application Dairy
Bakery
Soups, Sauces, and Dressings
Confectionery
Beverages
Other Applications
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US Food Sweeteners Market Research FAQs

What is the current United States Food Sweetener Market size?

The United States Food Sweetener Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.43% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in United States Food Sweetener Market?

Cargill, Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Südzucker AG and Tate & Lyle PLC are the major companies operating in the United States Food Sweetener Market.

What years does this United States Food Sweetener Market cover?

The report covers the United States Food Sweetener Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the United States Food Sweetener Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

US Food Sweetener Industry Report

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