Global Polyols Market

Global Polyols Market Insights

The global polyols market is expected to generate revenue amounting to USD 2,978.85 million in 2019, and is projected to reach USD 4,349.98 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.74% over the forecast period. Polyols are defined as sugar-free sweeteners, which are used in the same amount as sugar in food and beverage products. Growing demand for low calories food ingredients among consumers is driving the market growth for polyols. Increasing obesity levels and diabetes concerns among population are anticipated to drive the demand for polyols. Polyols offer many benefits such as non-cariogenic nature, low insulin level for metabolism, and less energy utilization among others are driving the market growth. However, the fluctuations in raw materials prices are likely to hamper the market growth during the forecast period.

Polyols Market Size: By Type

On the basis of type, the global polyols market is segmented into erythritol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates [hsh], isomalt, lactitol, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol. The sorbitol type segment is expected to account for 42% share in the global polyol market in 2019. Versatility, and low caloric value of sorbitol is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol found in fruits and plants with diuretic, laxative and cathartic properties. Rising concerns regarding adverse health effects caused due to the degradation of packaged goods like bread rolls, frozen desserts, and chocolates, is expected to promote the usage of sorbitol. Xylitol market is expected to grow at a high CAGR of 6.60% in the global polyol market during the forecast period. Xylitol is an artificial sugar alcohol with a very low calorie count and 60% less sweet compared to table sugar. The low glycemic index of Xylitol is driving its demand in food & beverage industry.

Polyols Market Size: By End Use

On the basis of end use, the market is segmented into pharmaceutical industry, food industry, beverage industry, and personal care industry among others. Food & beverage industry segment is expected to hold the significant market share during the forecast period. Increasing number of health issues among consumers and growing consumption of low-calorie products are driving the market for food & beverage industries. Increase in the demand for processed food and rise in investment and establishment of new food companies are also driving the market for food & beverage segment. The personal care segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing consumer awareness regarding the benefits offered by naturally-derived ingredients is driving the market growth for personal care industry.

Polyols Market Size: By Region

On the basis of region, polyols market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Central & South America. Europe is expected to witness considerable growth in the polyols market during the forecast period. Increasing awareness and health consciousness among consumers in the region has led to a surge in demand for low-calorie foods. Growing demand for organic personal care products in the region is anticipated to drive the market growth during the forecast period. Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR over the coming years. Increasing demand for personal care products along with growing F&B and pharmaceuticals sectors in China and India are expected to propel the regional growth.

Polyols Market Share & Competitor Analysis

Some of the key players operating in the polyols market include: E.I. Du Point De Nemours and Company, Roquette Frères S.A., Südzucker AG, Ingredion Incorporated, Tereos Starch & Sweeteners, Cargill, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Gulshan Polyols Limited, Batory Foods, B Food Science Co., Ltd. and Dfi Corporation among others.

Some of the key players operating in the Erythritol market include: Tate & Lyle, Cargill, Jungbunzlaurer Suisse AG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Foods Corporation, Nikken Chemical, Zibo ZhongShi GeRui Biotech, Zhucheng Dongxiaxo Biotechnology, Shandong Sanyuan Biotechnology, Foodchem International Corporation, Baolingbao Biology, Futaste, and Zhucheng Xingmao Corn Developing among others.

Some of the key players operating in the Maltitol market include: Tate & Lyle PLC, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated, Ltd., Ingredion Incorporated, TCI America, Tereos Syral S.A.S, Foodchem International, Roquette Freres, Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Futaste Co., Shaoxing Marina Biotechnology, and Dancheng Caixin Sugar among others.

Some of the key players operating in the Mannitol market include: Cargill, Singsino Group Ltd., EMD Millipore, Yuanrun Chemical, Bright Moon Seaweed, Roquette, SPI Polyols Inc., Moga International Ltd., Hebei Huaxu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and SPI Pharma among others.

Some of the key players operating in the Sorbitol market include: Ingredion Incorporated (U.S.), Roquette Frères Corporation (France), Cargill Inc. (U.S.), Tereos Starch & Sweeteners (France), Ecogreen Oleochemicals Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), Merck Millipore Corp. (U.S.), Archer Daniels Midland (U.S.), SPI Pharma Inc. (U.S.), Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd. (India), and Gulshan Polyols Ltd. (India).

Some of the key players operating in the Xylitol market include: Dupont Danisco, DFI Corporation, Xylitol Canada, Inc., Zuchem Inc., Shandong Futaste Co., Ltd., and Roquette Freres, Jining Hengda Green Engineering Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Shoji Foodtech Co., Ltd., Shandong Biobridge Technology Co., Ltd, Shandong Futaste Co., Ltd., Foodchem International Corporation, A & Z Food Additives Co.,Ltd, Herboveda India

Some of the key players operating in the Lactitol Market include: Qufu Xindi Chemical Research Limited Company, Hangzhou Uniwise International Co., Ltd. and Lonsino Medical Products Co., Ltd., Purac Biochem and Danisco among others.

Some of the key players operating in the Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates market include: Ingredion, Hayashibara, Roquette America, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Brownricesyrups, among others.

Some of the key players operating in the Isomalt Market include: BENEO GmbH, Cargill, Incorporated, Roquette Freres, Atlantic Chemicals Trading GmbH (ACT), A & Z Food Additives Co., Ltd., Ingredion Inc., Sanxinyuan Food Industry Corporation Limited, among the others.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.

In April 2019, BASF SE collaborated with Azelis Americas, LLC (US) for the distribution of its polyurethane products in the U.S. and Canada. This collaboration will help the company in improving its distribution channel in these two countries.

In March 2019, Covestro AG collaborated with the US-based biotechnology company, Genomatica, for the R&D of high-performance materials based on renewable polyols. This collaboration is aimed to reduce carbon emission and use of fossil based resources.

In January 2019, Wanhua Chemical Group signed a new agreement with Brenntag Specialties, Inc., part of the Brenntag Group, for the distribution of aromatic isocyanates, polyether polyols, coatings additives, and polyurethane dispersions in the US.

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