Polyol Sweeteners Market

Polyol Sweeteners Market Summary

The polyol sweeteners market is valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2026, up from USD 1.7 billion in 2025, as food makers keep cutting sugar from sweets, baked goods and drinks. The market will double to USD 3.6 billion by 2036 at a 7.4% CAGR.

FMI sees the polyol sweeteners market as a reformulation business, where pressure on sugar is driving sales as buyers are turning to sugar alcohols and rare sugars that bring bulk and texture as well as sweetness. In April 2025, the International Diabetes Federation reported that 589 million adults live with diabetes and projected 853 million by 2050 [1], while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has allowed allulose to be left out of Total Sugars and Added Sugars on labels since October 2020 [2]. As a result, orders are expected to follow wherever a sugar-reduced recipe can meet its label target and still run on the existing factory line.

Table 1: Market Size and Forecast for the Polyol Sweeteners Market (USD billion), 2025-2036

Market size and forecast	Value
2025 market size	USD 1.7 billion
Estimated market size in 2026	USD 1.8 billion
Projected market size by 2036	USD 3.6 billion
CAGR (2026-2036)	7.4%
Added revenue, 2026 to 2036	USD 1.8 billion

Key Market Trends & Insights

• In product type, sorbitol commands 54.7% of 2026 revenue, as it gives sweetness, bulk and moisture control in one ingredient.
• Conventional grades hold almost all nature revenue at 96.4% in 2026, which leaves organic supply a small niche.
• Liquid syrups narrowly lead the form category with 50.9% in 2026, ahead of powder and crystals.
• Among applications, bakery and confectionery takes the biggest slice at 30.6% in 2026.

Regional Highlights

Asia and Europe are setting the pace among profiled countries, with South Korea posting the top CAGR of 9.2% from 2026 to 2036. The UK at 8.6% and Germany at 8.2% follow, Japan will grow at 7.7%, and the USA is projected to be the slowest at 7.2%.

Market Evidence

Confectionery is lagging soft drinks on sugar cuts, which is keeping demand for bulk sweeteners such as sorbitol and maltitol firm. The problem is physical, as sugar makes up much of the weight of a sweet, so a high-intensity sweetener alone cannot replace it. In December 2022, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities reported that sugar in drinks subject to the UK levy fell 46% between 2015 and 2020, while sweet confectionery fell only 2.8% and chocolate confectionery 0.9% [3]. This gap is expected to keep confectionery and bakery the largest buyers of polyols over the forecast period, as brands are still looking for workable bulk replacers.

Polyol makers and rare-sugar producers are both expanding plants, which signals confidence in steady ingredient orders. Roquette announced in March 2022 a EUR 25 million investment from 2022 to 2024 at its Lestrem site in France, which it described as the largest polyol plant in the world, covering liquid and powder polyols [4]. In South Korea, Samyang completed its Ulsan allulose plant in September 2024 with 13,000 tonnes a year of liquid and crystalline output, about four times its previous allulose plant [5]. This added supply will support the Liquid segment's lead, while crystalline grades are expected to open export sales.

Uneven approvals for allulose are forcing suppliers to plan launches one country at a time. The EU requires foods with more than 10% added polyols to carry the warning that excessive consumption may produce laxative effects [6], and in June 2025 the European Food Safety Authority said the safety of D-allulose could not be established because the applicant did not reply to its data requests [7]. Food Standards Australia New Zealand, by contrast, published Amendment No. 233 on 29 October 2024, which included application A1247 for D-allulose as a novel food [8]. Sales of allulose are therefore expected to scale first in the USA, Asia and Australia and New Zealand, while European orders will wait for approval.

Specialty sugar-reduction and texture lines are out-earning bulk products at large ingredient suppliers, due to which investment is still flowing toward specialty sweeteners. In February 2026, Ingredion reported 2025 net sales of USD 2,397 million in its Texture & Healthful Solutions segment, up 1%, with segment operating income up 16% to USD 405 million [9]. In the UK, HM Revenue & Customs confirmed in July 2026 that the Soft Drinks Industry Levy threshold will fall from 5 g to 4.5 g of added sugar per 100 ml and that milk-based drinks with added sugar will become liable from 1 January 2028 [10]. These moves are expected to lift reformulation work in Flavored Milk and Functional Food & Beverages, two smaller applications in this market.

Local supply and new rules are giving South Korea and the UK the quickest growth among profiled countries. South Korea leads at a 9.2% CAGR, as domestic allulose output from Samyang's 13,000-tonne Ulsan plant is giving food makers local supply [5]. The UK follows at 8.6%, since restrictions on advertising less healthy food came into force across the UK on 5 January 2026 [11], and volume-price promotions of such products have been restricted in England since 1 October 2025 [12]. Germany is set to grow at 8.2% and Japan at 7.7%. However, the USA will grow at the slowest profiled rate of 7.2%, as allulose labeling there has been settled since 2020 and the market is already mature [2].

Table 2: Supporting Industry Indicators for the Polyol Sweeteners Market (mixed units), mixed years

Indicator	Data point	Why it matters	Source
Diabetes prevalence (result)	589 million adults in 2024; 853 million projected by 2050	A larger diabetic population widens the buyer base for low-sugar foods	[1]
UK sugar reduction 2015-2020 (result)	Levy drinks -46%; sweet confectionery -2.8%; chocolate -0.9%	Confectionery still needs bulk replacers such as polyols	[3]
US allulose labeling (rule)	Enforcement discretion to exclude from Total and Added Sugars; 0.4 kcal/g	Gives allulose a clear label benefit for US food makers	[2]
EU polyol warning (rule)	Foods with over 10% added polyols must carry a laxative-effects warning	Limits dose levels and shapes product design in Europe	[6]
EU allulose opinion (result)	Safety could not be established (June 2025)	Delays allulose sales in the EU	[7]
Australia and New Zealand allulose (rule)	Amendment No. 233 published 29 Oct 2024, includes A1247	Opens a new regulated allulose market	[8]
Great Britain allulose (status)	Application RP1130 filed June 2021, still under ACNFP review in Oct 2024	UK allulose demand depends on a pending decision	[13]
UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (rule)	Threshold 5 g to 4.5 g per 100 ml; milk-based drinks liable from 1 Jan 2028	Adds reformulation demand in drinks and flavored milk	[10]
Samyang Ulsan allulose plant (capacity)	13,000 tonnes a year, liquid and crystalline, completed Sep 2024	Expands Asian allulose supply and export options	[5]
US corn price (input cost)	USD 4.15/bu in 2025/26 to USD 4.80/bu projected 2026/27	Corn starch is a key raw material for sorbitol and maltitol	[14]

Supplier and Input Benchmark Analysis

Supplier results show that sugar-reduction lines are earning more per dollar of sales, while raw material costs are turning upward. Ingredion's Texture & Healthful Solutions segment reported USD 2,397 million of 2025 net sales [9], which is about 1.41 times FMI's entire 2025 polyol sweeteners value of USD 1.7 billion (calculated); this confirms that polyols are only one part of a much wider texture and sweetener business at large suppliers. The segment's operating margin rose to about 16.9% in 2025 from about 14.8% in 2024 (calculated from USD 405 million and USD 350 million) [9], while Tate & Lyle's new product revenue of GBP 336 million equalled about 16.7% of its GBP 2,006 million revenue for the year to 31 March 2026 (calculated) [15].

Input costs will matter more for sorbitol and maltitol, which are made from starch sugars. The USDA projected the US corn season-average farm price at USD 4.80 per bushel for 2026/27, up about 15.7% from USD 4.15 in 2025/26 (calculated) [14], which is expected to squeeze margins on commodity sorbitol grades. Capacity is also building, with Roquette's EUR 25 million Lestrem programme running over three years, or roughly EUR 8.3 million a year (calculated) [4], and Samyang's 13,000-tonne Ulsan plant is about four times its earlier allulose output [5]. Suppliers with specialty grades and application support will therefore be better placed to pass on higher costs than sellers of standard syrups.

Table 3: Supplier and Input Benchmarks for the Polyol Sweeteners Market (mixed currencies and units), 2022-2026, mixed years

Benchmark	Reported value	Calculated comparison	Source
Ingredion Texture & Healthful Solutions net sales, FY2025	USD 2,397 million (+1%)	About 1.41x FMI 2025 market value of USD 1.7 billion	[9] / Calculated
Ingredion Texture & Healthful Solutions segment operating income, FY2025	USD 405 million (+16%)	Margin about 16.9% (about 14.8% in 2024)	[9] / Calculated
Tate & Lyle new product revenue, FY to 31 Mar 2026	GBP 336 million (+9% like-for-like)	About 16.7% of GBP 2,006 million revenue	[15] / Calculated
Roquette Lestrem polyol investment, 2022-2024	EUR 25 million	About EUR 8.3 million a year over 3 years	[4] / Calculated
Samyang Ulsan allulose capacity, 2024	13,000 tonnes a year	About four times the previous plant	[5]
US corn season-average farm price	USD 4.15/bu (2025/26); USD 4.80/bu (2026/27 projected)	About +15.7%	[14] / Calculated
Polyol sweeteners market (FMI)	USD 1.8 billion (2026); USD 3.6 billion (2036)	USD 1.8 billion added over ten years	FMI / Calculated

Analyst Perspective

"Sorbitol will keep its 54.7% hold on product demand because confectionery and bakery buyers still need an ingredient that fills the space sugar leaves behind. The next phase of growth will come from suppliers who can pair a polyol or allulose grade with proof that the finished food runs well on the line and meets the label rules of each country."

- Nandini Roy Choudhury, Principal Analyst at Future Market Insights

How is the Polyol Sweeteners Market Segmented?

The polyol sweeteners market is split into product type, nature, form, application and region.

Product type covers sorbitol, maltitol and allulose, a rare sugar counted here for its commercial role even though it is not chemically a polyol. Nature separates conventional from organic supply, and form covers liquid, powder and crystals. Application spans bakery and confectionery, snacks and savory, ice cream, functional food and beverages, dietary supplements, yogurts, flavored milk, frozen foods and ready to eat foods. Regional coverage includes North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.

Why Does Sorbitol Lead the Polyol Sweeteners Market by Product Type?

Sorbitol is set to hold 54.7% of market share by product type in 2026.

Sorbitol holds 54.7% of product type revenue in 2026, as it adds sweetness, bulk and moisture control in one ingredient, which makes it useful in fillings and soft baked goods. Large suppliers are investing in this base, with Roquette committing EUR 25 million to liquid and powder polyol lines at Lestrem, France, between 2022 and 2024 [4]. Maltitol is serving sugar-free sweets where bulk must match sugar closely, while allulose is gaining interest where labels allow its sugar treatment. Sorbitol is expected to stay the volume base through 2036, while allulose will grow from a smaller share as approvals spread.

• Sorbitol will keep its lead from a 54.7% share in 2026, supported by its moisture-holding role in bakery fillings and confectionery.
• In September 2024, Samyang completed its Ulsan allulose plant with 13,000 tonnes a year of liquid and crystalline capacity [5].

Why Does Conventional Lead the Polyol Sweeteners Market by Nature?

Conventional supply accounts for 96.4% of market share by nature in 2026.

Conventional grades take 96.4% of nature revenue in 2026, due to which buyers can focus on price, grade and process fit without extra certification costs. Most sweetener orders are placed for mainstream sugar-reduced foods, where volume and cost matter more than an organic claim, and suppliers are adding conventional capacity at scale, such as Samyang's 13,000-tonne Ulsan plant [5]. Organic will remain a niche for premium brands with a defined claim, while conventional supply will carry most volume growth.

• Conventional supply is projected to keep more than 96% of nature revenue, as organic grades remain limited for these ingredients.
• In March 2022, Roquette announced a EUR 25 million polyol investment at Lestrem to secure long-term supply and meet customer demand for flexibility [4].

Why Does Liquid Lead the Polyol Sweeteners Market by Form?

Liquid formats are projected to capture 50.9% of market share by form in 2026.

Liquid grades account for 50.9% of form revenue in 2026, as many confectionery and bakery plants already pump syrups straight into cookers and mixers. Suppliers are still building both formats, as Roquette's Lestrem programme covered liquid and powder polyols [4] and Samyang's Ulsan plant makes liquid allulose syrup alongside crystalline allulose for export [5]. Powder and crystals are serving dry mixes, tablets and recipes that cannot take extra water, and their share is expected to rise as export trade in crystalline grades grows.

• Liquid will hold about half of form revenue, starting from a 50.9% share in 2026.
• In August 2024, Cargill opened its first Southeast Asian blending facility in Pandaan, Indonesia, combining modified starches, sweeteners, pectin and carrageenan for sugar confectionery [16].

Why Does Bakery and Confectionery Lead the Polyol Sweeteners Market by Application?

Bakery and confectionery holds 30.6% of market share by application in 2026.

Bakery and confectionery accounts for 30.6% of application revenue in 2026, as sugar provides much of the bulk and structure in sweets and fillings that high-intensity sweeteners cannot replace. Progress in this area remains slow, as the UK cut sugar in sweet confectionery by only 2.8% and in chocolate by 0.9% between 2015 and 2020 [3]. In Germany, the Max Rubner-Institut found a significant sugar reduction in fine bakery wares between 2016 and 2024, though median sugar in all waffle subgroups was still above 30 g per 100 g [17]. Ice cream, functional foods and beverages, flavored milk and the other applications are smaller, and they are expected to grow as levy and labeling rules widen.

• Bakery and confectionery will stay the largest application from a 30.6% share in 2026, as confectionery sugar cuts still lag drinks.
• In July 2026, HM Revenue & Customs confirmed that milk-based drinks with added sugar will fall under the Soft Drinks Industry Levy from 1 January 2028 [10].

What are the Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities in the Polyol Sweeteners Market?

Sugar-reduction rules are driving demand for bulk sweeteners, while dose warnings and uneven allulose approvals restrain adoption; new approvals and harder-to-reformulate categories create the opportunity.

• Driver: Sugar levies, marketing restrictions and rising diabetes are pushing food makers to replace sugar with ingredients that also keep bulk and texture.
• Restraint: Laxative-effect warnings above set polyol levels and slow allulose approvals in Europe limit dose levels and target markets.
• Opportunity: New allulose approvals and wider UK levy rules are opening fresh demand in drinks, flavored milk and Asia-Pacific foods.

Regulation is the main force behind reformulation, which is turning into steady orders for bulk sweeteners. UK-wide restrictions on advertising less healthy food took effect on 5 January 2026 [11], and HM Revenue & Customs will lower the levy threshold to 4.5 g of sugar per 100 ml from 1 January 2028 [10], which will keep reformulation work busy across the UK sweetener market. Health trends are adding pressure, as 589 million adults now live with diabetes [1]. Demand for polyols is expected to rise in step with these rules over the forecast period.

Dose limits and approvals are slowing uptake, which is holding back some applications. In the EU, foods with more than 10% added polyols must warn that excessive consumption may produce laxative effects [6], while the European Food Safety Authority could not establish the safety of D-allulose in June 2025 [7]. In Great Britain, the allulose application RP1130, filed in June 2021, was still under expert committee review in October 2024 [13]. European allulose sales will therefore lag other regions until approvals arrive.

Fresh approvals are creating openings for suppliers that move early. Australia and New Zealand cleared a regulatory route for D-allulose through Amendment No. 233 in October 2024 [8], and Ingredion has made ASTRAEA allulose in Mexico since November 2019, with Matsutani selling it across most of Asia [18]. Suppliers with approved grades and recipe support are expected to win early contracts in these markets.

Which Country CAGRs are Profiled in the Polyol Sweeteners Market?

Table 4: Country CAGRs for the Polyol Sweeteners Market (%), 2026-2036

Country	CAGR, 2026 to 2036
South Korea	9.2%
UK	8.6%
Germany	8.2%
Japan	7.7%
USA	7.2%

How do Country-level CAGRs Compare in the Polyol Sweeteners Market?

The profiled CAGRs fall into three bands. South Korea leads at 9.2%, as local allulose production is giving food makers new supply close to home. The UK at 8.6% and Germany at 8.2% form a European middle band, where policy pressure on sugar is pushing bakery and confectionery reformulation. Japan at 7.7% and the USA at 7.2% form the slower band, as both markets already have long experience with rare sugars and sugar-free products, which leaves less room for fast catch-up growth.

• New domestic allulose capacity is supporting local reformulation and exports in South Korea, which will grow at a 9.2% CAGR, the fastest among profiled countries.
• In the UK, advertising and promotion restrictions plus a tighter sugar levy are driving recipe changes, and the market is projected to grow at an 8.6% CAGR.
• Germany will grow at an 8.2% CAGR, as bakery sugar reduction is continuing under national monitoring and supporting polyol demand.
• A mature rare-sugar market is expanding through functional and health-focused foods in Japan, where growth is expected at a 7.7% CAGR.
• Settled allulose labeling and a large sugar-free base are keeping growth in the USA steady but slower at a 7.2% CAGR.

The full report extends polyol sweeteners estimates to more than 25 countries and country groups across seven regions.

Country Outlook

• Samyang completed its 13,000-tonne-a-year Ulsan allulose plant for liquid and crystalline grades in September 2024 [5], which gives South Korean buyers domestic supply, and the market is set to grow at a 9.2% CAGR.
• Restrictions on advertising less healthy food came into force across the UK on 5 January 2026 [11], which raises the value of reformulated recipes, and the UK market is projected to grow at an 8.6% CAGR.
• In April 2025, the Max Rubner-Institut reported a significant sugar reduction in fine bakery wares in Germany between 2016 and 2024 [17], which shows that bakers are actively changing recipes, and the German market will grow at an 8.2% CAGR.
• In September 2026, Matsutani announced it would exhibit its ASTRAEA allulose range at the joint 47th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity and 44th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Obesity Treatment on 3–4 October 2026 [19], which keeps health-led demand visible, and Japan is expected to grow at a 7.7% CAGR.
• The FDA's October 2020 guidance lets US food makers leave allulose out of Total Sugars and Added Sugars and count it at 0.4 kcal/g [2], which supports clean sugar labels, and the USA is projected to grow at a 7.2% CAGR.

Who are the Leading Companies in the Polyol Sweeteners Market?

Cargill, Roquette, Archer Daniels Midland, Ingredion and Tereos are among the leading suppliers across polyol portfolios and allulose platforms, with BENEO, Jungbunzlauer and DuPont as adjacent or historical participants.

Competition is centred on a few starch processors that can supply both polyols and newer rare sugars with recipe support. Roquette is strengthening its base with a EUR 25 million polyol investment at Lestrem [4], while Ingredion's Texture & Healthful Solutions segment lifted operating income 16% to USD 405 million in 2025 [9]. Cargill is adding application capacity in Asia, having opened a confectionery blending facility in Indonesia in August 2024 [16]. Suppliers that combine supply security with formulation help are expected to gain share over the forecast period.

• Cargill, Incorporated; Roquette Frères; and Tereos form the polyol portfolio group, supplying sorbitol and maltitol to food makers.
• Archer Daniels Midland Company and Ingredion Incorporated run allulose-enabled sweetening platforms, offering allulose alongside wider sweetener ranges.
• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.; BENEO GmbH; and Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG are adjacent and historical participants, linked to the market through related sweeteners or past ownership of ingredient businesses.

Competitive Benchmarking

Table 5: Competitive Benchmarking for the Polyol Sweeteners Market (qualitative ratings), 2026

Company	Named-ingredient coverage	Documented form choice	Application support	Geographic Reach
Cargill, Incorporated	High	High	High	Europe and Asia; Indonesia manufacturing
Roquette Frères	High	High	High	Europe, Asia and the Americas
Archer Daniels Midland Company	High	Medium	Medium	International, region-specific availability
Ingredion Incorporated	Medium	Unscored	High	Americas; Mexico allulose plant
Tereos	High	Medium	Unscored	France manufacturing and exports
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.	Unscored	Unscored	Unscored	Former food-ingredient business now with IFF
BENEO GmbH	Unscored	Unscored	Unscored	International isomalt offering (adjacent)
Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG	Unscored	Unscored	Unscored	Erythritol portfolio; first US site in Illinois

Ratings reflect public information rather than market share, with named-ingredient coverage rated High for two or more of sorbitol, maltitol and allulose and Medium for one, form choice rated High where both liquid and dry grades are offered and Medium where only one is shown, application support rated High where technical help covers several uses and Medium where it is narrower, and Unscored used where public evidence is missing or the company sells only related sweeteners.

Key Developments

• In November 2025, Jungbunzlauer closed its purchase of a production site in Thomson, Illinois, from IFF, creating its first U.S. manufacturing operation [20].
• In June 2025, the European Food Safety Authority said the safety of D-allulose as a novel food could not be established, as the applicant did not reply to requests for more data [7].
• In October 2024, Food Standards Australia New Zealand published Amendment No. 233, which included application A1247 for D-allulose as a novel food [8].
• In September 2024, Samyang completed its Ulsan allulose plant with 13,000 tonnes a year of liquid and crystalline capacity [5].
• In August 2024, Cargill opened a sugar confectionery blending facility in Pandaan, Indonesia, its first in Southeast Asia [16].

Key Players

Polyol portfolio suppliers

• Cargill, Incorporated
• Roquette Frères
• Tereos

Allulose-enabled sweetening platforms

• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Ingredion Incorporated

Adjacent and historical participants

• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
• BENEO GmbH
• Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG

Report Scope and Methodology

Table 6: Report Scope for the Polyol Sweeteners Market (descriptive), 2025-2036

Coverage field	Report scope
Market breakdown	Product Type; Nature; Form; Application; Region
Quantitative units	USD Billion
Market definition	Ingredient revenue from sorbitol, maltitol and allulose sold for food and dietary supplement applications. Allulose is included as a rare sugar rather than a chemical polyol. Finished-product revenue, other sweeteners, and pharmaceutical, oral-care and industrial uses are excluded.
Regions covered	North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Countries covered	USA, UK, Germany, Japan and South Korea profiled individually; regional coverage spans more than 25 countries and country groups
Key companies profiled	Cargill, Incorporated; Roquette Frères; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Ingredion Incorporated; Tereos; DuPont de Nemours, Inc.; BENEO GmbH; Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG
Forecast period	2026 to 2036
Approach	Ingredient-revenue boundary with base year 2025; regulatory and company evidence used to explain demand without counting adjacent products or announced capacity as sales

Research Methodology

Table 7: Research Methodology for the Polyol Sweeteners Market (descriptive), 2025-2036

Method	Approach
Primary research	No interview counts or primary-research findings are claimed in this report.
Desk research	Regulator publications, government statistics, company results and first-party announcements available by October 2026.
Market sizing and forecasting	Values for 2025, 2026 and 2036 with segment shares by product type, nature, form and application, and country CAGRs for five profiled markets.
Data validation	Values and labels reconciled across sections; company actions checked against public sources; adjacent ingredients and capacity-based sales inferences excluded.

Polyol Sweeteners Market by Segments

Polyol Sweeteners Market Segmented by Product Type

• Sorbitol
• Maltitol
• Allulose

Polyol Sweeteners Market Segmented by Nature

• Conventional
• Organic

Polyol Sweeteners Market Segmented by Form

• Liquid
• Powder
• Crystals

Polyol Sweeteners Market Segmented by Application

• Bakery and Confectionery
• Snacks and Savory
• Ice Cream
• Functional Food & Beverages
• Dietary Supplement
• Yogurts
• Flavored Milk
• Frozen Foods
• Ready to Eat Foods

Polyol Sweeteners Market Segmented by Region

• North America
• Latin America
• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia and Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Research Sources and Bibliography

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• [3] Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (2022, December 1). Sugar reduction programme: industry progress 2015 to 2020.
• [4] Roquette (2022, March 22). €25 million Investment for Polyols at Lestrem site, France.
• [5] KED Global (2024, September 4). Samyang to cement lead in South Korean allulose market.
• [6] European Parliament and Council of the European Union (2011, October 25). Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, Annex III (consolidated text).
• [7] European Food Safety Authority (2025, June). Safety of D-allulose as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 (EFSA Journal, DOI 10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9468).
• [8] Food Standards Australia New Zealand (2024, October 29). Amendment No. 233.
• [9] Ingredion Incorporated (2026, February 3). Ingredion Incorporated Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results.
• [10] HM Revenue & Customs (2026, July 13). Soft Drink Industry Levy changes.
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• [12] Department of Health and Social Care (2023, September 29 (updated)). Restricting promotions of products high in fat, sugar or salt by location and by volume price: implementation guidance.
• [13] Food Standards Agency, Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (2024, October (updated 15 November 2024)). Allulose - Discussion Paper (ACNFP/169/02).
• [14] U.S. Department of Agriculture, World Agricultural Outlook Board (2026, September 11). World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, WASDE-675.
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• [16] Cargill (2024, August 29). Cargill opens blending facility in Indonesia to delight Asian consumers with multi-sensorial sugar confectionery products.
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This bibliography is provided for reader reference and is not exhaustive. The full report contains the complete reference list and detailed citations.

This Report Answers

• What is the size of the polyol sweeteners market in 2025, 2026 and 2036?
• Which product type, nature, form and application segments lead the market in 2026?
• Which regulations and levies are pushing food makers to replace sugar with polyols and allulose?
• Where is allulose approved, pending or blocked, and what does this mean for sales?
• Which countries are growing fastest among the USA, UK, Germany, Japan and South Korea?
• Which suppliers lead in sorbitol, maltitol and allulose, and what capacity have they added?
• What do supplier results and corn prices signal for margins and pricing?
• Which restraints limit polyol dose levels and market access?