The Asia-Pacific saccharin market attained a volume of 12331.10 Tons in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a volume of 21063.30 Tons by 2034.
In Asia, the industry for low-calorie sweetener is witnessing a growth due to the rising demand for lower calories substitutes of sugar in the region. In 2018, Asia accounted for nearly a fifth of the low-calorie sweetener market in terms of global consumption. The low-calorie sweetener consumption in Asia stood at about USD 342 million in 2018. The growth in this segment of sweeteners in the continent is also aiding the growth of the regional saccharin market. China is not just the largest saccharin market in the Asia-Pacific region but also the world. However, a majority of China’s production of the sweetener is exported either within Asia or is bound towards the EU. The global exports of saccharin led by China is being driven by a rising demand from the personal care and beverage industries.
The Asia-Pacific market is being aided by the growing population in Asia and the growing beverage industry in key markets like China and India. The growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region is driving the saccharin industry in the region due to the rising disposable incomes and changes in food habits. In India, the GDP saw a 7.4% growth in the Q2 of 2018. The saccharin market in India is aided by the growing food and beverage segment in the country. The food and beverage sales in India is expected to grow annually by 13.1% between 2018-2024. In China, the largest food and beverage market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at an annual rate of 10.7% till 2021. Hong Kong, specifically, is witnessing a robustly growing personal care, health products, and beverages segments, which are driving the saccharin industry growth in the region. The growth in the beverage industry in Hong Kong is being driven by a rising demand for healthier and low sugar products, which is also aiding the market for the low-calorie sweetener. The growth in the personal care and health products segments is further propelling the industry growth as saccharin is widely used as a flavouring agent in products like lip balms, lipsticks, toothpaste, medicines, and other products.
While China is currently the leading producer and exporter of saccharin, its production in China may be affected by the implementation of strict environmental policies, which have found its manufacturing process deficient in the treatment of wastewater. This expected setback in China’s saccharin production might slow down the Asia-Pacific market in the coming years.
In Asia, the industry for low-calorie sweetener is witnessing a growth due to the rising demand for lower calories substitutes of sugar in the region. In 2018, Asia accounted for nearly a fifth of the low-calorie sweetener market in terms of global consumption. The low-calorie sweetener consumption in Asia stood at about USD 342 million in 2018. The growth in this segment of sweeteners in the continent is also aiding the growth of the regional saccharin market. China is not just the largest saccharin market in the Asia-Pacific region but also the world. However, a majority of China’s production of the sweetener is exported either within Asia or is bound towards the EU. The global exports of saccharin led by China is being driven by a rising demand from the personal care and beverage industries.
Asia-Pacific Saccharin Market Segmentation
Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that is non-nutritive and is 300-500 times sweeter than sucrose but with a metallic or bitter aftertaste when added in higher quantities. It is used as a sugar substitute, to sweeten foods like cookies, soft drinks, and candies. It is also added to products such as medicines and toothpaste. Calcium, sodium and insoluble saccharin are the common types of saccharin available in the market.Market Breakup by Type
- Calcium
- Sodium
- Insoluble
Market Breakup by Application
- Food and Beverages
- Table-Top Sweetener
- Personal Care
- Pharmaceutical
- Others
Market Breakup by Region
- China
- India
- South East Asia
Market Analysis
Globally, the saccharin industry is expected to be driven by calorie-conscious consumers in the coming years. The market is also finding further impetus in the increasing use of artificial sweeteners in segments like baking industry, frozen foods, and other ready-to-eat foods.The Asia-Pacific market is being aided by the growing population in Asia and the growing beverage industry in key markets like China and India. The growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region is driving the saccharin industry in the region due to the rising disposable incomes and changes in food habits. In India, the GDP saw a 7.4% growth in the Q2 of 2018. The saccharin market in India is aided by the growing food and beverage segment in the country. The food and beverage sales in India is expected to grow annually by 13.1% between 2018-2024. In China, the largest food and beverage market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at an annual rate of 10.7% till 2021. Hong Kong, specifically, is witnessing a robustly growing personal care, health products, and beverages segments, which are driving the saccharin industry growth in the region. The growth in the beverage industry in Hong Kong is being driven by a rising demand for healthier and low sugar products, which is also aiding the market for the low-calorie sweetener. The growth in the personal care and health products segments is further propelling the industry growth as saccharin is widely used as a flavouring agent in products like lip balms, lipsticks, toothpaste, medicines, and other products.
While China is currently the leading producer and exporter of saccharin, its production in China may be affected by the implementation of strict environmental policies, which have found its manufacturing process deficient in the treatment of wastewater. This expected setback in China’s saccharin production might slow down the Asia-Pacific market in the coming years.
Competitive Landscape
The report analyses the following key players in the Asia-Pacific saccharin market, looking into their market share, capacity, and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, capacity expansions, and plant turnarounds:- Shree Vardayini Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd.
- JMC Corporation
- Henan Kaifeng Pingmei Shenma Xinghua Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Two Lions (Zhangjiagang) Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Fortune Chemical Co.,Ltd.
- Salvi Chemical Industries Ltd.
Table of Contents
1 Preface2 Report Coverage - Key Segmentation and Scope4 Key Assumptions7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market12 Value Chain Analysis14 Price Analysis
3 Report Description
5 Executive Summary
6 Snapshot
8 Global Saccharin Market Overview
9 Asia-Pacific Saccharin Market Analysis
10 Regional Analysis
11 Market Dynamics
13 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code: 292511)
15 Asia-Pacific Feedstock Market Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Asia-Pacific Saccharin market report include:- Shree Vardayini Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd.
- JMC Corporation
- Henan Kaifeng Pingmei Shenma Xinghua Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Two Lions (Zhangjiagang) Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.
- Shanghai Fortune Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Salvi Chemical Industries Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 112 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value in 2025 | 12331.1 Tons |
| Forecasted Market Value by 2034 | 21063.3 Tons |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.5% |
| Regions Covered | Asia Pacific |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 7 |
