Fructose Market Report 2026

The fructose market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.35 billion in 2025 to $6.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of processed food consumption, expansion of beverage manufacturing, availability of corn-based sweeteners, increasing use of syrups in food formulations, large-scale industrial sweetener production.

The fructose market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for reduced-sugar formulations, increasing innovation in sweetener combinations, expansion of functional beverage applications, growing focus on supply chain efficiency, rising use of fructose in pharmaceutical formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of alternative sweetener blends, rising demand for cost-optimized sweetening solutions, growing adoption of liquid fructose in beverages, expansion of industrial-scale fructose processing, enhanced focus on consistent sweetness profiles.

The growing health consciousness is expected to drive the growth of the fructose market. Health consciousness reflects the extent to which individuals actively maintain their physical and mental well-being. Fructose contributes to healthier diets by providing natural sweetness without relying on artificial sweeteners and can include fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a nutritious option. For instance, in July 2023, the Office for National Statistics reported that between May and June 2023, 86.5% of adults in Great Britain reported making lifestyle changes to address environmental and health concerns. Therefore, increasing health consciousness is boosting demand for fructose products.

Major corporations engaged in the fructose market are placing a strategic emphasis on innovative products such as fructose fuel to boost their market revenues. Fructose Fuel refers to biofuels derived from fructose-rich sources such as fruits, sugarcane, or corn. These biofuels are manufactured using various processes, including fermentation and thermal conversion. For instance, in July 2023, INFINIT Nutrition, a US-based provider of natural customizable supplements, introduced PREMIUM Fructose Fuel. This scientifically formulated sports drink mix is tailored for endurance athletes seeking to optimize performance during extended workouts and races. PREMIUM Fructose Fuel contains either 90 or 120 grams of carbohydrates per serving, a notable increase compared to most other sports drinks. The 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio in PREMIUM Fructose Fuel is designed to enhance carbohydrate absorption and utilization.

In February 2024, Sajo Group, a South Korea-based food company, acquired Ingredion Incorporated’s operations in South Korea for about USD $294 million. This strategic decision aligns with Ingredion's ongoing efforts to transform its portfolio and increase shareholder value. Ingredion Incorporated is a U.S.-based provider of ingredient solutions that specializes in producing a wide range of sweeteners, starches, and nutritional ingredients, including fructose.

Major companies operating in the fructose market are Cargill Corporation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, Roquette Frères, AGRANA Beteiligungs AG, The Agrana Group, Kerry Group, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Danisco A/S, Xiwang Group Company Limited, COFCO Rongshi Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Japan Corn Starch Co. Ltd., Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd., Global Sweeteners Holdings, Shijiazhuang Huaxu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Hebei Huaxu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Anhui Elite Industrial Co. Ltd., Qingdao Lambert Holdings Co. Ltd., Jinjiang Just Food Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the fructose market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fructose market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the fructose market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The fructose market consists of sales of fructose solids, high fructose corn syrup, and fructose syrups. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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