Global High Fructose Corn Syrup Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028

According to the report, the global high fructose corn syrup market reached a value of USD 8.7 billion in 2022. Aided by the growing demand for sweetened food and beverage products and the cost-effectiveness of HFCS compared to traditional sweeteners, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 1.7% between 2023 and 2028 to reach a value of USD 9.57 billion by 2028.

High fructose corn syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn. It is used extensively in processed foods and beverages due to its sweetness and versatility. HFCS is a key ingredient in a multitude of products, including soft drinks, bakery items, sauces, and cereals, as it not only sweetens but also enhances flavour, colour, and stability.

The primary driver for the high fructose corn syrup market growth is its cost-effectiveness. HFCS is often cheaper than sucrose and other traditional sweeteners due to the abundance and relative stability of corn prices. This cost advantage makes it the preferred choice for food and beverage manufacturers, particularly in the soft drink sector, which is a major consumer of HFCS.

Further, HFCS’s consistent quality and high solubility make it a highly desirable ingredient in processed foods. Its ability to maintain the freshness of products and extend their shelf life is an additional advantage, attracting the attention of producers of baked goods, canned fruits, and other perishable items.

Moreover, as international trade in sweeteners becomes more liberal and tariffs on products such as HFCS are reduced or eliminated, global market access for HFCS is likely to increase, thereby boosting the global high fructose corn syrup market demand.

Despite a few challenges, new applications for HFCS are emerging. For instance, it is increasingly being used in the production of alcoholic beverages, as a fermentable sugar, and in pharmaceuticals as a sweetener in liquid medications, due to its high solubility and stability. These expanding applications may help to offset declines in demand from traditional sectors.

North America is accounts for a significant portion of the high fructose corn syrup market share, driven by the extensive use of this sweetener in various food and beverage products in the United States. The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to be a rapidly growing market due to the increasing westernization of diets and the growing food and beverage sector in these areas.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on type, application, and region.

Market Breakup by Type

• HFCS 42
• HFCS 55
• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Animal Feed
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape

The report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the global high fructose corn syrup market.

Some of the major players explored in the report are as follows:

• Cargill, Incorporated
• Ingredion, Incorporated
• Tata and Lyle PLC
• Archer Daniel Midland Company
• AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG
• Roquette Frères
• Showa Sangyo Co Ltd
• Tereos Group
• Daesang Corporation
• Kasyap Sweetners Limited
• Others

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