High-Intensity Sweeteners Market Report 2026

The high-intensity sweeteners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.54 billion in 2025 to $2.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing health awareness among consumers, rising demand for reduced-calorie foods, expansion of diet beverage consumption, availability of diverse sweetener types, growth of tabletop sweetener usage.

The high-intensity sweeteners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing preference for natural-origin sweeteners, rising investments in stevia and monk fruit production, expansion of functional beverage markets, innovation in sweetener extraction technologies, growing use in pharmaceutical formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for natural sugar alternatives, rising use in beverages and tabletop applications, expansion of plant-derived sweetener options, increased product reformulation to reduce sugar, enhanced focus on taste and stability improvements.

The rising number of cases of diabetes and obesity is expected to propel the growth of the high-intensity sweeteners market going forward. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, while obesity refers to excessive body fat accumulation, both of which pose significant health risks. These conditions are closely interconnected and are often managed through dietary interventions, including sugar reduction. High-intensity sweeteners are widely used as sugar substitutes to help control blood glucose levels and reduce calorie intake without compromising sweetness. For instance, in May 2024, according to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, a UK-based government department, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in the United Kingdom increased from 63.8% in 2022 to 64% in 2023. Therefore, the rising incidence of diabetes and obesity is driving the growth of the high-intensity sweeteners market.

Major companies operating in the high-intensity sweeteners market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as highly soluble stevia extracts, to meet the growing demand for sugar reduction and better-for-you food and beverage products. Highly soluble stevia extracts are advanced forms of stevia-derived sweeteners that dissolve easily in liquids and deliver a clean, sweet taste without the bitterness commonly associated with traditional stevia formulations. For example, in July 2023, Tate & Lyle, a London, UK-based global ingredient solutions company, launched a highly soluble stevia sweetener using innovative stevia technology. This formulation is designed to offer superior solubility and an improved taste profile, enabling seamless integration into beverages, dairy products, and other applications. It provides high-intensity sweetness with minimal calories while maintaining flavor and texture, supporting manufacturers in reformulating products for health-conscious consumers.

In June 2023, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a Japan-based trading and investment company, acquired a 70% stake in Nutrinova Netherlands B.V. for USD 472.5 million. Through this acquisition, Mitsui aims to strengthen its food and nutrition business portfolio, enhance corporate value, and expand its offerings of high-quality functional food ingredients. Nutrinova Netherlands B.V. is a Netherlands-based company specializing in the manufacturing and sale of high-intensity sweeteners.

Major companies operating in the high-intensity sweeteners market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), DuPont de Nemours Inc., Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Celanese Corporation, Ingredion Incorporated, Roquette Frères SA, Daesang Corporation, Tate & Lyle PLC, PureCircle Limited, Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., NutraSweet Company, Evolva Holding SA, Monk Fruit Corp, Hunan Nutramax Inc., JK Sucralose Inc., Morita Kagaku Kogyo Co. Ltd., HuaSweet Inc, Anhui Elite Industrial Co. Ltd., HYET Sweet B.V., Holland Sweetener Company, Nantong Changhai Food Additive Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the high-intensity sweeteners market in 2025. The regions covered in the high-intensity sweeteners 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 high-intensity sweeteners market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The high-intensity sweeteners market consists of sales of saccharin, thaumatin, and cyclamate. 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.

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