Rare sugar refers to a group of monosaccharides and their derivatives that are found in very limited quantities in nature but possess unique physiological and functional properties. These sugars are chemically identical or similar to common sugars like glucose or fructose but differ in structure, leading to distinct metabolic behaviors such as low caloric value and minimal impact on blood glucose levels.
The rare sugar market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of rare sugar that encompasses the production, distribution and utilization of these sugars in a variety of industries, primarily for health-conscious applications and as alternatives to traditional sweeteners.
The global rare sugar market was valued at $1,645.37 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 3.00%.
Rising Demand For Functional Foods And Dietary Supplements
Rising demand for functional foods and dietary supplements fueled the growth of the rare sugar market in the historic period. The increasing demand for functional foods and dietary supplements is driving growth in the rare sugars market, as health-conscious consumers seek low-calorie, wellness-enhancing sweeteners. Rare sugars provide functional advantages such as supporting blood glucose regulation and weight management, positioning them as valuable ingredients in health-oriented food and nutraceutical formulations. For instance, in October 2023, according to the survey of 3,192 adults conducted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a US-based trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, 74% of U.S. adults are utilizing dietary supplements. Consumer confidence in the quality of sports nutrition supplements has risen by 5 percentage points to 66% compared to 2022, while confidence in the weight management category has increased by 4 % points to 56% during the same period. Therefore, the rising demand for functional foods and dietary supplements drove the growth of the rare sugar market.
Next-Gen Sweeteners Powering the Functional Beverage Space
Major companies operating in the rare sugar market are focusing on product innovation such as D-allulose-based products to meet growing consumer demand for low-calorie, low-glycemic sweeteners that offer the taste and functionality of sugar without its health drawbacks. An D-allulose-based product is a food or beverage item that uses D-allulose, a low-calorie rare sugar, as a sweetener to provide a sugar-like taste and texture with minimal impact on blood sugar levels. For instance, in June 2023, Liquid I.V., a U.S.-based functional hydration company, launched a new sugar-free version of its flagship product, Hydration Multiplier. The D-allulose-based formula is available in lemon lime, green grape and white peach flavors and features a proprietary amino acid blend (L-glutamine, L-alanine and D-allulose), along with five essential vitamins likeB3, B5, B6, B12 and C. Positioned as a clean-label offering, the product is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and free from artificial colors and sweeteners, aligning with growing consumer demand for functional and health-conscious hydration solutions.
The global rare sugar market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 17.31% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider for rare sugar market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction And Market Characteristics:- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by product type, by distribution channel and by application.
- Key Trends:- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis:- Framework Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth:- Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis:- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation:- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by product type, by distribution channel and by application in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size And Growth:- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape:- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative:- Companies Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking:- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard:- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers And Acquisitions:- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments:- Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies:- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations:- This section includes recommendations for rare sugar market providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups
- Appendix:- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Product Type: D-Mannose; D-Tagatose; D-Xylose; L-Arabinose; L-Fucose; D-Allulose; Other Product Types
- 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets; Convenience Stores; Pharmacies; Online Channels; Other Distribution Channel
- 3) By Application: Dietary Supplements; Cosmetics And Personal Care; Pharmaceuticals; Food And Beverages; Other Application
- Companies Mentioned: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; CJ CheilJedang Corp.; Ingredion Inc; Tate & Lyle; BENEO GmbH (Sudzucker AG).
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; rare sugar indicators comparison.