Sucrose Esters Global Market Report 2026

The sucrose esters market involves the sale of sucrose ester products, which are a distinct group of emulsifiers and low-fat alternatives utilized in various food products, including ice-cream, confectionery, and dairy items. Sucrose esters also serve multiple functions in food processing, such as protein protection, aeration, hydrophilic-lipophilic balance, and starch interaction. These esters exhibit good conditioning and stabilizing properties. Additionally, sucrose esters find applications in the production of personal care products, laundry items, and detergents.

The main types of sucrose esters include powder sucrose ester, liquid sucrose ester, and pellet sucrose ester. Powder sucrose esters are obtained through the esterification of sucrose and fatty acids, and they can appear as colorless, slightly yellow, soft solid, greyish-white powder, or thick gel depending on the type of fatty acid used and the grade of esterification. These esters serve various functions such as protein and starch interaction, antimicrobial properties, controlled sugar crystallization, emulsification, and aeration. Sucrose esters are utilized across diverse sectors, including food and beverages, detergents and cleansers, cosmetics, personal care, and others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the sucrose esters market by increasing costs of imported sugar derivatives, esterification catalysts, specialty processing equipment, and formulation additives. Food and personal care manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported intermediates, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-grade sucrose esters. These tariffs are impacting formulation costs and supplier margins. However, they are also supporting local ingredient production, regional processing facilities, and innovation in alternative bio-based emulsifiers.

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The sucrose esters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $106.46 billion in 2025 to $116.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food production, rising demand for emulsifiers in confectionery, growth of dairy product manufacturing, increasing use of surfactants in detergents, availability of sugar-based raw materials.

The sucrose esters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $167.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for plant-based emulsifiers, rising adoption of functional food ingredients, expansion of cosmetic and personal care manufacturing, growing focus on sugar reduction formulations, increasing investments in specialty food additives. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of low-fat food emulsifiers, rising demand for clean-label ingredients, expansion of functional food applications, increased adoption in personal care formulations, enhanced focus on controlled emulsification properties.

The rising health consciousness among consumers is expected to drive the growth of the sucrose esters market going forward. Health consciousness refers to individuals paying closer attention to the nutritional quality of their diets and actively selecting foods that support wellness, weight management, and clean-label preferences. Growing concerns about sugar intake, artificial additives, and processed ingredients are encouraging consumers to seek products with reduced sugar, cleaner formulations, and improved nutritional profiles. Sucrose esters facilitate this shift by acting as multifunctional emulsifiers and fat replacers in bakery, dairy, confectionery, and beverage applications, enabling healthier products without compromising texture or stability. For example, in June 2024, the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based nonprofit nutrition-education research organization, reported in the 2024 Food & Health Survey that 61% of U.S. consumers try to limit or avoid sugar, while 54% actively look for foods with "clean" or minimal ingredients. Therefore, increasing health awareness among consumers is supporting the growth of the sucrose esters market.

The growing beverage industry is also expected to propel the sucrose esters market. The beverage sector includes the development, production, distribution, and marketing of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, such as water, carbonated beverages, juices, functional drinks, dairy-based beverages, and spirits. Consumer demand for enhanced taste and sensory experiences is driving manufacturers to innovate with new flavors, improved textures, and appealing mouthfeel, increasing product differentiation and stimulating demand. Sucrose esters aid in emulsification, stabilizing complex formulations, and creating smoother textures, supporting the development of sophisticated and appealing beverages. For instance, in May 2024, the British Soft Drinks Association, a UK-based trade association, reported that total soft drink consumption increased to 15,343 million liters in 2023 from 14,912 million liters in 2022. Therefore, the growth of the beverage industry is driving demand for sucrose esters.

Major companies in the sucrose ester market are ramping up production to satisfy the growing demand, especially from international markets. For example, in May 2023, Evonik, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced TEGO Cycle additives, a versatile range of specialty additives specifically designed for personal care and cosmetic products. These additives, which include sucrose esters among other components, perform essential functions such as emulsification, stabilization, and texture enhancement. They assist formulators in achieving desired product characteristics while improving overall performance. Renowned for their mildness and compatibility with various ingredients, TEGO Cycle additives help create high-quality products that meet consumer expectations for effectiveness and sensory appeal.

Major companies operating in the sucrose esters market are Sisterna BV, Compass Foods Pte. Ltd., Croda International, Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku, Evonik Industries AG, Felda Iffco LLC, Guangxi Gaotong Food Technology, Guangzhou ZIO Chemical Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, NatureWell Sucrose Esters, Stearinerie Dubois, World Chem Industries, Zhejiang Synose Tech Co. Ltd., Archer Daniels Midland Company, BASF SE, Bunge Limited, Cargill Inc., Corbion N.V., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Estelle Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Guangzhou CARDLO Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Guangzhou City Jiaxin Chemical Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Jiahua Chemical Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Langs Chemical Additives Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Zeyu Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Kerry Group, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Musim Mas Holdings Pte. Ltd., Oleon NV

Europe was the largest region in the sucrose esters market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sucrose esters market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the sucrose esters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The sucrose esters market consists of sales of sucrose oligo esters and sucroglycerides. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Form: Powder; Liquid; Pellet
• 2) By Function: Protein And Starch Interaction; Antimicrobial Property; Controlled Sugar Crystallization; Emulsification; Aeration
• 3) By End-User: Food And Beverages; Detergents And Cleansers; Cosmetics And Personal Care; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Powder: Dry Powder Formulations; Granulated Sucrose Esters
• 2) By Liquid: Concentrated Liquid Formulations; Emulsified Liquid Formulations
• 3) By Pellet: Extruded Pellets; Coated Pellets
• Companies Mentioned: Sisterna BV; Compass Foods Pte. Ltd.; Croda International; Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku; Evonik Industries AG; Felda Iffco LLC; Guangxi Gaotong Food Technology; Guangzhou ZIO Chemical Co. Ltd.; Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation; NatureWell Sucrose Esters; Stearinerie Dubois; World Chem Industries; Zhejiang Synose Tech Co. Ltd.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; BASF SE; Bunge Limited; Cargill Inc.; Corbion N.V.; DuPont de Nemours Inc.; Estelle Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.; Guangzhou CARDLO Biotechnology Co. Ltd.; Guangzhou City Jiaxin Chemical Co. Ltd.; Guangzhou Jiahua Chemical Co. Ltd.; Guangzhou Langs Chemical Additives Co. Ltd.; Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co. Ltd.; Guangzhou Zeyu Biotechnology Co. Ltd.; Kerry Group; Mitsubishi Chemicals; Musim Mas Holdings Pte. Ltd.; Oleon NV
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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