Glucose Syrup Global Market Report 2026

Glucose syrup is a concentrated water-based solution containing glucose, maltose, and other polysaccharides obtained through starch hydrolysis. It is used as a sweetener, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent in food and pharmaceutical products. The composition and viscosity depend on the extent of starch conversion during processing.

The primary types of glucose syrup are liquid and granular. Liquid glucose syrup is a sweet, viscous solution produced by hydrolyzing starch, primarily used in the food and beverage industries as a sweetener, thickener, and humectant. It is classified into various grades, including food, pharmaceutical, and industrial, and is sourced from starches such as corn, wheat, barley, potatoes, rice, cassava, and others. The syrup is widely applied in food, beverages, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

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 glucose syrup market by increasing costs of imported starch feedstocks, processing enzymes, refining equipment, and packaging materials. Food and confectionery manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented syrup production. These tariffs are increasing input costs and impacting pricing strategies. However, they are also driving regional starch sourcing, local processing investments, and diversification of raw material bases.

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The glucose syrup market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.17 billion in 2025 to $4.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food consumption, growth of confectionery manufacturing, rising demand for cost-effective sweeteners, availability of starch-based raw materials, expansion of pharmaceutical excipient usage.

The glucose syrup market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.52 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for reduced-sugar formulations, rising use of glucose syrup alternatives, expansion of functional food production, growing pharmaceutical manufacturing output, increasing demand for specialty glucose syrups. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for low-de syrups, rising use of glucose syrup in confectionery applications, growing adoption of clean-label sweeteners, expansion of pharmaceutical-grade syrup usage, enhanced focus on texture and moisture control.

The rising demand for baked goods is expected to propel the growth of the glucose syrup market going forward. Baked goods include food products prepared from dough or batter and cooked through baking, such as bread, cakes, cookies, pastries, and pies. Demand for baked goods is supported by consumer preference for convenient foods, rising disposable incomes, and the continued expansion of the bakery industry. Glucose syrup is widely used in baked products to enhance sweetness, retain moisture, and improve texture by preventing sugar crystallization. For instance, in July 2025, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Canada-based government department, retail sales of baked goods in the United States reached US$86.6 billion in 2023 and are projected to grow to US$97.7 billion by 2026. Therefore, the rising demand for baked goods is driving the growth of the glucose syrup market.

Major companies operating in the glucose syrup market are increasingly focusing on developing innovative products, such as sustainable corn syrup, to reduce carbon footprints and address growing demand for clean-label and environmentally friendly ingredients. Sustainable corn syrup refers to glucose syrup produced using low-carbon, resource-efficient processes that lower environmental impact while maintaining the same sweetness and functional performance as conventional corn syrup. For instance, in October 2024, Green Plains Inc., a U.S.-based biorefining company, launched its commercial-scale Clean Sugar Technology (CST) system, a next-generation processing platform designed to produce low-carbon dextrose and glucose syrups more efficiently than traditional wet-milling methods. The CST system enables dry-mill biorefineries to function as clean sugar facilities, producing high-purity food- and fermentation-grade sugars with approximately 40% lower carbon intensity, while reducing chemical usage, water consumption, and energy requirements.

In December 2024, Agrana, an Austria-based food company, joined forces with Ingredion Incorporated to enhance starch production in Romania. This partnership aims to combine the strengths of both companies in the starch industry, especially as consumer demand for specialty starches increases due to a growing preference for healthier and more sustainable food options. Ingredion Incorporated, a US-based provider of ingredient solutions, supplies high-quality glucose syrup to improve sweetness, texture, and shelf life in food and beverage products.

Major companies operating in the glucose syrup market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Sudzucker AG, Ingredion Incorporated, Tereos SCA, Roquette Freres, Agrana Group, Tate & Lyle PLC, Avebe U.A., Luzhou Food, Grain Processing Corporation, Beneo GmbH, Gulshan Polyols Ltd., Sweetener Products Company, Emsland-Starke GmbH, Ragus Sugars Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Matsutani Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Manildra Group, Shandong Fuyang Biotechnology Co. Ltd.

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

The glucose syrup market consists of sales of candies, caramels, gummies, cakes, beverages, ice creams, desserts, and processed foods. 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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This report focuses glucose syrup market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Form: Liquid; Granular
• 2) By Grade: Food; Pharma; Industrial; Other Grades
• 3) By Usage Source: Corn; Wheat; Barley; Potatoes; Rice; Cassava; Other Usages
• 4) By Application: Food; Beverage; Confectionery; Pharmaceuticals; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Liquid: High Maltose Glucose Syrup; Low Dextrose Equivalent (DE) Glucose Syrup; High DE Glucose Syrup; Corn-Based Liquid Glucose Syrup; Wheat-Based Liquid Glucose Syrup; Tapioca-Based Liquid Glucose Syrup
• 2) By Granular: Dried Glucose Syrup Powder; Maltodextrin Powder; Corn Starch-Based Glucose Powder; Rice-Based Glucose Powder
• Companies Mentioned: Cargill Incorporated; Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM); Sudzucker AG; Ingredion Incorporated; Tereos SCA; Roquette Freres; Agrana Group; Tate & Lyle PLC; Avebe U.A.; Luzhou Food; Grain Processing Corporation; Beneo GmbH; Gulshan Polyols Ltd.; Sweetener Products Company; Emsland-Starke GmbH; Ragus Sugars Ltd.; Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.; Matsutani Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.; Manildra Group; Shandong Fuyang Biotechnology Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• 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.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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