Market Trends of Xylitol Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Xylitol Market according to our research experts:
Rising Demand For Sugar Free Products
Rising concern about sugar intake has led to the collapse of sugared chewing gum consumption. The rising demand for sugar-free chewing gum and confectionery in developed and developing markets drives the market for non-calorie sweeteners like xylitol. Hence, it is a common ingredient in sugar-free chewing gum, candies, mints, diabetes-friendly foods, and oral-care products. The major chewing gum brands in the United States, like Trident, Orbit, Extra, Dentyne 5, and Eclipse, specialize in sugar-free, mint-flavored gum.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, China will have the largest diabetic population in 2021, with 140.9 million people affected. Some of the benefits of reducing sugar intake include helping with weight loss and preventing obesity, lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, and reducing the risk of inflammatory digestive conditions such as irritable bowel disease and Crohn's disease. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the retail sales value of better-for-you and reduced-sugar confectioneries sold in Japan amounted to approximately 762 million dollars in 2021.
North America Holds a Prominent Share in The Market
The United States is one of the largest consumers of xylitol on the global market. The demand is high due to multiple health benefits, like low calorific value, tooth decay-defying properties, and low carbohydrate content. This has encouraged its application among health-conscious consumers in the United States. The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the use of xylitol in foods for particular dietary purposes as a direct food additive, which further extends to all the other sugar-free and no-sugar-added products and has classified it as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS).
Moreover, the rising prevalence of heart attacks, obesity, and the diabetic population in the country has resulted in people shifting towards a sugar-free lifestyle. As per the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, heart conditions were the most common cause of death after COVID-19 in Mexico, with nearly 114 thousand deaths registered during the first six months of 2021. The United States-based global suppliers use wood as feedstock for the production of commercial xylitol. Xylitol has also been extensively approved for oral hygiene products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toiletries.
