The global corn glucose market size reached USD 2.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3% during 2025-2033. The increasing consumption of frozen food, rising prevalence of different medical conditions, and the growing product use in the manufacturing of cosmetic products represent some of the key factors driving the market.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 2.4 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 3.1 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 3% |
Corn glucose, also known as glucose syrup, is a concentrated and refined solution of maltose, dextrose, and higher saccharides, which is obtained through the hydrolysis of corn starch. It is rich in carbohydrates, calories, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. It helps in enhancing the overall flavor of the food and extending its shelf life at the same time. It also assists in preventing the crystallization of sugar and improving the appearance of different food items. It is widely used as a substitute for powdered sugar or honey due to its sweetening, thickening, and moisture-retention properties. It is also utilized in various food dishes to their enhance flavor, texture, smoothness, and shelf-life.
There is an increase in the use of corn glucose as an additive, sweetener, and thickening agent in the preparation of various food products and beverages, including cakes, cookies, bread, candies, soft drinks, ice cream, yogurt, sauces, jam, jellies, and smoothies. This, coupled with the thriving food and beverage (F&B) sector, represents one of the key factors contributing to the market growth around the world. Moreover, the rising consumption of frozen and ready to eat (RTE) food products on account of rapid urbanization, easy availability, hectic schedules of individuals, and expanding purchasing power is favoring the growth of the market. In addition, corn glucose is employed in the pharmaceutical sector as an excipient in the production of tablets and capsules to improve the physical properties of the drug formulation, such as hardness, disintegration, and dissolution. It can also be used as a stabilizer in the production of cough syrups and other liquid formulations to improve their viscosity. This, along with the surging prevalence of different medical conditions among the masses, is strengthening the growth of the market. Apart from this, the growing usage of corn glucose in the paper industry as a wet-end additive that helps improve paper strength and printability is influencing the market positively. Furthermore, the increasing utilization of corn glucose in the manufacturing of personal care and cosmetics products, such as lotion, creams, facial cleansers, toners, lipstick, lip balms, soaps, and body wash to keep the skin hydrated and smooth is creating a positive outlook for the market.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global corn glucose market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2025-2033.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include China, United States, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding China), and others. According to the report, the United States was the largest market for corn glucose. Some of the factors driving the United States corn glucose market included increased preference for frozen food, easy availability, product innovations, etc.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global corn glucose market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Global Sweeteners Holding Ltd., Roquette Freres, Cargill Inc., Ingredion Inc., Archer Daniels Midland, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD, 000 Tons |
Regions Covered | China, United States, Europe, Asia Pacific (Excluding China), Others |
Companies Covered | Global Sweeteners Holding Ltd., Roquette Freres, Cargill Inc., Ingredion Inc. and Archer Daniels Midland |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global corn glucose market reached a value of USD 2.4 Billion in 2024.
According to the estimates by IMARC Group, the global corn glucose market is expected to reach a value of USD 3.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 3% during 2025-2033.
The rising utilization of corn glucose in the production of packaged food products and their escalating demand due to hectic lifestyles, shifting dietary patterns and inflating disposable incomes are acting as major growth-inducing factors.
The growing popularity of international cuisines and the increasing utilization of corn syrup in the production of tonics and syrups are acting as significant trends in the market.
Corn glucose is widely utilized in the manufacturing of medical supplies, such as hand sanitizers and intravenous (IV) solutions. A significant rise in the demand for healthcare equipment due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is positively influencing the growth of the market.
On the geographical front, the market has been segmented into the United States, China, Europe, Asia Pacific (excluding China) and others.
Leading industry players are Global Sweeteners Holdings Limited, Roquette Frères S.A, Cargill, Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company and Ingredion Incorporated.