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The industrial glucose market size from corn segment dominated around USD 13 billion in 2022. The abundance & availability of corn as a raw material to produce glucose is primary factors for its high market share. It also offers cost-effectiveness and competitive pricing in comparison to alternate sources. Many regions across the globe have favorable agricultural conditions for corn farming, thereby enabling the provision of reliable & established supply chains for corn-based industrial glucose. Tapioca and rice are the other industrial glucose sources that have specific demand drivers, depending on their regional availability, cost, and definite application requirements.
The industrial glucose market from liquid segment is projected to record 6.6% CAGR through 2032. The ready-to-use liquid glucose is widely used in applications where consistency is required. Food and beverage industries generally employ liquid industrial glucose as a sweetener, thickener, or stabilizer due to its versatility. The other industries that use this product form are pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other industries. The utilization of liquid industrial glucose in diagnostic laboratories will also spur business growth.
Based on application, the industrial glucose market is bifurcated into food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, industrial, animal feed, and others. The food & beverage segment accounted for a major market share in 2022. The desire to balance taste, fondness for sweetening agents, and affinity for organic ingredients & sustainable manufacturing processes are major factors that will drive product demand.
Expansion in the pharmaceutical industry & industrial fermentation applications, advancements in medicinal formulations & biotechnology, and the requirement for superior excipients will also drive market growth. These drivers will vary in each application segment based on industry trends, consumer preferences, regulatory requirements, product innovations, and the overall financial ecosystem.
The U.S. industrial glucose market was reached USD 12 billion revenue in 2022. The North American food & beverage sector is a major customer of industrial glucose. The expanding population, shifting customer inclination toward sweeteners & flavor enhancers, and the expansion of new food & beverage products will spur market momentum.
The North America pharmaceutical industry is the chief purchaser of industrial glucose as it can be used as an excipient in medications. The increasing occurrence of chronic diseases, the growing elderly population, innovations in drug development, and the need for superior pharmaceutical products are major factors that will affect product demand.