Market Price Trends and Supply Constraints

In April 2025, liquid glucose prices in Asia surged due to tighter supply conditions coupled with sustained demand from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and confectionery sectors. India’s robust business growth, driven by increased foreign orders, has led manufacturers to pass on higher production costs to consumers, tightening market supply. Additionally, rising prices of maize, the primary raw material for liquid glucose, have kept production costs elevated. This combination of factors is signaling a continuing upward trend in liquid glucose prices regionally.

Seasonal Demand Patterns

The beginning of summer in much of Asia typically triggers a seasonal increase in demand for cooling beverages such as soft drinks and fruit juices. Liquid glucose, essential for sweetness and texture in these products, experiences heightened consumption during the warmer months, further supporting price gains and industry optimism.

Market Growth and Expansion

The global liquid glucose market is experiencing robust growth, powered by rising demand primarily from the food and beverage industry. Estimated market size in 2025 is about USD 500 million, with a projected compound annual growth rate of around 5% through 2033. Growth drivers include increased consumption of processed foods, confectionery, bakery products, and pharmaceutical uses. The industrial sector’s adoption of liquid glucose as a feedstock for bio-based polymers and chemical production also opens promising expansion opportunities.

Industry Challenges

Fluctuations in raw material costs, especially corn, create pricing challenges for producers. Regulatory frameworks governing food additives and consumer preferences shifting towards healthier natural sweeteners pose potential growth restraints. Competitive pressures among key players require ongoing product innovation and market adaptation.

Leading Companies Investing in the Market

Top producers such as Sukhjit Group, Sanstar, Sayaji, Cargill, and Ingredion are actively expanding capacities, investing in research, and developing innovative products. Their efforts aim to meet diversifying consumer tastes, regulatory compliance, and growing industrial uses around the globe.

References

ChemAnalyst, Asian Liquid Glucose Prices Set to Rise, April 2025

Data Insights Market, Liquid Glucose Market Consumption Trends 2025, July 2024