Market overview
The global glucose syrup market is worth USD 14.0 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 21.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.2% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Medium DE (36-55) is the largest by dextrose equivalent segment.
| Scope | Starch-based glucose syrup (dextrose equivalent 20 to 70) sold to food, beverage, confectionery and fermentation users; excludes high-fructose syrups. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 13.5 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 14.0 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 21.2 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.2% |
| Volume 2026 | 26,825,397 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 37,378,169 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 523 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Glucose Syrup market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 14.0 bn |
| 2027 | USD 14.6 bn |
| 2028 | USD 15.2 bn |
| 2029 | USD 15.9 bn |
| 2030 | USD 16.6 bn |
| 2031 | USD 17.2 bn |
| 2032 | USD 18.0 bn |
| 2033 | USD 18.7 bn |
| 2034 | USD 19.5 bn |
| 2035 | USD 20.3 bn |
| 2036 | USD 21.2 bn |
Glucose Syrup market segmentation
By dextrose equivalent
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low DE (20-35) | 18.0% | 16.8% | USD 2.5 bn | 3.5% |
| Medium DE (36-55) | 42.0% | 41.0% | USD 5.9 bn | 4.0% |
| High DE (56-70) | 40.0% | 42.2% | USD 5.6 bn | 4.8% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confectionery | 24.0% | 23.3% | USD 3.4 bn | 3.9% |
| Bakery | 16.0% | 15.5% | USD 2.2 bn | 3.9% |
| Beverages | 18.0% | 18.7% | USD 2.5 bn | 4.6% |
| Dairy and frozen desserts | 10.0% | 10.1% | USD 1.4 bn | 4.3% |
| Fermentation and pharma | 14.0% | 15.5% | USD 2.0 bn | 5.3% |
| Other food | 18.0% | 17.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 3.6% |
By source
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 58.0% | 56.0% | USD 8.1 bn | 3.8% |
| Wheat | 18.0% | 18.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 4.2% |
| Tapioca and cassava | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 5.8% |
| Potato, rice and other | 12.0% | 12.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 4.2% |
By form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid syrup | 80.0% | 78.0% | USD 11.2 bn | 3.9% |
| Spray-dried glucose | 14.0% | 15.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 4.9% |
| Hydrogenated and specialty | 6.0% | 7.0% | USD 842 mn | 5.8% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct to industrial users | 64.0% | 62.0% | USD 9.0 bn | 3.9% |
| Distributors | 26.0% | 27.0% | USD 3.7 bn | 4.6% |
| Retail and small packs | 10.0% | 11.0% | USD 1.4 bn | 5.2% |
Top 25 countries for glucose syrup by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 71.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 92.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 3.4 bn | 24.0% | USD 4.8 bn | 3.6% |
| 2 | United States | USD 2.0 bn | 14.0% | USD 2.8 bn | 3.6% |
| 3 | India | USD 983 mn | 7.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 7.1% |
| 4 | Brazil | USD 702 mn | 5.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 5.0% |
| 5 | Germany | USD 562 mn | 4.0% | USD 720 mn | 2.5% |
| 6 | Indonesia | USD 562 mn | 4.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 6.1% |
| 7 | Mexico | USD 491 mn | 3.5% | USD 847 mn | 5.6% |
| 8 | Japan | USD 491 mn | 3.5% | USD 614 mn | 2.3% |
| 9 | France | USD 421 mn | 3.0% | USD 551 mn | 2.7% |
| 10 | Turkey | USD 421 mn | 3.0% | USD 699 mn | 5.2% |
| 11 | Russia | USD 421 mn | 3.0% | USD 496 mn | 1.6% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 338 mn | 2.4% | USD 464 mn | 3.2% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 277 mn | 2.0% | USD 379 mn | 3.2% |
| 14 | United Kingdom | USD 239 mn | 1.7% | USD 328 mn | 3.2% |
| 15 | Poland | USD 213 mn | 1.5% | USD 294 mn | 3.3% |
| 16 | Thailand | USD 195 mn | 1.4% | USD 343 mn | 5.8% |
| 17 | Philippines | USD 181 mn | 1.3% | USD 318 mn | 5.8% |
| 18 | Vietnam | USD 170 mn | 1.2% | USD 371 mn | 8.1% |
| 19 | Egypt | USD 160 mn | 1.1% | USD 280 mn | 5.7% |
| 20 | Argentina | USD 152 mn | 1.1% | USD 208 mn | 3.2% |
| 21 | Pakistan | USD 145 mn | 1.0% | USD 254 mn | 5.8% |
| 22 | South Korea | USD 138 mn | 1.0% | USD 189 mn | 3.2% |
| 23 | Canada | USD 133 mn | 0.9% | USD 182 mn | 3.2% |
| 24 | Netherlands | USD 128 mn | 0.9% | USD 176 mn | 3.2% |
| 25 | Colombia | USD 124 mn | 0.9% | USD 216 mn | 5.8% |
| Rest of world | USD 1.1 bn | 7.5% | USD 1.6 bn | 4.0% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Cargill
- ADM
- Ingredion
- Roquette
- Tereos
- Tate & Lyle
- Global Bio-chem Technology
- COFCO Biochemical
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Grain Processing Corporation
- Südzucker
- Baolingbao Biology
- Samyang
- Daesang
- Showa Sangyo
- Matsutani
- Xiwang Foodstuffs
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Gulshan Polyols
- Sukhjit Starch and Chemicals
- Zhucheng Dongxiao Biotechnology
- Gujarat Ambuja Exports
- Universal Starch-Chem Allied
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the glucose syrup market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.2% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by dextrose equivalent, by end use, by source, by form, by sales channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the glucose syrup market?
The global glucose syrup market is estimated at USD 13.5 bn in 2025 and USD 14.0 bn in 2026.
How fast will the glucose syrup market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 21.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.2% from 2026, an increase of USD 7.1 bn.
Which country is the largest market for glucose syrup?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 3.4 bn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 45.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 7.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which glucose syrup segment is largest?
In the by dextrose equivalent split, Medium DE (36-55) is the largest segment with 42.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading glucose syrup companies?
Global leaders include Cargill, ADM, Ingredion, Roquette.
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