Global Sorbitol Demand to Reach 2.5 Million MT by 2017

The global demand for Sorbitol is mainly a function of its low calories and distinctive blend of functional and surface active properties as a humectant, sweetener, bulking agent, stabilizer, softener, emulsifier, etc.

Delhi, India, January 23, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Low calories, diversified applications and growth in emerging markets are expected be the catalysts in driving the demand of sorbitol in the coming years. Research firm IMARC Group expects global sorbitol volumes to increase at a CAGR of 2% during 2013-2017, according to its latest report titled “Global Sorbitol (Glucitol) Market Report & Forecast: Market Size, Share, Growth, Production Capacity, Price, Applications, Feedstocks, Manufacturers and Forecast: 2013 - 2017.” The report which has done a comprehensive analysis on the global sorbitol market expects demand to reach 2.5 Million MT by 2017.

According to Aarti Kumar, an analyst at IMARC Group, “the global demand for Sorbitol is mainly a function of its low calories and distinctive blend of functional and surface active properties as a humectant, sweetener, bulking agent, stabilizer, softener, emulsifier etc. Sorbitol currently contains one-third of the total calories present in sucrose and has a soft mouth feel with a sweet, cool and pleasing taste.”

IMARC’s new report entitled “Global Sorbitol (Glucitol) Market Report & Forecast: Market Size, Share, Growth, Production Capacity, Price, Applications, Feedstocks, Manufacturers and Forecast: 2013 - 2017” provides an analytical and statistical insight into the global sorbitol market. The study, that has been undertaken using desk-based as well as qualitative primary research, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global sorbitol market.

What they have achieved in this report:

Comprehensive situation analysis of the global sorbitol market and its dynamics
Focus of the analysis:
· Historical, current and future trends in production capacity
· Historical, current and future trends in production
· Historical, current and future trends in demand
· Historical, current and future trends in prices
· Demand by application sector
· Production capacity by region
· Production by region
· Consumption by region
· Production by type of feedstock (corn, wheat, cassava, etc.)
· Key players and their production capacities
· Sorbitol substitutes

Evaluation of major regions
Regions covered: China, United States, Western Europe, Indonesia and India
Focus of the analysis for each region:
· Historical, current and future trends in production capacity
· Historical, current and future trends in production
· Historical, current and future trends in demand
· Historical, current and future trends in prices
· Demand by application sector
· Production capacity by region

Evaluation of various sorbitol feedstocks and manufacturing process
Focus of the analysis:

Characteristics of various feedstocks used in sorbitol production
Yield of sorbitol and byproducts from various feedstocks
Supply and demand of various feedstocks
Manufacturing process of sorbitol
Interchanging feedstocks

Evaluation of major sorbitol manufacturers
Manufacturers covered: Roquette Frères, Cargill, Ingredion, Archer Daniels Midland, Shandong Tianli, PT Sorini, Nikken Fine Chemicals, Global Sweeteners Holdings and Khalista (Liuzhou) Chemical Industries.
Focus of the analysis:

Company description
Sorbitol production capacity
Sorbitol production
Feedstocks used for sorbitol production
Plant locations and their capacities

Information Sources:
Information has been sourced from both primary and secondary sources:

Primary sources include industry surveys and face to face/telephone interviews with manufacturers, end-users and industry experts.
Secondary sources include proprietary databases and search engines. These sources include company websites, reports, books, trade journals, magazines, white papers, industry portals, government sources and access to more than 4000 paid databases.

To buy the complete report or to get a free sample, please contact:

IMARC Group Asia
Email: apac@imarcgroup.com
Phone: +91-120-415-5099

IMARC Group North America
Email: america@imarcgroup.com
Phone: +1-631-791-1145

IMARC Group Europe, Middle East & Africa
Email: ema@imarcgroup.com
Phone: +44-702-409-7331

To know more please visit: http://www.imarcgroup.com/global-sorbitol-glucitol-market/
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