In 2024, India remained the leading producer of sweeteners with 37.64 million metric tons, followed by Brazil with 31.85 million metric tons. The United States, Thailand, and Russia rounded out the top five producing countries. Over the last two years, India's production slightly decreased by 0.88%, whereas Brazil and the United States showed modest increases of 0.55% and 0.46%, respectively. Significant annual variations include a notable 3.0% decline in China's production, contrasting with a substantial 2.49% increase in Iran. Other key players like France, Mexico, and Pakistan also saw positive growth trends. Over the last five years, trends reflect stable or slightly increasing production in major producing countries while smaller producers display more variability.
Future trends to monitor in global sweeteners production include potential fluctuations in response to economic shifts, environmental policies, and advances in agricultural technologies. Relevant changes in consumer preferences towards healthier, natural alternatives and regional trade agreements are also likely to influence production and distribution among these key countries.
Top countries in Sweeteners Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 37,640 | 2023 | +0.58% | -0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 31,850 | 2023 | -1.29% | +0.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 22,520 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Thailand | 18,300 | 2023 | +1.92% | +0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 13,120 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 China | 11,370 | 2023 | -2.26% | -3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 8,090 | 2023 | +1.18% | +1.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 7,400 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Pakistan | 6,450 | 2023 | +0.61% | +1.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 4,890 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.91% | View data |
