Middle East And Africa Artificial Sweetener Market

Middle East and Africa Artificial Sweetener Market Size (2024 to 2032)

Middle East and Africa Artificial Sweetener Market Size is worth USD 0.41 billion in 2024 and estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.29%, to reach USD 0.58 billion by 2032. The Middle East and Africa Artificial Sweetener market is developing at an exceptionally quick pace.

Artificial Sweetener are sugar substitutes which taste like sugar but have low calorie content. These are manufactured synthetically. Some of the commonly used artificial sweeteners are aspartame, saccharin, and sodium benzoate. Aspartame is about 2000 times sweeter than normal sugar. Sweeteners like saccharin have be proven to show qualities of dental decay prevention which causes them to be popular for use in chewing gums and toothpaste.

Market Drivers 

The significant drivers are increasing awareness and health consciousness among people, the demand for low calorie sugar alternatives and sugar-free products.

Market Restraints

However the long-term usage of the artificial sweeteners can cause diabetes as it interrupts with the body's ability to regulate blood sugar, which is a hindrance to the growth of Artificial Sweetener market.

Segmental Analysis

Middle East and Africa Artificial Sweetener Market By Type

• Aspartame
• Acesulfame-k
• Monosodium glutamate
• Saccharin
• Sodium benzoate

Middle East and Africa Artificial Sweetener Market By Application

• Bakery items
• Dairy products
• Confectionery
• Beverages
• Others

Middle East and Africa Artificial Sweetener Market By Distribution channel

• Supermarkets & hypermarkets
• Departmental stores
• Convenience stores
• Other

Middle East and Africa Artificial Sweetener Market By Region

• KSA
• UAE
• Israel
• Rest of GCC countries
• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• Rest of MEA

Middle East and Africa has an untapped market and key players are slowly expanding to this region which is the main reason for the growth of market in this region.

Key Players in the Market

Major Key Players in the MEA Artificial Sweetener Market are NutraSweet Property Holdings, Inc, Hermes Sweeteners Ltd, MORITA KAGAKU KOGYO CO., LTD, Roquette, Ajinomoto Co., Inc, JK Sucralose, McNeil Nutritionals, PureCircle, Sunwin Stevia International, Inc, and Zydus Wellness Ltd