Group 1 - The sugar substitute market in China is expanding, with a projected market size exceeding 400 billion yuan in 2023 and expected to reach 600 billion yuan by 2025 [2] - China is the largest producer of sugar substitutes globally, accounting for 75% of the world's production [2] - The demand for sugar substitutes is driven by health considerations, with 75% of beverage consumers in China opting for sugar-free products [2] Group 2 - Erythritol has become a mainstream sugar substitute due to its safety, zero calories, and non-impact on blood sugar levels, with the global market expected to reach approximately $910 million by 2024 [3] - In 2023, China's erythritol production capacity reached 380,000 tons, exceeding global demand, leading to price declines from 40,000 yuan/ton to 9,500 yuan/ton [3] - The erythritol industry is entering a phase of capacity reduction starting in 2024 due to previous overcapacity [3][4] Group 3 - Erythritol prices have shown signs of recovery, with current prices around 10,000 yuan/ton after a brief increase to 13,000 yuan/ton [5] - Major companies like Dongxiao Biological and Sanyuan Biological are focusing on improving production efficiency and product quality in the erythritol sector [6] - Dongxiao Biological is developing deep processing products from erythritol, such as erythritol ketone, which is gaining popularity in the European and American markets [6] Group 4 - Allulose, a new generation sugar substitute, has been approved for use in China, with a sweetness level of about 70% that of sucrose and only 10% of its calories [7] - Major sugar substitute producers are increasing investments in allulose production, with Dongxiao Biological expecting to launch its first products by the end of the year [8] - The global allulose market has grown from $33 million in 2019 to $173 million in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 33.26% [9]
阿洛酮糖即将上市,新晋“代糖明星”能否复制赤鲜糖醇的商业奇迹?
Tai Mei Ti A P P·2025-09-04 08:41