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Xylitol belongs to the category of nutritive sweeteners called polyols or sugar alcohols. Beroe’s market intelligence report opines that in 2019, the global polyol production was 3.9 MMT, while that of xylitol stood at 0.223 MMT.
Xylitol belongs to the category of nutritive sweeteners called polyols or sugar alcohols. Beroe’s market intelligence report opines that in 2019, the global polyol production was 3.9 MMT, while that of xylitol stood at 0.223 MMT.
Since the feedstock is corn, the major suppliers are corn traders and farmers.
Since the feedstock is corn, the major suppliers are corn traders and farmers.
The intensity of rivalry in the global xylitol market is high, with the leading polyol suppliers accounting for over 3/5 of the overall market. In addition, the market is witnessing stiff competition from domestic suppliers in China and other Asian regions. Market players are strengthening their global footprint by mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The intensity of rivalry in the global xylitol market is high, with the leading polyol suppliers accounting for over 3/5 of the overall market. In addition, the market is witnessing stiff competition from domestic suppliers in China and other Asian regions. Market players are strengthening their global footprint by mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The global xylitol market is facing the threat of substitutes, including aspartame, stevia, and sorbitol. While competing with sorbitol is not cost-efficient, health benefits associated with xylitol offer the upper hand to the market players.
The global xylitol market is facing the threat of substitutes, including aspartame, stevia, and sorbitol. While competing with sorbitol is not cost-efficient, health benefits associated with xylitol offer the upper hand to the market players.
The usage of xylitol is surging owing to an 11.4% upsurge in US corn (feedstock) production, as well as increasing demand for vitamin C and chewing gums.
The usage of xylitol is surging owing to an 11.4% upsurge in US corn (feedstock) production, as well as increasing demand for vitamin C and chewing gums.
The suppliers of xylitol do not have significant power as the prices are based on the global demand-supply. In addition, the demand for polyols also affects negotiation, thus softening the supplier power.
The suppliers of xylitol do not have significant power as the prices are based on the global demand-supply. In addition, the demand for polyols also affects negotiation, thus softening the supplier power.
New entrants in the global xylitol market face barriers due to the high industry consolidation of the global suppliers, who primarily bank on M&As. Moreover, the market leaders are investing in establishing manufacturing facilities in emerging regions, such as China.
New entrants in the global xylitol market face barriers due to the high industry consolidation of the global suppliers, who primarily bank on M&As. Moreover, the market leaders are investing in establishing manufacturing facilities in emerging regions, such as China.
Xylitol market report transcript
Xylitol Global Market Outlook:
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Global Polyol Supply (2022-23 F) 4.69 MMT
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Global Xylitol Supply (2022-23 F) 0.278 MMT
Key Market Drivers
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8.91 percent decline in the US corn production in the 2022-2023 crop season
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Vitamin C demand projected to surge by 6.8 percent in 2021
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Chewing gum demand (projected CAGR until 2025: 3.42 percent)
Global Xylitol: Supply Analysis
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The global xylitol production is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.0 percent between 2019 and 2024
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The US and China are the major suppliers of xylitol, with the former producing more cost-intensive wood xylitol, while the latter manufacturing xylitol from corncob, which incurs lesser cost. The wood-based xylitol production is expected to slow down
Porter's Analysis on Xylitol
Supplier Power
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The feedstock is corn. The corn traders and farmers are the major suppliers
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Polyol manufacturers, like Roquette, Cargill, and others, buy corn directly from grain elevators
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The prices are fixed according to futures like, CBOT or current domestic prices
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The suppliers do not have major power, since prices are fixed by the global supply–demand trend
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Supplier power is moderate, as demand for polyols also impacts negotiation
Barriers to New Entrants
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Consolidation of the global suppliers is a major barrier to entry. Acquisitions and mergers are common in the industry
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In addition, the global suppliers are actively setting up bases in regions, like China
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Despite this, independent companies offer competition to the global suppliers
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Barriers to entries are thus moderate
Intensity of Rivalry
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The polyol supplier industry is consolidated by the global suppliers, who account for 64 percent of the market share
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There is, however, competition from regional suppliers in China and other parts of Asia
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The global suppliers consolidate shares by acquisitions or mergers
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The presence of competition makes intensity of rivalry high
Threat of Substitutes
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There is a threat of substitution for polyols, with substitutes, such as stevia, aspartame, and others. Sorbitol itself is a substitute for sugar
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Sorbitol can be substituted by Xylitol, still it is not cost effective to compete with sorbitol, but there exists growth potential, due to health benefits
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The threat of substitute is thus moderate
Buyer Power
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The supplier market is fairly consolidated, and there are several competing end-use segments
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Demand for polyols from several end-use sectors could offer bargaining leverage to the supplier
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The presence of several regional suppliers could provide negotiation levers to the buyer
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Buyer power is thus moderate
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