A Complete Study of Isomalt in Japan from 2023 to 2033

The total sales of isomalt in Japan are estimated to generate revenue of around US$ 44.45 million in 2023. The consumption of isomalt in the whole of Japan is likely to rise at a 5.0% CAGR through 2033. By the end of 2033, the isomalt industry in Japan is projected to reach a valuation of US$ 72.74 million.

Key Insights on the Isomalt Sector of Japan

  • During the period from 2018 to 2022, the sales of isomalt surged at a rate of 4.4% per year, generating revenue of around US$ 42.58 million by 2022.
  • A growing trend toward healthy eating habits has led to an increased demand for low-calorie sweeteners by commercial food and beverage companies.
  • Developments in food technology and formulation in Japan have made a variety of isomalt-based food products with better flavor and texture possible.
  • The greater use of isomalt by pharmaceutical companies for the production of tablets holds a sizable share of the total sales in the country.
Attributes Details
Industry Size of Japan in 2023 US$ 44.45 million
Expected Industry Size of Japan by 2033 US$ 72.74 million
Forecasted CAGR between 2023 to 2033 5.0%

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Top Trends Influencing the Demand for Isomalt in Japan

The demand for sweeteners with a low glycemic index in Japan is growing due to the rising percentage of diabetic patients in the country. Additionally, a noticeable shift in demographics toward the elderly age group is anticipated to further popularize low-GI sweeteners, including isomalt, in the coming days.

The increasing demand for isomalt as an alternative to sugar in confectionery items may be attributed to its minimal aftereffect compared to regular sugar. Confectioneries with isomalt are more popular among obese people who follow a strict diet but don't want to sacrifice taste.

Isomalt usage is also growing in Japan as the product is receiving higher recommendations from healthcare professionals, especially dentists. Because isomalt can't be easily metabolized by bacteria in the mouth, it doesn't promote tooth decay and maintains oral cleanliness.

Category-wise insights

Based on Form, the Powder Isomalt to Remain the Dominant Segment in Japan

As per our findings, the powder isomalt segment could contribute to 79.2% of total sales in Japan in 2023.

Isomalt Sales in Japan based on Form Powder Isomalt
Total Share (2023) 79.2%

Surging retail sales of isomalt in Japan are expected to drive the demand for isomalt in powder form since it is easier to carry and store. However, the commercial and pharmaceutical application sectors are poised to continue using isomalt in liquid form as it is easy to mix.

Based on Nature, Demand for Organic Isomalt Segment Promises Higher Growth

The demand for conventional isomalt is estimated to capture around 93.4% of the total sales in Japan in 2023.

Isomalt Sales in Japan based on Nature Conventional Isomalt
Total Share (2023) 93.4%

Currently, the sales of isomalt obtained from conventional farming methods are higher, owing to its low price and greater use in commercial sectors. However, there could be an increase in demand for organic isomalt as an ingredient, as environmentally-conscious customers are expected to look for ethical alternatives to traditional food items.

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Competitive Landscape

Though the isomalt production sector in Japan began in the 1980s, the competitive landscape is still consolidated in the hands of a few regional suppliers. Product development by research institutes and innovations in production methods have the potential to encourage regional manufacturers to enter the isomalt sector in Japan.

Industrial interest in isomalt is also expected to rise further as the Japanese government is implementing programs to encourage better eating habits. Moreover, federal support to establish more pharmaceutical industries is also expected to increase the count of isomalt suppliers in the country.

Recent Developments in Isomalt in Japan

  • In August 2021, the Freund Corporation developed a food-grade isomalt that is best suited for direct compression and can be used as a filler. This innovative isomalt product, with good fluidity and high formability, makes it very suitable for the production of pharmaceutical tablets.
  • In July 2022, Newlon Confectionery Company developed hard candies using locally produced wines to support the local wine industries that were hit hard by the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The company revealed that isomalt is used in the confectionery to fully capture the taste of the wine, as the isomalt sweetener has no aftertaste.

Key Players Offering Isomalt in Japan

  • Cargill Japan
  • Beneo Japan
  • Tate & Lyle Japan
  • Sanyo Chemical Industries
  • Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
  • Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd. (Nissui)
  • Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
  • Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.
  • Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
  • Hokkaido Sugar Co., Ltd.

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Scope of the Report

Attribute Details
Estimated Industry Size in 2023 US$ 44.45 million
Projected Industry Size by 2033 US$ 72.74 million
Anticipated CAGR between 2023 to 2033 5.0% CAGR
Historical Analysis of Demand for Isomalt in Japan 2018 to 2022
Demand Forecast for Isomalt in Japan 2023 to 2033
Report Coverage Industry Size, Industry Trends, Analysis of key factors influencing Isomalt sales in Japan, Insights on Global Players and their Industry Strategy in Japan , Ecosystem Analysis of Local and Japan Providers
Key Cities Analyzed while Studying Opportunities in Isomalt in Japan Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Kyushu & Okinawa, Tohoku, Rest of Japan
Key Companies Profiled Cargill Japan; Beneo Japan; Tate & Lyle Japan; Sanyo Chemical Industries; Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.; Nippon Suisan Kaisha; Ajinomoto Co., Inc.; Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.; Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; Hokkaido Sugar Co., Ltd.

Key Segments Covered in Japan Isomalt Industry Survey

By Nature:

  • Organic Isomalt
  • Conventional Isomalt

By Form:

  • Powder Isomalt
  • Syrup Isomalt

By End Use:

  • Confectionary
  • Sugar confectionary
  • Bakery Products
  • Breakfast Cereals and Bars
  • Dairy Products
  • Frozen Desserts
  • Beverages
  • Sports Drink
  • Meat and Fish Products
  • Infant Formula
  • Pharmaceuticals
    • Cough Syrup
    • Multivitamins
    • Supplements
    • Other Pharmaceutical Uses
  • Other End Uses

By Key City:

  • Kanto
  • Chubu
  • Kinki
  • Kyushu & Okinawa
  • Tohoku
  • Rest of Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

At What Rate is the Isomalt Sales Growing in Japan?

The anticipated CAGR for isomalt sales in Japan through 2033 is 5.0%.

How Big will the Isomalt Industry be in Japan?

Demand for isomalt in Japan is likely to be around US$ 72.74 million by 2033.

How Isomalt in Japan is Driving Business?

Isomalt sellers in Japan are marketing over online platforms to boost sales.

Which is the Leading Nature of Isomalt Segment in Japan?

The conventional isomalt leads with 93.4% revenue share in 2023.

Which Form Type Creates the Maximum Demand for Isomalt in Japan?

Powder isomalt segment creates 79.2% of the overall demand in Japan.

Table of Content

1. Executive Summary

    1.1. Market Outlook

    1.2. Demand-side Trends

    1.3. Supply-side Trends

    1.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis

    1.5. Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy

    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

3. Market Background

    3.1. Market Dynamics

        3.1.1. Drivers

        3.1.2. Restraints

        3.1.3. Opportunity

        3.1.4. Trends

    3.2. Scenario Forecast

        3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario

        3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario

        3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario

    3.3. Opportunity Map Analysis

    3.4. Product Life Cycle Analysis

    3.5. Supply Chain Analysis

        3.5.1. Supply Side Participants and their Roles

            3.5.1.1. Producers

            3.5.1.2. Mid-Level Participants (Traders/ Agents/ Brokers)

            3.5.1.3. Wholesalers and Distributors

        3.5.2. Value Added and Value Created at Node in the Supply Chain

        3.5.3. List of Raw Material Suppliers

        3.5.4. List of Existing and Potential Buyer’s

    3.6. Investment Feasibility Matrix

    3.7. Value Chain Analysis

        3.7.1. Profit Margin Analysis

        3.7.2. Wholesalers and Distributors

        3.7.3. Retailers

    3.8. PESTLE and Porter’s Analysis

    3.9. Regulatory Landscape

        3.9.1. By Key Regions

    3.10. Regional Parent Market Outlook

    3.11. Production and Consumption Statistics

    3.12. Import and Export Statistics

4. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033

    4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis, 2018 to 2022

    4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Projections, 2023 to 2033

        4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

        4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis

5. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Nature

    5.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Nature, 2018 to 2022

    5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Nature, 2023 to 2033

        5.3.1. Organic

        5.3.2. Conventional

    5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Nature, 2018 to 2022

    5.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Nature, 2023 to 2033

6. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Form

    6.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Form, 2018 to 2022

    6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Form, 2023 to 2033

        6.3.1. Powder

        6.3.2. Syrup

    6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Form, 2018 to 2022

    6.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Form, 2023 to 2033

7. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End Use

    7.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By End Use, 2018 to 2022

    7.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By End Use, 2023 to 2033

        7.3.1. Confectionary

        7.3.2. Sugar confectionary

        7.3.3. Bakery Products

        7.3.4. Breakfast Cereals and Bars

        7.3.5. Dairy Products

        7.3.6. Frozen Desserts

        7.3.7. Beverages

        7.3.8. Sports Drink

        7.3.9. Meat and Fish Products

        7.3.10. Infant Formula

        7.3.11. Pharmaceuticals

        7.3.12. Others

    7.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By End Use, 2018 to 2022

    7.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By End Use, 2023 to 2033

8. Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region

    8.1. Introduction

    8.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis By Region, 2018 to 2022

    8.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2023 to 2033

        8.3.1. Kanto

        8.3.2. Chubu

        8.3.3. Kinki

        8.3.4. Kyushu & Okinawa

        8.3.5. Tohoku

        8.3.6. Rest of Japan

    8.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

9. Kanto Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    9.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022

    9.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        9.2.1. By Nature

        9.2.2. By Form

        9.2.3. By End Use

    9.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        9.3.1. By Nature

        9.3.2. By Form

        9.3.3. By End Use

    9.4. Key Takeaways

10. Chubu Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    10.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022

    10.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        10.2.1. By Nature

        10.2.2. By Form

        10.2.3. By End Use

    10.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        10.3.1. By Nature

        10.3.2. By Form

        10.3.3. By End Use

    10.4. Key Takeaways

11. Kinki Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022

    11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        11.2.1. By Nature

        11.2.2. By Form

        11.2.3. By End Use

    11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        11.3.1. By Nature

        11.3.2. By Form

        11.3.3. By End Use

    11.4. Key Takeaways

12. Kyushu & Okinawa Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022

    12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        12.2.1. By Nature

        12.2.2. By Form

        12.2.3. By End Use

    12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        12.3.1. By Nature

        12.3.2. By Form

        12.3.3. By End Use

    12.4. Key Takeaways

13. Tohoku Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    13.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022

    13.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        13.2.1. By Nature

        13.2.2. By Form

        13.2.3. By End Use

    13.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        13.3.1. By Nature

        13.3.2. By Form

        13.3.3. By End Use

    13.4. Key Takeaways

14. Rest of Industry Analysis and Outlook 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    14.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2018 to 2022

    14.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        14.2.1. By Nature

        14.2.2. By Form

        14.2.3. By End Use

    14.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        14.3.1. By Nature

        14.3.2. By Form

        14.3.3. By End Use

    14.4. Key Takeaways

15. Market Structure Analysis

    15.1. Competition Dashboard

    15.2. Competition Benchmarking

    15.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players

        15.3.1. By Regional

        15.3.2. By Nature

        15.3.3. By Form

        15.3.4. By End Use

16. Competition Analysis

    16.1. Competition Deep Dive

        16.1.1. Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd

            16.1.1.1. Overview

            16.1.1.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.1.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.1.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.1.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.1.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.1.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.2. FUJIFILM Wako

            16.1.2.1. Overview

            16.1.2.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.2.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.2.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.2.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.2.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.2.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.3. Deiman SA de CV

            16.1.3.1. Overview

            16.1.3.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.3.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.3.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.3.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.3.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.3.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.4. Quadra Chemicals Ltd

            16.1.4.1. Overview

            16.1.4.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.4.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.4.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.4.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.4.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.4.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.5. S. A. Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd.

            16.1.5.1. Overview

            16.1.5.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.5.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.5.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.5.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.5.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.5.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.6. Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd

            16.1.6.1. Overview

            16.1.6.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.6.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.6.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.6.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.6.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.6.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.7. Akhil Healthcare Pvt Ltd

            16.1.7.1. Overview

            16.1.7.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.7.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.7.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.7.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.7.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.7.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.8. SINO Food Ingredients (SINOFI)

            16.1.8.1. Overview

            16.1.8.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.8.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.8.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.8.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.8.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.8.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.9. KF Specialty Ingredients

            16.1.9.1. Overview

            16.1.9.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.9.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.9.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.9.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.9.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.9.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.10. Wilmar BioEthanol

            16.1.10.1. Overview

            16.1.10.2. Product Portfolio

            16.1.10.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            16.1.10.4. Sales Footprint

            16.1.10.5. Strategy Overview

                16.1.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                16.1.10.5.2. Product Strategy

                16.1.10.5.3. Channel Strategy

17. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

18. Research Methodology

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