Japan Mannitol Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Forms (Powdered and Granular), By End Users (Pharmaceutical, Food, Chemical, and Others), and Japan Mannitol Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Mannitol Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Mannitol Market Size Was Estimated at USD 36.0 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 5.56 % from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Mannitol Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 65.3 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan mannitol market is anticipated to reach USD 65.3 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.56 % from 2025 to 2035. The mannitol market in Japan is driven by various factors, including a rise in certain diseases, a growing aging population, a changing lifestyle, and rising consumer health consciousness.

Market Overview

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally found in fruits and vegetables. The Japan mannitol market refers to the production, distribution, and application of mannitol. Mannitol is available in two forms such as powder and granular. Mannitol is used across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Mannitol is a prominent excipient, sweetener, and stabilizer owing to its properties, like low-calorie sweetness, non-cariogenic nature, stability, and moisture control. Japan has one of the largest aging populations, and an aging population is more susceptible to chronic diseases like diabetes, kidney-related disorders, which creates the demand for effective mannitol-based drugs, which is a key factor for the market growth. The people are becoming health-conscious and they demand for the low calories and diabetic friendly products. Mannitol has a low glycaemic index and non-cariogenic index, making it a favorable sugar substitute in sugar-free baked goods. The rising inclination towards changing food habits presents a potential opportunity for growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan mannitol market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan mannitol market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the japan mannitol market.

Driving Factors

The rising utilization of mannitol in the pharmaceutical sector is one of the primary driving factors for this market. Mannitol is used as a diuretic, excipient, and bulking agent in tablet and injectable formulations. The rise in several chronic diseases due to a change in lifestyle has a positive impact on market growth. The trend of health and wellness creates the demand for food products that are low in sugar is further fueling the market growth. Mannitol has moisturizing, stabilizing, and antioxidant properties; hence, it is widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Additionally, technology in the production process plays an important role in market growth.

Restraining Factors

The high production cost due to raw material prices is one of the notable restraints for this market. Additionally, competition from the cheaper alternatives like sorbitol limits the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The Japan mannitol market share is classified into forms and end users.   

• The powdered segment held a significant share of the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period.    

The Japan mannitol market is segmented by forms into powdered and granular. Among these, the powdered segment held a significant share of the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the rise in diabetic patients in Japan. It is used as a sugar replacement is one of the main reasons for boosting the market.

• The food segment held the dominant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  

The Japan mannitol market is segmented by end users into pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and others. Among these, the food segment held the dominant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to rising awareness about health, increasing diabetic population, and rising inclination towards reducing sugar consumption.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan mannitol market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Merck KGaA
• Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corporation
• B Food Science
• Tokyo Chemical Industry Co Ltd
• Kao Chemicals
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan mannitol market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Mannitol Market, By Forms

• Powdered
• Granular

Japan Mannitol Market, By End Users

• Pharmaceutical
• Food
• Chemical
• Others