Cyclamate Market Size and Trends

The cyclamate market is estimated to be valued at USD 2,073.1 Mn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,397.7 Mn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% from 2024 to 2031.

Cyclamate Market Key Factors

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The cyclamate market is expected to witness moderate growth over the forecast period. The increasing demand for low-calorie sweeteners from the food and beverage industry is expected to drive the market growth. Artificial sweeteners are increasingly preferred over sugar due to growing health awareness among consumers regarding obesity and diabetes. Cyclamate provides sweetness without calories and is widely used in carbonated drinks, flavored waters, and desserts. The rising adoption of healthy and low-calorie lifestyle is supporting the consumption of diet coke and other diet beverages sweetened using cyclamate. However, stringent regulations regarding the use of cyclamate in some countries is a major challenge for market players. Only a few nations have approved its use in food and beverages. Further research is being conducted on the safety of cyclamate to expand its application in new regions.

Potential Health Benefits

Cyclamate is widely considered to be significantly safer than sugar as a sweetener due to it being many times sweeter than sucrose while containing very few calories. Studies have found that cyclamate does not promote tooth decay like sugar, is not cariogenic, does not elevate blood glucose or insulin levels, and does not contribute to weight gain or obesity like sugar when consumed in moderation. Some research even indicates cyclamate may assist with weight loss and management of blood sugar levels.

As concerns grow over issues like obesity, diabetes, and dental caries linked to excessive sugar consumption, many consumers are seeking out lower calorie sweetener alternatives. Cyclamate is appealing because while it delivers the taste of sweetness, it does not have the same negative health impacts as sugar. Food and beverage producers positioning their products as better for health are incorporating cyclamate due to the beneficial attributes compared to sugar. Cyclamate allows for maintaining or enhancing the sweetness that consumers enjoy without all the calories or other undesired effects of sugar. As people increasingly pay attention to ingredients and nutrition facts on packaging, cyclamate satisfies the desire for sweetness in a way that is perceived as more advantageous for health and wellness goals.

Regulatory Acceptance

For decades, there had been questions over the safety of cyclamate due to early studies, and it was banned in many countries including the U.S. from the 1970s onwards. However, most regulatory bodies have since re-evaluated cyclamate toxicology with newer research techniques and scientific standards, determining the levels commonly consumed from foods and beverages pose negligible risk to public health. International agencies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives have concluded cyclamate is safe for consumption.

As the regulatory uncertainty around cyclamate has diminished, more jurisdictions are lifting prohibitions or setting maximum permitted levels. Where approved as a sweetener, it opens up vast opportunities for use in a range of food manufacturing applications. Having the explicit endorsement of food safety authorities gives confidence to consumers as well as businesses. Now that many countries have revised policies and deemed cyclamate safe, this regulatory acceptance acts as a driver for the inclusion of cyclamate in products and wider commercialization potential in the global market.