Brown Sugar Market expected to reach USD 29.77 billion by 2030

Brown Sugar Market Trends & Forecast

According to a research study published by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI), the brown sugar market will expand from USD 18.56 billion in 2025 to USD 29.77 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 9.91% during the forecast period.

The market is driven by growing demand for clean-label, minimally processed products, and brown sugar perfectly fits this trend as it is less refined, has a lower glycemic index compared to refined sugar, and is richer and adding color to the product.

One of the major factors driving the market growth is increasing demand for clean-label and minimally processed sugar in beverage consumption, bakery products, and other key use applications. Increased applications of brown sugar in bakery products will expand the market in the projection period. Besides, the growth in the FMCG food sector will boost market growth in the forecast period, as it is also growing towards less-calorie foods.

Brown Sugar Market Report Highlights

• The market is driven by growing health and wellness awareness, increasing application in the food and beverage industry, and growing niche applications in other food items in restaurants for smoothies and coffee is driving the market.
• The market is increasingly trending towards organic, non-GMO, and chemical-free brown sugar. There is also growth in the development of brown sugar cubes, sachets, liquid brown sugar, and ready-to-use blends for beverages, bakery, and home cooking.
• The market is also growing towards sustainability through focus on eco-friendly packaging and sustainably sourced sugarcane to appeal to environmentally aware buyers.
• North America is a mature but growing market driven by product innovation. While, Asia-Pacific market is growing rapidly, driven by a middle-class population whose increase will contribute to building a considerable consumer base. Other factors contributing to the regional market growth include disposable income, total family income, and urbanization, while developing a consumer lifestyle.

Report Coverage:

Report Metric	Details
Brown Sugar Market Size in 2025	US$18.56 billion
Brown Sugar Market Size in 2030	US$29.77 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 9.91%
Drivers	Expanding Application in the Food and Beverage Industry Rising health and wellness awareness
Restraints	Health concerns driving the reduction of sugar consumption Supply Chain Limitations and price volatility
Segmentation	Product Type Form Application Distribution Channel Geography
List of Major Companies in the Brown Sugar Market	AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG Wilmar Group Domino Foods, Inc. American Crystal Sugar Company Sudzucker AG

Brown Sugar Market Drivers and Restraints

Growth Drivers:

• Expanding Application in the Food and Beverage Industry: The market is driven by key applications in the food and beverage industry. For example, the increasing amounts of baked goods and the increasing demand for brown sugar in them are driving the market. Also, as companies are launching products positioned as “natural” or “healthier” compared to refined sugar-based items, it is driving the demand for brown sugar.
• Rising health and wellness awareness: Rising health and wellness awareness is one of the key factors driving the market. Consumers are increasingly demanding clean-label and minimally refined sugar; brown sugar offers a great alternative, driving the market demand.

Restraints:

• Health concerns driving the reduction of sugar consumption: Brown sugar is a great alternative offering clean-label and minimally processed sugar. However, the growing cases of diabetes and other sugar-related issues, along with increasing millennials and the young generation’s focus on fitness, are discouraging consumption of sugar or at least reducing it, which will limit the market growth to some extent.
• Supply Chain Limitations and price volatility: Brown sugar is heavily dependent on sugarcane and sugar beet harvests. These are highly volatile to market, procurement time, and pests, making its supply vulnerable. This makes the price volatile, raising the brown sugar price, which is already a limiting factor for its demand as brown sugar is costlier than normal sugar.

Brown Sugar Market Developments

• Product Launch: In April 2025, Domino launched its new product line, namely “Domino Baker’s Sugar”, which is an ultrafine grain sugar and is specifically designed for baking.

Brown Sugar Market Segmentation

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the Global Brown Sugar Market based on product type, form, application, distribution channel, and region:

Brown Sugar Market, By Product Type

• Light Brown
• Dark Brown

Brown Sugar Market, By Form

• Granulated Brown Sugar
• Powdered Brown Sugar
• Brown Sugar Syrup

Brown Sugar Market, By Application

• Bakery
• Confectionery
• Dairy
• Beverages

Brown Sugar Market, By Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline

Brown Sugar Market, By Region

• North America
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Others

Brown Sugar Market Key Players

• Imperial Sugar Company
• American Crystal Sugar Company
• ASR GROUP
• British Sugar plc
• Louis Dreyfus Company
• AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG
• Wilmar Group
• Domino Foods, Inc.
• Sudzucker AG