Global Humectant Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Product Type (Glycerol (Glycerin), Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), Hyaluronic Acid, Urea, Others), By Application (Personal Care & Cosmetics, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco, Industrial Applications), By End-Use Industry (FMCG Manufacturers, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Industrial Chemical Manufacturers, Nutraceutical & Specialty Manufacturers), By Form (Liquid, Powder/Crystalline, Gel), By Source (Natural/Bio-Based, Synthetic), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2026–2031

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
   1. Introduction
2. Market Introduction
   1. Market Definition
   2. Scope of the Study
   3. Market Structure
3. Research Methodology
   1. Primary Research
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Assumptions & Exclusions
   4. Secondary Data Sources
4. Market Factor Analysis
   1. Value Chain Analysis: Humectant Market
   2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
5. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
6. Recent Trends Analysis
7. Impact of COVID-19 on Humectant Market
   1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
   2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
   3. Measures Taken by Top Players
8. Regulatory Landscape
9. Humectant Market, By Product Type
   1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type
   2. Glycerol (Glycerin)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   3. Sorbitol
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   4. Propylene Glycol
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   5. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   6. Hyaluronic Acid
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   7. Urea
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   8. Others 
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
10. Humectant Market, By Application
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Food & Beverages
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Pharmaceuticals
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Tobacco
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Industrial Applications 
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
11. Humectant Market, By End-Use Industry
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry
    2. FMCG Manufacturers
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
12. Humectant Market, By Form
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Form
    2. Liquid
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Powder/Crystalline
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Gel
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
13. Humectant Market, By Source
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Source
    2. Natural/Bio-Based
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Synthetic
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
14. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       2. U.S.
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       3. Canada
    3. Europe
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       2. U.K.
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       3. Germany
       4. France
       5. Spain
       6. Italy
       7. Russia
       8. Nordic
       9. Benelux
       10. Rest of Europe
    4. APAC
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       2. China
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       3. Korea
       4. Japan
       5. India
       6. Australia
       7. Singapore
       8. Taiwan
       9. South East Asia
       10. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    5. Middle East and Africa
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       2. UAE
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       3. Turky
       4. Saudi Arabia
       5. South Africa
       6. Egypt
       7. Nigeria
       8. Rest of MEA
    6. LATAM
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       2. Brazil
          1. By Product Type
             1. Glycerol (Glycerin)
             2. Sorbitol
             3. Propylene Glycol
             4. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
             5. Hyaluronic Acid
             6. Urea
             7. Others 
          2. By Application
             1. Personal Care & Cosmetics
             2. Food & Beverages
             3. Pharmaceuticals
             4. Tobacco
             5. Industrial Applications 
          3. By End-Use Industry
             1. FMCG Manufacturers
             2. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
             3. Industrial Chemical Manufacturers
             4. Nutraceutical & Specialty Product Manufacturers
          4. By Form
             1. Liquid
             2. Powder/Crystalline
             3. Gel
          5. By Source
             1. Natural/Bio-Based
             2. Synthetic
       3. Mexico
       4. Argentina
       5. Chile
       6. Colombia
       7. Rest of LATAM
15. Competitive Landscape, 2025
    1. Introduction
    2. Humectant Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%)
       1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
       2. Competition Ranking, 2025
       3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
          1. Merger & Acquisition
          2. Product Launch
          3. Expansion
       4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
16. Company Profile
    1. Archer Daniels Midland Company
       1. Business Overview
       2. Financial Data
       3. Key Product domains
       4. Recent Developments
    2. Cargill, Incorporated
    3. BASF SE
    4. Dow Inc.
    5. DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
    6. Roquette Frères
    7. Ingredion Incorporated
    8. Ashland Inc.
    9. Croda International Plc
    10. Evonik Industries AG