DUBLIN, January 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q94jp8/global_sorbitol) has announced the addition of the "Global Sorbitol Market - Isosorbide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerol & Other Downstream Opportunities, Applications (Toothpaste, Vitamin C, Sweetener Etc.), Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2012 - 2018" report to their offering.

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This market research study analyzes the global market for sorbitol, estimating and forecasting the market from the consumption point of view, while segmentation has been carried out on various levels including products (liquid/syrup and crystal/powder), end users, applications, as well as on geographical basis to provide a holistic picture of the market. The report also analyses sorbitol potential as a platform chemical for polyols (ethylene glycols, propylene glycols, glycerols) and isosorbides.

Various sorbitol product forms analyzed in this study include liquid and crystal. Sorbitol applications estimated and forecasted include toothpaste, vitamin C, diabetic and dietetic foods and surfactants. End users estimated and forecasted covers cosmetic & personal care, chemicals, food and pharmaceuticals. Supplementary analysis has been carried out on sorbitol potential as a platform chemical for the production of polyols (ethylene glycols, propylene glycols and glycerols) and isosorbides. Regional data has been provided on a regional as well as country level for the markets of North America (U.S, Canada and Mexico), Europe (Germany, U.K., France and Russia), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India and Indonesia) and Rest of the World (ROW).

This report also includes Porters five forces model and value chain analysis of the market. Some of the key companies that deal in sorbitol include Archer Daniels Midland, Roquette Freres, Cargill Inc, Ecogreen Oleochemicals, SPI Pharma, Sigma- Aldrich, Gulshan Polyols, Merck and Sorini. The report provides an overview of the above companies followed by their financial revenue, business strategies and recent developments.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Preface

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Market Overview

Chapter 4 Global Sorbitol Market, By Product Type

Chapter 5 Global Sorbitol Market, By Application

Chapter 6 Global Sorbitol Market By End User Industry

Chapter 7 Sorbitol: As A Platform Chemical

Chapter 8 Global Sorbitol Market, By Geography

Chapter 9 Company Profile

Companies Mentioned:

• American International Foods
• Archer Daniels Midland
• Cargill Inc
• Danisco
• Ecogreen Oleochemicals Gmbh
• Gulshan Polyols Ltd.
• Merck
• Qinhuangdao Lihua Starch Co., Ltd
• Roquette Freres
• Sigma-Aldrich
• Sorini
• Spi Pharma
• Tereos Syral

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