Sorghum Syrup Market Size Projected to Reach $757.47 million by 2034 | 6.1%

The global sorghum syrup market size reached USD 444.56 million in 2025 and is anticipated to grow from USD 471.68 million in 2026 to USD 757.47 million by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period from 2026 to 2034.

Sorghum is used in feed, baker and confectionery, beverage products, pharmaceuticals and pet food, etc. The sorghum grain has a high tolerance of temperature and resistant to soil toxicity. It can be harvested on higher altitudes as well, making it an extremely versatile crop. It can thrive with little or no fertilizers making the cultivation process easier in high altitudes. It was traditionally grown in Africa and is now harvested in 66 countries. It can be grown as a grain or sweet crop.

Most of the species of sorghum are cultivated for grains, and others are grown as fodder plants in large cultivation areas or pasture lands. Several species of sorghum are used for green chop, silage, and hay production. The biomass sorghum is used to product bioenergy globally. The Sweet sorghum is harvested and yielded for sorghum syrup and is also used as sweeteners for alcoholic beverages, biofuels, and the production of chemicals.

Regional Analysis

Growing Meat Consumption Drives the Market Growth

The most popular crop for livestock feeding is forage sorghum that is used as silage. In the U.S., the average meat consumption has dropped by 10% in the last few years. Consumers have become very conscious about their health and sensitive towards the animals urging other people to lead a meat-free life. Although  Vegan meals have been on the rise, there is still a large part of the world population consuming meat extensively. The total production of meat today is almost four times it was fifty years ago; the total production in the year 2013 was almost 320 million tonnes.

According to the world Data, the global average per capita meat consumption has gone up almost 20 kilograms since 1961. Undoubtedly, the rise in meat consumption has led to a rise in the animal feed market, which in turn has escalated the sorghum syrup market as it is a significant source of food for fauna feed.

Market Segments

1. By Type
   1. Grain Sorghum
   2. Forage Sorghum
   3. Biomass Sorghum
   4. Sweet Sorghum
2. By Application
   1. Bakery & Confectionery
   2. Beverage Products
   3. Pharma Products
   4. Others
3. Percentage of Demand (%)
   1. White Sorghum
   2. Red Sorghum
   3. Hybrid Sorghum
4. By Region
   1. North America
      1. The U.S.
      2. Canada
      3. Mexico
   2. Europe
      1. Germany
      2. France
      3. Italy
      4. The U.K.
      5. Spain
      6. Russia
      7. Poland
      8. The Rest of Europe
   3. Asia-Pacific
      1. China
      2. India
      3. Japan
      4. South Korea
      5. Australia
      6. Vietnam
      7. Indonesia
      8. Malaysia
      9. Singapore
      10. The Rest of APAC
   4. Central and South America and the Caribbean
      1. Brazil
      2. Argentina
      3. Colombia
      4. Rest of Central and South America and the Caribbean
   5. The Middle East and Africa
      1. Saudi Arabia
      2. The UAE
      3. Iran
      4. Kuwait
      5. Tanzania
      6. South Africa
      7. The Rest of MEA