According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Global Sorbitol Market - Isosorbide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerol & Other Downstream Opportunities, Applications (Toothpaste, Vitamin C, Sweetener etc.), Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," sorbitol demand was 1,699.7 kilo tons in 2011 and is expected to reach 2,148.9 kilo tons in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2012 to 2018.