Glycerol monostearate is commonly known as GMS. Glycerol monostearate is made by the esterification of c16-c18 long-chain fatty acids with glycerin.
DuPont is the leading supplier of glycerol monostearate, accounting for about 9.62% of the global market in 2019. The Top 3 players in global market accounted for 23.03%, while the share of top 5 players was 30.65%. The market is fragmented.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global Glycerol Monostearate Market
In 2020, the global Glycerol Monostearate market size was US$ 985.3 million and it is expected to reach US$ 1133.8 million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of 2.0% between 2021 and 2027
Global Glycerol Monostearate Scope and Market Size
The global Glycerol Monostearate market is segmented by region (country), company, by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Glycerol Monostearate market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on sales, revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type, and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
Monoglyceride Content: 40-50%
Monoglyceride Content: ≥90%
Other
Monoglyceride content: 40-50% is the most commonly used type, with about 59.11% market share in 2019.

Segment by Application
Food & Beverage
Cosmetic
Plastic Industry
Others
Demand from the food & beverage accounts for the largest market share, being 67% in 2019.

By Company
Wilmar
DuPont
Riken Vitamin
Jialishi Additive
Guangzhou Cardlo
Guangzhou Masson
KAO
Hangzhou Oleocheemicals
Oleon NV
Corbion
BASF
Stepan
Croda
Zhejiang Wumei
Hangzhou Fuchun

By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Colombia
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE