The global stevia market was valued at US$ 347 million in 2014 and it is projected to expand at a healthy single-digit CAGR to reach a valuation of US$ 565.2 million by 2020. On the other hand, stevia consumption as an ingredient, which was valued at 5,100.6 tonnes in 2014 is forecasted to reach 8,506.9 tonnes by 2020.