PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1766279
PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1766279
Cereal Flour Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034
The Global Cereal Flour Market was valued at USD 134.6 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% to reach USD 232.3 billion by 2034. The market growth is driven by constant demand across both developed and emerging economies. Historically, the market has expanded due to urbanization, population growth, and an increased preference for fast food. The demand for flour has been particularly high in the production of bakery goods, noodles, and breakfast cereals. Although consumers once preferred more processed and refined flours over whole-grain alternatives, there has been a noticeable shift towards whole-grain flours in response to growing health and nutrition awareness. North America and Europe have led the market, with a steady demand for processed flour, while the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth, particularly in countries where rice, wheat, and millet flour are integral to local diets.
Moving forward, socio-demographic factors will help in sustaining the growth trajectory of the cereal flour market. The rising global population, especially in urban areas, is driving an increased need for food products that are both convenient and affordable. As more people transition to city living, the demand for quick, easy-to-prepare meals such as breakfast cereals, baked goods, and snacks, which all rely heavily on cereal flour, will continue to rise.
| Market Scope | |
|---|---|
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Start Value | $134.6 Billion |
| Forecast Value | $232.3 Billion |
| CAGR | 5.6% |
The wheat flour segment was valued at USD 34.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% between 2025 and 2034. Wheat continues to dominate the cereal flour market, holding the largest share in both production and revenue. Its extensive cultivation in temperate climates, along with its versatility in baking, pasta making, and snack food production, makes it a key player in the market. Rice flour, another significant contributor, has gained traction, especially in Asia, where it is a staple food and a preferred choice for gluten-free products.
In 2024, the bakery products segment was valued at USD 37.1 billion, representing a market share of 27.5%. This segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% from 2025 to 2034. Bakery goods such as bread, pastries, cakes, and biscuits dominate the cereal flour market, as these products are essential to households and bakeries alike. The widespread availability of wheat flour has ensured the continued popularity of these baked goods across different cultures, driving sustained demand in this segment.
United States Cereal Flour Market was valued at USD 30.6 billion in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2034. The market's steady performance has been supported by demand from the bakery, snack food, and food service industries. Specialty flours, such as gluten-free and whole-grain varieties, have gained popularity, although traditional wheat flour remains dominant in terms of sales. The U.S. cereal flour market has overcome challenges such as raw material price fluctuations and growing competition by adopting innovative solutions, cleaner labels, and collaborations to cater to shifting consumer preferences.
The Global Cereal Flour Industry faces intense competition, with top players such as Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), General Mills, Inc., Cargill Incorporated, Bunge Limited, and Ardent Mills LLC holding significant market positions. To strengthen their market position, companies in the cereal flour industry are focusing on innovation, such as the development of specialty and health-conscious flour options like gluten-free and whole grain varieties. They are also adopting cleaner labels, ensuring that their products meet the growing consumer demand for healthier, more transparent ingredients. Furthermore, many companies are investing in strategic collaborations and partnerships to enhance their supply chain and distribution networks. In addition, companies are using digital technology and data analytics to streamline production processes and improve customer engagement.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
- 1.1 Market scope and definition
- 1.2 Research design
- 1.2.1 Research approach
- 1.2.2 Data collection methods
- 1.3 Data mining sources
- 1.3.1 Global
- 1.3.2 Regional/Country
- 1.4 Base estimates and calculations
- 1.4.1 Base year calculation
- 1.4.2 Key trends for market estimation
- 1.5 Primary research and validation
- 1.5.1 Primary sources
- 1.6 Forecast model
- 1.7 Research assumptions and limitations
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Industry 360° synopsis
- 2.2 Key market trends
- 2.2.1 Regional
- 2.2.2 Source grain
- 2.2.3 Product type
- 2.2.4 Processing type
- 2.2.5 Application
- 2.2.6 End use
- 2.2.7 Distribution channel
- 2.3 TAM analysis, 2025-2034
- 2.4 CXO perspectives: strategic imperatives
- 2.5 Executive decision points
- 2.6 Critical success factors
- 2.7 Future outlook and strategic recommendations
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
- 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.1.1 Supplier landscape
- 3.1.2 Profit margin
- 3.1.3 Value addition at each stage
- 3.1.4 Factor affecting the value chain
- 3.1.5 Disruptions
- 3.2 Industry impact forces
- 3.2.1 Growth drivers
- 3.2.1.1 Rising global population and food demand
- 3.2.1.2 Increasing consumption of bakery and convenience foods
- 3.2.1.3 Government initiatives promoting flour fortification
- 3.2.1.4 Growing health awareness boosting demand for whole grain flours
- 3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
- 3.2.2.1 Fluctuating raw material prices
- 3.2.2.2 Environmental concerns related to palm oil production
- 3.2.3 Market opportunities
- 3.2.1 Growth drivers
- 3.3 Growth potential analysis
- 3.4 Regulatory landscape
- 3.4.1 North America
- 3.4.2 Europe
- 3.4.3 Asia pacific
- 3.4.4 Latin America
- 3.4.5 Middle east & Africa
- 3.5 Porter's analysis
- 3.6 Pestel analysis
- 3.6.1 Technology and innovation landscape
- 3.6.2 Current technological trends
- 3.6.3 Emerging technologies
- 3.7 Price trends
- 3.7.1 By region
- 3.7.2 By product
- 3.8 Future market trends
- 3.9 Technology and innovation landscape
- 3.9.1 Current technological trends
- 3.9.2 Emerging technologies
- 3.10 Patent landscape
- 3.11 Trade statistics (HS code) (Note: the trade statistics will be provided for key countries only)
- 3.11.1 Major importing countries
- 3.11.2 Major exporting countries
- 3.12 Sustainability and environmental aspects
- 3.12.1 Sustainable practices
- 3.12.2 Waste reduction strategies
- 3.12.3 Energy efficiency in production
- 3.12.4 Eco-friendly initiatives
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Company market share analysis
- 4.2.1 By region
- 4.2.1.1 North America
- 4.2.1.2 Europe
- 4.2.1.3 Asia Pacific
- 4.2.1.4 LATAM
- 4.2.1.5 MEA
- 4.2.1 By region
- 4.3 Company matrix analysis
- 4.4 Competitive analysis of major market players
- 4.5 Competitive positioning matrix
- 4.6 Key developments
- 4.6.1 Mergers & acquisitions
- 4.6.2 Partnerships & collaborations
- 4.6.3 New Product Launches
- 4.6.4 Expansion plans
Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Source Grain, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
- 5.1 Key trends
- 5.2 Saturated cereal flour
- 5.3 Wheat
- 5.3.1 Common wheat (Triticum aestivum)
- 5.3.2 Durum wheat (Triticum durum)
- 5.3.3 Other wheat varieties
- 5.4 Corn (maize)
- 5.5 Rice
- 5.5.1 White rice
- 5.5.2 Brown rice
- 5.5.3 Other rice varieties
- 5.6 Barley
- 5.7 Oats
- 5.8 Rye
- 5.9 Millet
- 5.10 Sorghum
- 5.11 Other cereal grains
Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
- 6.1 Key trends
- 6.2 Wheat flour
- 6.2.1 All-purpose flour
- 6.2.2 Bread flour
- 6.2.3 Cake flour
- 6.2.4 Pastry flour
- 6.2.5 Semolina
- 6.2.6 Other wheat flours
- 6.3 Corn flour
- 6.3.1 Yellow corn flour
- 6.3.2 White corn flour
- 6.3.3 Masa harina
- 6.3.4 Corn meal
- 6.3.5 Other corn flours
- 6.4 Rice flour
- 6.4.1 White rice flour
- 6.4.2 Brown rice flour
- 6.4.3 Glutinous rice flour
- 6.4.4 Other rice flours
- 6.5 Barley flour
- 6.6 Oat flour
- 6.7 Rye flour
- 6.8 Millet flour
- 6.9 Sorghum flour
- 6.10 Multi-grain flour blends
- 6.11 Other cereal flours
Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Processing Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
- 7.1 Key trends
- 7.2 Whole grain flours
- 7.3 Refined flours
- 7.4 Enriched & fortified flours
- 7.5 Bleached flours
- 7.6 Unbleached flours
- 7.7 Self-rising flours
- 7.8 Other processing types
Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
- 8.1 Key trends
- 8.2 Bakery products
- 8.2.1 Bread
- 8.2.2 Cakes & pastries
- 8.2.3 Cookies & biscuits
- 8.2.4 Other bakery products
- 8.3 Pasta & noodles
- 8.3.1 Pasta
- 8.3.2 Instant noodles
- 8.3.3 Traditional noodles
- 8.3.4 Other pasta & noodle products
- 8.4 Breakfast cereals
- 8.5 Snack foods
- 8.5.1 Extruded snacks
- 8.5.2 Crackers
- 8.5.3 Other snack foods
- 8.6 Soups, sauces & gravies
- 8.7 Baby food
- 8.8 Animal feed
- 8.9 Other applications
Chapter 9 Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
- 9.1 Key trends
- 9.2 Food processing industry
- 9.2.1 Bakery & confectionery manufacturers
- 9.2.2 Pasta & noodle manufacturers
- 9.2.3 Breakfast cereal manufacturers
- 9.2.4 Snack food manufacturers
- 9.2.5 Other food processors
- 9.3 Foodservice industry
- 9.3.1 Restaurants & cafes
- 9.3.2 Bakeries
- 9.3.3 Institutional catering
- 9.3.4 Other foodservice segments
- 9.4 Retail/household consumption
- 9.5 Animal feed industry
- 9.6 Other end use
Chapter 10 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
- 10.1 Key trends
- 10.2 B2B/direct sales
- 10.3 Retail
- 10.3.1 Supermarkets & hypermarkets
- 10.3.2 Convenience stores
- 10.3.3 Specialty stores
- 10.3.4 Online retail
- 10.3.5 Other retail channels
- 10.4 Wholesale/distributors
- 10.5 Other distribution channels
Chapter 11 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
- 11.1 Key trends
- 11.2 North America
- 11.2.1 U.S.
- 11.2.2 Canada
- 11.3 Europe
- 11.3.1 UK
- 11.3.2 Germany
- 11.3.3 France
- 11.3.4 Italy
- 11.3.5 Spain
- 11.3.6 Netherlands
- 11.3.7 Rest of Europe
- 11.4 Asia Pacific
- 11.4.1 China
- 11.4.2 India
- 11.4.3 Japan
- 11.4.4 South Korea
- 11.4.5 Australia
- 11.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 11.5 Latin America
- 11.5.1 Brazil
- 11.5.2 Mexico
- 11.5.3 Argentina
- 11.5.4 Rest of Latin America
- 11.6 Middle East and Africa
- 11.6.1 South Africa
- 11.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 11.6.3 UAE
- 11.6.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa
Chapter 12 Company Profiles
- 12.1 Archer Daniels Midland Company
- 12.2 Ardent Mills LLC
- 12.3 Associated British Foods plc
- 12.4 Bay State Milling Company
- 12.5 Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
- 12.6 Bunge Limited
- 12.7 Cargill, Incorporated
- 12.8 COFCO Corporation
- 12.9 Conagra Brands, Inc.
- 12.10 Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
- 12.11 General Mills, Inc.
- 12.12 Grain Craft
- 12.13 Grain Millers, Inc.
- 12.14 Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V.
- 12.15 Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V.
- 12.16 Hindustan Unilever Limited
- 12.17 Hodgson Mill, Inc.
- 12.18 Hometown Food Company
- 12.19 Ingredion Incorporated
- 12.20 Interflour Group Pte Ltd.
- 12.21 ITC Limited
- 12.22 King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
- 12.23 Limagrain Cereales Ingredients
- 12.24 Manildra Group
- 12.25 Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.
- 12.26 Seaboard Corporation
- 12.27 Shri Lal Mahal Group
- 12.28 The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
- 12.29 Wilmar International Limited
- 12.30 Wudeli Flour Mill Group
