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PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792432
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1792432
Breakfast Food Market Report by Source, Packaging Type, Distribution Channel, and Region 2025-2033
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The global breakfast food market size reached USD 465.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 625.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% during 2025-2033. The growing consumer health awareness as a result of the rising incidence of chronic lifestyle disorders, such as obesity and diabetes, is bolstering the market.
Breakfast Food Market Analysis:
- Major Market Drivers: The busy schedules of a significant portion of the working population resulting in altering eating patterns and food preferences are driving the market.
- Key Market Trends: The manufacturers' extensive promotional efforts, along with the expansion of online retail platforms that give consumers a hassle-free purchasing experience, are positively fueling the market.
- Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market companies include Britannia Inc., Campbell Soup Company, General Mills Inc., Healthy Choice, Kellogg's Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, McVitie's (The United Biscuits Private Limited), Nestle S.A., Starbucks Coffee Company, and Unilever Limited, among many others.
- Geographical Trends: In North America, the breakfast food industry is being propelled by rising demand for simple and on-the-go solutions. Asia Pacific is seeing an increase in the adoption of Western breakfast habits as disposable incomes rise. Breakfast options in Europe are geared toward being healthy. Latin America is seeing an upsurge in demand for healthy and fortified meals, while the Middle East and Africa region is seeing an increase in consumption of packaged and ready-to-eat breakfast goods as a result of urbanization and changing lifestyles.
- Challenges and Opportunities: One of the challenges in the market is meeting the growing demand for healthier options while maintaining convenience. However, Producing healthy and ready-to-eat products that combine flavor, health benefits, and simplicity of preparation will continue to expand the market over the forecast period.
Breakfast Food Market Trends:
Rising Adoption of Health-Conscious Options
Consumers are increasingly looking for low-sugar, high-fiber, and protein-rich breakfast options. Hence, popular brands are launching fortified and whole-grain products in response to the growing demand for healthful and balanced breakfast options. For example, in June 2024, Marico announced the launch of Saffola Muesli to strengthen its breakfast menu. The company also aims to leverage the brand's equity in the adult breakfast segment.
Growing Popularity of Convenient and On-the-Go Products
Busy lifestyles are boosting demand for quick breakfast choices, including ready-to-eat dishes, bars, and smoothies. These items offer rapid nourishment to consumers who have limited time in the morning. In September 2024, Maple Leaf Foods launched new breakfast protein products under the Schneiders brand, i.e., Schneiders Breakfast Sandwiches and Breakfast Bites.
Increasing Importance of Protein-Enriched Breakfast
Protein-enriched breakfast foods are becoming increasingly popular as customers prioritize physical health and sustained energy throughout the day. Brands are offering protein-enhanced versions of popular breakfast products to fulfill the rising demand for more protein in daily meals. In May 2024, Kellanova launched a protein-packed version of Eggos, which contains 10 grams of protein in a two-waffle serving.
Breakfast Food Industry Segmentation:
Breakup by Source:
- Wheat
- Rice
- Oat
- Corn
- Barley
- Others
Wheat is widely used in cereals and bread, and rice-based breakfast foods are preferred by gluten-free consumers. Oats are gaining popularity due to their health advantages, such as fiber content. Corn is commonly utilized in cereals and snack bars. Barley, recognized for its nutritious qualities, is increasingly being included in health-conscious breakfasts.
Breakup by Packaging Type:
- Boxes
- Pouches
- Others
Cereals and other dry foodstuffs are typically stored in boxes, which are both durable and convenient. Pouches are becoming increasingly popular for their ease, portability, and resealability, particularly for on-the-go breakfast alternatives such as granola and oatmeal. These segments are elevating the breakfast food market revenue.
Breakup by Distribution Channel:
- Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
- Independent Retailers
- Specialist Retailers
- Convenience Stores
- Others
Hypermarkets and supermarkets are popular owing to their diverse product offerings and accessibility. Independent retailers cater to specific markets, selling local or unique merchandise. Specialist retailers specialize in health-conscious or organic items. In contrast, convenience stores cater to on-the-go customers by giving easy access to ready-to-eat breakfast alternatives for busy lives.
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa.
The growing preference for high-protein and plant-based breakfast items has an impact on the breakfast food sector in North America. In Asia Pacific, traditional breakfast foods are mixed with modern and quick-prep choices. The market in Europe is driven by sustainability and environmentally friendly packaging. Latin America is experiencing an increase in demand for functional foods, while the Middle East and Africa region is seeing an expansion in the popularity of fortified cereals and energy-boosting breakfast items to satisfy nutritional requirements.
Competitive Landscape
The breakfast food market report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major market companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
- Britannia Inc.
- Campbell Soup Company
- General Mills Inc.
- Healthy Choice
- Kellogg's Company
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- McVitie's (The United Biscuits Private Limited)
- Nestle S.A.
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Unilever Limited
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global breakfast food market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the key regional markets?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global breakfast food market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the source?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the packaging type?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
- What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
- What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
- What is the structure of the global breakfast food market, and who are the key players?
- What is the degree of competition in the industry?
Product Code: SR112025A1951
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Breakfast Food Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Source
- 6.1 Wheat
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Rice
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Oat
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Corn
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 Barley
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
- 6.6 Others
- 6.6.1 Market Trends
- 6.6.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Packaging Type
- 7.1 Boxes
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Pouches
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Others
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 8.1 Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Independent Retailers
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Specialist Retailers
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Convenience Stores
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.2 Asia Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 Britannia, Inc.
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2 Campbell Soup Company
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.3 General mills
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3.3 Financials
- 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.4 Healthy Choice
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5 Kellogg's Company
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6 The Kraft Heinz Company
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7 McVitie's (The United Biscuits Private Limited)
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8 Nestle S.A.
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.9 Starbucks Coffee Company
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9.3 Financials
- 14.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.10 Unilever
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10.3 Financials
- 14.3.1 Britannia, Inc.
Product Code: SR112025A1951
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Breakup by Source (in %), 2024
- Figure 4: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Breakup by Packaging Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 8: Global: Breakfast Food (Wheat) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 9: Global: Breakfast Food (Wheat) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 10: Global: Breakfast Food (Rice) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 11: Global: Breakfast Food (Rice) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 12: Global: Breakfast Food (Oat) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Breakfast Food (Oat) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 14: Global: Breakfast Food (Corn) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 15: Global: Breakfast Food (Corn) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 16: Global: Breakfast Food (Barley) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 17: Global: Breakfast Food (Barley) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 18: Global: Breakfast Food (Other Sources) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 19: Global: Breakfast Food (Other Sources) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 20: Global: Breakfast Food (Boxes) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 21: Global: Breakfast Food (Boxes) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 22: Global: Breakfast Food (Pouches) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 23: Global: Breakfast Food (Pouches) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 24: Global: Breakfast Food (Other Packaging Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Global: Breakfast Food (Other Packaging Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: Global: Breakfast Food (Hypermarkets and Supermarkets) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: Global: Breakfast Food (Hypermarkets and Supermarkets) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: Global: Breakfast Food (Independent Retailers) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: Global: Breakfast Food (Independent Retailers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: Global: Breakfast Food (Specialist Retailers) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: Global: Breakfast Food (Specialist Retailers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: Global: Breakfast Food (Convenience Stores) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: Global: Breakfast Food (Convenience Stores) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 34: Global: Breakfast Food (Others Distribution Channels) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: Global: Breakfast Food (Others Distribution Channels) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 36: North America: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 37: North America: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 38: United States: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 39: United States: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 40: Canada: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 41: Canada: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 42: Asia Pacific: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 43: Asia Pacific: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 44: China: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 45: China: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 46: Japan: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 47: Japan: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 48: India: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 49: India: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 50: South Korea: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 51: South Korea: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 52: Australia: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 53: Australia: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 54: Indonesia: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 55: Indonesia: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 56: Others: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 57: Others: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 58: Europe: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 59: Europe: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 60: Germany: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 61: Germany: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 62: France: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 63: France: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 64: United Kingdom: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 65: United Kingdom: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 66: Italy: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 67: Italy: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 68: Spain: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 69: Spain: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 70: Russia: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 71: Russia: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 72: Others: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 73: Others: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 74: Latin America: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 75: Latin America: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 76: Brazil: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 77: Brazil: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 78: Mexico: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 79: Mexico: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 80: Others: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 81: Others: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 82: Middle East and Africa: Breakfast Food Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 83: Middle East and Africa: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 84: Global: Breakfast Food Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 85: Global: Breakfast Food Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 86: Global: Breakfast Food Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Source (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Packaging Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Breakfast Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 7: Global: Breakfast Food Market: Key Players
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