Doughnut Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025-2032

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the global Doughnut Market, offering an in-depth analysis of key market dynamics, including growth drivers, emerging trends, opportunities, and restraints. The report provides valuable insights into the evolving market landscape, enabling stakeholders to make informed strategic decisions.

Key Insights:

Doughnut Market Size (2025E): USD 17.1 Billion
Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 23.7 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 4.8%

Doughnut Market - Report Scope:

The global doughnut market comprises a wide range of sweet bakery products consumed as snacks or desserts across household, foodservice, and institutional settings. Traditionally viewed as a simple indulgent treat, doughnuts have evolved into premium and gourmet offerings that appeal to a broad consumer base. The market is witnessing steady growth due to changing consumer preferences toward indulgent snacks, coupled with increasing experimentation in flavors, fillings, and product presentation. The rise of artisanal doughnut brands, innovative flavor combinations, and localized taste profiles has further expanded market appeal across both developed and emerging regions. Additionally, increased urbanization and the growing cafe culture worldwide continue to support market expansion.

Market Growth Drivers:

The growth of the global doughnut market is primarily driven by shifting consumer preferences toward indulgent and convenient snack options. Rising demand for innovative and premium bakery products has fueled the popularity of gourmet and artisanal doughnuts featuring unique, exotic, and localized flavors. The expansion of cafe chains, quick-service restaurants, and specialty bakeries has further boosted consumption. Additionally, increased disposable income, urban lifestyles, and the growing influence of social media-driven food trends have encouraged consumers to explore visually appealing and creatively flavored doughnut varieties, contributing significantly to market growth.

Market Restraints:

Despite strong demand, the doughnut market faces certain challenges that may restrain growth. Increasing health consciousness among consumers regarding high sugar, calorie, and fat content can limit frequent consumption. Growing awareness of lifestyle-related health issues has encouraged some consumers to reduce intake of indulgent snacks, including doughnuts. Furthermore, fluctuating raw material prices and rising operational costs for bakeries may impact profit margins, particularly for small and medium-sized producers.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the key factors driving the growth of the global doughnut market from 2025 to 2032?
How are changing consumer preferences and demand for gourmet and artisanal doughnuts shaping market trends?
Which product types, flavors, and end-use segments are contributing most to market expansion?
Which regions are expected to witness the fastest growth in the global doughnut market?
Who are the major players operating in the doughnut market, and what competitive strategies are they adopting to strengthen their market presence?

Market Opportunities:

The doughnut market presents substantial opportunities driven by product innovation and premiumization. The introduction of healthier alternatives such as baked, gluten-free, vegan, and reduced-sugar doughnuts offers new growth avenues. Expanding demand for customized flavors and region-specific offerings creates opportunities for brands to cater to diverse consumer tastes. Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East provide untapped potential due to changing food habits and increasing urban populations. Strategic collaborations, digital marketing, and the expansion of online food delivery platforms further enhance market growth prospects.

Competitive Analysis:

Grupo Bimbo
Daylight Donut Flour Company
Dough Doughnuts
Doughnut Time
GLORY HOLE DOUGHNUTS
Honey Dew Associates, Inc.
JCO DONUT & COFFEE
Jelly Modern Doughnuts
LaMar's Donuts
Mad Over Donuts
Maple Donuts, Inc.
McDonald's
DonutExpress
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

Yeast Doughnuts
Cake Doughnuts
Specialty Doughnuts

By Flavor

Classic
Fruit-Filled
Exotic
Savory

By Distribution Channel

Offline
Online

By Packaging Type

Single-Serve
Multi-Pack
Bulk/Family Packs

By End Use

Household
Foodservice Industry

By Region

North America
Europe
East Asia
South Asia and Oceania
Middle East and Africa
Latin America

Product Code: PMRREP35371

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Doughnut Market Snapshot 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Bn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.5. Demand Side and Supply Side Analysis
1.6. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definitions
2.2. Value Chain Analysis
2.3. Macro-Economic Factors
- 2.3.1. Global GDP Outlook
- 2.3.2. Global Disposable Income Growth Overview
- 2.3.3. Global Urbanization and Lifestyle Shifts Overview
- 2.3.4. Global Currency Exchange Fluctuations Overview
2.4. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Assessment
2.6. PESTLE Analysis
2.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
2.8. Geopolitical Tensions: Market Impact
2.9. Regulatory and Technology Landscape

3. Market Dynamics

3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities
3.4. Trends

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2032

4.1. Region-wise Price Analysis
4.2. Price by Segments
4.3. Price Impact Factors

5. Global Doughnut Market Outlook: Historical (2019 - 2024) and Forecast (2025 - 2032)

5.1. Key Highlights
5.2. Global Doughnut Market Outlook: Flavor
- 5.2.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.2.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis by Flavor, 2019-2024
- 5.2.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Flavor, 2025-2032
  - 5.2.3.1. Classic
    - 5.2.3.1.1. Vanilla
    - 5.2.3.1.2. Chocolate
    - 5.2.3.1.3. Strawberry
  - 5.2.3.2. Fruit-Filled
    - 5.2.3.2.1. Blueberry
    - 5.2.3.2.2. Raspberry
    - 5.2.3.2.3. Apple
  - 5.2.3.3. Exotic
    - 5.2.3.3.1. Matcha
    - 5.2.3.3.2. Tiramisu
    - 5.2.3.3.3. Maple Bacon
  - 5.2.3.4. Savory
    - 5.2.3.4.1. Cheese-filled
    - 5.2.3.4.2. Spicy variants
- 5.2.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Flavor
5.3. Global Doughnut Market Outlook: Product Type
- 5.3.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis by Product Type, 2019-2024
- 5.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Product Type, 2025-2032
  - 5.3.3.1. Yeast Doughnuts
  - 5.3.3.2. Cake Doughnuts
  - 5.3.3.3. Specialty Doughnuts
- 5.3.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Product Type
5.4. Global Doughnut Market Outlook: Distribution Channel
- 5.4.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.4.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2019-2024
- 5.4.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
  - 5.4.3.1. Online
  - 5.4.3.2. Offline
- 5.4.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Distribution Channel
5.5. Global Doughnut Market Outlook: Packaging Type
- 5.5.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis by Packaging Type, 2019-2024
- 5.5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Packaging Type, 2025-2032
  - 5.5.3.1. Single-Serve
  - 5.5.3.2. Multi-Pack
  - 5.5.3.3. Bulk/Family Packs
- 5.5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Packaging Type
5.6. Global Doughnut Market Outlook: End use
- 5.6.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis by End use, 2019-2024
- 5.6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by End use, 2025-2032
  - 5.6.3.1. Household
  - 5.6.3.2. Foodservice Industry
- 5.6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: End use

6. Global Doughnut Market Outlook: Region

6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis by Region, 2019-2024
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Region, 2025-2032
- 6.3.1. North America
- 6.3.2. Europe
- 6.3.3. East Asia
- 6.3.4. South Asia & Oceania
- 6.3.5. Latin America
- 6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Doughnut Market Outlook: Historical (2019 - 2024) and Forecast (2025 - 2032)

7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Pricing Analysis
7.3. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 7.3.1. U.S.
- 7.3.2. Canada
7.4. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Flavor, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Classic
  - 7.4.1.1. Vanilla
  - 7.4.1.2. Chocolate
  - 7.4.1.3. Strawberry
- 7.4.2. Fruit-Filled
  - 7.4.2.1. Blueberry
  - 7.4.2.2. Raspberry
  - 7.4.2.3. Apple
- 7.4.3. Exotic
  - 7.4.3.1. Matcha
  - 7.4.3.2. Tiramisu
  - 7.4.3.3. Maple Bacon
- 7.4.4. Savory
  - 7.4.4.1. Cheese-filled
  - 7.4.4.2. Spicy variants
7.5. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Product Type, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. Yeast Doughnuts
- 7.5.2. Cake Doughnuts
- 7.5.3. Specialty Doughnuts
7.6. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 7.6.1. Online
- 7.6.2. Offline
7.7. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Packaging Type, 2025-2032
- 7.7.1. Single-Serve
- 7.7.2. Multi-Pack
- 7.7.3. Bulk/Family Packs
7.8. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by End use, 2025-2032
- 7.8.1. Household
- 7.8.2. Foodservice Industry

8. Europe Doughnut Market Outlook: Historical (2019 - 2024) and Forecast (2025 - 2032)

8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Pricing Analysis
8.3. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. Germany
- 8.3.2. Italy
- 8.3.3. France
- 8.3.4. U.K.
- 8.3.5. Spain
- 8.3.6. Russia
- 8.3.7. Rest of Europe
8.4. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Flavor, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Classic
  - 8.4.1.1. Vanilla
  - 8.4.1.2. Chocolate
  - 8.4.1.3. Strawberry
- 8.4.2. Fruit-Filled
  - 8.4.2.1. Blueberry
  - 8.4.2.2. Raspberry
  - 8.4.2.3. Apple
- 8.4.3. Exotic
  - 8.4.3.1. Matcha
  - 8.4.3.2. Tiramisu
  - 8.4.3.3. Maple Bacon
- 8.4.4. Savory
  - 8.4.4.1. Cheese-filled
  - 8.4.4.2. Spicy variants
8.5. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Product Type, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. Yeast Doughnuts
- 8.5.2. Cake Doughnuts
- 8.5.3. Specialty Doughnuts
8.6. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 8.6.1. Online
- 8.6.2. Offline
8.7. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Packaging Type, 2025-2032
- 8.7.1. Single-Serve
- 8.7.2. Multi-Pack
- 8.7.3. Bulk/Family Packs
8.8. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by End use, 2025-2032
- 8.8.1. Household
- 8.8.2. Foodservice Industry

9. East Asia Doughnut Market Outlook: Historical (2019 - 2024) and Forecast (2025 - 2032)

9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Pricing Analysis
9.3. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. China
- 9.3.2. Japan
- 9.3.3. South Korea
9.4. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Flavor, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. Classic
  - 9.4.1.1. Vanilla
  - 9.4.1.2. Chocolate
  - 9.4.1.3. Strawberry
- 9.4.2. Fruit-Filled
  - 9.4.2.1. Blueberry
  - 9.4.2.2. Raspberry
  - 9.4.2.3. Apple
- 9.4.3. Exotic
  - 9.4.3.1. Matcha
  - 9.4.3.2. Tiramisu
  - 9.4.3.3. Maple Bacon
- 9.4.4. Savory
  - 9.4.4.1. Cheese-filled
  - 9.4.4.2. Spicy variants
9.5. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Product Type, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. Yeast Doughnuts
- 9.5.2. Cake Doughnuts
- 9.5.3. Specialty Doughnuts
9.6. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 9.6.1. Online
- 9.6.2. Offline
9.7. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Packaging Type, 2025-2032
- 9.7.1. Single-Serve
- 9.7.2. Multi-Pack
- 9.7.3. Bulk/Family Packs
9.8. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by End use, 2025-2032
- 9.8.1. Household
- 9.8.2. Foodservice Industry

10. South Asia & Oceania Doughnut Market Outlook: Historical (2019 - 2024) and Forecast (2025 - 2032)

10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Pricing Analysis
10.3. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. India
- 10.3.2. Southeast Asia
- 10.3.3. ANZ
- 10.3.4. Rest of SAO
10.4. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Flavor, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Classic
  - 10.4.1.1. Vanilla
  - 10.4.1.2. Chocolate
  - 10.4.1.3. Strawberry
- 10.4.2. Fruit-Filled
  - 10.4.2.1. Blueberry
  - 10.4.2.2. Raspberry
  - 10.4.2.3. Apple
- 10.4.3. Exotic
  - 10.4.3.1. Matcha
  - 10.4.3.2. Tiramisu
  - 10.4.3.3. Maple Bacon
- 10.4.4. Savory
  - 10.4.4.1. Cheese-filled
  - 10.4.4.2. Spicy variants
10.5. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Product Type, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. Yeast Doughnuts
- 10.5.2. Cake Doughnuts
- 10.5.3. Specialty Doughnuts
10.6. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 10.6.1. Online
- 10.6.2. Offline
10.7. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Packaging Type, 2025-2032
- 10.7.1. Single-Serve
- 10.7.2. Multi-Pack
- 10.7.3. Bulk/Family Packs
10.8. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by End use, 2025-2032
- 10.8.1. Household
- 10.8.2. Foodservice Industry

11. Latin America Doughnut Market Outlook: Historical (2019 - 2024) and Forecast (2025 - 2032)

11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Pricing Analysis
11.3. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. Brazil
- 11.3.2. Mexico
- 11.3.3. Rest of LATAM
11.4. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Flavor, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Classic
  - 11.4.1.1. Vanilla
  - 11.4.1.2. Chocolate
  - 11.4.1.3. Strawberry
- 11.4.2. Fruit-Filled
  - 11.4.2.1. Blueberry
  - 11.4.2.2. Raspberry
  - 11.4.2.3. Apple
- 11.4.3. Exotic
  - 11.4.3.1. Matcha
  - 11.4.3.2. Tiramisu
  - 11.4.3.3. Maple Bacon
- 11.4.4. Savory
  - 11.4.4.1. Cheese-filled
  - 11.4.4.2. Spicy variants
11.5. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Product Type, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. Yeast Doughnuts
- 11.5.2. Cake Doughnuts
- 11.5.3. Specialty Doughnuts
11.6. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 11.6.1. Online
- 11.6.2. Offline
11.7. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Packaging Type, 2025-2032
- 11.7.1. Single-Serve
- 11.7.2. Multi-Pack
- 11.7.3. Bulk/Family Packs
11.8. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by End use, 2025-2032
- 11.8.1. Household
- 11.8.2. Foodservice Industry

12. Middle East & Africa Doughnut Market Outlook: Historical (2019 - 2024) and Forecast (2025 - 2032)

12.1. Key Highlights
12.2. Pricing Analysis
12.3. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 12.3.1. GCC Countries
- 12.3.2. South Africa
- 12.3.3. Northern Africa
- 12.3.4. Rest of MEA
12.4. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Flavor, 2025-2032
- 12.4.1. Classic
  - 12.4.1.1. Vanilla
  - 12.4.1.2. Chocolate
  - 12.4.1.3. Strawberry
- 12.4.2. Fruit-Filled
  - 12.4.2.1. Blueberry
  - 12.4.2.2. Raspberry
  - 12.4.2.3. Apple
- 12.4.3. Exotic
  - 12.4.3.1. Matcha
  - 12.4.3.2. Tiramisu
  - 12.4.3.3. Maple Bacon
- 12.4.4. Savory
  - 12.4.4.1. Cheese-filled
  - 12.4.4.2. Spicy variants
12.5. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Product Type, 2025-2032
- 12.5.1. Yeast Doughnuts
- 12.5.2. Cake Doughnuts
- 12.5.3. Specialty Doughnuts
12.6. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2025-2032
- 12.6.1. Online
- 12.6.2. Offline
12.7. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by Packaging Type, 2025-2032
- 12.7.1. Single-Serve
- 12.7.2. Multi-Pack
- 12.7.3. Bulk/Family Packs
12.8. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Forecast, by End use, 2025-2032
- 12.8.1. Household
- 12.8.2. Foodservice Industry

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
13.2. Market Structure
- 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping
- 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
13.3. Company Profiles
- 13.3.1. Grupo Bimbo
  - 13.3.1.1. Company Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Product Portfolio/Offerings
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 13.3.1.5. Company Strategy and Key Developments
- 13.3.2. Daylight Donut Flour Company
- 13.3.3. Dough Doughnuts
- 13.3.4. Doughnut Time
- 13.3.5. GLORY HOLE DOUGHNUTS
- 13.3.6. Honey Dew Associates, Inc.
- 13.3.7. JCO DONUT & COFFEE
- 13.3.8. Jelly Modern Doughnuts
- 13.3.9. LaMar's Donuts
- 13.3.10. Mad Over Donuts
- 13.3.11. Maple Donuts, Inc.
- 13.3.12. McDonald's
- 13.3.13. DonutExpress
- 13.3.14. Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.

14. Appendix

14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations