Sourdough Global Market Report 2025

Description

Sourdough is a bread leavening agent that relies on the natural fermentation process driven by wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria present in the environment. This traditional method involves fermenting a mixture of flour and water to create a distinctively flavorful and textured bread.

The main types of sourdough include Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. Type 1 sourdough contains pure culture sourdough starters with various origins and is the traditional form that necessitates continuous propagation. The ingredients used in Type 1 sourdough may include wheat, barley, and oats. It finds applications in various products such as breads and buns, cakes and pastries, cookies, pizza, and others.

The sourdough market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides sourdough market statistics, including sourdough industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sourdough market share, detailed sourdough market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sourdough industry. This sourdough market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The sourdough market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.93 billion in 2024 to $3.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing consumer demand for artisanal and specialty foods, gluten sensitivity awareness, celebrity chef endorsements and tv shows, focus on slow food movement, rising focus on locally sourced ingredients, global culinary fusion.

The sourdough market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.04 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health and wellness trends, rise of home baking, influence of food bloggers and influencers, premiumization of baked goods, elevated snacking culture. Major trends in the forecast period include innovative packaging and visually appealing presentation, sustainable sourdough practices, gluten-free sourdough, online sourdough workshops and communities, flavor innovations.

The increasing health awareness among consumers is anticipated to drive the growth of the sourdough market in the future. Health consciousness refers to the rising focus on maintaining and enhancing one's health and well-being. Sourdough bread is often viewed as a healthier alternative to traditional bread, thanks to its fermentation process, which may offer digestive benefits and a lower glycemic index. For instance, in May 2022, a survey conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), a US-based non-profit organization that provides science-based information on food safety, nutrition, and health, revealed that 52% of Americans followed a specific diet or eating pattern in 2022, up from 39% in 2021. This increase was particularly notable among individuals under 50 years old, with popular diets including clean eating (16%), mindful eating (14%), calorie counting (13%), and plant-based (12%). Consequently, the rising health awareness among consumers is contributing to the growth of the sourdough market.

Leading companies in the sourdough market are prioritizing the development of sustainable products, such as sourdough bulkie rolls, to address the rising consumer demand for healthier and environmentally friendly choices. Sourdough bulkie rolls are a type of bread roll made from sourdough, known for their chewy texture and slightly tangy flavor, which results from the fermentation process. For example, in April 2024, Calise & Sons Bakery, Inc., a US-based bakery, introduced its Sourdough Bulkie Rolls. These rolls offer a delightful combination of a soft, chewy texture and a tangy sourdough taste, making them suitable for sandwiches, burgers, and toasting. Crafted with high-quality ingredients and free from common allergens, they serve as an affordable and tasty addition to meals.

In April 2024, Bridor, a French company specializing in bakery products, acquired Pandriks for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to bolster Bridor's market presence in Northwest Europe, increase its production capacity, and broaden its selection of organic products. Pandriks, based in the Netherlands, merges the rustic appeal of sourdough with the luxurious quality of its distinctive offerings, resulting in delectable treats.

Major companies operating in the sourdough market report are Lesaffre, Puratos, Lallemand Inc., IREKS GmbH, Alpha Baking Co., Boudin Bakery, La Brea Bakery, Macrina Bakery, Gold Coast Baking Company, Tartine Manufactory, GoodMills Group GmbH, King Arthur Baking Company Inc., Grandaisy Bakery, Ernst Bocker GmbH & Co. KG, Swiss Bake Ingredients Pvt. Ltd., Truckee Sourdough Company, Grand Central Bakery, The Essential Baking Company, Brolite Products Inc., Bread SRSLY, Cultures for Health Inc., Philibert Savours, Italmill SpA, German Bakehouse Group, Madison Sourdough, Dr. Otto Suwelack Nachf. GmbH & Co., Kampffmeyer Food Innovation GmbH, Fornax Bread Company

Europe was the largest region in the sourdough market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sourdough market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the sourdough market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The sourdough market consists of sales of bagels, pretzels, pancakes and waffles and crackers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Sourdough Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on sourdough market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Type 1; Type2; Type 3
2) By Ingredients: Wheat; Barley; Oats
3) By Application: Breads And Buns; Cakes And Pastries; Cookies; Pizza; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Type 1: White Sourdough Bread; Sourdough Baguettes
2) By Type 2: Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread; Multigrain Sourdough
3) By Type 3: Gluten-Free Sourdough; Specialty Sourdough
Companies Mentioned: Lesaffre; Puratos; Lallemand Inc.; IREKS GmbH; Alpha Baking Co.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Sourdough Market Characteristics

3. Sourdough Market Trends And Strategies

4. Sourdough Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Sourdough Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Sourdough PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Sourdough Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Sourdough Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Sourdough Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Sourdough Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Sourdough Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Type 1
Type2
Type 3
6.2. Global Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Wheat
Barley
Oats
6.3. Global Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Breads And Buns
Cakes And Pastries
Cookies
Pizza
Other Applications
6.4. Global Sourdough Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Type 1, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
White Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Baguettes
6.5. Global Sourdough Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Type 2, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Multigrain Sourdough
6.6. Global Sourdough Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Type 3, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Gluten-Free Sourdough
Specialty Sourdough

7. Sourdough Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Sourdough Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Sourdough Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Sourdough Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Sourdough Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Sourdough Market

9.1. China Sourdough Market Overview
9.2. China Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Sourdough Market

10.1. India Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Sourdough Market

11.1. Japan Sourdough Market Overview
11.2. Japan Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Sourdough Market

12.1. Australia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Sourdough Market

13.1. Indonesia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Sourdough Market

14.1. South Korea Sourdough Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Sourdough Market

15.1. Western Europe Sourdough Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Sourdough Market

16.1. UK Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Sourdough Market

17.1. Germany Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Sourdough Market

18.1. France Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Sourdough Market

19.1. Italy Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Sourdough Market

20.1. Spain Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Sourdough Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Sourdough Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Sourdough Market

22.1. Russia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Sourdough Market

23.1. North America Sourdough Market Overview
23.2. North America Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Sourdough Market

24.1. USA Sourdough Market Overview
24.2. USA Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Sourdough Market

25.1. Canada Sourdough Market Overview
25.2. Canada Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Sourdough Market

26.1. South America Sourdough Market Overview
26.2. South America Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Sourdough Market

27.1. Brazil Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Sourdough Market

28.1. Middle East Sourdough Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Sourdough Market

29.1. Africa Sourdough Market Overview
29.2. Africa Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Ingredients, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Sourdough Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Sourdough Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Sourdough Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Sourdough Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Lesaffre Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Puratos Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Lallemand Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. IREKS GmbH Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Alpha Baking Co. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Sourdough Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Boudin Bakery
31.2. La Brea Bakery
31.3. Macrina Bakery
31.4. Gold Coast Baking Company
31.5. Tartine Manufactory
31.6. GoodMills Group GmbH
31.7. King Arthur Baking Company Inc.
31.8. Grandaisy Bakery
31.9. Ernst Bocker GmbH & Co. KG
31.10. Swiss Bake Ingredients Pvt. Ltd.
31.11. Truckee Sourdough Company
31.12. Grand Central Bakery
31.13. The Essential Baking Company
31.14. Brolite Products Inc.
31.15. Bread SRSLY

32. Global Sourdough Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Sourdough Market

34. Recent Developments In The Sourdough Market

35. Sourdough Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Sourdough Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Sourdough Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Sourdough Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer