Baked Goods Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The baked goods market includes breads sweet baked goods. Packaged baked goods are sold in shelf-stable form, refrigerated forms, and frozen forms. The baked goods market includes the following:

Breads. Popular types of loaf bread include white, whole wheat, whole grain, French, Italian, pumpernickel and rye, potato, sourdough, and artisan.

Flatbreads include the popular Middle-Eastern style pita as well as the Latin American tortilla are also popular.

Cakes. The cake category includes any full-sized, multiple-serving cakes. Ingredients include flour, butter or other shortening, eggs, and sugar and/or other sweetener.

Snack Cakes. Snack cakes are essentially single serving cakes that do not require utensils. Examples include cupcakes and brownies. Many snack cake products feature relatively unique brand formulations.

Muffins. Resembling cupcakes, muffins are less sweet, and therefore suit a greater range of meal occasions. The most popular muffins are corn, bran, and blueberry.

Pastries. The pastry category encompasses coffee cakes, Danish pastries, eclairs, cream puffs, bismarcks, turnovers, and tortes. Other well-known international pastries such as Italian zbaglione, Middle Eastern baklava, and German strudel are also popular.

Cookies. The word “cookie” derives from the Dutch koekie, or “little cake.” Dutch settlers were the first to make cookies in the New World. Crispy, soft-baked, biscuit, fruit-filled, chip, sandwich creme, shortbread/butter, wafer, frosted, glazed, sugar-sprinkled, enrobed, animal cracker, and graham cracker are popular cookie types.

Doughnuts. Doughnuts are deep-fried or baked, bready rings with a hole in the middle. They are usually yeast-raised, but are sometimes leavened with baking powder. Plain doughnuts have a slightly sweet flavor. Other varieties of donuts include glazed or frosted; dredged with granulated, confectioners’, or cinnamon sugar; or topped with candy sprinkles or chopped nuts.

Pies. Pies are basically confections baked in a single or double crust. Fruit pies include apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, apricot, kiwi, and others. Cream pies may be chocolate, coconut, or Boston cream. Meringue pies feature a layer of meringue over lemon, lime, coconut, or other fillings. Popular nut pies include pecan and walnut, often combined with chocolate. Custard, mince, and pumpkin pies are holiday favorites.

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Baked Goods Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Sweet Biscuits

    ... CAGR of 6.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Plain Biscuits, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.3% CAGR and reach US$71.9 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Commercial Baking Equipment

    ... at a CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Ovens, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.4% CAGR and reach US$1.2 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Leavening Agents

    ... CAGR of 6.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Bread Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.3% CAGR and reach US$493.3 Million by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Alpha-Amylase Baking Enzyme

    ... at a CAGR of 3.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Bacteria Source, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.2% CAGR and reach US$335.4 Million by the end of ... Read More

  • Fillings and Toppings

    ... at a CAGR of 4.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Syrups, Pastes & Variegates, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.8% CAGR and reach US$7.0 Billion by the ... Read More

  • Baking Ingredients

    ... CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Baking Powder & Mixes, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.8% CAGR and reach US$9.1 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Cake Mix

    ... CAGR of 2.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Traditional Cake Mix, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.3% CAGR and reach US$950.9 Million by the end of the ... Read More

  • Savory Biscuits

    ... CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Gluten-Free Savory Biscuits, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.1% CAGR and reach US$60.6 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Doughnuts

    ... 4.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Yeast Doughnuts, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.3% CAGR and reach US$29.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More

  • Bakery Products

    ... CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Biscuits, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.4% CAGR and reach US$424.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More

  • Food Inclusions

    ... CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Cereal Products, Snacks & Bars Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.0% CAGR and reach US$8.5 Billion by the ... Read More

  • Egg Protein Powder Global Market Report 2025

    ... 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. Reasons to Purchase Gain a truly global perspective ... Read More

  • Cookies and other Bakery Goods - International Trade in Q4-2024: Top Markets' Performance by Major Competitors

    ... world trade of Cookies and other Bakery Goods recorded a year-over-year increase of +6.4% in $. As regards major competitors, in year 2024 (apart from France and Belgium) all the main exporters of Cookies and ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Côte d'Ivoire

    ... local diet, retained popularity, especially unpackaged bread. Breakfast cereals, on the other hand, witnessed declining volume sales, mostly because of affordability constraints, while processed food categories faced more intense competition from locally produced and fresh ... Read More

  • Baked Goods in Thailand

    ... show higher retail volume growth rates compared with the previous year, driven by local consumers seeking affordable breakfast options. Given frequent purchases, consumers favour products that strike a balance between quality and price. Specifically, packaged ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Thailand

    ... for most categories, climate challenges continue to affect global production, leaving the industry vulnerable to extreme weather events. Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Thailand report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, ... Read More

  • Cookies Market in US 2025-2029

    ... market in us provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market ... Read More

  • Flow Wrap Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Plastic, Paper, Aluminum Foil), By Application (Packaged Snacks, Chocolate & Confectionary, Bakery Products), By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

    ... forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The flow wrap packaging market is a vital segment of the global packaging industry, recognized for its efficiency, adaptability, and widespread applicability. Flow ... Read More

  • 2025 Vegan Bakery Ingredients Market Report - Industry Size, Competition, Trends and Growth Opportunities by Region - Forecast by Types and Applications (2024-2032)

    ... influence from expected tariff changes under the newly elected U.S. administration. Persistent supply chain challenges, combined with economic and Geopolitical uncertainties posed significant challenges for Vegan Bakery Ingredients manufacturers in 2024 Despite these challenges, Vegan ... Read More

  • Bakery Products Market Report by Product Type (Biscuits, Bread and Rolls, Cakes and Pastries, Rusks), Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Independent Retailers, Artisanal Bakeries, Online Stores, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

    ... bakery products market size reached USD 532.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 701.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during 2025-2033. The shifting ... Read More

  • Global Cookies Market 2025-2029

    ... analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Tanzania

    ... packaged bread and breakfast cereals, on affluent urban consumers. At the same time, severe weather conditions have impacted local production. The government is seeking to strengthen local production of crops such as wheat, while maintaining ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Indonesia

    ... to 2023, driven by easing global supply chain disruptions. However, processed meat and seafood, as well as rice, pasta and noodles, emerged as exceptions, with unit price growth accelerating during the year. The primary drivers ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Angola

    ... imports and contributed to rising prices. Economic challenges encouraged shifts in consumer behaviour, including reduced purchases of products that are deemed to be non-essential, such as breakfast cereals, trading down in essential categories, and increased ... Read More

  • Staple Foods in Ghana

    ... staple foods, while the broader increase in the cost of living placed further significant constraints on consumer spending. Rice and bread remained key staple foods, but demand for products like pasta and breakfast cereals remained ... Read More

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