Bakery and Cereals Market Size and Analysis by Region, Health and Wellness, Distribution Channel and Packaging Formats; Competitive Landscape and Forecast, 2016-2026
Summary
The global bakery & cereals sector was valued at $656.4 billion in 2021 and is forecast to record a CAGR of 5.5% during 2021-2026, to reach $859.4 billion by 2026. The Americas represented the largest region in 2021, with a value share of 33.8%, followed by Western Europe with 26%. In 2021, bread & rolls, accounting for a2021re of over 35%, was the largest category in terms of value sales. During the pandemic outbreak, a surge in cooking and baking at home was observed, which is expected to continue in the forecast period, helping the growth of bakery & cereals sector. In addition, increasing purchasing power among global consumers and a shift towards healthier products are predicted to drive the sector until at least 2026. Middle East & Africa is forecast to be the fastest-growing region for the bakery & cereals sector, with a value CAGR of 12.9% during 2021-2026, followed by Eastern Europe with 7.7%. Among the categories, energy bars is set to be the fastest-growing with a CAGR at 6.4%. In the global bakery & cereals sector, the top five companies accounted for a combined value share of 12.2% in 2021. Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. was the leading company with a value share of 3.4%. It was followed by Mondelez International (2.9%), The Kellogg Company (2.6%), General Mills, Inc. (1.9%), and PepsiCo (1.1%). Artisanal producers accounted for 31.5% of value sales in 2021.
Consumers today have become extremely selective when purchasing products in the sector, owing to health considerations. New products in the bakery & cereals sector are being launched with a plethora of health claims such as high in fiber, high in minerals, high in vitamins, no artificial colors, no genetic modification, and no preservatives. The clean labeling trend, which places emphasis on the transparency of food products with reference to the ingredients used, is growing in the bakery & cereals sector. This is becoming increasingly common in new product launches, with labels claiming the use of natural, wholesome, and simple ingredients that are easy to recognize, in order to appeal to consumers.
This report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the global bakery & cereals sector. It includes analysis on the following -
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