| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 5.20 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Cereal Ingredients Market Analysis
The Cereal Ingredients Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period.
The cereal ingredients market witnessed positive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, even with increased prices of cereals across the world. The Food and Agriculture Organization's Price Index Report indicates a 35% increase in the prices of cereals and cereal-related products. Instant food supplements like cereals ran out of stock across the markets from time to time as consumers' interest shifted toward instant meals. The major players offered new flavored cereals with nutritional choices like gluten-free and ingredients with more fiber content for better immune health.
This market mainly includes wheat, rice, barley, and oats, with insignificant shares. The nutritive quality of the ingredients drives the market. Also, the increasing demand for ready-to-eat products has been boosting the usage of these ingredients. Additionally, the growing demand for health-promoting benefits of organic cereals is a significant factor fueling the organic segment of the market. Apart from the food industries, the increasing demand from the livestock industry is also driving the market.
Research to confirm the nutritional benefits of the ingredients and developments such as fortification, genetic modification, and gene-nutrient interactions are playing an essential role in boosting the cereal ingredients market, in order to meet the requirements and preferences of the consumers to enhance the market growth further. For instance, fortification of white flour with folic acid has been proposed in the United Kingdom to decrease the rate of NTD, as stated by the British Nutrition Foundation. Also, the government initiated favorable policies regarding fortification regulations, which may further boost the market.
Cereal Ingredients Market Trends
Increase in Demand for Products with Health Benefits
The market for gluten-free cereal-based products has witnessed an increasing trend due to the rising risk of celiac disease (CD). For example, the prevalence of CD in the United States varies from 4.5% among first-degree relatives of CD-affected patients to 0.5%-1.0% in the general population and is increasing over time. A strict gluten-free diet is the only available treatment for CD; it relieves symptoms, achieves mucosal healing, and prevents disease complications. This is majorly driving the gluten-free sector of the market. Also, according to Mayo Clinic, 3.1 million Americans are shifting toward gluten-free diets, where 72% of them are classified as people without celiac disease avoiding gluten (PWAG). These people have been ditching gluten without a celiac diagnosis in order to join the trend of gluten-free consumption.
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Asia-Pacific is the Fastest-growing Region of the Market
In the Asia-Pacific region, China dominates the market, contributing the maximum market share, followed by Japan and Australia. According to NBSC, It is estimated that an average Chinese individual consumes more than 100 kilograms of cereals in a year. This is due to the change in breakfast cereal consumption patterns and inclination toward healthier products. Also, increased adoption of the Western lifestyle is one of the driving factors for market sales. Product development of low-carb, high-fiber, multigrain, and fortified breakfast cereals that appeal to health-conscious consumers has triggered the market growth. In addition to functional health benefits, incorporating natural ingredients, such as natural preservatives, antioxidants, and enzymes in breakfast cereals is on the rise. Expanding retail distribution channels are another factor driving sales in rural and relatively small cities.
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Cereal Ingredients Industry Overview
The cereal ingredients market is competitive in nature, having a large number of domestic and multinational players competing for market share. Companies are focusing on new product launches with healthier ingredients/organic claims, along with acquisitions, mergers, partnerships, and expansions as their key marketing strategies. For instance, Associated British Foods PLC acquired Dorset Cereals, a British breakfast food manufacturer, in 2014, which complemented the company's existing Jordans cereals and Ryvita crispbread brands. The major players include Archer Daniel Midland Company, Associated British Foods, Bunge Limited, Groupe Limagrain Limited, and RiceBran Technologies.
Cereal Ingredients Market Leaders
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Archer Daniels Midland Company
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Associated British Foods PLC
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Bunge Limited
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Groupe Limagrain Holding
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RiceBran Technologies
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Cereal Ingredients Market News
- In June 2021, General Mills invested USD 28 million to expand its cereal production plant in Ohio. The expansion includes building renovation and installing sophisticated equipment.
- In May 2021, Kellogg's invested about USD 121 million to expand the pringles production facility in Poland. The production plant capacity was increased by 34% to produce up to 60,000 ton of pringles in a year. Pringles are made of potato flakes and corn starch.
- In October 2020, Limagrain Ingredients opened its new production line in France. With an investment of USD 9 million, the company expanded its existing facility to increase the production of functional cereal flours and products to up to 15,000 ton. This sums up to a production capacity of 45,000 ton per year.
Cereal Ingredients Industry Segmentation
Cereal ingredients are products derived from corn, rice, wheat, oats, and barley. The cereal ingredients market has been segmented by ingredient type, which includes wheat, barley, rice, oats, and other ingredient types. Based on form, the market is segmented as puff, grit, and flakes. The report also covers market segmentation by application, which comprises the food and beverage segment that includes breakfast cereals, bakery products, and brewing. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East and Africa. The report offers the market size and forecast values in (USD million) for all the above segments.
| Ingredient Type | Wheat | ||
| Barley | |||
| Rice | |||
| Oats | |||
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| Form | Puff | ||
| Grit | |||
| Flake | |||
| Application | Food and Beverage | Breakfast Cereals | |
| Baked products | |||
| Brewing | |||
| Animal Feed | |||
| Biofuel | |||
| Other Applications | |||
| Geography | North America | United States | |
| Canada | |||
| Mexico | |||
| Rest of North America | |||
| Europe | Spain | ||
| United Kingdom | |||
| Germany | |||
| France | |||
| Italy | |||
| Russia | |||
| Rest of Europe | |||
| Asia-Pacific | China | ||
| Japan | |||
| India | |||
| Australia | |||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| South America | Brazil | ||
| Argentina | |||
| Rest of South America | |||
| Middle-East and Africa | South Africa | ||
| United Arab Emirates | |||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | |||
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Cereal Ingredients Market Research FAQs
What is the current Cereal Ingredients Market size?
The Cereal Ingredients Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Cereal Ingredients Market?
Archer Daniels Midland Company, Associated British Foods PLC, Bunge Limited, Groupe Limagrain Holding and RiceBran Technologies are the major companies operating in the Cereal Ingredients Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Cereal Ingredients Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Cereal Ingredients Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Cereal Ingredients Market.
What years does this Cereal Ingredients Market cover?
The report covers the Cereal Ingredients Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Cereal Ingredients Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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