Prepared Flour Mixes Market Report 2026

The prepared flour mixes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $31.47 billion in 2025 to $34.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of home baking trends, expansion of bakery chains, increasing demand for packaged food products, availability of standardized baking ingredients, growth in food processing sector.

The prepared flour mixes market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for healthier baked goods, rising adoption of premium baking mixes, expansion of online food ingredient sales, growing focus on sustainable sourcing, increasing product innovation in prepared mixes. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for convenient ready-to-use baking solutions, rising adoption of clean-label flour mixes, expansion of gluten-free and specialty mixes, increasing use in commercial bakeries, enhanced shelf-life optimization.

Rising demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and processed products is anticipated to drive the growth of the prepared flour market. Ready-to-eat products enable easy food preparation, and several items, including cereals and baby foods, rely on prepared flour mixes. Consumers increasingly prefer ready-to-eat meals due to their convenience, while companies are expanding their presence and opportunities within this segment. For example, in August 2023, a survey conducted by Itochu Corporation, a Japan-based trading firm, found that around 45% of 9,461 respondents reported consuming bento boxes, also known as ready-to-eat lunch boxes, available at convenience stores, with more than 10% of purchasers consuming them more than once a week. As a result, the growing demand for ready-to-eat food products is contributing to the expansion of the prepared flour mixes market.

Leading companies in the prepared flour mixes market are introducing innovative products, such as regeneratively grown flour, to strengthen their competitive position. Regeneratively grown flour is produced from crops cultivated using regenerative agricultural practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability. For instance, in November 2023, King Arthur Baking Company, a US-based food manufacturer, launched the 100% Regeneratively-Grown Climate Blend, which features a grain mix developed by the Breadlab at Washington State University and focuses on improving soil health through regenerative farming methods. The blend, verified by the third-party organization Regenified, is designed to support sustainability, lower carbon emissions, and enhance agricultural resilience. Along with its regenerative and sustainable benefits, the product offers a rich, nutty flavor, providing consumers with a distinctive and environmentally responsible baking option.

In March 2023, South Bakels, a food and beverage manufacturing company based in South Africa, acquired Orley Foods for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Bakels' product range and bolsters its expertise in food ingredients, aligning with its objective to provide high-quality, innovative solutions. Orley Foods specializes in sweet flour ingredient solution mixes and is also based in South Africa.

Major companies operating in the prepared flour mixes market are Nestlé S.A., Archer Daniels Midland Company, General Mills Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., ITC Limited, Kerry Group plc, Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., AB Mauri, Nippon Flour Mills Co., Ltd., Puratos Group, Nitto-Fuji International, Continental Mills Inc., Interflour Group, Allied Mills, Yihai Kerry, Prima Flour, IREKS GmbH, G.R.B. Agro Industries Ltd., Everest Flour Mills Limited, Vinh Thuan Food Company.

North America was the largest region in the prepared flour mixes market in 2025. Asia-Pacific was the second largest market in prepared flour mixes market. The regions covered in the prepared flour mixes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the prepared flour mixes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The prepared flour mixes market consists of sales of white whole wheat flour, pastry flour, cake flour, bread flour, self-Rising Flour · Vital Wheat Gluten. 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.

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