Specialty Flours Market Report 2026

The specialty flours market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $13.11 billion in 2025 to $14.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing consumption of bakery and snack products, rising awareness of gluten intolerance, expansion of specialty food retail channels, growing demand for diversified grain consumption, availability of specialty grain varieties.

The specialty flours market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional bakery formulations, rising investments in specialty milling technologies, expansion of health-oriented food products, growing use of ancient grains, increasing consumer preference for clean-label flours. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for gluten-free baking ingredients, growing use of specialty grains in processed foods, expansion of organic and clean-label flour products, increased adoption of alternative grain blends, enhanced focus on nutritional profiling.

The rising demand for health and wellness trends is expected to drive the growth of the specialty flours market in the coming years. A health trend refers to a widely adopted shift in consumer behavior and preferences toward improved health and well-being. Specialty flours offer versatility and can be tailored to meet a variety of dietary requirements and lifestyle choices, aligning well with evolving health trends and supporting consumers with specific nutritional objectives. These flours enable the development of healthier and more diverse food options for individuals seeking to maintain or enhance overall wellness. For instance, in April 2025, according to statistics released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), a US-based business association representing the organic industry, U.S. certified organic product sales increased by 5.2% in 2024, more than double the overall market growth rate of 2.5%, reaching a record value of USD 71.6 billion. Therefore, the growing emphasis on health and wellness trends is fueling the expansion of the specialty flours market.

Leading companies operating in the specialty flours market are concentrating on launching innovative products, such as cereal-based flours, to diversify their product portfolios and appeal to health-conscious consumers. Cereal-based flour is produced from cereals including wheat, rice, corn, or oats and is widely used in baking and cooking to add texture and nutritional benefits. For example, in June 2023, Renewal Mill, a US-based food and beverage services company, introduced Upcycled White Corn Flour. This nutrient-rich ingredient is made from byproducts of the cornmeal milling process and is gluten-free. It is designed for food manufacturing applications and can be combined with other upcycled flours to improve the nutritional content of products such as snacks and baked goods.

In September 2024, Grain Craft, a US-based flour milling company, acquired Central Milling Company for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Grain Craft seeks to strengthen its organic flour supply, expand its market footprint, and support sustainable practices for both farmers and bakers. The transaction is expected to leverage the combined capabilities of both companies to promote growth and innovation within the organic flour segment. Central Milling Company is a US-based flour and grain producer known for manufacturing high-quality specialty flours by sourcing premium grains and utilizing artisanal milling techniques.

Major companies operating in the specialty flours market are Cargill Inc., King Arthur Flour Company Inc., Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC, Swiss Bake Ingredients Private Limited, General Mills Inc., Lindley Mills Inc., Bob’s Red Mill, The Scoular Company, AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Natural Foods and Rogers Food Limited, Conagra Brands Inc., Capricorn Food Products India Limited, Saraf Foods Limited, Bunge Limited, Associated British Foods PLC, The Hain Celestial Group Inc., SunOpta Inc., Parrish and Heimbecker Limited, The Caremoli Group, Unicorn Grain Specialties B.V., ITC Limited, Ingredion Incorporated, CerealVeneta S.r.l.

North America was the largest region in the specialty flours market in 2025. The regions covered in the specialty flours 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 specialty flours market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The specialty flours market consists of sales of white whole wheat flour, self-rising flour, and vital wheat gluten flour. 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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