Toasted Flour Market Report 2024

The toasted flour market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $58.81 billion in 2023 to $64.4 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. During the historic period, growth was driven by increased awareness of health benefits associated with food, rising consumer demand for unique flavors, growing interest in ancient grains among consumers, and the expansion of artisanal food products.

The toasted flour market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $93.64 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The forecasted growth can be attributed to growing consumer demand for premium baked goods, a heightened focus on health and wellness, increasing utilization of toasted flour in bakery items, a rising preference for natural and flavorful ingredients, and a growing market for non-wheat-based flours. Major trends expected in the forecast period include advancements in technology, expansion of gluten-free options, sourcing driven by sustainability concerns, integration into convenience food products, and improvements in packaging solutions.

The toasted flour market is poised for growth driven by increasing demand for bakery products. Bakery items such as bread, cakes, muffins, and pastries are favored for their convenience, diverse flavors, artisanal quality, and health-conscious ingredients. Toasted flour enhances these products with a distinctive nutty and roasted flavor, enriching taste, complexity, and visual appeal. For example, the Italian bakery industry saw a 2.6% increase in production in 2021 compared to 2020, totaling 13.1 million tons, as reported by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, highlighting the rising popularity of bakery goods and its impact on the toasted flour market.

Leading companies in the toasted flour market are innovating with products such as multi-purpose flour to meet demand for sustainable and health-focused options. Multi-purpose flour, derived entirely from plant ingredients, offers versatility and sustainability in baking and cooking. For instance, Bay State Milling Company introduced Wingold Wellness multi-purpose flour in March 2023. This flour blend contains three times more gut-healthy fiber than traditional refined wheat flour, supporting digestive health without compromising on taste or quality. Ideal for baking bread, pastries, and savory dishes, it meets the needs of health-conscious consumers seeking dietary improvements.

In January 2022, Benson Hill Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company, acquired ZFS Creston LLC's soy flour processing operation for approximately $102 million. This acquisition enhances Benson Hill's capabilities in soy flour processing, utilizing a new facility in Iowa to strengthen its market position. ZFS Creston LLC specializes in producing and manufacturing toasted and roasted soy flour, contributing to the diversified offerings in the toasted flour market.

Major companies operating in the toasted flour market are Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, PepsiCo Inc., Bunge Milling Inc., Mondelēz International, General Mills, Pilgrim's Pride, Conagra Brands Inc., The Hershey Company, ITC Limited, J.M. Smucker, TreeHouse Foods, Pinnacle Foods, Hain Celestial Group, Ardent Mills Corporate, Molinos Juan Semino SA, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc., Grain Millers, King Arthur Baking Company Inc., Minsa Corporation, Hodgson Mill, Montana Milling Inc.

Europe was the largest region in the toasted flour market in 2023. The regions covered in the toasted flour market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the toasted flour market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Toasted flour is flour that has been lightly browned either in a dry skillet or oven. This toasting process enhances the flour with a nutty flavor and gives it a slightly darker hue. It serves to enrich dishes by adding depth and complexity to their flavors, making it a valuable technique across a range of recipes.

The primary types of toasted flour include soybean flour, corn flour, wheat flour, and others. Soybean flour, derived from ground soybeans, is notable for its high protein, fiber, and nutrient content, often serving as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking and cooking. These products are available through various distribution channels such as hypermarkets, convenience stores, and online platforms, and find application in diverse culinary uses including bread and bakery items, noodles, pasta, crackers, cookies, and biscuits.

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The toasted flour market consists of sales of toasted almond flour, toasted coconut flour, toasted chickpea flour, toasted buckwheat flour, and toasted oat 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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