Gluten Free Food Market Report 2025

This Gluten Free Food market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The gluten free food market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.46 billion in 2024 to $9.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to health and wellness awareness, rising prevalence of celiac disease, increasing awareness of the benefits of a gluten-free diet, growing demand for healthy and functional foods, rising disposable incomes.

The gluten free food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding range of gluten-free food products available, growing demand for convenience foods, increasing popularity of online shopping, retail expansion, influence of social media, lifestyle choices. Major trends in the forecast period include innovation in product development, plant-based and clean label, ancient grains, online retailing, gluten-free snacking, international cuisine, gluten-free convenience.

The increasing prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and celiac disease is expected to drive the demand for gluten-free food products. Celiac disease is a severe genetic autoimmune disorder that damages the villi in the small intestine, leading to poor nutrient absorption. According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), approximately 3 million Americans (1 in 133) have celiac disease, with 83% of them remaining undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. IBS patients are sensitive to gluten, and consuming gluten-containing foods can exacerbate their symptoms. As a result, the growing incidence of IBS and celiac disease is projected to increase the demand for gluten-free food in the coming years.

The growing popularity of functional foods is expected to boost the growth of the gluten-free food market in the future. Functional foods offer health benefits that go beyond basic nutrition. These foods can enhance the nutritional value of gluten-free products and address specific health concerns. For example, according to the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA, a non-profit organization based in the US, retail sales of packaged foods in Japan are projected to reach $235.9 billion by 2026, reflecting a 9.1% increase, or $19.6 billion, from 2022. As a result, the rise in functional foods is driving the growth of the gluten-free food market.

Key companies in the gluten-free food market are increasingly focusing on launching innovative products, such as those with texturizing properties, to gain a competitive advantage. Texturizing properties refer to the ability of an ingredient to modify the texture and mouthfeel of food products. For example, in September 2024, Revyve, B.V., a Netherlands-based food tech company, introduced the Next-generation Gluten-Free Ingredient Line. This product will allow Revyve to expand into new food sectors, meeting the demand for clean-label, sustainable texturizing ingredients that can replace eggs, particularly in gluten-free items. Being allergen-free, this new ingredient opens up possibilities in categories like sauces and potato products, where gluten usually poses a barrier. Its neutral flavor profile also makes it ideal for flavor-sensitive products, such as sweet baked goods and confectionery.

The demand for gluten-free products is fueling innovation in the food industry, particularly in the bakery sector. For example, Veripan, a specialist in food products, introduced a revolutionary all-purpose flour mix for gluten-free baking. This natural solution is designed to produce gluten-free bakery items without the common issues of crumbliness, dryness, and off-flavors. This development offers significant growth prospects for manufacturers seeking to expand their presence in the global market.

In March 2022, Global Food and Ingredients Inc., a Canadian-based company specializing in the production of plant-based foods and ingredients, acquired Bentilia for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of GFI's strategy to establish itself as a vertically integrated provider of traceable, locally sourced, healthy, and sustainable plant-based ingredients. Bentilia, a US-based company, is known for manufacturing gluten-free food products.

Gluten is a group of proteins present in several grains like barley, wheat, and rye. Gluten-free food products are primarily consumed by individuals with celiac disease or those who have gluten allergies. Gluten-free foods encompass items such as fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, potatoes, rice, lentils, and more. These foods offer benefits like weight loss, increased energy, and improved overall health.

The main categories of gluten-free food products include bakery items, dairy and dairy alternatives, meats and meat substitutes, condiments, seasonings, spreads, desserts, ice creams, prepared dishes, pasta, rice, and others. Rolls refer to small, typically round or oblong individual portions of bread served as an accompaniment to meals. Bread is a dietary staple, usually made by baking a mixture of flour (often wheat) and water. Gluten-free food is distributed through conventional retailers and natural sales channels. These foods are suitable for various meal times, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Major companies operating in the gluten free food market include Pinnacle Foods Inc., Hain Celestial Group Inc., General Mills Inc., Kellogg Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Genius Foods Pvt. Ltd., Freedom Foods Group Limited, Mondelez International Inc., Ecotone, Valeo Foods Group Limited, Boulder Brands, Hero Group AG, Kelkin Ltd., Quinoa Corporation, Raisio PLC, Dr Schar AG, HJ Heinz Company, Mrs Crimble’s, Nestle S.A., Barilla Group, Enjoy Life Foods, Fratelli S.p.A, Goldbelly Inc., BFree Foods, California Pizza Kitchen, Celiac Disease Foundation, Conagra Brands Inc., Crown Prince Inc., The Hain Celestial Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gluten free food market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global gluten free food market. The regions covered in the gluten free food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the gluten free food market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The gluten-free food market consists of sales of gluten-free food items and related services. 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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