Leavening Agents Global Market Report 2024

Leavening agents play a crucial role in baking, enhancing the batter's lightness and softness. These substances induce airiness in the dough or batter by releasing air or carbon dioxide. Steam, air, yeast, baking soda, and baking powder are among the agents employed for this purpose.

Leavening agents manifest in biological, physical, and chemical forms. Biological ones involve harmless micro-organisms that aid in leavening by producing carbon dioxide upon incorporation into food. These agents find application in diverse areas, including seafood, bakery products, fried foods, wheat flour, and soy products. They are distributed through various channels such as direct sales, wholesalers, independent grocery retailers, non-store retailers, and other sales avenues.

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The leavening agents market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.44 billion in 2023 to $6.74 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.
The surge in the historical period can be credited to an increased demand for bakery and confectionery products, the expansion of the food processing industry, consumer inclination towards convenience foods, a heightened consumption of baked goods, a rise in disposable income, and shifts in lifestyles.

The leavening agents market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.3 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The anticipated expansion in the forecast period can be ascribed to the influence of health and wellness trends on baking preferences, a heightened emphasis on clean label and natural leavening agents, the growth of emerging markets and increased urbanization, the prevalence of online retailing and e-commerce for baking ingredients, and regulatory backing for quality and safety standards. Noteworthy trends in this period encompass the adoption of gluten-free leavening agents, the utilization of natural and organic leavening agents, the integration of clean label ingredients in baking, their application in artisanal and specialty baking, the provision of customized leavening solutions for diverse products, and the implementation of microencapsulation technology for controlled release.

The leavening agents market is expected to witness significant growth due to the increasing demand for bakery products. Bakery products, including bread, cakes, cookies, and others, are made from dough or batter and rely on leavening agents to rise, resulting in a soft and light texture. In June 2022, the bakery sector sales in the US reached around $3.1 billion, marking a 9.3% year-over-year increase, as reported by the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA). This surge in sales indicates a growing preference for bakery products, driving the leavening agents market.

The expansion of the food and beverage industry is also anticipated to contribute to the growth of the leavening agent market. The food and beverage industry encompasses various activities, from production and processing to distribution and sale of edible products and beverages. Leavening agents play a crucial role in creating textures such as lightness and softness in a variety of food and beverage products. In 2023, the US restaurant industry reported $898 billion in sales, a $166.5 billion increase from 2021, according to USA Today. This growth in the food and beverage industry is a significant factor driving the leavening agent market.

A noteworthy trend in the leavening agent market is the emphasis on product innovations by major companies. Companies are introducing new leavening agents to enhance the flavor and texture of food products. For example, in September 2022, Angel Yeast, a China-based yeast extract manufacturer, launched a high-sugar dry yeast product addressing baking challenges related to high-sugar, high salt, and weak organic acids. This innovative product ensures rapid and high-quality fermentation, extending the shelf life of baked goods under challenging conditions.

Strategic partnerships are also playing a key role in the leavening agent market, with major companies collaborating for the exclusive distribution of specific leavening agents. This approach involves leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits. In March 2021, Kudos Blends, a UK-based leavening agent manufacturer, partnered with Thymly Products, a US-based food ingredient company, to supply functional leavening agents like KODA potassium bicarbonate. The goal is to meet customer expectations by offering top-quality products through this strategic partnership.

In January 2022, Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), a US-based company specializing in agricultural nutrients, adjuvants, and industrial, food, and USP-grade calcium carbonate products, acquired Natural Soda LLC. This acquisition aims to diversify HEM's portfolio by incorporating Natural Soda's expertise in sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) production. The move strengthens HEM's position in providing a variety of health and nutrition applications using calcium carbonate products.

Major companies operating in the leavening agents market include Kudos Blends Ltd., Puratos Group, Cargill Incorporated, AB Mauri North America, Shandong Sunkeen Co. Ltd., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Associated British Foods (ABF) PLC, Corbion N.V., Kerry Group PLC, Koninklijke DSM N.V., The Kraft Heinz Company, Novozymes A/S, Stern-Wywiol Gruppe, Lesaffre Yeast Corporation, Lallemand Inc., Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Oriental Yeast Co. Ltd., Watson Inc., Caravan Ingredients, Bakels Group, AB Vista an AB Agri company, Biorigin, Fazer Group, Kemin Industries Inc., LFI Inc., MGP Ingredients Inc.

North America was the largest region in the leavening agents market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the leavening agents market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the leavening agents market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the leavening agents market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

The leavening agents market consists of sales of steam, yeast, baking powder, and baking soda. 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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