Dough Conditioners Market Report 2025

The dough conditioners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.51 billion in 2024 to $4.74 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased consumption of fast food and bakery products, increase in health and wellness trends, increased demand for organic and natural products, rise in demand for gluten-free and specialty products, rise in urbanization and modernization of lifestyles.

The dough conditioners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean label products, rising demand for gluten-free and specialty products, growing demand for convenience foods, growing demand for organic and natural products, rising disposable income. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of innovative technologies, increasing focus on r&d activities, tailoring dough conditioners for specific baking applications, incorporation of functional ingredients, development of eco-friendly and sustainable dough conditioning agents.

The growth of the dough conditioner market in the foreseeable future is propelled by the increasing demand for bakery products. Bakery products, a diverse range of foods typically prepared and baked in bakeries, benefit from dough conditioners by enhancing dough handling, reinforcing strength and structure, extending freshness and shelf life, ensuring consistent quality and uniform appearance, exhibiting higher tolerance to processing conditions, and optimizing overall dough performance. For example, as of April 2023, the Government of Canada reported that the global retail sales of baked products reached $407.2 billion in 2021, increased to $425.7 billion in 2022, and are projected to further rise to $518.9 billion in 2026. Consequently, the growing demand for bakery and confectionery food products is a key driver for the dough conditioner market.

The rising consumption of junk food is driving the growth of the dough conditioner market. Junk food refers to highly processed, calorie-dense food products that are low in nutritional value and often high in sugars, fats, and salts. Dough conditioners play a crucial role in helping bread and baked goods remain fresh longer by preventing staling, which is especially important for junk food that needs to be shelf-stable or transportable over long distances. For example, in 2022, Avika, a Netherlands-based potato processing company, reported that the UK fast food market grew by 9%, increasing from US$20.6 billion (£18.9 billion) in 2021 to US$22.45 billion (£20.61 billion) in 2022. Therefore, the increase in junk food consumption is propelling the growth of the dough conditioner market.

Major companies in the dough conditioner market are focusing on technologies like SHIELD Pure to improve the shelf life, quality, and performance of baked goods while addressing consumer demand for clean-label ingredients and sustainable solutions. SHIELD Pure, developed by Kemin Industries, is a clean-label mold inhibitor designed to replace synthetic mold inhibitors in baked goods. This cultured dextrose product effectively extends shelf life without compromising sensory qualities. For instance, in September 2022, Kemin Industries Inc., a US-based ingredient manufacturing company, introduced this solution at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE). It specifically targets the challenge of mold growth in baked goods, a significant concern for manufacturers looking to extend shelf life without synthetic preservatives. Kemin's approach emphasizes the use of natural ingredients that align with clean-label standards, appealing to health-conscious consumers.

Major companies in the dough conditioner market are leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve the quality, consistency, and shelf life of baked goods while addressing consumer demands for cleaner labels and sustainable production methods. Cutting-edge technology encompasses the latest innovations that enhance efficiency and performance in the industry. For example, in August 2024, Bühler Group, an India-based manufacturer of equipment and solutions across various sectors, launched its New SmartLine Solutions. The DirectBake Smart Oven is designed to accommodate a wide range of baked goods, including molded biscuits and crackers. It incorporates advanced heat transfer technology and a recipe-controlled burner system, ensuring optimal operational parameters and flexibility for product changes. Additionally, the RotaMold Smart Molder enables the production of various shapes and intricate designs, enhancing product diversity for manufacturers.

In June 2022, Eurogerm, a France-based company specializing in wheat milling and baking ingredients, merged with KB Ingredients in an undisclosed deal. This strategic merger positions Eurogerm to enhance its production and distribution capacities in North America while gaining access to expanded research and development capabilities. KB Ingredients, a US-based baking ingredient company, specializes in the production of dough conditioners, leavening systems, and acrylamide reducers.

Major companies operating in the dough conditioners market include Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Associated British Foods PLC, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Kerry Group PLC, Glanbia Nutritionals Inc, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Lesaffre Corporation, Azelis Group, Stepan Company, AB Mauri, Novozymes A/S, Puratos Group SA, Corbion N.V., Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Lallemand Inc., Fazer Group, Caldic B.V., Martin Braun KG, Zeelandia International, Bakels Group, Palsgaard A/S, Oriental Yeast Co. Ltd., Watson Inc., ABITEC Corporation, Taura Natural Ingredients Ltd., Pak Group LLC, FoodChem International Corporation, Calpro Specialities Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the dough conditioners market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dough conditioners market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the dough conditioners market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Dough conditioner is a baking ingredient incorporated to enhance the quality, flavor, and shelf life of dough and other baked products. Widely utilized in baking, it serves multiple purposes, including improving dough flexibility, enhancing dough handling, and influencing texture and crumb structure to achieve desirable baked goods.

The primary categories of dough conditioners encompass enzymes, emulsifiers, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and others. In its powdered form, a substance is finely ground into a dry, granular, or dust-such as consistency, facilitating ease of handling, storage, or mixing. Dough conditioners are available in various forms, including powder, liquid, semi-liquid, and granular, and find application in a variety of baked goods such as bread, rolls, buns, pastries, cakes, pizza crust, tortillas, and more.

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The dough conditioner market consists of sales of lectin, dry acid whey, and non-diastatic malt. 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.

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