According to Custom Market Insights (CMI), The Global Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour Market. The market was estimated at around USD 2.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 2.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to witness a CAGR of 6% during 2022-2030, to reach around USD 3.5 billion by 2030. The report examines the Ancient and Specialty Grain Flourmarket’s drivers and restraints and their impact analysis. Also, the report mentions global opportunities prevailing in the Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market.

Ancient and Specialty Grain FlourMarket: Overview

Flour made from ancient grains, including Barley, buckwheat, Kamut, rye, quinoa, millet, spelled, etc., is known as specialty grain flour. Ancient grain flour is now frequently used as a substitute for modern wheat flour because it is less processed. The majority of ancient grain flour varieties are gluten-free and offer a variety of nutritional advantages. Ancient grain flour is simple to digest and can be used in many recipes that require wheat or all-purpose white flour.

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Growth Factors

Ancient and specialty grain flours are in high demand due to the changing consumer preferences and the rise in customers searching for healthy foods. Ancient grains do not produce flour like contemporary grains, and cereals like wheat and corn do. Some people find it challenging to digest current flour due to improvements in grain quality and flour processing techniques. Consumers are now looking for gluten-free diets due to the rising prevalence of gluten around the world. But the availability of ancient and specialty grain flours with reduced gluten content has significantly increased customer interest in the goods and helped the ancient and specialty grain flours grow in popularity.

Baked goods, confections, and ready-to-eat foods are among the many uses for ancient and specialty grain flour. Additionally, the growing use of ancient and specialty grain flour is driven by the global trend toward organic food consumption. As a result, the market players provide a wide variety of ancient and specialized grain flour products that range from single-grain flour to flour made from a combination of multiple grains.

Segmental Overview

By product, the market for Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour is subdivided into Barley, Buckwheat, Rye, Quinoa, Millet, and Others, with Barley showing the greatest volume growth. In the coming years, the market is anticipated to increase strongly due to the division of rye. Among all varieties of ancient and specialty grain flour, quinoa is the one that is expanding the fastest.

The market for ancient and specialty grain flour includes important segments for bakery, confectionery, ready-to-eat foods, retail packaged flour, and others. Retail Packed Flour dominates the application market. In 2021, it contributed more than 30% of the total revenue generated. Retail Packed flour is likewise anticipated to grow quickly during the projection period. Bakery, confectionery, ready-to-eat, and retail-packed flour are more examples of these application groups. Retail Packed flour is anticipated to have the highest market share and the fastest growth rate over the projected time frame.

Regional Overview

According to estimates, the Asia Pacific region would see a rise in sales of ancient and specialty grain flour due to the rising demand for healthy bakery and confectionary items. A few key factors influencing the demand for bakery and confectionery items are:

  • The enormous youth population.
  • Changing lifestyles.
  • Preferences for convenience.
  • The influence of western culture.
  • Rising desire for healthy snacks.

Also, manufacturers in the region have the chance to create healthier bakery and confectionery items as the demand for such products rises, which will broaden their customer base.

Report Scope

Feature of the Report Details
Market Size in 2021 USD 2.3 billion
Projected Market Size in 2030 USD 3.5 billion
CAGR Growth Rate 6% CAGR (2022-2030)
Base Year 2023
Forecast Period 2024-2033
Prominent Players Associated British Foods PLC, Enjoy Life Foods LLC, Cargill Inc, General Mills Inc, Limagrain, Hain Celestial Group Inc, Parrish and Heimbecker, The Hain Celestial Group Inc, SunoptaInc, The Scoular Company, and Others
Key Segment By Product, Application, and Region
Report Coverage Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Recent Trends
Regional Scope North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America
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Competitive Landscape/Key Players Insights

Our market analysis includes a section devoted to key players operating in the Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market. Our analysts overview each player’s financial statements, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section includes key development strategies, market share analysis, and market positioning analysis of globally mentioned competitors.

Some of the prominent players

  • Associated British Foods PLC
  • Enjoy Life Foods LLC
  • Cargill Inc
  • General Mills, Inc
  • Limagrain
  • Hain Celestial Group Inc
  • Parrish and Heimbecker
  • The Hain Celestial Group Inc
  • SunoptaInc
  • The Scoular Company

 The global Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market is segmented as follows:

By Product

  • Barley
  • Rye
  • Buckwheat
  • Quinoa
  • Millet
  • Others

By Application 

  • Ready-to-eat
  • Bakery
  • Confectionery
  • Retail Packed Flour
  • Others

By Region/Geography

North America

  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe

  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America