Global Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour Market 2024–2033

Reports Description

Rising demand for gluten-free products is driving the Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour Market

According to Custom Market Insights (CMI), The Global Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour Market size was estimated at USD 2.3 Billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 2.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach around USD 3.5 Billion by 2030, registering at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6% from 2022 to 2030.

The report examines the Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market’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 Flour Market: Overview

Gluten-free non-wheat grains including teff, quinoa, spelt, millet, buckwheat, barley, kamut, and amaranth are examples of ancient and specialty grains. The increasing demand for the ingredient in the product from across segments of the food & drinks industries, such as confectionery, bakery, ready-to-eat items, and so on.,  are the factors driving the growth of the market.

Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour Market: COVID – 19Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market, as the virus spread resulted in affecting the overall food & beverage industry. The implementation of lockdowns in international markets in 2020 significantly impacted the sales of several big-box retailers. Over a brief time, sales decreased. Despite increase in the online market for food and groceries in the middle of 2020, these sales quickly recovered.  Additionally, governments worldwide worked to maintain food security in their nations and regions, keeping the food sector industries operational. With the revocation of lockdown and trade barriers, the market is gradually noticing growth and is anticipated to exhibit constant growth during the projected period.

Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour Market: Growth Drivers

Rising demand for organic and gluten-free food products

One of the key demand-side factors propelling the ancient & specialty grain flour market throughout the forecast period is the high inclination for organic and gluten-free goods among consumers worldwide. The demand for ancient and specialty grain flour is also driven by other factors, such as the ageing population’s increased prevalence of coeliac disease, and other lifestyle disorders.

Ancient and specialty grain flour has a number of benefits, including being easy to digest, and low in fat and sugarA variety of meals can be prepared using several specialties and ancient grain flours, such as cassava flour, without sacrificing taste because they have a moderate to neutral flavor.

As a result, food producers might use ancient and specialty grain flour to produce healthy, gluten-free items that are anticipated to draw in customers who are worried about their health. Therefore, it is anticipated that the numerous benefits provided by ancient and specialty grain flour will boost its sales during the forecast period.

Growing demand for packaged and ready-to-eat food products

Growing demand for bakery, ready-to-eat, confectionery, and other products is anticipated to significantly impact the expansion of the world market for ancient and specialty grain flour. However, it is anticipated that the high price of isodecyl citrate will impede its development in emerging markets such as those in the Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour Market: Segmentation Analysis

In our research scope, the Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market is segmented into type and application forms. Based on type, some of the significant varieties of ancient and specialty grain flours grown and consumed in various regions include barley, buckwheat, rye, millet, quinoa, and others. The demand for barley is rising, nevertheless, and in 2021 it accounted for almost 25% of all revenue generated. While the Rye, Buckwheat, Millet, and Quinoa categories combined accounted for more than 50% of total revenue creation in 2021, they are also expected to play a significant part in the future expansion of Ancient & Specialty Grain Flour. During the projected period, quinoa is anticipated to expand at the fastest rate.

Major application segments for the global ancient & specialty grain flour market include bakery, confectionery, ready-to-eat foods, retail packaged flour, and others. With a 30% revenue contribution to the Ancient & Specialty Grain Flour market, the retail packaged flour segment held the greatest share of the global Ancient & Specialty Grain Flour industry in 2021. Second, the demand for Ancient & Specialty Grain Flour is anticipated to be driven by the bakery, confectionery, and bakery applications, which are also anticipated to increase at a substantial CAGR. But the price is likely to have an impact on Ancient & Specialty Grain Flour demand.

Report Scope

Key Insights:

• Per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 6% over the forecast period (2022-2030).
• In terms of revenue, the ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market size was valued at around USD 2.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 3.5 billion by 2030. Due to a variety of driving factors, the market is predicted to rise at a significant rate.
• The Ancient and Specialty Grain Flour market research offers a comprehensive analysis of the present market and projections through 2020–2030 to help find possibilities to profit from the existing market.
• The study includes data on the major market drivers, challenges, opportunities, and their effects.
• The study elaborates on the SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model.
• The market study’s value chain analysis gives a comprehensive picture of the stakeholder’s responsibilities.

Recent Development

• June 2022: Tenjin Ltd., a Japan-based company, partnered with Emilio Pena SA, a Spanish distributor, to market its BarleyMAX product.
• November 2021: Barley-based ingredients for food & beverages high in protein and fiber are being introduced by EverGrain, a sustainable ingredient manufacturer. EverGrain uses saved brewing grain to turn the Barley from circular sourcing into nutrient-dense nutrients.

Regional Landscape

Due to rising consumer demand for gluten-free ready-to-eat items, the North American market is anticipated to dominate the global ancient & specialty grain flour market in terms of revenue share throughout the projected period. Western Europe will follow.

In contrast, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to develop reasonably substantially in the global ancient and specialty grain flour market over the projected period because of the region’s rapidly expanding processed food sector and rising per capita income.

Due to the region’s substantial economic and industrial development, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America are anticipated to represent a considerable opportunity in the worldwide ancient and specialty grain flour market. The inclination to limit gluten intake in the daily diet among the large population around the world is responsible for the overall outlook for the worldwide ancient and specialty grain flour market over the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The end-users, including bakery manufacturers, confectionary manufacturers, other food producers, and suppliers of ancient and specialty grain flour, are expected to adopt strategies such as mergers &acquisitions with additional end-users during the projected period. Additionally, businesses producing ancient and specialty grain flour products can take advantage of prospective opportunities due to rising per capita income and expanding populations in areas like North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

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

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Europe

• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• New Zealand
• 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