Market Size of Cereal Ingredients Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 5.20 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Cereal Ingredients Market Analysis
The cereal ingredients market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (2022-2027).
The cereal ingredients market witnessed positive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, even with increased prices of cereals across the world. The Food and Agriculture Organization's Price Index Report indicates a 35% increase in the prices of cereals and cereal-related products. Instant food supplements like cereals ran out of stock across the markets from time to time as consumers' interest shifted toward instant meals. The major players offered new flavored cereals with nutritional choices like gluten-free and ingredients with more fiber content for better immune health.
This market mainly includes wheat, rice, barley, and oats, with insignificant shares. The nutritive quality of the ingredients drives the market. Also, the increasing demand for ready-to-eat products has been boosting the usage of these ingredients. Additionally, the growing demand for health-promoting benefits of organic cereals is a significant factor fueling the organic segment of the market. Apart from the food industries, the increasing demand from the livestock industry is also driving the market.
Research to confirm the nutritional benefits of the ingredients and developments such as fortification, genetic modification, and gene-nutrient interactions are playing an essential role in boosting the cereal ingredients market, in order to meet the requirements and preferences of the consumers to enhance the market growth further. For instance, fortification of white flour with folic acid has been proposed in the United Kingdom to decrease the rate of NTD, as stated by the British Nutrition Foundation. Also, the government initiated favorable policies regarding fortification regulations, which may further boost the market.
