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State of the Industry: Retail Bakeries in the U.S. (20th Edition)

  • Report

  • 67 Pages
  • April 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5331409

Retail Bakeries Industry Driven By Flavorful and Premium Goods

“Retail Bakeries in the U.S.", the 20th edition of the Retail Bakeries industry report, published annually, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The report features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2010-2030 period.

It is an essential resource for the Retail Bakeries industry covering the most important trends, including detailed data on:

  • retail bakery sales
  • state trends
  • bakery product sales
  • the number of retail bakeries by location
  • pricing and ingredient trends
  • expenditures by demographic groups
  • gross operating margins

Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes key developments shaping the industry, such as:

  • the rising popularity of cookies and doughnuts
  • the success of bakery-cafés
  • the desire for gluten- and allergen-free baked goods
  • health and dieting trends
  • sustainability and environmental issues
  • competition from in-store bakeries
  • the use of social media
  • the impact of economic pressures and tariffs

Table of Contents

Written Analysis (36 Pages)
  • Drivers of Industry Growth
  • Health and Dieting Concerns Being Addressed by Retail Bakers
  • Organic Bakery Product Sales
  • Greener and Sustainable Practices Can Increase Profits and Sales
  • Gluten- and Allergen-Free Options Attract More Consumers
  • Bakery-Café Concept, Market Size, and Major Players
  • Retail Bakery Sales Trends
  • Product-by-Product Sales Analysis
  • State Sales Trends
  • Number and Location of Retail Bakeries
  • Average Sales Per Bakery and Gross Margins
  • Competition from In-Store Bakeries
  • Consumer Price Trends for Bakery Products
  • Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Bakery Products
  • Economic Trends and Tariffs Impact Retail Bakery Sales
  • Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Retail Bakeries
  • Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)
Statistical Tables (28 Tables)
  • Retail Bakery Sales in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Bakery Sales in the U.S., by Product Type, 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Retail Bakery Sales in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Number of Retail Bakeries in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Number of Retail Bakeries in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Average Sales Per Retail Bakery in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Average Sales Per Retail Bakery in the U.S., by State, 2025
  • Gross Operating Margin for Retail Bakeries in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Retail Bakeries, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Bakery Products, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Bread, Total and by Type, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Fresh Biscuits, Rolls, and Muffins, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Fresh Cakes and Cupcakes, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Cookies, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Fresh Sweetrolls, Coffeecakes, and Doughnuts, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Crackers, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Frozen and Refrigerated Bakery Products, 2010-2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Bakery Products, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on White Bread, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Nonwhite Bread, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Biscuits and Rolls, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Cakes and Cupcakes, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Cookies, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Doughnuts, Sweetrolls, and Coffeecakes, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pies, Tarts, and Turnovers, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Crackers, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Frozen and Refrigerated Bakery Products, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
  • U.S. Food Expenditures, Away From Home vs. At Home, 2010-2030
Graphs (3 Graphs)
  • Retail Bakery Sales in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • Number of Retail Bakeries in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Bakery Products, 2020-2030