Gluten Free Food Market Report 2026

The gluten free food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.28 billion in 2025 to $10.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising diagnosis of gluten intolerance, expansion of specialty food retail channels, growing health awareness among consumers, availability of alternative grains, increased product innovation in specialty foods.

The gluten free food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.42 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of gluten-free diets beyond medical needs, rising demand for fortified gluten-free foods, expansion of private-label gluten-free offerings, growing penetration of online specialty food sales, increasing investment in R&D for gluten-free formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include expanding availability of gluten-free product variants, rising demand for clean-label gluten-free foods, growth of alternative grain and flour usage, enhanced focus on taste and texture improvement, increasing product premiumization.

The growth of functional foods is anticipated to support the expansion of the gluten-free food market in the coming years. Functional foods are products that offer health benefits beyond basic nutritional value. Incorporating functional food elements into gluten-free products enhances their nutritional content and helps address specific health-related needs. For example, in April 2025, according to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a U.S.-based organization focused on food science and technology, global sales of energy drinks - considered part of the functional food category - are projected to increase by 36.7% between 2024 and 2029. Therefore, the rising adoption of functional foods is contributing to the growth of the gluten-free food market.

Key companies in the gluten-free food market are increasingly focusing on launching innovative products, such as those with texturizing properties, to gain a competitive advantage. Texturizing properties refer to the ability of an ingredient to modify the texture and mouthfeel of food products. For example, in September 2024, Revyve, B.V., a Netherlands-based food tech company, introduced the Next-generation Gluten-Free Ingredient Line. This product will allow Revyve to expand into new food sectors, meeting the demand for clean-label, sustainable texturizing ingredients that can replace eggs, particularly in gluten-free items. Being allergen-free, this new ingredient opens up possibilities in categories like sauces and potato products, where gluten usually poses a barrier. Its neutral flavor profile also makes it ideal for flavor-sensitive products, such as sweet baked goods and confectionery.

In May 2024, Rubicon Bakers LLC, a U.S.-based bakery company known for clean-label and vegan baked goods, acquired Lucky Spoon Bakery for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Rubicon Bakers sought to enter the gluten-free sweet baked goods segment by incorporating Lucky Spoon’s range of gluten-free cakes, thereby expanding its product offerings for consumers with specific dietary needs. Lucky Spoon Bakery is a U.S.-based bakery company specializing in gluten-free sweet baked goods.

Major companies operating in the gluten free food market are Pinnacle Foods Inc., Hain Celestial Group Inc., General Mills Inc., Kellogg Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Genius Foods Pvt. Ltd., Freedom Foods Group Limited, Mondelez International Inc., Ecotone, Valeo Foods Group Limited, Boulder Brands, Hero Group AG, Kelkin Ltd, Quinoa Corporation, Raisio plc, Dr Schar AG, Mrs Crimble’s, Nestle S.A., Barilla Group, Enjoy Life Foods, Fratelli S.p.A, BFree Foods, Conagra Brands Inc., Crown Prince Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gluten free food market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global gluten free food market. The regions covered in the gluten free food market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the gluten free food market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The gluten-free food market consists of sales of gluten-free food items and related services. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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