Flour Market Report 2026

The flour market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $109.84 billion in 2025 to $114.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial baking activities, rising wheat and grain cultivation, growth of packaged food production, increasing urban food consumption, improvements in milling technologies.

The flour market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $137.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional and fortified food ingredients, rising adoption of alternative grains, expansion of health-focused food formulations, growing investments in advanced milling infrastructure, increasing demand from industrial food processors. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for specialty and fortified flours, rising adoption of clean-label milling practices, growing preference for gluten-free and alternative grain flours, expansion of industrial flour blending capabilities, enhanced focus on shelf-life and consistency.

The growing consumption of bakery products is expected to drive growth in the flour market. Bakery products, typically made from flour or other grains, are increasingly being adapted by producers to meet changing consumer preferences, such as lower fat content and higher nutritional value. These products are valued for their calorie content and nutritional benefits, which is boosting demand for bakery items and, in turn, supporting the cookies and crackers market. For example, in February 2024, Agriculture and Agri-Food, a Canada-based government department, reported that baked goods retail sales in the United States reached US$82.9 billion in 2022 and are projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2023 to 2027, reaching US$97.7 billion in 2026. Therefore, the rising consumption of bakery products is supporting growth in the flour market.

Major companies in the flour market are actively pursuing advanced solutions, such as high-fiber wheat flour, to address changing consumer preferences for healthier and more functional food choices. High-fiber wheat flour is a type of flour that contains an elevated concentration of dietary fiber derived from wheat grains, promoting digestive health and offering potential nutritional benefits. As an illustration, in March 2023, the Bay State Milling Company, a U.S.-based plant-based ingredient provider, introduced Wingold Wellness multi-purpose flour. This innovative flour boasts three times the gut-friendly fiber content of standard refined wheat flour while retaining identical taste, functionality, and quality. It serves as a rich fiber source for various applications, including pizza, pasta, bread, and tortillas, without the need for additional fiber additives. Crafted exclusively from wheat, this forward-thinking flour provides retail and wholesale bakeries, as well as manufacturers, with a convenient and cost-effective solution to enhance a product's nutritional value without requiring formulation modifications.

In September 2023, Grain Processing Corporation, a US-based company specializing in grain processing and agricultural products, broadened its operations by acquiring a specialty flour milling facility for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was intended to enhance Grain Processing Corporation's product offerings in the specialty flour segment, with a focus on improving production capabilities and addressing the increasing demand for diverse flour products. The newly acquired facility, situated in the US, is known for its expertise in producing high-quality specialty flours that are tailored to various applications within the food industry.

Major companies operating in the flour market are The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Bunge Limited, General Mills Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., Ingredion Incorporated, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Ardent Mills, Horizon Milling LLC, Dangote Flour Mills plc, Grain Millers Inc., King Arthur Baking Company Inc., Bay State Milling Company, Idaho Pacific Corporation, Mennel Milling Company, Interflour Group Pte. Ltd., Grain Craft, Miller Milling Company, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Siemer Milling Company, Arrowhead Mills Inc., Hodgson Mill Inc., Lakeside Mills Inc., Sunrise Flour Mills, Great River Organic Milling, Star of the West Milling Company, Hayden Flour Mills, Heartland Mills Inc., US Durum Milling Inc., Carr's Flour Mills Ltd., FWP Matthews Ltd., Wilkins Rogers Mills, Wudeli Flour Group, Wilmar International Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flour market in 2025. The regions covered in the flour 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 flour market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The flour market consists of sales of white whole wheat, semolina, rye, and barley flour. 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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