Dough Conditioners Global Market Report 2024

The dough conditioners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.29 billion in 2023 to $4.51 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The rise in the historical period can be credited to a heightened consumption of fast food and bakery products, an upsurge in health and wellness trends, an increased demand for organic and natural products, a growing market for gluten-free and specialty items, and the escalation of urbanization and modernization in lifestyles.

The dough conditioners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.57 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be ascribed to a rising demand for clean label products, an increasing market for gluten-free and specialty items, a growing preference for convenience foods, an escalating demand for organic and natural products, and a rise in disposable income. Prominent trends expected in the forecast period encompass the adoption of innovative technologies, a heightened focus on research and development activities, customizing dough conditioners for specific baking applications, incorporating functional ingredients, and the development of eco-friendly and sustainable dough conditioning agents.

The growth of the dough conditioner market in the foreseeable future is propelled by the increasing demand for bakery products. Bakery products, a diverse range of foods typically prepared and baked in bakeries, benefit from dough conditioners by enhancing dough handling, reinforcing strength and structure, extending freshness and shelf life, ensuring consistent quality and uniform appearance, exhibiting higher tolerance to processing conditions, and optimizing overall dough performance. For example, as of April 2023, the Government of Canada reported that the global retail sales of baked products reached $407.2 billion in 2021, increased to $425.7 billion in 2022, and are projected to further rise to $518.9 billion in 2026. Consequently, the growing demand for bakery and confectionery food products is a key driver for the dough conditioner market.

The surge in the consumption of junk food is another factor propelling the growth of the dough conditioner market. Junk food, characterized by highly processed, calorie-dense products with low nutritional value and often high levels of sugars, fats, and salts, benefits from dough conditioners to maintain freshness and prevent staling. This is particularly essential for junk food items that need to endure extended shelf life and transportation over long distances without spoilage. As of July 2021, a report by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) revealed an increase in daily junk food intake among adults in the United States, with an average of 5.2 items and a rise in mean caloric intake from junk food to 1100 kcal/day. Hence, the escalating consumption of junk food is a significant driver for the dough conditioner market.


A prominent trend gaining traction is product innovation in the dough conditioner market. Major players in the dough conditioner market are strategically focusing on introducing innovative products to fortify their market position. For example, in August 2021, Corbion, a Netherlands-based food product manufacturer, unveiled a new consumer-friendly dough-strengthening solution as part of its pristine range. This solution empowers bakers to create dough with the strength and tolerance required for contemporary high-speed commercial processing. It also reduces the reliance on costly critical wheat gluten, addressing challenges related to its unstable supply and pricing.

Leading companies in the dough conditioner market are concentrating on launching products such as dough improvers to assist bakeries in lowering oil costs while preserving bread quality. A dough improver, a food additive designed to enhance the quality, texture, and overall performance of bakery products, optimizes dough properties and ensures better consistency in the baking process. For instance, in October 2021, Bellarise, a US-based provider of yeasts, dough conditioners, and bakery solutions, introduced Bellarise Oil Reducer - an enzyme-based dough improver. This product offers cost-saving benefits of up to 50%, contributing to increased profitability for bakeries seeking to cut production costs. Moreover, its clean label, non-GMO attributes, and versatile application make it an attractive solution for bakeries aiming to enhance bread quality, meet consumer preferences for natural products, and address diverse baking needs within the dough conditioner market.

In June 2022, Eurogerm, a France-based company specializing in wheat milling and baking ingredients, merged with KB Ingredients in an undisclosed deal. This strategic merger positions Eurogerm to enhance its production and distribution capacities in North America while gaining access to expanded research and development capabilities. KB Ingredients, a US-based baking ingredient company, specializes in the production of dough conditioners, leavening systems, and acrylamide reducers.

Major companies operating in the dough conditioners market report are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Associated British Foods PLC, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Kerry Group PLC, Glanbia Nutritionals Inc, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Lesaffre Corporation, Azelis Group, Stepan Company, AB Mauri, Novozymes A/S, Puratos Group SA, Corbion N.V., Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Lallemand Inc., Fazer Group, Caldic B.V., Martin Braun KG, Zeelandia International, Bakels Group, Palsgaard A/S, Oriental Yeast Co. Ltd., Watson Inc., ABITEC Corporation, Taura Natural Ingredients Ltd., Pak Group LLC, FoodChem International Corporation, Calpro Specialities Pvt. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the dough conditioners market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dough conditioners market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the dough conditioners market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary categories of dough conditioners encompass enzymes, emulsifiers, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and others. In its powdered form, a substance is finely ground into a dry, granular, or dust-such as consistency, facilitating ease of handling, storage, or mixing. Dough conditioners are available in various forms, including powder, liquid, semi-liquid, and granular, and find application in a variety of baked goods such as bread, rolls, buns, pastries, cakes, pizza crust, tortillas, and more.

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The dough conditioner market consists of sales of lectin, dry acid whey, and non-diastatic malt. 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).


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