Bagel Market Report 2025

The bagel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.7 billion in 2024 to $5.0 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as increased consumption, a rise in breakfast eating habits, the growth of artisanal baking, the expansion of café culture, and higher disposable income.

The bagel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The market is expected to continue growing in the forecast period due to rising health awareness, the increasing availability of plant-based options, growing demand for protein-rich foods, the expansion of bakery sections in supermarkets, and the rise of hybrid baked goods. Key trends for the forecast period include the integration of blockchain for product tracking, the digitalization of ordering processes, sustainable sourcing of ingredients, AI-driven food customization, and advancements in low-carb bagel options.

The increasing demand for quick and convenient breakfast options is expected to drive the growth of the bagel market in the future. Quick breakfast options are foods that are easy to prepare and consume, offering time-saving benefits in the morning. The growing preference for these meals is driven by busy lifestyles, as people look for options that are both nutritious and satisfying without taking much time to prepare. Bagels are an ideal choice for quick breakfasts as they are ready to eat, toast quickly, and can be topped with a variety of ingredients. They are also portable, making them convenient for people on the go, and come in various flavors to cater to different tastes. For example, in 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture reported that U.S. processed food exports reached $36.59 billion, reflecting a 1.7% year-over-year growth. As a result, the demand for quick and convenient breakfast options is boosting the growth of the bagel market.

Companies in the bagel market are introducing innovative products such as high-fiber bagel sandwiches, offering a nutritious and convenient meal option that aligns with busy lifestyles. A high-fiber bagel sandwich is made with a fiber-enhanced bagel and protein-rich fillings such as chicken, tuna, or beef, providing a healthier and more satisfying alternative to traditional sandwiches. For instance, in February 2025, TH International Limited, a China-based restaurant operator, launched the Light Bagel Sandwich Lunch Box Series. This meal set includes a bagel sandwich, salad, and beverage, providing a nutritious, customizable, and low-calorie Western-style meal designed for urban consumers looking for healthy and affordable options.

In August 2024, Bimbo Bakeries, a U.S.-based bagel manufacturer, partnered with WK Kellogg Co. to launch Froot Loops Mini Bagels. This collaboration combines the nostalgic flavor of Froot Loops with the soft texture of mini bagels, creating a fun and convenient breakfast or snack option for both kids and adults. The collaboration aims to drive product innovation and expand market presence within the breakfast category. WK Kellogg Co. is a U.S.-based food manufacturing company specializing in cereals.

Major players in the bagel market are Dunkin' Donuts, Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc., Panera Bread, Vandemoortele UK Ltd., Bruegger's Enterprises Inc., Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah’s Bagels, New York Bagel, Manhattan Bagel Company Inc., Western Bagel Baking Corp., Chesapeake Bagel Bakery, Alvarado Street Bakery, Just Bagels Manufacturing Inc., The Great American Bagel, Murray’s Bagels, Finagle a Bagel, Pinnacle Foods Inc., H&H Bagels LLC, Davidovich Bakery Inc., and Bagel Nash Limited.

North America was the largest region in the bagel market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in bagel report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the bagel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A bagel is a round, dense, and chewy bread with a hole in the middle, traditionally boiled before baking to achieve a crispy crust. Originally from Jewish communities in Poland, bagels are often served with toppings such as cream cheese, butter, or smoked salmon. They are available in various flavors, such as plain, sesame, poppy seed, and everything bagels.

The primary product types of bagels include plain bagels, flavored bagels, protein bagels, whole wheat bagels, egg bagels, gluten-free bagels, and other varieties. A plain bagel is a simple, dense bread with a chewy texture, typically made from flour, water, yeast, and salt. It comes in various packaging options, such as pre-packaged bagels, freshly baked bagels, bulk packaging, and single-serving packaging. It caters to different consumer groups, including health-conscious individuals, food enthusiasts, families with children, busy professionals, and college students. These bagels are distributed through a range of channels, such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, online retail, convenience stores, and more.

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The bagel market consists of sales of sesame bagels, poppy seed bagels, specialty bagels, merchandise, and accessories. 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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