Western Europe will continue to dominate the sourdough bread market in 2022, with a nearly 38% share of total sales. Food manufacturing facilities in Western Europe are still embracing sourdough.
The US$ 3.2 Bn sourdough market will continue to be positively influenced by increasing application in bread production. Of the US$ 3.2 Bn worth of sourdough sold in 2022, demand from the bread segment totalled US$ 2.36 Bn. This segment is projected to increase at a US$ 6.17 Bn through 2032 at CAGR of 6.3%. The dominance of the bread segment can be gauged from the fact that other key application segments – pizza, buns, cakes, cookies, and waffles & pancakes – collectively accounted for nearly 27% revenue share.
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Future Market Insights estimates the Western Europe sourdough market to increase at a CAGR of 7.1% through 2032. In terms of revenues, the market is projected to grow 2X from its 2022 market valuation of US$ 1.21 Bn. In terms of volume, over 552 thousand tonnes of sourdough was sold in 2022; FMI estimates it to reach over 975 thousand tonnes in 2032.
Opportunities in the Global Sourdough Market
Increasing demand for clean-label products has presented a lucrative opportunity for businesses
Use of sourdough is also gaining traction owing to its application in preparation of foods that require fermentation
Key Supply-side and Demand-side Drivers
According to Future Market Insights’ report, demand for sourdough is increasing on account of its beneficial functional properties. Its property of enhancing flavour and texture is a key factor for its applications in the F&B sector, especially bakery sector
Increase in the number of artisan bakeries is positively influencing the demand for sourdough. Particularly high demand for type 1 sourdough – made using only wild yeasts – is being witnessed in artisan bakeries
Availability of sourdough products on e-commerce stores is also contributing to increasing sales
Growing demand for sourdough from the fast food and bakery sector is creating sizeable growth opportunities for manufacturers
High cost of sourdough products is a major impediment to their widespread adoption in developing countries.
Key Trends Expected to Shape Global Sourdough Market
Dehydrated sourdough (Type III) is gaining traction in the bakery industry. Freeze-drying remains the preferred dehydration technique for manufacturers.
Manufacturers are using devitalised sourdough for enhancing the aroma of products. Devitalised sourdough does not contain live organisms, enhancing its use as an aromatic agent
Sourdough Market Forecast and Analysis by Starter Culture
Type III starter culture currently accounts for nearly half of the revenue share of the global sourdough market. Over 773 thousand tonnes of sourdough was sold in 2016; by the end of the forecast period, Future Market Insights estimates global volumes to surpass 1.3 million tonnes.
The introduction of the chocolate Sourdough Baking market is a result of consumer need for healthy food goods. Moreover, Future Market Insights noted a rise in type I sourdough usage.
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