Sourdough Market Size, Industry Share & Trends 2032

Sourdough Market: Industry Perspective

The global sourdough market size was worth around USD 2.35 billion in 2023 and is predicted to grow to around USD 5.15 billion by 2032 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 9.10% between 2024 and 2032. The report analyzes the global sourdough market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the sourdough industry.

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The global sourdough market report covers forecasts and analyses on a regional and global level. The study provides a widespread valuation of the market, rivalry, emerging trends, opportunities, and industry-validated market numbers.

Sourdough Market: Overview

Sourdough is a mixture of flour and water that has yeast and bacteria called lactobacillus, which makes it slightly acidic and keeps the flour easily digestible, unlike regular dough. Sourdough is a gluten-free product with the presence of essential nutrients like magnesium, folic acid, iron, zinc, and others. The global sourdough market has enormous opportunities over the horizon. Rising consumer preferences for traditional and healthy food options across the globe are paving the way for the global sourdough market.

Growing consumer demand for healthy, gluten-free, and more naturally baked products is gaining traction for the market growth. Moreover, increasing the production of fermented products is also driving market growth. On the contrary, the high costs associated with sourdough products could challenge the market presence.

Sourdough Market: Segmentation Analysis        

Based on the starter culture, the global sourdough market has been classified into type 1, type 2, and type 3. The type 2 segment is expected to contribute to the largest market share over the forecast period. The type 2 starter culture has been specifically employed across the globe because of its low pH value i.e., 3.5 or less, which allows for storage and chilling for a week. Thus, the segment is contributing to market growth.

The global sourdough market is categorized into bread, pizza, buns, cakes, cookies, waffles & pancakes, and others on the mode of application. The bread segment accounted for the maximum market share in 2023. As sourdough bread consists of inherent properties such as the presence of lactic acid as compared with traditional bread, which is made of yeasts only, the segment is expected to propel over the forecast period.

Sourdough Market: Regional Analysis

Regionally, Europe emerged as the largest market in 2023. The region is expected to continue its dominance over the years. Germany is anticipated for the largest market for the product. Germans have been traditionally consuming sourdough products, which are made from rye and wheat flour. Asia-Pacific led by China and India is also substantially contributing to the market value owing to the increasing demand for baked and gluten-free products.

Sourdough Market: Report Scope

Sourdough Market: Competitive Analysis

The major schemes implemented by these leading companies in the market are collaborations, new launches, & mergers & acquisitions. These companies are aiming more on investment in innovations, expansions, & collaborations to increase their market share.

The global sourdough market is dominated by players like:

• Bread SRSLY
• Alpha Baking Co. (USA)
• ITALMILL S.r.l. (Italy)
• Dr. Otto Suwelack Nachf. GmbH & Co. (Germany)
• Lesaffre (France)
• Philibert Savours (France)
• Kampffmeyer Food Innovation GmbH (Germany)
• IREKS GmbH (Germany)
• Ernst Böcker GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
• Puratos (Belgium)

The global sourdough market is segmented as follows;

By Starter Culture

• Type 1
• Type 2
• Type 3

By Application

• Bread
• Pizza
• Buns
• Cakes
• Cookies
• Waffles & Pancakes
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• Middle East and Africa