Sourdough Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 2.45 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 3.30 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.13 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Europe |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Sourdough Market Analysis
The Sourdough Market size is estimated at USD 2.45 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 3.30 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.13% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The COVID-19 pandemic pressed several countries worldwide to impose severe restrictions on the movement of goods to mitigate the spread of the virus. The pandemic risked increasing deflationary pressure due to nationwide curfews as people stay-at-home more and spend less on-out of home consumption, which affected sales of artisanal products, including cakes, pastries, and others but not to a more significant extent as consumers depended on online delivery of food and beverage products, including bakery products. On the other hand, packaged bakery products with higher shelf-life witnessed growth in demand. Consumers turning to on-the-go snacking products and reduced consumption of bakery products also returned to bakery products intending to have a balanced diet. Above all, the demand for fortified bread increased, for consumers sought to maintain their immunity by consuming nutritious food.
Sourdough bread contains lower amounts of gluten, lower levels of antinutrients, and more prebiotics, all of which help improve digestion. The application of sourdough products is a healthier alternative to those made using regular dough, thus driving the market demand for sourdough. The presence of lactobacillus and wild yeast helps neutralize the acid in the leaven (phytic acid), thus making sourdough products such as bread and buns, cakes and pastries, waffles and cookies, easily digestible, unlike those made from regular dough. Moreover, the presence of other essential nutrients in sourdoughs, such as folic acid, magnesium, iron, B vitamins, and zinc, make these products a preferred choice among consumers worldwide, owing to their increased health benefits driving the growth of the sourdough market.
The rise in development in application industries like pizza, bread, and buns and the growing popularity because of its flavor, keeps well, and healthier than regular bread are further factors that are estimated to cushion the growth of the sourdough market. Some key players are focusing on expanding their product portfolio to satisfy demands. For instance, in 2021, Puratos USA launched Sapore Leo Organic in its sourdough product range, which was made with 100% organic whole wheat and naturally fermented to achieve a mild acid flavor. This sourdough can be used in various applications, including pan bread.
Sourdough Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Sourdough Market according to our research experts:
Surging Demand for Functional Baked Goods
Over the review period, the global marketplace witnessed a consistent rise in the demand for bread, buns, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods. Furthermore, consumers worldwide sought bakery products that offer functional benefits and suit their specific dietary needs and preferences. Hence, many manufacturers have offered baked products made from sourdough to cater to consumers' shifting priorities. These products are considered healthier alternatives to those made using regular dough, owing to the presence of lactobacillus and yeast, which neutralize acids in the dough, thus making these products easily digestible, unlike those made from regular dough. In addition, the scientific study "Functional and Healthy Features of Conventional and Non-Conventional Sourdoughs," published in the Applied Sciences journal in MDPI in April 2021, reported that sourdough fermentation could lower the glycemic index, increase mineral bioavailability, reduce gluten content, and reduce starch digestibility, mainly through the production of organic acids and other complementary mechanisms.
Growing awareness regarding the benefits of sourdough among consumers belonging to developed economies, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France, increased the demand for sourdough products, thus, propelling its demand in these regions. Furthermore, the sourdough market in the Asia-Pacific region has been growing owing to consumers' changing lifestyles and dietary habits and economic development in countries such as India, Singapore, Australia, China, and South Korea. Over the past few years, these countries have been importing many bakery ingredients, including sourdough, from the developed countries of Europe and North America. This factor helped propel the growth of the market in the region. Thus, the growing demand for fresh and functional bakery and patisserie products helped augment the demand for sourdough around the globe over the review period, propelling the market's growth.
Europe is Dominating the Market
Traditional sourdough cultures are rising across Europe, with ingredient companies investing in them for commercial use and fast-track solutions. Sourdough is embedded in the European bread culture owing to a large consumer base. Manufacturers offer specialty bread and bakery products from sourdough to cater to consumer demand. The United Kingdom is a remarkable producer of baked food products and one of the leading countries in bakery products across Europe. The bakery industry is rapidly growing in the country, owing to the fast-moving lifestyle and increasing population in the working community. The European bakery industry is innovating rapidly, with 37% of professionals saying they are looking to new product development to help counter the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while 36% are focusing on product reformulations, according to a recent Tate & Lyle PLC survey conducted in December 2020. The survey stated that reduced sugar and calorie products are the biggest drivers of business growth as consumers seek healthier options. Thus, manufacturers focus on offering such products, driving the demand for low-calorie bakery raw materials. Pizza is a food of great cultural significance in Italy, with a long history associated with the local cuisine. Sighting the growing demand among consumers for sourdough pizza bases owing to their related benefits, the retail manufacturers and the foodservice sectors started introducing sourdough bases to cater to consumers, which, in turn, created a vast opportunity for ingredient manufacturers to boost their growth in the market. There is a significant emphasis on local-origin products, which can help to increase profitability. For instance, in March 2021, Philibert Savours, a key player in the sourdough market, invested EUR 15 million to build a new factory in Crottet, of 4,000 sq. mt., with a capacity of 6,000 ton.
Sourdough Industry Overview
The market is competitive, with numerous local and international players competing for a significant market share. They compete using various strategies, from advertisements to brand building and maintaining food safety guidelines. Puratos Group, IREKS GROUP, Lallemand Inc., Lesaffre International Corporation, and Philibert Savours SAS are some major players operating in the market studied, who hold dominant positions, closely followed by Advanced Enzyme Technologies and Lantmannen. The rising penetration of independent full-service restaurants, coupled with the increasing popularity of functional bakery products in developing countries such as India and China, offers expansion opportunities to the market players. Furthermore, they are adopting competitive strategies by expanding their new outlets and products. For instance, in November 2021, to serve customers in the United Arab Emirates and the larger GCC region in developing their skills and providing much-needed exposure to new, disruptive revolutionary baking solutions, Lesaffre opened its 48th Baking CenterTM in Dubai as part of its network growth strategy.
Sourdough Market Leaders
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Puratos Group
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IREKS Group
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Lallemand Inc.
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Lesaffre International Corporation
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Philibert Savours SAS
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Sourdough Market News
In October 2022, Lesaffre introduced the Livendo 2in1 rustic sourdough, a brand-new, cutting-edge solution. It contains ingredients with specific effects for dough improvement and selected flavors stemming from fermentation for better tastes.
In August 2021, IREKS Group partnered with MONDO LIEVITO MADRE company in Italy to expand its expertise in producing sourdough. The company aims to work together to create innovative sourdoughs for making bread, morning goods, pizza, and confectionery.
In March 2021, Philibert Savours, a leading French player in liquid and dehydrated sourdoughs for professional bread and pastry bakers, announced an investment of EUR 15 million to build a new factory at Crottet, in the Ain, near the Swiss border.
Sourdough Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Drivers
- 4.2 Market Restraints
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4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Application
- 5.1.1 Bread & Buns
- 5.1.2 Cakes & Pastries
- 5.1.3 Pizza Base
- 5.1.4 Others Applications
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5.2 By Geography
- 5.2.1 North America
- 5.2.1.1 United States
- 5.2.1.2 Canada
- 5.2.1.3 Mexico
- 5.2.1.4 Rest of North America
- 5.2.2 Europe
- 5.2.2.1 Spain
- 5.2.2.2 United Kingdom
- 5.2.2.3 Germany
- 5.2.2.4 France
- 5.2.2.5 Italy
- 5.2.2.6 Russia
- 5.2.2.7 Rest of Europe
- 5.2.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.2.3.1 China
- 5.2.3.2 Japan
- 5.2.3.3 India
- 5.2.3.4 Australia
- 5.2.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.2.4 South America
- 5.2.4.1 Brazil
- 5.2.4.2 Argentina
- 5.2.4.3 Rest of South America
- 5.2.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.2.5.1 South Africa
- 5.2.5.2 United Arab Emirates
- 5.2.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
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6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 Puratos Group
- 6.3.2 IREKS Group
- 6.3.3 Lallemand Inc.
- 6.3.4 Lesaffre International Corporation
- 6.3.5 Philibert Savours SAS
- 6.3.6 Goodmills Group GmbH
- 6.3.7 Ernst Bocker GmbH & Co. KG
- 6.3.8 Brolite Products Inc.
- 6.3.9 Swiss Bake Ingredients Pvt. Ltd
- 6.3.10 King Arthur Baking Company Inc.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MARKET
9. DISCLAIMER
Sourdough Industry Segmentation
Sourdough is a natural leavening ingredient consisting of flour and water. Also known as a bread starter, sourdough gives baked products structure and taste. Microorganisms within the sourdough use the starch and minerals found in flour to ferment and increase the volume of bread, while organic molecules create the flavors. By application, the global sourdough market has been segmented into bread & buns, cakes & pastries, pizza base, and other applications. The report further analyses the global market scenario in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. The report offers market size and forecasts for Sourdough Market in value (USD million) for all the above segments.
| By Application | Bread & Buns | |
| Cakes & Pastries | ||
| Pizza Base | ||
| Others Applications | ||
| By Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Rest of North America | ||
| By Geography | Europe | Spain |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Germany | ||
| France | ||
| Italy | ||
| Russia | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| By Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| Japan | ||
| India | ||
| Australia | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| By Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| By Geography | Middle East and Africa | South Africa |
| United Arab Emirates | ||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
Sourdough Market Research FAQs
How big is the Sourdough Market?
The Sourdough Market size is expected to reach USD 2.45 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.13% to reach USD 3.30 billion by 2029.
What is the current Sourdough Market size?
In 2024, the Sourdough Market size is expected to reach USD 2.45 billion.
Who are the key players in Sourdough Market?
Puratos Group , IREKS Group , Lallemand Inc. , Lesaffre International Corporation and Philibert Savours SAS are the major companies operating in the Sourdough Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Sourdough Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Sourdough Market?
In 2024, the Europe accounts for the largest market share in Sourdough Market.
What years does this Sourdough Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Sourdough Market size was estimated at USD 2.31 billion. The report covers the Sourdough Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Sourdough Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Sourdough Industry Report
Statistics for the 2024 Sourdough market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Sourdough analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
