Market outlook of the flour market
Technavios market research analyst predicts the global flour market to grow at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period. The extensive use of flour in the bakery, bread, and gluten-free products is the driving the growth of the market worldwide. Europe is expected to lead the global four market by the end of 2019. The development of the flour milling industry in APAC, especially in India and China is expected to boost the flour market.
However, the volatility of raw materials is one of the main challenges for the vendors in this market. Ensuring safe and healthy animal feed is expected to affect the market growth during the forecast period. There has been a significant increase in the prices of transportation owing to rising fuel prices. The hike in transportation is anticipated to affect the manufacturers who would find it difficult to reduce their operating costs and maintain their profitability.
Geographical segmentation and analysis of the global flour market
APAC
Europe
North America
ROW
Europe accounted for around 33% of the global market shares during 2014. The research report predicts Europe to dominate the market during the forecast period. The growing demand for bread and bakery products and the awareness regarding gluten free food items are driving the growth in this region.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The global flour market is predicted to witness consolidation due to competition during the forecast period. The influx of private labels in the market is also expected to increase by the end of 2019.
The leading vendors in the market are
Ardent Mills
ABF
ConAgra
General Mills
Goodman Fielder
HUL
King Arthur Flour
Growth drivers, challenges, and upcoming trends: Wet milling technology
Upcoming trends such as the growing demand for non-food applications of flour is gaining popularity in the market. The emerging scope of application of wet milling technology in comparison with dry milling process is expected to augment the growth of flour market.
This research report provides a number of factors contributing to the adoption, limitations, and opportunities of the global flour market. It also offers an analysis of each factor and an estimation of the extent to which the factors are likely to impact the overall market growth.
Key questions answered in the report include
What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2019?
What are the key factors driving the global flour market?
What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global flour market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in the flour market?
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the flour market?
Trending factors influencing the market shares of the APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW?
What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global flour market?
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PART 01: Executive summary
Highlights
PART 02: Scope of the report
Market overview
Top-vendor offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
Research methodology
Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
Key market highlights
PART 05: Market landscape
Market overview
Market size and forecast by revenue
Market size and forecast by volume
PART 06: Five forces analysis
Five forces analysis
PART 07: Market segmentation by application
Global flour market by application 2014-2019
Global flour market by bread and bakery 2014-2019
Global flour market by noodles and pasta 2014-2019
Global flour market by biscuits 2014-2019
Global flour market by breakfast cereals 2014-2019
Global flour market by other applications 2014-2019
PART 08: Growth outlook of global flour market by type
Global flour market by type
PART 09: Geographical segmentation
Flour market by geography 2014-2019
Flour market in Europe
Flour market in APAC
Flour market in North America
Flour market in ROW
PART 10: Market growth drivers
Growth drivers
PART 11: Impact of drivers
PART 12: Market challenges
Market challenges
PART 13: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 14: Market trends
Emerging trends
PART 15: Vendor landscape
Competitive scenario
Other prominent vendors
PART 16: Key vendor analysis
Ardent Mills
ABF
ConAgra Foods
General Mills
Goodman Fielder
King Arthur Flour
PART 17: Appendix
List of abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Product offerings
Exhibit 02: Global flour market by application
Exhibit 03: Global flour market by type
Exhibit 04: Global flour market by geography
Exhibit 05: Global flour market by revenue 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 06: Global flour market by volume 2014-2019 (million tons)
Exhibit 07: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 08: Global flour market by application 2014
Exhibit 09: Global flour market by application 2019
Exhibit 10: Global flour market by bread and bakery 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 11: Global flour market by noodles and pasta 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 12: Global flour market by biscuits, wafers, and crackers 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 13: Global flour market by breakfast cereals 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 14: Global flour market by other applications 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 15: Flour market by geography 2014
Exhibit 16: Flour market by geography 2019
Exhibit 17: Flour market in Europe 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 18: Flour market in APAC 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 19: Flour Market in APAC 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 20: Flour Market in ROW 2014-2019 ($ billions)
Exhibit 21: Market drivers
Exhibit 22: Supply chain of flour millers
Exhibit 23: Impact of drivers
Exhibit 24: Market challenges
Exhibit 25: Impact of drivers and challenges
Exhibit 26: Market trends
Exhibit 27: Key vendors in the global flour market in 2014
Exhibit 28: Ardent Mills: Product categories
Exhibit 29: ABF: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 30: ABF: Business segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2014 ($ billions)
Exhibit 31: ABF: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 32: ConAgra Foods: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 33: ConAgra Foods: Business segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2014 ($ billions)
Exhibit 34: General Mills: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 35: General Mills: Business segmentation by revenue 2014 and 2015 ($ billions)
Exhibit 36: General Mills: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 37: Goodman Fielder: Brand categories
Exhibit 38: King Arthur Flour: Product segmentation
