Global Gluten-Free Food Market
Gluten-free Food Market size is estimated to reach USD 23.6 Billion by the end of 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.57% during the forecast period, i.e., 2023-2035. In the year 2022, the industry size of gluten-free food was USD 7.2 Billion. The growth of the market can be attributed to the rising preference for plant-based food. Many people prefer to eat fewer animal items in protest of the many problems in the industrial agricultural business, including animal cruelty. A plant-based diet is much healthier for the environment than a meat-and-dairy-heavy diet. The plant-based food business is expected to rise as Generation Z gains purchasing power. Currently, around 79% of Gen Z choose to be vegetarian one day each week, and nearly 65% choose a more plant-forward diet in the United States.
In addition to these, factors that are believed to fuel the market growth of gluten-free food include the growing allergies towards gluten-free food. The number of persons affected by celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten sensitivity has increased dramatically in recent years. According to the Researchers of the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research and the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich, around one percent of the adult population worldwide is impacted. Furthermore, non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is becoming more prevalent in the Western world. The research has also shown that gluten concentration has stayed consistent over the last 120 years, despite minor changes in the gluten's composition. While the fraction of critically regarded gliadins decreased by around 18%, the proportion of glutenins increased by about 25%.
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2022 |
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Forecast Year |
2023-2035 |
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CAGR |
9.57% |
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Base Year Market Size (2022) |
USD 23.6 Billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 7.2 Billion |
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Growth Drivers
Challenges
Low awareness about the benefits of the gluten-free food
Product Type (Bread Products, Cookies & Snacks, Condiments, Seasoning & Spreads, Pasta & Pizza, Dairy/Dairy Substitutes, Flour & Flakes, Desserts & Sweets, Drinks & Beverages)
Gluten-free food market from the bread products segment is the largest and is expected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2035, rising at a substantial CAGR of 10.59% between 2022 and 2035. In 2022, the segment was worth USD 1.4 billion. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the increasing popularity of gluten-free breads Gluten-free breads are becoming more and more common as more people require or desire not to consume gluten. These breads are created with an assortment of flours, such as rice or potato flour, which frequently contain hydrocolloids that aid in texture enhancement such as guar and xanthan gum. Additionally, the manufacturers is focusing on the production of the breads with a greater shelf life is also expected to drive the growth of the segment.
Distribution Channel (Online, Offline)
The offline segment in the gluten-free food market was assessed at USD 4.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to have a value of USD 15.5 billion by 2035, rising at a substantial CAGR of 9.41% over the projected time frame. For a variety of factors, including ease of access and a vast range of gluten-free products available in stores, the offline segment is the largest among the primary distribution channels. Moreover, the supermarket and hypermarket segments are likely to account for the bulk of the market. This is due to the fact that it enables simple access to a diverse range of gluten-free foods in a one location. As a result, customers can choose from a wide range of products.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
The gluten-free food market in North America is projected to surpass USD 8.2 billion by the end of 2035 by growing at a CAGR of 9.29% during the forecast period. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the large number of customers in the region choose gluten-free items as they reckon they are of superior value and healthier for people with particular medical conditions, such as celiac disease. According to a recent survey, over one third of Canadians regularly buy gluten-free products and believe they are generally healthier than equivalent gluten-containing food products.
APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific gluten-free food market is estimated to be the second-largest by developing at a CAGR of 10.17% in the given time frame. The Asia Pacific market is expected to be worth USD 7.5 billion by the end of 2035, up from USD 2.1 billion in 2022. The region's market growth and maturation are heavily reliant on the marketing of the benefits of a gluten-free diet and the growing awareness of gluten intolerance. Australia is a major actor in the manufacturing, consumption, and exportation of packaged vegan food and gluten-free goods. South Australia has the potential to export gluten-free finished products or functional ingredients for completed products to Asian markets
Author Credits: Anil Kumar, Ipsheeta Dash
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