Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company
In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Bulk Food Ingredients Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
What Are the Expected Market Growth Rates for the Bulk Food Ingredients Market?
The bulk food ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $794.87 billion in 2024 to $837.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to population growth, urbanization, food industry expansion, advancements in food processing, global trade, supply chain efficiencies.
What Are the Expected Market Growth Trends for the Bulk Food Ingredients Market Through 2029?
The global market for bulk food ingredients is forecasted to reach a size of $1075.05 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%.
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What Are the Key Business Drivers in the Bulk Food Ingredients Market Landscape?
The key drivers in the bulk food ingredients market are:
• Rising demand for ready-to-eat convenience food products
• Increased use of bulk food ingredients in the production of commercial foods
• Growth in ready-to-cook meals that require minimal or no preparation
• Growing popularity of snacks and frozen foods amongst travellers and people inexperienced in cooking.
How Is the Bulk Food Ingredients Market Divided Across Key Categories?
The bulk food ingredientsmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Primary Processed Bulk Food Ingredients, Secondary Processed Bulk Food Ingredients
2) By Application: Ready Meals, Bakery Products, Confectionery Products, Snacks And Spreads, Other Applications
3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, E-Commerce, Others Distribution Channels
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What Are the Ongoing Trends in the Bulk Food Ingredients Market?
The key trends in the bulk food ingredients market are:
• There is a noticeable trend towards the creation of innovative products such as plant-based snack packs.
• Companies are using vegan cheese alternatives to stand out in the market.
• Aligning with eco-friendly practices, there is an increasing demand for clean and sustainable choices.
• Companies are trying to cater to various dietary restrictions by providing products that are allergen-free, Non-GMO, keto-certified, and free from common intolerances like gluten, soy, and lactose.
Which Companies are Expanding in the Bulk Food Ingredients Industry?
Major players in the bulk food ingredients market are:
• Cargill Incorporated
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Bunge Limited
• Olam International Limited
• Lactalis Group
• Associated British Foods plc
• Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
• Arla Foods amba
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• International Flavours & Fragrances Inc.
• IFF Inc.
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• Kerry Group plc
• Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
• Ingredion Incorporated
• McCormick & Company Incorporated
• Firmenich International SA
• Symrise AG
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• Corbion N.V.
• The Source Bulk Foods
• Community Foods Limited
• GCL Food Ingredients Holdings Limited
• EHL Ingredients Limited
• DMH Ingredients Inc.
• Essex Food Ingredients
• Ingredients Inc.
• Glanbia plc
• Organic Partners International LLC
• Tereos S.A.
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
Which is the Largest Region the Global Bulk Food Ingredients Market?
North America was the largest region in the bulk food ingredients market in 2024
