What Has Been The Evolution of the Leavening Agents Market in Recent Years?
The leavening agents market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The dimension of the leavening agents market has experienced consistent growth in the preceding years. Its anticipated expansion is from a substantial $6.74 billion in 2024 to a bigger $7.05 billion in 2025. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.
Growth factors in the historic period are linked to increased demand for bakery and confectionery items, the expansion of the food processing sector, consumer leanings towards convenience foods, a surge in the consumption of baked products, an increase in disposable income, and shifts in lifestyle patterns.
What Is the Forecasted Market Size and Growth Rate for The Leavening Agents Market?
The leavening agents market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size for leavening agents is predicted to witness robust growth, potentially inflating to $8.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
The expansion during this forecasted timeframe can be associated with several factors such as the influence of health and wellness fads on baking preferences, emphasis on clean labels and natural leavening agents, the emergence of new markets and escalating urbanization, the proliferation of online retail and e-commerce for baking supplies, and regulatory provisions for maintaining quality and safety standards. Noteworthy anticipated trends within this forecasted period encompass gluten-free leavening agents, the deployment of natural and organic leavening agents, utilization of clean-label ingredients in baking, applications in artisanal and specialty baking, bespoke leavening solutions for diverse products, and the use of microencapsulation technology for controlled release.
Which Factors Are Boosting Growth In The Leavening Agents Market?
The increasing popularity of bakery items is predicted to push the leavening agents market forward. Bakery items are food products prepared from dough or batter that is baked, including bread, cakes, cookies, and more. Leavening agents are used to help these bakery items rise and provide them with a soft and light texture. For instance, as reported by the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA), a non-profit organization in the US, in August 2022, June's bakery industry sales touched around $3.1 billion, marking a 9.3 % annual growth. Thus, the growing preference for bakery items is fueling the leavening agents market.
What Key Areas Define The Segmentation Of The Global Leavening Agents Market?
The leavening agents market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Form: Biological, Physical, Chemical
2) By Application: Sea Food, Bakery Products, Fried Foods, Wheat Flour, Soy Products
3) By Sales Channel: Direct Sales And Wholesalers, Independent Grocery Retailer, Non-Store Retailers, Other Sales Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Biological: Yeast, Bacterial Cultures
2) By Physical: Steam, Air
3) By Chemical: Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Ammonium Bicarbonate
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How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Leavening Agents Market?
Innovations in products are a primary trend emerging in the leavening agent market. Significant businesses in the leavening agent space are unveiling new variants to augment the taste and quality of food items. An illustration of this was seen in September 2022, when Angel Yeast, a yeast extract producer from China serving the baking, seasoning, brewing, and other industries, launched a high-sugar dry yeast product. This new offering was created to overcome hurdles associated with high-sugar, high salt, and weak organic acids during baking. Angel Yeast's innovative Premium high-sugar dry yeast product can facilitate quick and high-grade fermentation. The high content of sugar, salt, and oil ordinarily influences yeast fermentation, but this product is resistant to weak organic acids which can prolong the shelf life of bread and other baked goods.
Who Are the Key Players in the Leavening Agents Market?
Major companies operating in the leavening agents market include:
• Kudos Blends Ltd.
• Puratos Group
• Cargill Incorporated
• AB Mauri North America
• Shandong Sunkeen Co. Ltd.
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Associated British Foods (ABF) plc
• Corbion N.V.
• Kerry Group plc
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• The Kraft Heinz Company
• Novozymes A/S
• Stern-Wywiol Gruppe
• Lesaffre Yeast Corporation
• Lallemand Inc.
• Angel Yeast Co. Ltd.
• Oriental Yeast Co. Ltd.
• Watson Inc.
• Caravan Ingredients
• Bakels Group
• AB Vista an AB Agri company
• Biorigin
• Fazer Group
• Kemin Industries Inc.
• LFI Inc.
• MGP Ingredients Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Leavening Agents Market?
North America was the largest region in the leavening agents market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the leavening agents market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the leavening agents market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
