Gluten-Free Products Market

Market Overview:

The global gluten-free products market size reached US$ 19.1 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 30.5 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% during 2023-2028.

Gluten is a protein that is usually found in wheat products such as bread, baked goods, cereals and pasta. It is also present in barley-based products, including malt, malt vinegar, beer and various food colorings. Gluten provides elasticity and moisture to food products and aids in retaining the product shape while cooking. Although this protein is safe for consumption, it should be avoided by individuals with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, gluten ataxia and wheat allergy. They can choose from a wide range of gluten-free products such as olive oil, eggs, fish, vegetables, fruits and various herbs that assist in boosting energy levels, curing digestive ailments and reducing cholesterol and fat in the body.

The rising prevalence of gluten intolerance, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and celiac disease across the globe is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. There is growing consumer awareness of the preventive measures that can be taken to manage such ailments, which is catalyzing the demand for easy-to-digest, gluten-free products. Furthermore, owing to the busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, consumers are increasingly opting for gluten-free, ready to eat meals, pasta and baby food products. There is also a growing demand for weight management programs and diet plans that include grain-free food alternatives. Moreover, owing to the thriving e-commerce industry, vendors are adopting online retail systems to provide a broad product range to the consumers. They are also manufacturing attractive and sustainable packaging with clean labeling to gain consumer attention, which is expected to impact the market positively.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global gluten-free products market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, source and distribution channel.

Breakup by Product Type:

• Bakery Products
  • Breads, Rolls, Buns, and Cakes
  • Cookies, Crackers, Wafers, and Biscuits
  • Baking Mixes & Flours 
• Snacks & RTE Products
• Pizzas & Pastas
• Condiments & Dressings
• Others
   

Based on the product type, the market has been classified into bakery products, snacks and RTE products, pizzas and pasta, condiments and dressings, and others. Amongst these, bakery products represent the most preferred product category.

Breakup by Source:

• Animal Source
  • Dairy
  • Meat
• Plant Source
  • Rice and Corn
  • Oilseeds and Pulses
  • Others
     

On the basis of the source, the market has been bifurcated into animal and plant sources.

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Conventional Stores
  • Grocery Stores
  • Mass Merchandisers
  • Warehouse Clubs
  • Online Retailers
• Specialty Stores
  • Bakery Stores
  • Confectionery Stores
  • Gourmet Stores
• Drugstores & Pharmacies
   

The market has been segregated on the basis of the distribution channel into conventional stores (grocery stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs and online retailers), specialty stores (bakery stores, confectionery stores and gourmet stores), and drugstores and pharmacies. Conventional stores currently exhibit a clear dominance in the market.

Breakup by Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America
   

On the geographical front, North America represents the largest market share for gluten-free products across the globe. Other major markets include Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Kraft Heinz Company, Hain Celestial Group, Boulder Brands, General Mills, Pinnacle Foods, Kellogg's, Hero Group, Freedom Nutritional Products, Warburtons, Barilla Group, Glutamel, Raisio Group, Dr. Schär Company, Domino's Pizza Enterprises, Alara Wholefoods Ltd, Genius Foods, Enjoy Life Foods, Silly Yak Foods, etc.

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