Australia Bakery Ingredients Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Australia Bakery Ingredients Market Outlook

The Australia bakery ingredients market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2025 and 2034.

Key Takeaways

• Some of the major players in the Australian bakery ingredients market include Cargill Inc., The Archer Daniels Midland Company, Kerry Group, Lesaffre, and Associated British Foods plc.

• Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking. It typically contains a combination of ingredients such as bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), cream of tartar, and sometimes organic rice flour.

• Baking powder is essential for achieving proper rise and texture in baked goods like cakes, muffins, and biscuits.

The growth of the Australia bakery ingredients market is primarily fuelled by factors such as busy lifestyles, changing dietary habits, increasing demand for convenient bakery products like bread, cookies and biscuits, rolls and pies, cakes and pastries, and others.

There is a growing demand for natural flavours and colours in bakery products, driven by consumers' preference for clean-label ingredients. This trend is shaping the market by increasing the use of natural ingredients like red cabbage for colouring and functional flours derived from rice and legumes for gluten-free products.

The bakery ingredients market is witnessing a surge in demand for healthy ingredients, such as high fibre, fat replacers, fortified flour, and starches. Consumers are increasingly seeking bakery products with health benefits, leading to innovations in functional ingredients to cater to these preferences.

The rising demand for gluten-free bakery products is influencing the Australia bakery ingredients market growth because there is an increased focus on gluten-free flour and functional flours that replace the functionality of gluten. This trend is driving the development of gluten-free options to meet the needs of consumers with gluten intolerance or those seeking healthier alternatives.

Additionally, the bakery industry is embracing innovation with hybrid products that combine traditional baked goods to create unique offerings like Cruffins (croissant-muffin), Cronuts (doughnut-croissant), Cretzels (pretzel-croissant), Macaringues (macaron-meringue), and Croffles (croissant-waffle). These innovative creations are capturing consumer interest and driving the Australia bakery ingredients market development.

Breads segment in the market includes ingredients used in bread production, catering to a staple food item consumed widely across Australia. Ingredients for cookies and biscuits form a significant part of the market due to their popularity as snacks. Ingredients for rolls and pies contribute to this segment, offering variety in baked goods choices. Ingredients for cakes and pastries represent a segment focused on sweet treats enjoyed by consumers across different occasions.

Market Segmentation

Australia Bakery Ingredients Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Product Type

• Emulsifiers

• Leavening Agents

• Enzymes

• Baking Powder and Mixes

• Oils

• Fats and Shortenings

• Colours and Flavours

• Starch

• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Breads

• Cookies and Biscuits

• Rolls and Pies

• Cakes and Pastries

• Others

Market Breakup by End Use

• Industrial

• Food Service

• Retail

Market Breakup by Region

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• Queensland

• Western Australia

• Australian Capital Territory

• Others

Competitive Landscape

Market players are adapting to meet the demand for clean-label and healthy bakery products by investing in innovating production technologies to enhance bakery item’s shelf life and reduce overall production costs.

• Australian Bakels Pty Ltd.

• Tallow Products Pty Ltd.

• Scalzo Trading Co Pty Ltd.

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report