Europe Functional Flour Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Europe Functional Flour Market Outlook

The Europe functional flour market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.50% between 2024 and 2032. The market is expected to be driven by the burgeoning food and beverage sector in Europe.

Key Trends in the Market

Functional flour refers to a type of flour which has added nutritional benefits and reduced gluten content as compared to the regular flour. This type of flour is obtained from either genetically modified grain or non-grain flour.

• Flour is added as a thickening agent in the production of bakery and confectionery products. Hence, the increasing demand for bakery products such as bread, cakes, and biscuits, among others, is driving the Europe functional flour market growth.

• Functional flour contains low amounts of fat and high protein and fibre content, which improves digestion and bolsters cardiovascular health. In this regard, the increasing health consciousness among Europeans is a crucial Europe functional flour market trend.

• Increasing use of functional flour in ready-to-eat food products such as pastry, pasta, and cookies, among others, to improve their texture and nutritional profile is further propelling the market growth. Over the forecast period, the anticipated increase in sales of packaged ready-to-eat products, supported by the thriving online food delivery services, is likely to add to the market growth.

Market Analysis

Based on source, the market is segmented into grains and legumes, among others. On the basis of type, the market is classified into pre-cooked functional flour and speciality functional flour. By application, the Europe functional flour market segmentations include bakery and confectionery, soups and sauces, and ready-to-eat, among others. The major countries included in the Europe market for functional flour include the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global Europe functional flour market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

• GoodMills Innovation GmbH

• Ingredion Incorporated

• Ardent Mills

• Mühlenchemie GmbH & Co. KG

• ABF Ingredients Group

• The Scoular Company

• Südzucker AG

• Caremoli Spa

• Ulrick & Short Limited

• Others

Market Share by Type

Speciality functional flour accounts for a significant portion of the Europe functional flour market share. This type of flour is considered ideal to be used in a variety of food products including bakery, baking mixes, and corn-based packaged products, among others.

Meanwhile, pre-cooked functional flour is expected to be a fast-growing segment in the forecast period, owing to its ease of digestibility, along with the presence of rich fibrous content.

Market Share by Country

As per the Europe functional flour market analysis, France is likely to witness fast-paced growth in the forecast period, driven by the growing investments by leading functional flour manufacturing companies towards establishing new production lines in the country. Meanwhile, the increasing demand for soups and sauces in the country, fuelled by rapid urbanisation and the expansion of foodservice sector, is escalating the application of functional flour to provide a rich and creamy texture to end products.

Competitive Landscape

GoodMills Innovation GmbH is a company which offers functional, delicious, sustainable, and healthy snacks and beverage products. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, the company also aims at providing plant-based protein snacks.

Ingredion Incorporated is a food company that offers high-quality ingredients such as starch, sweeteners, stevia, and pea protein, among others. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Illinois, the United States.

Ardent Mills is one of the largest suppliers of flour, multi-use flour, whole grains, and pulses, among others. Headquartered in Colorado, the United States, the company specialises in quinoa, flour, pulses, and gluten-free and organic products while driving innovation to meet diverse customer demands.

Other Europe functional flour market players include Mühlenchemie GmbH & Co. KG, ABF Ingredients Group, The Scoular Company, Südzucker AG, Caremoli Spa, and Ulrick & Short Limited, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report