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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
1938898
粉末市場 - 全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會及預測(按類型、銷售管道、應用、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年)Flour Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Sales Channel, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F |
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全球小麥粉市場預計將從 2025 年的 1,888.8 億美元成長到 2031 年的 2,541.3 億美元,複合年成長率為 5.07%。
麵粉是由穀物、根莖類、豆類和種子研磨而成的細粉,是麵包、義式麵食、酥皮點心和其他主食的重要原料。市場成長主要受世界人口快速成長以及由此導致的都市化地區對商業性烘焙點心和便利食品需求增加的驅動。這些基本的經濟因素確保了麵粉製品擁有穩定的消費群體,使其基本上不受潮流和飲食習慣變化的影響。
| 市場概覽 | |
|---|---|
| 預測期 | 2027-2031 |
| 市場規模:2025年 | 1888.8億美元 |
| 市場規模:2031年 | 2541.3億美元 |
| 複合年成長率:2026-2031年 | 5.07% |
| 成長最快的細分市場 | 小麥 |
| 最大的市場 | 亞太地區 |
然而,該行業面臨原料成本波動帶來的重大挑戰,而地緣政治衝突和極端天氣往往會加劇農業生產中斷,從而破壞供應鏈並降低加工商的利潤率。近期的數據也印證了這些貿易壓力所帶來的影響。國際穀物理事會(IGC)預測,2024-2025銷售年度全球麵粉貿易量將萎縮至1,550萬噸,主要原因是主要市場的進口需求疲軟。
烘焙和糖果甜點產品消費量的成長是麵粉產業的關鍵商業性驅動力,尤其是在都市化推動工業化生產的麵包、餅乾和酥皮點心需求不斷成長的情況下。可靠的特種麵粉供應對該產業至關重要,促使麵粉廠不斷創新,開發出酵素強化型和高蛋白型麵粉,以滿足嚴格的質地和保存期限標準。該行業的韌性也體現在其財務表現上。聯合英國食品公司(Associated British Foods)於2024年11月發布的年度業績顯示,其配料銷售額成長了2%,這主要得益於酵母和烘焙配料業務的強勁表現。這表明,即使在經濟波動時期,增值配料也能有效推動收入成長。
同時,義式麵食和麵條加工業的擴張正在增強市場。該行業依賴硬質小麥粉和硬質粗麵粉生產保存期限長的必需主食,這些主食對全球糧食安全至關重要。該行業依賴乾粉產品的長保存期限,使其非常適合現代便利零售模式和不斷發展的物流基礎設施。該行業的規模巨大。根據國際義式麵食組織(IPO)2024年10月發布的2024年世界義大利麵日新聞稿,2023年全球義式麵食產量將達到約1,700萬噸。這項特定需求得益於全球對穀物加工的龐大需求。根據美國農業部海外農業局(USDA FAS)2024年5月的預測,全球小麥消費量預計將達到8.024億噸。
原料成本的波動是全球麵粉加工業穩定成長的一大障礙。由於麵粉加工業高度依賴特定小麥品種的供應,任何農業供應鏈的中斷都會立即給該行業帶來財務壓力。地緣政治動盪或惡劣天氣等因素導致的不可預測的價格波動,使麵粉加工廠的籌資策略更加複雜。這種不確定性常常會擠壓企業的營業利潤率,因為在不影響銷售量下,很難將不斷上漲的糧食成本完全轉嫁給消費者。
近期行業統計數據印證了農業產量下降與市場限制之間的直接關聯。據Coceral公司稱,受生長條件惡劣和降雨過多的影響,英國和歐盟27國2024年軟小麥產量預測已下調至1.26億噸。區域原料供應減少迫使生產者尋求替代(通常高成本)的供應來源。因此,不斷上漲的投入成本正在損害整個產業的盈利,並限制可用於市場開發投資的資金。
隨著加工商順應日益成長的植物性營養趨勢,高蛋白豆類麵粉的興起正在改變市場模式。為了滿足消費者對高纖維、無麩質食品的需求,製造商正擴大用源自扁豆、鷹嘴豆和豌豆的營養豐富的替代品取代傳統的小麥粉。這種轉變在包裝食品和鹹味食品領域尤其明顯,功能性混合麵粉在提供必要的口感和營養的同時,又不失風味。英聯食品配料公司(Ingredion)於2024年11月發布的2024年第三季財報顯示,其調整後營業利潤成長了29%,這主要得益於使用這些特色豆類配料的品類銷量強勁成長,凸顯了該業務板塊的商業性可行性。
同時,向再生農業和永續採購轉型已成為大型麵粉加工企業尋求供應鏈脫碳的關鍵業務優先事項。工業麵粉生產商正積極與農民合作,採用以土壤健康為中心的耕作技術(例如犁地和覆蓋作物),以確保糧食供應的穩定性,並達到下游食品品牌設定的範圍3排放目標。這一策略轉變標誌著企業與農業的合作已超越了傳統的採購活動,邁向更深層。 Ardent Mills於2024年11月發布的《2024年環境、社會和治理報告》顯示,該公司已在12個供應區域的超過59.8萬英畝土地上成功實施了再生農業項目,這充分體現了這項努力的規模。
The Global Flour Market is projected to expand from USD 188.88 Billion in 2025 to USD 254.13 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.07%. Defined as a fine powder produced by milling cereals, roots, beans, or seeds, flour acts as the essential base for breads, pastas, pastries, and other staple foods. Market growth is primarily sustained by the rapid increase in the global population and the corresponding rise in demand for commercially baked goods and convenient food options within urbanizing regions. These fundamental economic factors guarantee a stable consumption baseline for milled products, remaining largely unaffected by fleeting dietary trends or shifting health fads.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 188.88 Billion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 254.13 Billion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 5.07% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Wheat |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Nevertheless, the industry confronts significant hurdles related to the instability of raw material costs, often aggravated by geopolitical conflicts and severe weather events that hamper agricultural production. This volatility disrupts supply chains and reduces profit margins for processors. The impact of these trade pressures is evident in recent data; according to the International Grains Council, global wheat flour trade was forecast to shrink to 15.5 million tonnes in the 2024-25 marketing year, a decline attributed to lower import needs in key markets.
Market Driver
The escalating consumption of bakery and confectionery items acts as a major commercial catalyst for the flour industry, specifically as urbanization concentrates the demand for industrially manufactured breads, biscuits, and pastries. This sector necessitates a reliable flow of specialized wheat flours, compelling millers to innovate with enzyme-enriched and high-protein varieties that satisfy stringent texture and shelf-life standards. The resilience of this segment is demonstrated by financial performance; according to Associated British Foods in their November 2024 'Annual Results Announcement', Ingredients division sales rose by 2%, fueled by robust results in their yeast and bakery ingredients operations, proving that value-added components drive revenue even during economic fluctuations.
In parallel, the market is strengthened by the expanding pasta and noodle processing sectors, which rely on hard wheat flours and durum semolina to produce shelf-stable staples critical for global food security. This segment thrives on the long-term preservation qualities of dried flour products, rendering them highly suitable for both modern convenience retail and developing logistics infrastructure. The scale of this activity is substantial; according to the International Pasta Organisation's 'World Pasta Day 2024' press release in October 2024, global pasta production hit nearly 17 million tonnes in 2023. Supporting these specific demands is the immense global need for grain processing, highlighted by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in May 2024, which projected global wheat consumption to reach 802.4 million tons.
Market Challenge
The instability of raw material costs serves as a major obstacle to the steady growth of the global flour industry. Because flour milling depends heavily on the accessibility of specific wheat classes, any interruption in the agricultural supply chain generates immediate financial strain. Unforeseen price fluctuations, resulting from geopolitical instability or adverse weather patterns, complicate procurement strategies for millers. This uncertainty frequently squeezes operating margins, as processors face difficulties in passing the entire burden of increased grain costs onto consumers without jeopardizing sales volumes.
The direct link between reduced agricultural yields and market constraints is underscored by recent industry figures. According to Coceral, the 2024 soft wheat production forecast for the UK and EU-27 was lowered to 126 million tonnes following the negative effects of poor growing conditions and excessive rainfall. Such reductions in regional feedstock availability compel manufacturers to look for alternative, frequently more costly, supply sources. As a result, these rising input costs impair the sector's overall profitability and limit the capital available for market development investments.
Market Trends
The rise of high-protein pulse and legume flours is transforming the market as processors adapt to the growing plant-based nutrition trend. Manufacturers are increasingly replacing traditional wheat bases with nutrient-rich alternatives sourced from lentils, chickpeas, and peas to meet consumer requests for fiber-dense and gluten-free options. This transition is especially notable in the packaged meal and savory sectors, where functional flour blends offer essential texture and nutritional benefits without sacrificing flavor. According to Ingredion Incorporated's 'Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release' in November 2024, the commercial viability of this segment was evident as the company reported a 29% rise in adjusted operating income, largely driven by strong sales volumes in categories utilizing these specialized pulse ingredients.
Simultaneously, the move toward regenerative agriculture and sustainable sourcing has emerged as a key operational focus for major millers seeking to decarbonize their supply chains. Industrial flour producers are actively collaborating with growers to adopt soil-health-oriented techniques, such as reduced tillage and cover cropping, to ensure resilient grain supplies and achieve scope 3 emission reduction goals set by downstream food brands. This strategic shift represents a deeper level of agronomic involvement beyond standard procurement. According to Ardent Mills' 'Fiscal Year 2024 ESG Report' released in November 2024, the scale of this commitment is illustrated by the successful enrollment of over 598,000 acres across 12 supply shed regions into their regenerative agriculture program.
Report Scope
In this report, the Global Flour Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Flour Market.
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