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Article Publishing Date: Jun 4, 2019

Breakfast Cereal Market in the USA - Key Insights

IndexBox has just published a new report, the U.S. Breakfast Cereal Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2025. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The revenue of the breakfast cereal market in the U.S. amounted to $8B in 2018, declining by -3.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, breakfast cereal consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, with an increase of -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the breakfast cereal market attained its peak figure level at $9.7B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Breakfast Cereal Production in the USA


In value terms, breakfast cereal production totaled $8B in 2018. In general, breakfast cereal production continues to indicate an abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of -2% y-o-y.

Breakfast Cereal Exports


Exports from the USA


In 2018, approx. 50K tonnes of breakfast cereal were exported from the U.S.; shrinking by -19.1% against the previous year. In general, breakfast cereal exports continue to indicate a deep decline.

In value terms, breakfast cereal exports amounted to $104M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. Overall, breakfast cereal exports continue to indicate a drastic setback. Over the period under review, breakfast cereal exports reached their maximum at $180M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country


The Dominican Republic (6.6K tonnes), Kenya (5K tonnes) and the UK (2.9K tonnes) were the main destinations of breakfast cereal exports from the U.S., with a combined 29% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kenya (+538.9% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($7.4M), Singapore ($6.8M) and the Dominican Republic ($6.8M) appeared to be the largest markets for breakfast cereal exported from the U.S. worldwide, together comprising 20% of total exports. Honduras, China, Hong Kong SAR, Bahamas, Panama, Israel, China, the Philippines, Haiti and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kenya (+247.8% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last five year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country


The average breakfast cereal export price stood at $2.1 per kg in 2018, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the breakfast cereal export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest export price was Bahamas ($3.1 per kg), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($323 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (+3.9% per year), while the export prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Breakfast Cereal Imports


Imports into the USA


Breakfast cereal imports into the U.S. stood at 71K tonnes in 2018, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, breakfast cereal imports continue to indicate a strong increase.

In value terms, breakfast cereal imports stood at $156M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2013 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, the breakfast cereal imports increased by +73.6% against 2013 indices. Imports peaked in 2018, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country


Spain (8.5K tonnes), South Korea (7.9K tonnes) and India (7.2K tonnes) were the main suppliers of breakfast cereal imports to the U.S., together comprising 33% of total imports. Thailand, Turkey, Peru, China, Germany, the Dominican Republic, the UK, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (+125.1% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest breakfast cereal suppliers to the U.S. were Spain ($18M), South Korea ($18M) and Thailand ($13M), together comprising 32% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Germany, France, China, Italy, the UK and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Among the main suppliers, Peru (+121.4% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last five year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country


The average breakfast cereal import price stood at $2.2 per kg in 2018, dropping by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the breakfast cereal import price continues to indicate a pronounced descent.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest import price was France ($3 per kg), while the price for Turkey ($498 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by India (+2.6% per year), while the import prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Companies Mentioned in the Report


Kellogg Company, Ralcorp Holdings, Mom Brands, Post Foods, Plum, Hearthside Food Solutions, Gilster-Mary Lee, Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Organic Milling Corporation, Greencore US Holdings, Echo Lake Foods, Garden of Light, Global Kaizen, Mary Lee Packaging Corporation, Sushi Avenue, Incorporated, Sensoryeffects Cereal Systems, Arrowhead Mills, Gabila Food Products, North American Packaging, M & N Foods LLC, Kellogg, Ralston Foods, Organic Milling, Gluten Free Food Group, Chia Usa

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Product coverage:

Breakfast cereal


The report provides on an in-depth study of the U.S. breakfast cereal market. It presents the latest data of the market size and volume, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and turnover in the industry. In addition, the report contains insightful information about the industry, including industry life cycle, business locations, productivity, employment and many other crucial aspects. The Company Profiles section contains existing data on the largest players in the industry.


Countries coverage: the U.S.


Companies mentioned:

Kellogg Company,

Ralcorp Holdings,

Mom Brands,

Post Foods,

Plum,

Hearthside Food Solutions,

Gilster-Mary Lee,

Kerry Ingredients & Flavours,

Organic Milling Corporation,

Greencore US Holdings,

Echo Lake Foods,

Garden of Light,

Global Kaizen,

Mary Lee Packaging Corporation,

Sushi Avenue, Incorporated,

Sensoryeffects Cereal Systems,

Arrowhead Mills,

Gabila Food Products,

North American Packaging,

M & N Foods LLC,

Kellogg,

Ralston Foods,

Organic Milling,

Gluten Free Food Group,

Chia Usa


Data coverage:

• Breakfast cereal market size;

• Breakfast cereal production, value of shipments;

• Key market players and their profiles;

• Exports, imports and trade balance;

• Import and export prices;

• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term;

• Key industry statistics;

• Life cycle of the breakfast cereal industry;

• Number of establishments and their locations;

• Employment data;

• Breakfast cereal industry productivity.


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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2025
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2013–2018
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2013–2018
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2018
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2013–2018
Table 3:
Market Value, 2013–2018
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2013-2018
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2013–2018
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2013–2018
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2013–2018
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2013–2018
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2013–2018
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2013–2018
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2013–2018
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2013–2018
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2013-2018
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2013-2018
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2013-2018
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2013-2018
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2013-2018
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2025
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Exports And Growth
Figure 15:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 16:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 17:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 18:
Imports And Growth
Figure 19:
Import Prices
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2013–2018
Figure 21:
Production, In Value Terms, 2013–2018
Figure 22:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2013–2018
Figure 23:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2013–2018
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2018
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2013–2018
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2013–2018
Figure 27:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2013–2018
Figure 28:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2013–2018
Figure 29:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2013–2018
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2018
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2013–2018
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2013–2018
Figure 33:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2013–2018
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