Global Mixes and Doughs Market's Upward Trajectory With a 1.2% Volume CAGR Through 2035

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The global mixes and doughs market is on a steady growth trajectory. Consumption in 2024 was 18 million tons, valued at $38 billion, with China being the largest consumer and producer. The market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of +1.2% in volume and +2.3% in value through 2035, reaching 21 million tons and $48.7 billion. International trade is robust, with imports and exports exceeding 2 million tons each. Key players include China, the United States, India, and major European nations like Germany, France, and the UK, which are central to both import and export activities.

Key Findings

• Market forecast to grow to 21M tons ($48.7B) by 2035, with CAGRs of +1.2% in volume and +2.3% in value
• China is the dominant market, accounting for 16% of global consumption and production volume
• Global trade is significant, with 2024 imports and exports each exceeding 2.2 million tons
• United States, Japan, and Pakistan lead in per capita consumption
• France is the world's leading exporter by value, while the UK shows the fastest import value growth

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for mixes and doughs worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 21M tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $48.7B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

Consumption

World's Consumption of Mixes And Doughs

In 2024, consumption of mixes and doughs increased by 3.4% to 18M tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the maximum volume in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The global mixes and doughs market value reached $38B in 2024, with an increase of 5.2% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when the market value increased by 8.2%. Global consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Consumption By Country

The country with the largest volume of mixes and doughs consumption was China (3M tons), comprising approx. 16% of total volume. Moreover, mixes and doughs consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (1.2M tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (1.2M tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at +1.5%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+1.8% per year) and the United States (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($6.4B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($2.4B). It was followed by India.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+1.9% per year) and India (-1.3% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of mixes and doughs per capita consumption in 2024 were the United States (3.5 kg per person), Japan (3.1 kg per person) and Pakistan (2.9 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World's Production of Mixes And Doughs

In 2024, production of mixes and doughs increased by 3.4% to 19M tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 when the production volume increased by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum volume in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, mixes and doughs production expanded rapidly to $39.4B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production By Country

China (3M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of mixes and doughs production, accounting for 16% of total volume. Moreover, mixes and doughs production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (1.3M tons), twofold. India (1.2M tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.7% share.

In China, mixes and doughs production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+0.3% per year) and India (+1.9% per year).

Imports

World's Imports of Mixes And Doughs

For the sixth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in supplies from abroad of mixes and doughs, which increased by 8% to 2.2M tons in 2024. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, mixes and doughs imports rose rapidly to $5.8B in 2024. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +67.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 18%. Global imports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

The purchases of the nine major importers of mixes and doughs, namely Germany, the United States, the UK, Canada, Italy, France, Belgium, Mexico and the Netherlands, represented more than half of total import. Spain (74K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($592M), the UK ($495M) and the United States ($450M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, together comprising 27% of global imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +10.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average mixes and doughs import price stood at $2,652 per ton in 2024, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,654 per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($3,221 per ton) and Italy ($3,011 per ton), while Spain ($2,253 per ton) and Belgium ($2,542 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World's Exports of Mixes And Doughs

In 2024, global exports of mixes and doughs expanded rapidly to 2.3M tons, rising by 7.9% compared with 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.5%. The global exports peaked in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, mixes and doughs exports totaled $6.1B in 2024. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +70.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2024 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

The biggest shipments were from France (418K tons), the United States (307K tons) and Germany (249K tons), together finishing at 42% of total export. Belgium (158K tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Austria (147K tons) and Canada (130K tons). All these countries together took near 19% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (98K tons), Greece (73K tons), the UK (61K tons) and Hungary (51K tons) - together made up 12% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +14.1%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($1.4B) remains the largest mixes and doughs supplier worldwide, comprising 24% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($693M), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

In France, mixes and doughs exports increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+3.4% per year) and the United States (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2024, the average mixes and doughs export price amounted to $2,653 per ton, growing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,456 per ton), while Hungary ($2,032 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.