Bread Market Improvers to Grow 5.2% by 2022

The market of bread improvers will reach USD4bn by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2017 to 2022, according to the report “Bread Improvers Market by Ingredient (Emulsifiers, Enzymes, Oxidizing Agents, Reducing Agents), Application (Bread, Viennoiseries, Cakes), Type, Form, and Region – Global Forecast to 2022”, published by Markets and Markets.

The market is driven by the growing consumption of bread and related bakery products across the globe, among others, as well as innovative bread product offerings and a rising demand for organic bread improvers; a growth in demand for convenience food products globally is also supporting the market.

Viennoiseries are projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the bread improvers market by application during the forecast period 2017-2022. The rise in demand for fast food products and ready-to-eat bakery products has been contributing to the growth of this market segment.

Manufacturers most commonly use bread improvers in powdered form, as they are easier to use compared to liquid and granular forms; therefore, powdered bread improvers account for the largest market share in 2016. The powdered form finds applications in various bakery products, such as bread, viennoiseries, and cakes.