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U.S. Retail Bakery Market. Analysis and Forecast to 2030

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U.S.: Retail Bakery Market 2025

Retail Bakery Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. retail bakery market stood at $X in 2021, surging by 5.7% 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, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +2.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Retail Bakery Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of retail bakery exported from the United States amounted to less than X kg, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, retail bakery exports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of retail bakery exports from the United States, together accounting for 75% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, which accounted for a further 25%. Moreover, retail bakery exports in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Mexico, fivefold.

From 2020 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +16.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest markets for retail bakery exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 75% of total exports. Moreover, retail bakery exports in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Mexico, sixfold.

Japan, with a CAGR of +29.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Retail Bakery Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Retail bakery imports into the United States totaled less than X kg in 2021, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, retail bakery imports totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of retail bakery imports to the United States, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

From 2020 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +36.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest retail bakery suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 50% of total imports. Moreover, retail bakery imports in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico, twofold.

Italy, with a CAGR of +44.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The average retail bakery export price stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year.
The average retail bakery import price stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the retail bakery market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 311811 - Retail bakeries

Companies mentioned:

  • Thorntons
  • Abp Corporation
  • Global Franchise Group
  • Hill Country Bakery
  • Crestone Group
  • Tribeca Oven
  • Liscio's Italian Bakery
  • Jacques Gourmet
  • Eatzi's Texas Beverage Corp.
  • Busken Bakery
  • O & H Danish Bakery
  • Bread & Chocolate
  • Collegetown Bagels
  • Fortune Management Company
  • Belpastry
  • El Gallo Giro Corporation
  • Servatii
  • Viktor Benes Continental Pastries
  • Andersen Bakery Incorporated
  • Show ME Bread
  • Kolache Factory
  • Bread Alone
  • Boudin Holdings
  • L.A.desserts
  • Mamolo's Continental & Bailey Bakeries
  • Chipita America
  • Flowers Baking Co. of Bardstown
  • Knead Bread
  • Northern California Bakery & Confecti
  • Southern CA Bakery Drivers' Security Fund
  • Woof Gang Bakery
  • PR Restaurants

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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