Precooked Corn Flour Market Size, Share, and Analysis by 2028

Precooked Corn Flour Market Forecast to 2028 - Analysis By Product Type (Yellow Corn Flour, White Corn Flour, and Others) and Application (Bakery and Confectionery, Soup, Sauces and Dressings, RTE Meals and Foods, Extruded Snacks, and Others)

Historic Data: 2019-2020 | Base Year: 2021 | Forecast Period: 2022-2028
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  • Last update date : June 17, 2024
Precooked Corn Flour Market Size, Share, and Analysis by 2028
Report Date: June 17, 2024   |   Report Code: TIPRE00008738 Email: sales@theinsightpartners.com

2021 Market Size

US$ 2.92 Bn

Base year value

2028 Forecast

US$ 3.95 Bn

Projected by 2028

CAGR 2022-2028

4.4 %

Growth rate

Addressable Market

US$ 24.37 Bn

(2022-2028)

The precooked corn flour market was valued at US$ 2,918.78 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 3,953.67 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2021 to 2028.

Precooked corn flour is gluten-free and is an essential ingredient to make tortillas, tamales, and other Mexican dishes. The adoption of Mexican cuisine across the world is increasing the consumption of precooked corn flour.

In 2020, Asia Pacific dominated the global precooked corn flour market and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. Rising awareness related to health benefits and rich nutritional profile offered by products prepared from precooked corn flour are driving the precooked corn flour market growth across the region. Additionally, rising disposable income of people and increasing applications of precooked corn flour have led to growing demand for precooked corn flour. Moreover, the rising adoption and consumption of Mexican food in countries such as Australia and India is driving the demand for precooked corn flour.

Market Assessment and Insights

  • Asia Pacific dominated the market with 32.2% share in 2020.
  • Asia Pacific is poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period.
  • United States market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% over the forecast period.
  • By Type, the Yellow Corn Flour segment accounted for the largest market share of 68.5% in 2020.
  • By Application, the RTE Meals and Foods segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of 5.3% over the forecast period
  • The report profiles key industry players such as GRUMA SAB de CV, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co, Societe Cooperative Agricole Limagrain, Goya Foods Inc, Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Bunge Global SA, Harinera del Valle SA, The Quaker Oats Co, C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc., Cargill Inc, while also analyzing key developments in novel ideas, disruptive products, and innovative services that could reshape the future market and reveal emerging themes across the industry.

Source: The Insight Partners' analysis based on proprietary research, government publications, company annual reports, investor presentations, industry databases, and expert interviews.

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Market Insights

Growing Demand for Gluten-Free Food Products

Excess gluten consumption can lead to serious health issues such as sensitivity, wheat allergy, and celiac disease. According to the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO), celiac disease affects people of all age groups. Moreover, as per the Institute for Functional Medicine, incidences of celiac disease are increasing at 7.5% per year, with incidences highest among females and children. Increased demand for gluten-free food products is due to growing health-conscious consumers. These factors are driving the demand for gluten-free food products. 

Product Type Insights

Based on product type, the precooked corn flour market is categorized into yellow corn flour, white corn flour, and others. In 2020, the yellow corn flour segment dominated the market. The increased use of yellow corn flour in bakery applications propels the demand for precooked corn flour. It is used to bake cookies due to its smooth texture and good binding characteristics. Also, minerals and vitamins in yellow corn flour promote its use across an extensive range of nutritious food products.

Major market players adopt strategies such as mergers and acquisitions and product launches to expand their geographic presence and consumer base. A few of the key players operating in the precooked corn flour market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated, Limagrain (Limagrain Ingredients), Agricor, Buhler, Favero Antonio SRL, Molino Peila SpA, SEMO Milling LLC, Bunge Limited, and Gruma S.A.B. de C.V.

Report Spotlights

  • Progressive trends in the precooked corn flour market to help players develop effective long-term strategies
  • Growth strategies adopted by companies to secure growth in developed and developing markets
  • Quantitative analysis of the global precooked corn flour market from 2019 to 2028
  • Estimation of the demand for precooked corn flour across various industries
  • Porter’s analysis to illustrate the efficacy of buyers and suppliers operating in the industry to predict the market growth
  • Recent developments to understand the competitive market scenario and the demand for precooked corn flour
  • Market trends and outlook coupled with factors driving and restraining the growth of the precooked corn flour market
  • Understanding strategies that underpin commercial interest with regard to the global precooked corn flour market growth, aiding in the decision-making process
  • Precooked corn flour market size at various nodes of market
  • Detailed overview and segmentation of the global precooked corn flour market as well as its industry dynamics
  • Precooked corn flour market size in various regions with promising growth opportunities

The “Global Precooked Corn Flour Market Analysis to 2028” is a specialized and in-depth study of the consumer goods industry with a special focus on the global precooked corn flour market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the market with detailed market segmentation. The precooked corn flour market is segmented on the basis of product type, application, and geography. Based on product type, the market is categorized into yellow corn flour, white corn flour, and others. Based on application, the precooked corn flour market is segmented into bakery and confectionery, soups, sauces and dressings, RTE meals and foods, extrudes snacks, and others. Based on geography, the precooked corn flour market is segmented into five main regions—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Precooked Corn Flour Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2021 US$ 2.92 Billion
Market Size by 2028 US$ 3.95 Billion
Global CAGR (2021 - 2028) 4.4%
Historical Data 2019-2020
Forecast period 2022-2028
Segments Covered By Product Type
  • Yellow Corn Flour
  • White Corn Flour
By Application
  • Bakery and Confectionery
  • Soup
  • Sauces and Dressings
  • RTE Meals and Foods
  • Extruded Snacks
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Cargill, Incorporated
  • Limagrain (Limagrain Ingredients)
  • Agricor
  • Buhler
  • Favero Antoniop SRL
  • Molion Peila SpA
  • SEMO Milling LLC
  • Gruma
  • S.A.B. de C.V.

Precooked Corn Flour Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Precooked Corn Flour Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

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Company Profiles

  • Archer Daniels Midland Company
  • Cargill Incorporated
  • Limagrain (Limagrain Ingredients)
  • Agricor
  • Buhler
  • Favero Antoniop SRL
  • Molino Peila SpA
  • SEMO Milling LLC
  • Bunge Limited
  • Gruma S.A.B. de C.V.

Frequently Asked Questions

In 2020, the extruded snacks segment accounted for the largest market share. Extruded snacks are being widely consumed in parties, small or large gatherings, entertainment centers, and various other places. In recent years, the consumers have become more cautious about their snacking habits and are increasingly preferring healthy extruded snacks. The consumption of healthy extruded snack products is expanding the scope precooked corn flour in the extruded snacks segment.

On the basis of application, extruded snacks is the fastest-growing segment. Extruded snacks are a type of snacking food prepared by the extrusion process. Raw materials like starch-rich materials (corn, potato flour, maize, wheat, rice, etc.) are first ground to the correct particle size, and then they are transformed into hot melt fluids or the dry mix. This mixture is passed through a pre-conditioner, in which other ingredients such as liquid sugar, fats, dyes, meats, or water are added depending on the target product. Steam is passed to start the cooking process, and the preconditioned mix is then pushed through an extruder to produce snacks.

In 2020, Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the global precooked corn flour market. Consumers in the Asia Pacific are becoming health-conscious day by day, resulting in the demand for gluten-free and organic products. Health-conscious consumers are focusing on healthy bakery products, aiding the precooked corn flour market in this region. Along with the rising popularity of Mexican cuisine, the healthier nutritional profile of tortillas has made them increasingly popular with younger populations across the region.

The major players operating in the global precooked corn flour market are Archer Daniels Midland Company; Cargill, Incorporated; Limagrain (Limagrain Ingredients); Agricor; Buhler; Favero Antonio SRL; Molion Peila SpA; Gruma; S.A.B. de C.V. and SEMO Milling LLC.

In 2020, Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global precooked corn flour market. The demand for extruded snacks is on the rise due to the increase in disposable income and the on-the-go snacking trend among the urban population due to the hectic lifestyle. The rapidly changing lifestyle of consumers, and the change in eating habits, have been driving the extruded snacks market in Asia Pacific. The region is witnessing a rise in single-person and dual-income-no-kids (DINK) households. Long working hours drive the consumer preference toward healthy snacking options over meals, driving the demand for convenient food and on-the-go food products. The increase in demand for such food products is leading to an increased demand for precooked corn flour as it is one of the essential ingredients used in producing various snack products.

In 2020, the yellow corn flour segment accounted for the largest market share. Yellow corn flour is a type of corn flour that is most commonly used compared to other types of flour, such as white corn flour and blue corn flour. It is extensively used for baking cornbread or as an addition to other flours. This type of flour is also used in making tortillas, muffins, and pancakes. Yellow corn flour is slightly sweeter than white and blue corn.
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