Global Cereals Market to 2032

Overview

The Global Cereals Market is expected to reach a 246.69 USD Billion by 2032 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.51% from 2025 to 2032.

Revenue, 2024 (USD Billion)
129.41
Forecast, 2032 (USD Billion)
246.69
CAGR, 2024 - 2032
8.51%
Report Coverage
Global

Global Cereals Market 2018-2032 USD Billion

Global Cereals Market, Key Findings (2025-2032)

Market Growth and Projections:

  • Market Size (2024): 129.41 USD Billion
  • Projected Market Size (2032): 246.69 USD Billion
  • CAGR (2025-2032): 8.51%

Key Findings of Global Cereals Market

  • The Global Cereals Market was valued at 129.41 USD Billion in 2024.
  • The Global Cereals Market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 8.51% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
  • In 2024, the Largest segment Conventional in Nature Segment accounted for the largest share of the market with a revenue of 102.43 USD Billion
  • The fastest growing segment Vitamin-Fortified in Functional Benefits Segment grew Fastest with a CAGR of 11.01% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2032.

Global Cereals Market Scope

Global Cereals Market Segmentation & Scope
Product Category
  • Others
  • Brewing/Distilling Inputs
  • Cereal-Based Meal Kits
  • Infant Cereals
  • Instant Cereal Mixes
  • Cereal Snacks
  • Feedstock/Animal Feed
  • Breakfast Cereals
  • Bakery Ingredients (Flour/Grain Blends)
Functional Benefits
  • Others
  • Vegan-Certified
  • Keto-Friendly
  • Paleo-Friendly
  • Low/No Salt
  • High-Iron
  • Allergen-Free
  • Low Fat
  • Omega-3 Enriched
  • Low Glycemic Index
  • Cholesterol-Lowering
  • Probiotic/Prebiotic Enhanced
  • Heart-Healthy
  • Gluten-Free
  • High-Protein
  • Low/No Sugar
  • High-Fiber
  • Vitamin-Fortified
Shelf Life
  • Short-Term (Perishable)
  • Medium-Term
  • Long-Term (Ambient Shelf-Stable)
Packaging
  • Others
  • Eco-Packaging
  • Drum
  • Canister
  • Tetra Pack / Aseptic Carton
  • Jar
  • Sack (Bulk)
  • Sachet/Stick Pack
  • Bag
  • Pouch
  • Box
Cereal Type
  • Others
  • Kamut
  • Amaranth
  • Teff
  • Fonio
  • Triticale
  • Buckwheat
  • Quinoa
  • Millet
  • Sorghum
  • Rye
  • Oats
  • Barley
  • Maize(Corn)
  • Rice
  • Wheat
Nature
  • Organic
  • Conventional
Category
  • NON-GMO Certified
  • GMO-BASED
Packaging Size
  • Bulk Packs (ABOVE 2.5KG)
  • Extra Large Packs (1.1KG–2.5KG)
  • Single Serve Packs (BELOW 50G)
  • Large Packs (501G–1KG)
  • Medium Packs (251G–500G)
  • Small Packs (51G–250G)
Price Range
  • Premium (USD 7.00 AND ABOVE)
  • Mid-Range (USD 2.50-6.99)
  • Economy (UPTO USD 2.49)
Distribution Channel
  • B2C
  • B2B
Consumption Format
  • Others
  • Beverage-Infused
  • Mix-In Ingredient
  • Ready-To-Heat
  • Ready-To-Cook
  • Snack Packs
  • Dry Snack
  • Porridge
  • On-The-Go Bars
  • Spoon-Eaten With Milk/Yogurt
Processing Level
  • Others
  • Coated
  • Sweetened
  • Seasoned
  • Steamed
  • Fully Cooked
  • Raw
  • Micronized
  • Partially Cooked
  • Extruded
  • Roasted
  • Sprouted
  • Instant
  • Blended
  • Pre-Cooked
  • Polished
  • Dehusked
  • Fortified
Product Form
  • Others
  • Germ
  • Bran
  • Starch
  • Cracked Grains
  • Ground Meal
  • Puffed Grains
  • Rolled Grains
  • Flaked Grains
  • Flour
  • Whole Grains

Global Cereals Market Data Coverage Insights

Study Period 2024-2032
Base Year 2024
Unit Revenue in USD Billion
Market Value in 2024 129.41 USD Billion
Market Value in 2032 246.69 USD Billion
CAGR (2025-2032) 8.51%
Historic Data 2016-2023
Market Segments Covered Product Category,Functional Benefits,Shelf Life,Packaging,Cereal Type,Nature,Category,Packaging Size,Price Range,Distribution Channel,Consumption Format,Processing Level,Product Form

Regional Insights:

  • Leading Market (2024-2032): Global, leading in terms of revenue 129.41 USD Billion in 2024
    • Key Country: U.S., leading in terms of revenue with value of 31,039.80 USD Million in 2024.

Segments and Scope

  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Product Category
    • Bakery Ingredients (Flour/Grain Blends) is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 30.31 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Bakery Ingredients (Flour/Grain Blends) is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.13 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Functional Benefits
    • Vitamin-Fortified is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 19.15 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Vitamin-Fortified is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 11.01 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Shelf Life
    • Long-Term (Ambient Shelf-Stable) is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 65.23 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Long-Term (Ambient Shelf-Stable) is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.79 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Packaging
    • Box is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 29.92 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Box is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.60 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Cereal Type
    • Wheat is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 18.36 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Wheat is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.53 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Nature
    • Conventional is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 102.43 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Organic is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.41 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Category
    • GMO-BASED is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 79.43 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • GMO-BASED is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.68 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Packaging Size
    • Small Packs (51G–250G) is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 41.37 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Small Packs (51G–250G) is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.39 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Price Range
    • Economy (UPTO USD 2.49) is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 67.25 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Economy (UPTO USD 2.49) is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.88 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Distribution Channel
    • B2B is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 84.64 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • B2B is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.70 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Consumption Format
    • Spoon-Eaten With Milk/Yogurt is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 51.09 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Spoon-Eaten With Milk/Yogurt is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.51 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Processing Level
    • Fortified is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 17.01 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Fortified is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.80 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Global Cereals Market to 2032, By Product Form
    • Whole Grains is the largest segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 37.35 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Whole Grains is the Fastest growing segment in Global Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.76 % in forecast period 2025-2032.

Global Cereals Market Company Share Analysis

 
Company Name Company Share Analysis
Nestlé
Kellogg Co.
General Mills Inc.
Associated British Foods plc
POST HOLDINGS, INC.
Global Cereals Market Company Share Analysis

Global Cereals Market Geographical Sales Distribution, 2018-2032 USD Billion

Global Cereals Market Geographical Sales Distribution, 2018-2032 USD Billion

Global Cereals Market Company Profiling

Global Cereals Market Company Profiling
Frequently Asked Questions
The Global Cereals Market is segmented based on Segmentation Product Category,Functional Benefits,Shelf Life,Packaging,Cereal Type,Nature,Category,Packaging Size,Price Range,Distribution Channel,Consumption Format,Processing Level,Product Form.
Global Cereals Market was valued at USD 129.41(Revenue in USD Billion) in 2024.
Global Cereals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.51% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The Conventional segment is expected to dominate the Global Cereals Market, holding a largest market share of 102.43 USD Billion in 2024

Global Cereals Market Scope

Global Cereals Market Segmentation & Scope
Product Category
  • Others
  • Brewing/Distilling Inputs
  • Cereal-Based Meal Kits
  • Infant Cereals
  • Instant Cereal Mixes
  • Cereal Snacks
  • Feedstock/Animal Feed
  • Breakfast Cereals
  • Bakery Ingredients (Flour/Grain Blends)
Functional Benefits
  • Others
  • Vegan-Certified
  • Keto-Friendly
  • Paleo-Friendly
  • Low/No Salt
  • High-Iron
  • Allergen-Free
  • Low Fat
  • Omega-3 Enriched
  • Low Glycemic Index
  • Cholesterol-Lowering
  • Probiotic/Prebiotic Enhanced
  • Heart-Healthy
  • Gluten-Free
  • High-Protein
  • Low/No Sugar
  • High-Fiber
  • Vitamin-Fortified
Shelf Life
  • Short-Term (Perishable)
  • Medium-Term
  • Long-Term (Ambient Shelf-Stable)
Packaging
  • Others
  • Eco-Packaging
  • Drum
  • Canister
  • Tetra Pack / Aseptic Carton
  • Jar
  • Sack (Bulk)
  • Sachet/Stick Pack
  • Bag
  • Pouch
  • Box
Cereal Type
  • Others
  • Kamut
  • Amaranth
  • Teff
  • Fonio
  • Triticale
  • Buckwheat
  • Quinoa
  • Millet
  • Sorghum
  • Rye
  • Oats
  • Barley
  • Maize(Corn)
  • Rice
  • Wheat
Nature
  • Organic
  • Conventional
Category
  • NON-GMO Certified
  • GMO-BASED
Packaging Size
  • Bulk Packs (ABOVE 2.5KG)
  • Extra Large Packs (1.1KG–2.5KG)
  • Single Serve Packs (BELOW 50G)
  • Large Packs (501G–1KG)
  • Medium Packs (251G–500G)
  • Small Packs (51G–250G)
Price Range
  • Premium (USD 7.00 AND ABOVE)
  • Mid-Range (USD 2.50-6.99)
  • Economy (UPTO USD 2.49)
Distribution Channel
  • B2C
  • B2B
Consumption Format
  • Others
  • Beverage-Infused
  • Mix-In Ingredient
  • Ready-To-Heat
  • Ready-To-Cook
  • Snack Packs
  • Dry Snack
  • Porridge
  • On-The-Go Bars
  • Spoon-Eaten With Milk/Yogurt
Processing Level
  • Others
  • Coated
  • Sweetened
  • Seasoned
  • Steamed
  • Fully Cooked
  • Raw
  • Micronized
  • Partially Cooked
  • Extruded
  • Roasted
  • Sprouted
  • Instant
  • Blended
  • Pre-Cooked
  • Polished
  • Dehusked
  • Fortified
Product Form
  • Others
  • Germ
  • Bran
  • Starch
  • Cracked Grains
  • Ground Meal
  • Puffed Grains
  • Rolled Grains
  • Flaked Grains
  • Flour
  • Whole Grains
Frequently Asked Questions
The Global Cereals Market is segmented based on Segmentation Product Category,Functional Benefits,Shelf Life,Packaging,Cereal Type,Nature,Category,Packaging Size,Price Range,Distribution Channel,Consumption Format,Processing Level,Product Form.
Global Cereals Market was valued at USD 129.41(Revenue in USD Billion) in 2024.
Global Cereals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.51% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The estimated market value of the Global Cereals Market for final year is USD 246.69 (USD Billion).

Global Cereals Market Company Profiling

Global Cereals Market Company Profiling
Frequently Asked Questions
The Global Cereals Market is segmented based on Segmentation Product Category,Functional Benefits,Shelf Life,Packaging,Cereal Type,Nature,Category,Packaging Size,Price Range,Distribution Channel,Consumption Format,Processing Level,Product Form.
Global Cereals Market was valued at USD 129.41(Revenue in USD Billion) in 2024.
Global Cereals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.51% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The estimated market value of the Global Cereals Market for final year is USD 246.69 (USD Billion).

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