- Cereal ingredients comprise processed grains—such as wheat, oats, rice, corn, and barley—transformed into flour, flakes, puffs, bran, and other forms. These ingredients serve as foundational components in breakfast cereals, bakery products, snacks, confectionery, pet food, and biofuel sectors. They deliver nutritional benefits—rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals—while offering functional attributes like texture enhancement, emulsification, and binding in food formulations
- Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the fastest CAGR of 5.1 % from 2024 to 2032, owing to rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and increasing breakfast cereal consumption—particularly in China and India—coupled with growing awareness of health and wellness
- North America holds the largest regional share (approximately 31 % in 2023), supported by strong retail infrastructure, a mature breakfast cereal market, and rising demand for functional and organic ingredients
