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Whole Grain Foods Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20808348

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Whole Grain Foods Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses whole grain foods market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for whole grain foods ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The whole grain foods market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Whole Grain Cereals; Whole Grain Bread; Whole Grain Snacks; Whole Grain Pasta; Other Product Types

2) By Nature: Conventional; Organic

3) By Source: Maize; Wheat; Brown Rice; Oats; Rye; Barley; Quinoa; Mult-grain; Other Sources

4) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets; Convenience Stores; Online Retail; Specialty Stores; Other Distribution Channels

5) By End Consumer: Health-Conscious Consumers; Fitness Enthusiasts; Families With Children; Food Enthusiasts And Home Cooks; Individuals With Dietary Restrictions

Subsegments:

1) By Whole Grain Cereals: Ready-To-Eat Cereals; Hot cereals; Granola; Muesli

2) By Whole Grain Bread: Whole Grain Loaves; Whole Grain Rolls; Whole Grain Bagels; Whole Grain Flatbreads

3) By Whole Grain Snacks: Whole Grain Crackers; Whole Grain Chips; Whole Grain Chips; Whole Grain Bars; Whole Grain Popcorn

4) By Whole Grain Pasta: Whole Wheat Pasta; Brown Rice Pasta; Quinoa Pasta; Other Whole Grain Pasta Types

5) By Other Product Types: Whole Grain Flour; Whole Grain Tortillas; Whole Grain Muffins; Whole Grain Cookies And Biscuits

Companies Mentioned: Cargill Incorporated; Nestlé S.A.; PepsiCo Inc.; Viterra Limited; The Kraft Heinz Company; ​Associated British Foods; General Mills Inc.; Kellogg Company; Conagra Brands Inc.; Campbell Soup Company; Post Holdings Inc; Barilla G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A.; The Hain Celestial Group Inc; Warburtons Limited; Nature's Path Foods Inc.; Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc.; Grain Millers; Hometown Food Company; Silver Hills Bakery; Bluebird Grain Farms

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Whole Grain Foods Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Whole Grain Foods Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Whole Grain Foods Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Whole Grain Foods Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.2 Biotechnology, Genomics And Precision Medicine
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.5 Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech And Digital Finance
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Rising Consumer Preference For Whole And Minimally Processed Foods
4.2.2 Product Innovation In Whole Grain Snacks And Ready Meals
4.2.3 Expansion Of Organic Whole Grain Offerings
4.2.4 Increased Fortification Of Whole Grain Products
4.2.5 Growth Of Clean-Label Food Positioning
5. Whole Grain Foods Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Health-Conscious Consumers
5.2 Fitness Enthusiasts
5.3 Families With Children
5.4 Food Enthusiasts And Home Cooks
5.5 Individuals With Dietary Restrictions
6. Whole Grain Foods Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Whole Grain Foods Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Whole Grain Foods PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Whole Grain Foods Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Whole Grain Foods Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Whole Grain Foods Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Whole Grain Foods Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Whole Grain Foods Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Grain Cereals, Whole Grain Bread, Whole Grain Snacks, Whole Grain Pasta, Other Product Types
9.2. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Nature, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Conventional, Organic
9.3. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Maize, Wheat, Brown Rice, Oats, Rye, Barley, Quinoa, Multi-grain, Other Sources
9.4. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail, Specialty Stores, Other Distribution Channels
9.5. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By End Consumer, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Health-Conscious Consumers, Fitness Enthusiasts, Families With Children, Food Enthusiasts And Home Cooks, Individuals With Dietary Restrictions
9.6. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Whole Grain Cereals, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Ready-To-Eat Cereals, Hot cereals, Granola, Muesli
9.7. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Whole Grain Bread, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Grain Loaves, Whole Grain Rolls, Whole Grain Bagels, Whole Grain Flatbreads
9.8. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Whole Grain Snacks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Grain Crackers, Whole Grain Chips, Whole Grain Chips, Whole Grain Bars, Whole Grain Popcorn
9.9. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Whole Grain Pasta, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Wheat Pasta, Brown Rice Pasta, Quinoa Pasta, Other Whole Grain Pasta Types
9.10. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Product Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Whole Grain Flour, Whole Grain Tortillas, Whole Grain Muffins, Whole Grain Cookies And Biscuits
10. Whole Grain Foods Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Whole Grain Foods Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Whole Grain Foods Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Whole Grain Foods Market
12.1. China Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Whole Grain Foods Market
13.1. India Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Whole Grain Foods Market
14.1. Japan Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Whole Grain Foods Market
15.1. Australia Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Whole Grain Foods Market
16.1. Indonesia Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Whole Grain Foods Market
17.1. South Korea Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Whole Grain Foods Market
18.1. Taiwan Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Whole Grain Foods Market
19.1. South East Asia Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Whole Grain Foods Market
20.1. Western Europe Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Whole Grain Foods Market
21.1. UK Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Whole Grain Foods Market
22.1. Germany Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Whole Grain Foods Market
23.1. France Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Whole Grain Foods Market
24.1. Italy Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Whole Grain Foods Market
25.1. Spain Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Whole Grain Foods Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Whole Grain Foods Market
27.1. Russia Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Whole Grain Foods Market
28.1. North America Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Whole Grain Foods Market
29.1. USA Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Whole Grain Foods Market
30.1. Canada Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Whole Grain Foods Market
31.1. South America Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Whole Grain Foods Market
32.1. Brazil Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Whole Grain Foods Market
33.1. Middle East Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Whole Grain Foods Market
34.1. Africa Whole Grain Foods Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Whole Grain Foods Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Nature, Segmentation By Source, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Whole Grain Foods Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Whole Grain Foods Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Whole Grain Foods Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Whole Grain Foods Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Whole Grain Foods Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Cargill Incorporated Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Nestlé S.A. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. PepsiCo Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Viterra Limited Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. The Kraft Heinz Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Whole Grain Foods Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Associated British Foods, General Mills Inc., Kellogg Company, Conagra Brands Inc., Campbell Soup Company, Post Holdings Inc, Barilla G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A., The Hain Celestial Group Inc, Warburtons Limited, Nature's Path Foods Inc., Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc., Grain Millers, Hometown Food Company, Silver Hills Bakery, Bluebird Grain Farms
38. Global Whole Grain Foods Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Whole Grain Foods Market
40. Whole Grain Foods Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Whole Grain Foods Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Whole Grain Foods Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Whole Grain Foods Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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