Durum Wheat Flour Market

Market Introduction

Durum wheat is a tetraploid species of wheat, also named as pasta wheat or macroni wheat. This variety of wheat is comparatively rich in protein and gluten content than other variety of wheat. Durum wheat is hardest comparing to other varieties of wheat. Durum wheat flour is exclusively used for preparation of pasta, and naturally rich yellow color of the endosperm gives golden color to pasta.

It is also used in manufacturing bulgur and noodles, and this wheat is most prominently used in African and Middle Eastern countries for making regional culinary. It is also used in making durum wheat breads, desserts, etc. Durum wheat is exclusively produced in Middle East and Levant region, and Central Europe.

Durum wheat flour market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period, owing to developing taste for pasta and other regional culinary among the population across the globe.

Durum Wheat Flour Market: Segmentation

Durum wheat flour market is segmented on the basis of type, nature, end-use and sales channel and region.

On the basis of type, durum wheat flour market is segmented into fine and coarse. The coarse durum wheat flour is also called as semolina flour.

On the basis of nature, durum wheat flour market is segmented into organic and conventional. Organic segment of durum wheat flour market is expected to witness relatively high growth over the forecast period, as it is proven and believed that organic products are more healthful as compared to conventional food products.

On the basis of end-use, durum wheat flour market is segmented into household and food industry. Food industry segment is sub-segmented into pasta & noodles manufacturers, bakery industry, desserts and others.

Durum wheat flour market is further segmented on the basis of sales channel into direct sales and retail sales. Retail sales is further sub-segmented into modern trade, specialty stores, modern grocery stores, online retailing and other retailing formats. Specialty stores segment is expected to exhibit relatively high value CAGR over the forecast period.

Durum Wheat Flour market: Drivers, Restraints, and Trends

Increasing number of individuals are opting for whole grain flour, which is expected to boost the sales of durum wheat flour market over the forecast period, as durum wheat flour is whole grain flour. Pasta is staple food in the U.S. and Europe, hence variations and innovation in pasta could possibly boost the sales of durum wheat flour market. Rising health concern among individuals is expected to drive the sales of global durum wheat flour market.

Durum wheat flour is a rich source of fibers, carbohydrates, and vitamins etc.

Individuals across the globe have started shifting to gluten free diets, owing to various health benefits associated with gluten free food products, this factor could possibly impede the trajectory of durum wheat flour market over the forecast period. Also, health concern among people is rising, due to which sales of pasta could be possibly affected, which in turn affect the durum wheat flour market adversely.

Durum Wheat Flour Market: Regional Outlook

On the basis of region, Durum Wheat Flour market is segmented into five different regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and MEA.

Among these regions, Europe and the MEA is expected to have the major value and volume share of durum wheat flour market globally, as both of these regions accounts for relatively high consumption of durum wheat flour. The North America also holds significant share of durum wheat flour, as pasta is staple food in the U.S.

The Latin America durum wheat flour market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period, but is anticipated to account for a lower growth rate than the APAC region, owing to a greater number of emerging economies in APAC. In Asia Pacific region the countries like China, Japan, India and Australia are generating the major revenue.

The APAC durum wheat flour market is estimated to account for relatively high value CAGR over the forecast period, owing to a larger consumer base, combined with a higher number of retail outlets than any other region.

Durum Wheat Flour Market: Key Players

Some of the key players in Durum Wheat Flour market are The King Arthur Flour Company, General Mills, Smucker Foods of Canada Corp., Hodgson Mills, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc., Ardent Mills, and others.

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• North America (U.S., Canada)
• Latin America (Mexico. Brazil)
• Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, U.K, Spain)
• Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia)
• Asia Pacific (China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand)
• Japan
• Middle East and Africa (GCC Countries, S. Africa, Northern Africa)

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