Gluten-Free Pasta Market - Global Industry Analysis

Industry Perspective:

The global gluten-free pasta market was valued at $1.4 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $16.54 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of about 4.4% during the forecast period. The report is an in-depth study of leading growth factors, restraints, opportunities and challenges in the global market.

Gluten-Free Pasta Market: Overview

Gluten-free pasta is different from regular pasta. It is made in combination with corn, millet, rice, and amaranth. Therefore, it is considered a healthy meal. Gluten-free pasta helps in increasing energy levels, lowering cholesterol levels, and improving the digestive system. It contains glucomannan, fiber, folic acid, and others. However, there are different types of gluten-free pasta available in the market, like chickpea pasta, brown rice pasta, and others. Gluten-free food products are crucial for people suffering from celiac and gluten allergy diseases. Celiac disease causes small intestine infection. However, it also helps in weight loss with a healthy combination and a proportion of other food products. Gluten-free pasta does not include protein gluten, which is present in a wide range of grains like rye, barley, and wheat.

COVID-19 Impact:

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the growth trajectory of the global gluten-free pasta market due to the disruptions in the supply chain because of the restrictions on movement and transport. Additionally, worldwide lockdowns led to the shutdown of manufacturing and production units. However, owing to the growing health consciousness among people due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the market is likely to see growth in demand for healthy foodstuffs like gluten-free pasta in the forthcoming years.

Gluten-Free Pasta Market: Growth Drivers

Growing prevalence of obesity and celiac disease will drive the growth of the global market.

The high prevalence of obesity among people all across the globe is one of the major factors impacting the growth trajectory of the global gluten-free pasta market. Gluten-free pasta is low in calories; therefore, it helps in sustainable weight reduction. As per the World Health Organization, around 38.3 million children were suffering from obesity and overweight issues in 2019. Those children were aged under five, and this number is likely to grow with time. Additionally, growth in the cases of celiac diseases globally is another reason augmenting the demand for gluten-free food products. Celiac disease is also referred to as gluten enteropathy, which is an autoimmune illness. This disease can only be monitored and treated by the gluten-free diet. Also, in order to compensate for the nutrient shortages in diet, more proteins, vitamins, and minerals are added to food products. The fast proliferating food and beverage sector globally is another key reason pushing up the demand and scaling the growth of the global market during the forecast period.

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Gluten-Free Pasta Market: Restraints

The bland taste of gluten-free pasta is likely to impede the growth of the global market.

Gluten-free pasta is full of nutrition but lacks taste. Therefore, the unpleasant taste of gluten-free pasta is a major restraining factor in the global market. However, manufacturers are innovating different products to overcome taste issues in the product portfolio.

Gluten-Free Pasta Market: Opportunities

The surging trend of 'free from' foods is likely to create new growth avenues in the global market.

There has been significant growth in the 'free from' food trend in recent years in the global market. 'Free from' food is gaining immense importance among consumers due to the evolving lifestyle that demands specific foods which are free from certain ingredients. There is high popularity of healthy versions of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook food materials due to the busy lifestyle of people. The increasing prevalence of celiac disease, allergies, and gluten intolerance among people is propelling the requirement for gluten-free meals, which is contributing immensely to the growth of the global gluten-free pasta market. The product development activities and constantly increasing product innovation are expected to foster growth opportunities in the global market. Traditionally, one key reason behind the surge in demand for gluten-free food was only the medical conditions like allergies, but in recent times, consumers are now looking forward to 'free from' food products as they prefer healthier alternatives to conventional products. In addition, the growing health awareness and benefits of gluten-free products are primarily attracting a large customer base, thereby offering new growth opportunities in the global market.

Gluten-Free Pasta Market: Challenges

Maintaining product consistency throughout the gluten-free product line is a major challenge in the global market.

Manufacturers are finding difficulty in maintaining product consistency throughout the product portfolio. Therefore, it is a major challenge faced by vendors in the global market.

Gluten-Free Pasta Market: Segmentation

The global gluten-free pasta market can be segmented into the product type, distribution channel, and region.

By product type, the market can be segmented into multigrain, chickpea, quinoa, and brown rice pasta.

By distribution channel, the market can be segmented into a supermarket and retail shops.

Recent Developments

• Barilla Group, in May 2019, extended its pasta plant, including whole wheat pasta and gluten-free in Iowa, U.S. It has enhanced the facility's dry pasta production capacity to 200,000 metric tonnes per year.
• Annie's Inc, in August 2018, announced the launch of a crispy cracker snack with cheddar cheese products named gluten-free cheddar bunny tails.

Gluten-Free Pasta Market: Regional Landscape

Europe accounts for the largest share in the global gluten-free pasta market due to the high number of people suffering from celiac and allergic diseases in the region. It is expected that around 135 million Europeans avoid gluten food products or self-diagnose themselves as intolerant, which further makes gluten sensitivity a prime concern in the global market. However, the high number of health-conscious consumers in the region will further augment the growth of the regional market in the forthcoming years.

Gluten-Free Pasta Market: Competitive Landscape

Some of the significant players in the global gluten-free pasta market include The Kraft Heinz Company (Heinz), R.P.'s Pasta Company, Quinoa Corporation, Ebro Foods, S.A. Group (Ebro), Jovial Foods, Inc, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Hain Celestial), Dr Schär AG/SPA (Dr Schär), Doves Farm Foods Ltd, Bionaturae, LLC, and Barilla G. e R. F.lli S.p.A. P.I.

Global gluten-free pasta market is segmented as follows:

By product type

• Brown Rice Pasta
• Quinoa Pasta
• Chickpea Pasta
• Multigrain Pasta

By distribution channel

• Retail Shops
• Supermarket

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa