Pulse Flour Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth Report and Forecast 2030

Industry Prospective:

The global pulse flour market size was worth around USD 18.5 billion in 2021 and is predicted to grow to around USD 31.3 billion by 2028 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 7.8% between 2022 and 2028. The report analyzes the global pulse flour market’s drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the pulse flour market.

Pulse Flour Market: Overview

Edible legumes such as dry beans, broad beans, chickpeas, lentils, lupins, and peas are used to make pulse flour. Pulses are crushed into flour, which is then refined for use in a variety of applications, to produce it. Typically, pulse flour is used in place of conventional flour types like wheat, corn, and soy. Pulse flour is employed in a variety of dishes and for the creation of baked goods due to its versatility.

To enhance the quality of the dough and raise the protein level of the finished product, it is also employed in the snack food business. Furthermore, the global need for gluten-free food products is helping pulse flour gain momentum.

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Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global pulse flour market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 7.8% over the forecast period (2022-2028).
• In terms of revenue, the global pulse flour market size was valued at around USD 18.5 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 31.3 billion, by 2028.
• Due to a variety of driving factors, the market is predicted to rise at a significant rate. The global pulse flour market is projected to grow owing to increasing demand for organic and gluten-free flour.
• Based on type, the chickpea segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021.
• Based on application, the bakery food segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2021.
• Based on the distribution channel, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.
• Based on region, North America is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Pulse Flour Market: Growth Drivers

Increasing demand for organic and gluten-free flour to drive the market

The demand for gluten-free flour has increased due to consumers' growing knowledge of gluten sensitivity. As a gluten-free component, pulse flour has gained popularity among consumers recently. Although celiac disease is quite common in the world, an increasing number of Americans have stopped consuming gluten during the past ten years.

For instance, the Mayo Clinic estimates that 3.1 million Americans consume no gluten and that 72% of these individuals fall under the category of "those without celiac disease avoiding gluten." As a result, producers are making a variety of gluten-free goods utilizing components like pulse flour, which have a range of nutritional values from low to high. Therefore, the increasing demand for organic and gluten-free flour is expected to drive the global pulse flour market growth during the forecast period.

Pulse Flour Market: Restraints

Volatility in the price of the pulse due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to impede the market growth

The COVID-19 pandemic's effects on the market for pulse flour were generally defined by significant changes in supply and demand, which presented challenges for all parties involved, including consumers. Additionally, the pandemic raised the cost of pulse flour. For instance, in India, the cost of white urad dal flour rose to around USD 1.27/kg during the pandemic from USD 1.21/kg before it. The price increase of pulse flour was also largely due to the manpower shortage at mills, which was made worse by the higher transportation costs for both raw materials and milled flour. Food grain costs, especially flours and pulses, increased by 15-20% as a result in several nations.

Pulse Flour Market: Opportunities

The growing application of pulse flour is expected to flourish the market

The market for pulse flour is expanding as a result of the growing usage of pulse flour in the food sector for a variety of culinary products and applications, including meals, soups, snacks, bakery goods, and other items. Pulse Flour is frequently used in bread products to improve flavor and texture. For instance, the World Pulse Flours Association (WIND) estimates that China will consume 41,450 million servings of pulse flour in 2019 or more than 38% of global consumption. Consequently, the market for pulse flour grew more during the predicted period.

Pulse Flour Market: Segmentation

The global pulse flour market is segmented based on the type, application, industry vertical, distribution channel, and region

Based on the type, the global market is bifurcated into pea, bean, chickpea, lentil, and others. The chickpea segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021 and is expected to show its dominance during the forecast period. Chickpeas are an excellent source of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and carbs and have a lot of dietary fiber. Additionally, chickpea flour has several health advantages, including improved digestion, weight management, lowered heart attack risk, and blood sugar stabilization. These factors have contributed to the increase in chickpea demand.

The market is likely to increase as a result of the segment's increasing usage in the production of soups, sauces, dips, and spreads. The anticipated factors driving the demand for chickpea flour include an increase in consumer health consciousness and a rise in the use of chickpea flour in developing nations.

Based on application, the market is segmented into bakery food, extruded food, meat products, beverages, feed and others. The bakery food segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2021 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. Growing consumer awareness of a healthy diet that includes natural, organic, and gluten-free foods is anticipated to fuel the segment's expansion. Additionally, factors like the existence of a varied product range with ongoing advancements are projected to positively affect growth in the years to come.

The main factor driving the bakery food industry is the rising demand for gluten-free bread. To address this rising demand, packaged bread makers, most notably Warburtons, the dominant company in the United Kingdom, are creating free-from versions of their key brands, which are gaining popularity among consumers from all socioeconomic levels.

Based on distribution channels, the global pulse flour market is bifurcated into supermarkets and hypermarkets, departmental stores, online stores, and specialty shops. The supermarkets and hypermarkets segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period because it provides easy accessibility to a range of items under one roof. Customers can choose products from a wide variety of availability as a result.

Since there are more seasonal displays now including gluten-free goods, more new goods are being promoted, growing the segment. Managing a single large customer base is simpler in supermarkets than managing a big number of independent, smaller customers. Supermarkets and hypermarkets generate a substantial amount of sales since they have access to a significant consumer base. A bigger sales volume is also made possible by improved brand recognition for products with nationwide distribution.

Recent Developments:

• In June 2020, to provide sustainable solutions for the North American market, Buhler partnered with the Food Application Center (FAC) in Minnesota, the United States. There, it will organize conferences with clients from the food and feed sector, startups, academics, and other partners. Additionally, Bühler plans to use the brand-new cutting-edge application center to transform crops of raw materials, including pulses, ancient grains, beans, oats, and others, into flours, snacks, extruded goods, and even plant-based protein products.
• In October 2021, for applications based on plant proteins, including quick and ready-to-eat (RTE) products, Ingredion introduced pulse-based ingredient solutions, such as Homecraft Prista P 101 pea flour.

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Pulse Flour Market: Regional Analysis

North America is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period

North America is expected to hold the largest share in 2021 in the global pulse flour market and is expected to show its dominance during the forecast period. The market for pulse flour has been driven by changes in lifestyle and rising environmental consciousness, including veganism, the use of non-GMO, gluten-free goods, and the rising desire for natural and healthful ingredients.

For instance, Nutriati introduced the Artesa Textured Pulse Protein, a patented chickpea ingredient for plant-based meats that combines Nutriati's Artesa chickpea flour with carefully selected yellow pea protein and is produced by the exacting final ingredient criteria. The market's main growth driver is the rising demand for pulse flour in bakery applications because it is gluten-free, improves product moisture and softness, and adds nutrition.

Pulse Flour Market: Competitive Analysis

The global pulse flour market is dominated by players like AGT Food and Ingredients, ADM, Ingredion, Buhler, Avena Foods Limited, Limagrain, ARDENT MILLS, ANCHOR INGREDIENTS, Diefenbaker Spice & Pulse, and The Scoular Company, among others.

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The global pulse flour market is segmented as follows:

By Type

• Pea
• Bean
• Chickpea
• Lentil
• Others

By Application

• Bakery Food
• Extruded Food
• Meat Products
• Beverages
• Feed
• Others

By Industry Vertical

• Nutraceuticals
• Bakery Industry
• Personal Care
• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Departmental Stores
• Online Stores
• Specialty Shops

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