Pulse Flour Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Pulse Flour Market is Segmented By Type (Beans, Lentil, Chickpea, Pea, Others), By Nature (Organic, Conventional), By Application (Bakery and Confectionery, Beverages, Animal Feed, Others), By Distribution Channel (B2B, B2C, Supermarkets and Hypermarket), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Pulse Flour Market Overview

The Global "Pulse Flour Market" is Predicted to reach at a high CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031)

Pulses are an important source of protein in human nutrition, and they're utilized in a variety of dishes and processed foods. Pulses are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are gluten-free and devoid of other allergies. Pulses' nutritional benefits prompted a surge in demand for pulse concentrates, starches, and flours. The pulse flour industry is growing due to the increased demand for gluten-free and allergen-free products. Manufacturers are extensively spending on R&D projects to increase product quality. This is also leading to the development of innovative pulse flour variants for various food applications.

Pulse Flour Market Scope

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Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2022)

Pulse Flour Market Dynamics

Increasing demand for functional flours containing plant-based proteins is expected to drive the pulse flour market

The market for pulse flour is primarily driven by the flour's health benefits, as it provides fiber, protein, and micronutrients to food products.  The use of this product in bakery items increases the amino acid profile while also saving money.  The industry is anticipated to see new opportunities as demand for functional beverages and convenience foods with high nutritional value grows. Pulse flour is obtained from milled or dried pulses, which are refined in various bakery products, including bread, rolls, cookies and muffins. It is used as a functional food ingredient due to its gluten-free nature and ability to enhance food texture and shelf life.  Pulse flour is used in various dishes as a substitute for rice and wheat flour.  These flours are commonly used in bakery and snack goods to improve the products' nutritional, protein, and flavor content.  According to the Northern Pulse Growers Association, every 10 grams of pea flour delivers 2.5 grams of protein and dietary fiber, as well as a natural source of folate and zinc.  Two proposals to subsidize pulse crops were included in the United States Agricultural Act of 2014, sometimes known as the farm bill.

Pulse Flour Market Segmentation

Chickpea is the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period

The chickpeas segment is expected to rise at a considerable CAGR during the projection period. Chickpeas are the third most important pulse crop globally, with 11.67 million tonnes produced each year. Peas are high in minerals, including iron, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus, which aid overall wellness. They are also thought to aid in decreasing cholesterol and regulating blood sugar levels due to their high fiber content. Pea-derived foods, such as pea starches, pea proteins, and pea flours, are used as major components in a wide range of products, such as baked goods, sauces, soups, and other food items, fueling segment expansion.

By application, bakery and confectionery emerged as the largest segment, accounting for more than XX% share in 2021. Pulse flour's popularity has already skyrocketed due to its texture, taste, and nutritional value. Pulses can be used as a direct replacement for wheat flour in baked goods and significantly increase the amino acid profile of the end product, thus enabling protein claims. The ingredient is in line with several of today's hottest food trends. Pulses, which include a variety of beans, are high in fiber, protein, iron, potassium, and folate and are gluten-free. Warburtons, a British baking company, collaborated with the Canadian International Grains Institute and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers on a three-year project to increase the use of pulse flours in the food sector.

Pulse Flour Market Geographical Share

Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the global pulse flour market in the year 2021

In the Asia-Pacific region, agriculture development has improved in recent years, and pulse irrigation is expected to stimulate demand and popularity of the pulse flour market in the coming years. Also, various food processing and foodservice innovations will create new opportunities and perspectives in the pulse flour market. North America's pulse flour market is anticipated to have a significant share of global business. This is because  the demand for pulse floor from snack food producers and bakeries is increasing customer awareness of the benefits of pulse flour is increasing, and demand for gluten-free among customers are growing

South America is the fastest-growing region in the global pulse flour market. The main driver of the market is the growing awareness of the health advantages of pulses in the region. As part of their change to a healthier diet, customers with more purchasing power have begun to include pulse flours in their regular meals. As many countries' economies improve, more money is being invested in healthier meals. The abundance of diverse pulses in the region has enticed significant players to invest. Furthermore, as a major supplier and producer of pulses, the country has development opportunities for new firms entering the pulse processing industry, especially with government support.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2022)

Pulse Flour Market Companies and Competitive Landscape

The global pulse flour market is fragmented, and the global players compete intensely with local and regional players and private labels. Some of the key players operating in the global market are Ingredion, Ganesh Grains Ltd, Best Cooking Pulses Inc and Parakh Agro Industries Ltd. To boost their market share, manufacturers focus on developing new flavors and products. Verdient Foods and Ingredion, a US corporation, formed a joint venture in January 2018 to extend its pulse operations, and the products are now sold in over 120 countries. Bunge also added a non-GMO lentil functional flour to their product portfolio in November 2018, which is advertised as clean label ingredients. In 2020, Avena Food and Best Cooking Pulses collaborated to leverage both firms' strengths and capitalize on synergies. Lentil functional flour is a nutritionally beneficial option for modified starches.

COVID-19 Impact:

The pandemic prompted a worldwide move toward plant-based diets, which benefited the pulse flour market

The emergence of new coronavirus and the resulting lockdown limitations have caused widespread supply-demand disruptions in the food business. The demand for pulse flour has declined globally due to the closure or reduced operations of the food service business. During this time, however, sales of processed foods such as bakery and confectionery, snacks, breakfast cereals, and functional beverages surged, somewhat offsetting the drop in the foodservice industry. Processed food items have also been a big consumer of pulse flour. The sector's resilience to the pandemic is promising growth for pulse flour both during and after the pandemic.

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