Industry Statistics and Trends
Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe key trends
A boom in health consciousness is fuelling demand for whole grains and gluten-free options.
Rising health awareness, boosted by the pandemic, has consumers around the globe ditching traditional bread and starch for their whole grain counterparts.
Starch-based biodegradable packaging is trending thanks to its eco-friendly nature.
As green policies and eco-consciousness continue to expand, demand for sustainable packaging will swell.
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Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €90.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Health trends push whole grains and gluten-free products
- Ballooning health consciousness has driven demand for healthier, more nutritious grain products like whole grain, organic and gluten-free options.
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Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Sustainable policies are set to support starch sales
- The push towards eco-friendliness will continue driving demand for starch-based biodegradable and sustainable packaging materials.
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Revenue
€90.9bn
Employees
234k
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
- Romania +13.0%
- Serbia +10.7%
- Switzerland +10.5%
- Hungary +9.9%
- Bulgaria +7.1%
Bottom 5 Countries
- Slovenia -8.3%
- Slovakia -5.6%
- Bosnia & Herzegovina -4.9%
- Sweden -4.7%
- Ireland -2.5%
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cargill Inc. | 173,538.7 | 4,666.1 | 2.7 | |
ADM Milling Ltd | 91,381.6 | 5,397.1 | 5.9 | |
Agrana Group | 3,731.9 | 211.2 | 5.7 |
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Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe is €90.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 12,186 businesses in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe include?
Wheat flour and Doughs and mixes are part of the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry is Turkey.
How competitive is the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Greece
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Romania
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Norway
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Italy
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in the UK
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Denmark
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Germany
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Latvia
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Luxembourg
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Russia
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Slovakia
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Hungary
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Poland
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Finland
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Croatia
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Slovenia
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Austria
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in France
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Lithuania
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in the Netherlands
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Belgium
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Sweden
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Cyprus
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Estonia
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe
- Grain Milling in the UK
- Breakfast Cereals & Cereal-Based Foods Production in the UK
- Starch Product Manufacturing in the UK
- Grain Milling in Germany
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Spain
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Portugal
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Serbia
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Switzerland
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Czechia
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Turkey
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Ireland
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Bulgaria
- Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Iceland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes the milling of flour or meal from grains or vegetables and the manufacture of flour mixes or dough from these products. It also includes the wet milling of corn and vegetables and the manufacture of starch and starch products.
Related Terms
MillingGlutenWet MillingWhat's included in this industry?
Wheat flourDoughs and mixesGroats and mealsGlucose and glucose syrupWheat-based starchesPotato-based starchesCompanies
Cargill Inc.ADM Milling LtdAgrana GroupIndustry Code
106 - Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Health trends push whole grains and gluten-free products
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Health-conscious and eco-friendly trends drive grain and starch product innovations. Producers are diversifying their offerings from fortified flours and gluten-free mixes to starch-based bioplastics to cater to shifting preferences.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
The market is fragmented among many grain and starch producers. This prevents any single company from dominating and resulting in increased competition and diverse product offerings.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Cargill Inc.
- Countries of operation for ADM Milling Ltd
- Countries of operation for Agrana Group
- Countries of operation for GoodMills Group GmbH
- Countries of operation for Whitworths Holdings Ltd
- Countries of operation for Ingredion UK Ltd
- Countries of operation for Roland Mills United GmbH & Co KG
- Countries of operation for Crespel & Deiters GmbH & Co KG
- Countries of operation for Heygates Ltd
- Countries of operation for Bindewald und Gutting Verwaltungs-GmbH
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
The regulatory landscape for grain millers and starch producers is complex and multifaceted. Producers are governed by a mix of EU directives and national regulations covering areas like food safety, environmental impact and quality standards.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
E-commerce growth has bolstered starch producers' profit. Greater demand for packaging materials, including sustainability-focused, non-plastic options, has enabled producers to raise prices.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Grain Milling & Starch Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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