26. November 2025

Bread and Baked Goods Industry Report 2025

Bread and Baked Goods Industry Report 2025

The global bread and baked goods market is on a stable growth trajectory. Bread and bakery products play a central role in everyday consumer life and are gaining increasing attraction from investors. Our latest study offers in-depth insights into key trends shaping this diverse sector, including market structure, growth outlooks and transaction activity.

Special attention is given on the German market, which accounts for around 6% of global market volume. A strong tradition of baking, high product diversity and the presence of established industrial producers contribute to a resilient market environment.

  • Through 2030, the German market is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.3%, increasing from EURbn 13 to approximately EURbn 16
  • Globally the market is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.1%
  • The average global transaction EV/EBITDA multiple is approximately 15x, driven primarily by strategic buyers as the main market participants

The report includes a comprehensive review of current valuation metrics and highlights the factors that are shaping investor and industry decision-making today.

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Marcel Brix

Managing Director | BLOK Management GmbH

Oliver Kolb

Managing Director | BLOK Management GmbH

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