France Sourdough Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Type I, Type II, Type III), By Application (Breads, Cookies, Cakes, Waffles, Pizza), and France Sourdough Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

France Sourdough Market Insights Forecasts to 2035 

• The France Sourdough Market Size was Estimated at USD 116.3 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.50% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Sourdough Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 232.5 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The France Sourdough Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 232.5 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 6.50% from 2025 to 2035. This is due to the demand for sourdough has been driven by consumer preferences for artisanal and healthful baked goods.  The market is anticipated to grow as a result of the rise in artisanal bread, rising consumer awareness of the health benefits, and growing demand for clean-labeled organic products.

Market Overview 

The France Sourdough Market Size includes the manufacture, distribution, and sale of sourdough breads and sourdough baked goods that are made with a natural fermentation process. Any form of leavened sourdough bread (or baked good) uses a starter or a culture of wild yeast and bacteria to raise the dough, which produces its distinct flavors and textures, and potentially makes sourdough more digestible than breads made using commercial yeast. Consumer demand for healthy and artisanal baked goods has reignited interest in sourdough. The trends of artisanal bread, awareness of health benefits, and the popularity of clean label and natural organic products will support the growth of the market. In addition, the increase in baking at home (and post-pandemic baking at home) is propelling demand for sourdough and sourdough products. The availability of sourdough products through grocery, retail, and online channels also allows for abundant access to sourdough products.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France sourdough market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France sourdough market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France sourdough market. 

Driving Factors

The France sourdough market is driven by product innovation, especially the diversification of sourdough across various food segments. Bakery food product manufacturers also look to new formulations to create products that have sourdough with products such as pizza, crackers, and snacks. This diversification is useful for profiling the needs of customers. Also, some trends associated with the process of continuing development of the nutrient mix and the improvement of the fermentation process increase the reliability of production and quality of sourdough, making it a more desirable product to consumers and an easier ingredient for industrial bakers to process.

Restraining Factors

Challenges that the France sourdough market faces are high costs of production, shorter shelf life, the uncertainty of selling due to cost-shifting, and competition from mainstream bread. It may limit access to accessibility and price for some consumers and make it more challenging to scale.

Market Segmentation

The France sourdough market share is classified into type and application.

• The type III segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France sourdough market is segmented by type into type I, type II, and type III. Among these, the type III segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Industrial bakers use Type III to ensure consistency and stable quality by defining the standard taste and profiling the controlled fermentation process. The segment has grown in popularity and is renowned for the baked goods' durability and nutritional value.

• The breads segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France sourdough market is segmented by application into breads, cookies, cakes, waffles, and pizza. Among these, the breads segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment is growing as a result of consumers' growing preference for bread products.  Furthermore, the market is expected to grow due to the high nutritional value and ease of digestion of sourdough breads.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France sourdough market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

List of Key Companies

• Lallemand
• Gold Coast Bakeries (Queensland) Pty Ltd
• Riverside Sourdough
• Josey Baker Bread
• Truckee Sourdough Company
• Bread SRSLY
• Alpha Baking Company, Inc.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France Sourdough Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Sourdough Market, By Type                                                             

• Type I
• Type II
• Type III

France Sourdough Market, By Application                                                                 

• Breads
• Cookies
• Cakes
• Waffles
• Pizza