Definition
The US Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing industry acquires raw materials such as flour, starch, sugar, meat, dried fruit, emulsifiers, flavorings, preservatives, additives, gluten, vitamins, food acids etc. and processes them into consumer food products like bread, doughnuts, cakes, pies, pastries etc. These are then sold to supermarkets, convenience stores, foodservice providers and other specialty retailers while many bakeries also sell their products directly to the public for cash payment. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fresh and frozen bread and other bakery products.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.