North America gluten free flour market is forecast to register tremendous gains over the coming years owing to rapid urbanization, increasing health concerns, and consumption of gluten-free products by the geriatric population. Gluten is known to be a protein which is generally present in wheat flour and is extensively present in homemade and commercial baked goods, giving them their structural integrity. It is commonly found in flour made from triticale, spelt, rye, barley, a cross between rye and wheat. The term gluten-free flour is referred to flours which are made up of non-gluten containing products. Demand for gluten-free products is increasing substantially owing to the growing prevalence of gluten-intolerance and celiac disease.

North America gluten free flour market is divided into segments in terms of product, source, application, distribution channel, and regional landscape.

Based on product, the North America gluten free flour industry is classified into fava bean flour & flour blends, amaranth flour, bean flour, coconut flour, corn flour, and others. Bean flour segment is projected to grow over the forecast time period owing to its numerous health benefits such as high protein, fiber, vitamin and mineral content, maintains blood sugar, and lower calories. Bean flours also tend to give a specific flavor to dishes, which makes them highly desired in savory dishes as well as flavorful desserts like the one with spices or chocolate masking the bean flavor.

Fava bean flour segment is expected to grow over the coming years due to its several health benefits such as reducing problems of Parkinson’s disease, prevention of birth defects, improving immunity, improving bone health, reducing high blood pressure and weight. The others segment is likely to reach a valuation of approximately $13.46 million by the end of the analysis timeframe. The segment was valued at over $3.72 million in 2019. To reach the aforementioned valuation, that segment expected to grow at a CAGR of around 16.6% over the forecast time period.

In terms of application, the overall market is bifurcated into soup & sauces, bakery products, ready-to-eat food products, and others. Others application segment was valued at $2.44 million in 2019 and is expected to exceed a valuation of approximately $13.79 million by the end of the analysis timeline, registering a CAGR of 12.3% over the forthcoming time period.

With respect to distribution channel, the market is categorized into online retail, hypermarkets/supermarkets, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Grocery stores segment is expected to grow over the coming years owing to the factors such as good relationship of customers with local grocery shop owners and close proximity.

Convenience stores segment is anticipated to reach $3.75 million by the end of the analysis timeframe owing to close proximity and easy access. Online retail segment is slated to grow owing to ease of purchase, interesting offers and discounts and availability of product at doorstep.