Europe Fondant Market Research Report Information By Product Type (Rolled Fondant, Poured Fondant, Sculpting Fondant, Sculpting Fondant, Gumpaste Fondant), By Application (Confectionary, Bakery), By End-User (Bakery Industry/Chains, Commercial Food Service, In-Store Bakery, Artisan Production, Others), By Distribution Channel (B2B, B2C), By Country (Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, France, Poland, Rest of Europe) - Forecast Till 2032

Europe Fondant Market Overview

Europe Fondant Market Size was valued at USD 308.24 million in 2023. The Europe Fondant market industry is projected to grow USD 329.34 Million in 2024 to USD 534.56 million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.20% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Fondant is a type of sugar paste that is used in the confectionery and bakery industry for making decorative elements for cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods. The European fondant market has witnessed steady growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for bakery and confectionery products, as well as the growing popularity of cake decorating and customized cakes.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Fondant Market Trends

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  Increasing DIY Baking Trend

  
  

One significant and impactful trend in the European fondant market is the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) baking movement. Fondant items that are easy to use and meet the demands of inexperienced bakers are in high demand as more and more people take up baking at home. In response to this trend, fondant producers are introducing handy and simple-to-use fondant selections, giving amateur bakers the resources they need to produce cake decorations that look impressive. In addition to increasing fondant product sales, the DIY baking movement spurs innovation in formulation, portioning, and packaging so that even inexperienced bakers can produce remarkable results. This trend is reshaping the European fondant market in line with the general movement in customer preferences toward inventive and immersive culinary experiences.

Europe Fondant Type Insights

The Europe Fondant market segmentation, based on type, Europe fondant Market has been bifurcated into rolled fondant, poured fondant, sculpting fondant and gumpaste fondant. The rolled fondant segment accounted for a market share of 46.6% in 2021 and is likely to register a CAGR of 6.8% during the projected period. Rolled Fondant is the most typical fondant, which resembles smooth pie crust and is frequently wrapped around cakes to cover them as well as sliced into strips or other forms for decorating. Some specialty shops sell it in sheets, but one can also buy it in dough form and roll it themselves. Moreover, the ingredients for rolled fondant include sugar, water, and corn syrup. The addition of gelatin or glycerin helps in shape and sculpting. Marzipan and royal icing were often used to decorate elaborate wedding cakes, but rolled fondant are more widely used alternative because those two ingredients, raw egg whites and almond meal, are difficult to utilize when baking for large crowds due to allergies. Curiously, powdered sugar and melted marshmallows can also be used to make rolled fondant, but that technique is far less frequent.

Figure 1: Europe Fondant Market, by product type, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Fondant by Application Insights

The Europe Fondant market segmentation, based on application, Europe fondant Market has been bifurcated into confectionary and bakery. The bakery segment accounted for a market share of 66.1% in 2021 and is likely to register a CAGR of 6.9% during the projected period. The bakery segment is further bifurcated as cakes, donuts, muffins, and others. The others include biscuits and cookies. A bakery is a business that creates, and markets baked goods made with flour, like bread, cookies, cakes, pastries, and pies. Some retail bakeries also fall within the café category, providing coffee and tea to clients who want to eat the baked products there.

Figure 2: Europe Fondant Market, by application, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million)

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Europe Fondant Market Segment Insights:

Europe Fondant end-user Insights

The Europe Fondant market segmentation, based on end user, Europe fondant Market has been bifurcated into bakery industry/chains, commercial food service, in-store bakery, artisan production and others. The bakery industry/chains segment accounted for a market share of 34.5% in 2021 and is likely to register a CAGR of 7.3% during the projected period.  The Bakery Industry mainly refers to the food sector that uses grains. Breads, cakes, pies, pastries, baked pet treats, and similar items may be grain-based cuisine. The industry includes bakeries as well as the tools, materials, and delivery personnel needed to run it. Hence, the growing consumption of breads, cakes, pastries, and baked production across Europe coupled with the wide usage of fondant in it for various purposes such as filling of cakes, decoration purposes are expected to positively contribute to its segmental growth. For instance, according to the Federation of Bakers Ltd, almost 39 million tons of bread, viennoiserie, and patisserie were consumed in the EU 27 countries overall. Most nations' bread output is rather stable, but some, like the United Kingdom and Germany, continue to exhibit a long-term pattern of a moderate drop, 1 to 2% every year.

Figure 3: Europe Fondant Market, by end-user, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million) 

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Fondant Distribution Channel Insights

The Europe Fondant market segmentation, based on distribution channel, Europe fondant Market has been bifurcated into B2B and B2C. The B2B segment accounted for a market share of 62.1% in 2021 and is likely to register a CAGR of 6.9% during the projected period. Business-to-consumer (B2C) refers to the practice of selling goods and services directly between an organization and the customers who will ultimately use them. B2C enterprises are the businesses that sell directly to consumers. The onset of covid-19 has increased the usage of fondant for making cakes in household which is usually considered under B2C channel and further contributes to its segmental growth.

Figure 4: Europe Fondant Market, by distribution Channel, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Fondant by country Insights

The g Europe Fondant market segmentation, Europe basically includes the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Rest of the Europe are all included in the analysis of the European market. The Germany segment accounted for a market share of 26.0% in 2021.

Europe Fondant Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Europe fondant market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.7% during the review period. The market's growth can be attributed to the surging demand of fondant from various sectors such as food, and bakeries. The Europe fondant market is moderately competitive, as the key players are continuously focusing on the adoption of growth strategies to enhance their market position. The growth strategies adopted by the manufacturers include re-innovation in their existing products, acquisition, strategic collaboration to uplift their revenue. The companies are also focusing on the expansion of their operations across the regions, augmenting their production, sales, and distribution capabilities. However, the growth of market players is primarily dependent on the market conditions, the development of industry, along with government support.

Key Companies in the Europe Fondant market include

• Dawn food products, Inc (US)


• Zeelandia International (The Netherlands)


• Puratos Group (Belgium)


• Danone (France)


• Barry Callebaut (Switzerland)


• Couplet Sugars SA (Belgium)


• Arctos crème SP. Z O.O. (Poland)


• Holger food group SP. ZO.O (Poland)


• JF Renshaw LTD. (UK)

Europe Fondant Industry Developments

There have been no recent developments by the company in the Europe Fondant market.

Europe Fondant Market Segmentation

Europe Fondant Type Outlook

• Rolled Fondant


• Poured Fondant


• Sculpting Fondant


• Gumpaste Fondant

Europe Fondant by application Outlook

• Confectionery


• Bakery

Europe Fondant by end-user Outlook

• Bakery Industry/Chains


• Commercial Food Service


• In-store Bakery


• Artisan Production


• Other Retail Sector

Europe Fondant Distribution Channel Outlook

• B2B


• B2C

Europe Fondant by country Outlook

• Germany
  
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • Poland
  
  
  • Rest of Europe