UK Bread Market
The UK bread and morning goods market is worth almost £2.9 billion and is one of
the largest sectors in the food industry. Total volume is approximately 4.4
billion units, the equivalent of over 12 million loaves and packs every single day.
80% of bread is wrapped and sliced - for convenience, for keeping qualities and
value for money.
The larger baking companies produce 80% of bread sold in the UK. Instore
bakeries (ISBs) within supermarkets produce about 17% and high street retail bakers
produce the rest.
Fig. 1 Market share of UK bread production by value and volume
|
% by value
|
% by volume |
| Large plant bakers |
78 |
80 |
| In-store bakeries |
17 |
17 |
| Master bakers |
5 |
3 |
|
100 |
100 |
Source: Trade Sources
For further information on the UK Bread Market please dowload the factsheet
attached.