State of the Industry: Retail Bakeries in the U.S.

Published:  April 2026 (20th Edition)

Price:  $179.00

Report Contents:  (67 pages)

Written Analysis (36 pages):

Drivers of Industry Growth

Health and Dieting Concerns Being Addressed by Retail Bakers

Organic Bakery Product Sales

Greener and Sustainable Practices Can Increase Profits and Sales

Gluten- and Allergen-Free Options Attract More Consumers

Bakery-Café Concept, Market Size, and Major Players

Retail Bakery Sales Trends

Product-by-Product Sales Analysis

State Sales Trends

Number and Location of Retail Bakeries

Average Sales Per Bakery and Gross Margins

Competition from In-Store Bakeries

Consumer Price Trends for Bakery Products

Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Bakery Products

Economic Trends and Tariffs Impact Retail Bakery Sales

Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Retail Bakeries

Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)

Statistical Tables (28 tables):

Retail Bakery Sales in the U.S., 2010-2030

Retail Bakery Sales in the U.S., by Product Type, 2024, 2025, and 2030

Retail Bakery Sales in the U.S., by State, 2025

Number of Retail Bakeries in the U.S., 2010-2030

Number of Retail Bakeries in the U.S., by State, 2025

Average Sales Per Retail Bakery in the U.S., 2010-2030

Average Sales Per Retail Bakery in the U.S., by State, 2025

Gross Operating Margin for Retail Bakeries in the U.S., 2010-2030

U.S. Producer Price Trends for Retail Bakeries, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Bakery Products, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Bread, Total and by Type, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Fresh Biscuits, Rolls, and Muffins, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Fresh Cakes and Cupcakes, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Cookies, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Fresh Sweetrolls, Coffeecakes, and Doughnuts, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Crackers, 2010-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Frozen and Refrigerated Bakery Products, 2010-2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Bakery Products, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on White Bread, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Nonwhite Bread, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Biscuits and Rolls, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Cakes and Cupcakes, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Cookies, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Doughnuts, Sweetrolls, and Coffeecakes, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Pies, Tarts, and Turnovers, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Crackers, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

Average Annual Household Expenditures on Frozen and Refrigerated Bakery Products, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030

U.S. Food Expenditures, Away From Home vs. At Home, 2010-2030

Graphs (3 graphs):

Retail Bakery Sales in the U.S., 2020-2030

Number of Retail Bakeries in the U.S., 2020-2030

U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Bakery Products, 2020-2030