Association of Bakery Ingredient Manufacturers
Industry Facts
The bakery industry plays a significant part in the UK economy in terms of employment, manufacturing and adding value to raw ingredients. Some key industry facts are demonstrated below.
The UK bakery market is valued at approximately £5.74 billion. *Federation of Bakers Market Overview (Kantar Worldpanel Update)
85% of the flour used to make bread in the UK is produced from home grown wheat. *Federation of Bakers
UK bakery ingredients exports are valued at over £400 million annually.
Approximately 13 million loaves and bakery packs are sold in the UK every day. *Federation of Bakers Market Overview (Kantar Worldpanel Update)
The UK baking industry employs around 79,500 people directly in manufacturing roles. *Data: ONS, as at September 2023
