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Ancient Grain Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global ancient grain market is worth USD 5.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 9.6 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Quinoa is the largest by grain segment.

USD 5.1 bnMarket size 2026
USD 9.6 bnForecast 2036
6.5%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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Market overview

The global ancient grain market is worth USD 5.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 9.6 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Quinoa is the largest by grain segment.

ScopeAncient grains sold as whole grain, flour, flakes and ingredients: quinoa, millet, spelt, farro, buckwheat, amaranth, teff, kamut and freekeh.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 4.8 bn
Value 2026USD 5.1 bn
Value 2036USD 9.6 bn
CAGR 2026-20366.5%
Volume 20261,687,129 tonnes
Volume 20362,867,019 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 3,030 per tonne
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Ancient Grain market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global ancient grain market is forecast to grow from USD 5.1 bn in 2026 to USD 9.6 bn by 2036, a rise of 88%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 6.5%
Ancient Grain market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 4.8 bn; 2026: USD 5.1 bn; 2027: USD 5.4 bn; 2028: USD 5.8 bn; 2029: USD 6.2 bn; 2030: USD 6.6 bn; 2031: USD 7.0 bn; 2032: USD 7.5 bn; 2033: USD 7.9 bn; 2034: USD 8.5 bn; 2035: USD 9.0 bn; 2036: USD 9.6 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 6.5%.20255.1 bn20267.0 bn20319.6 bn20366.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 5.1 bn
2027USD 5.4 bn
2028USD 5.8 bn
2029USD 6.2 bn
2030USD 6.6 bn
2031USD 7.0 bn
2032USD 7.5 bn
2033USD 7.9 bn
2034USD 8.5 bn
2035USD 9.0 bn
2036USD 9.6 bn

Ancient Grain market segmentation

By grain

Exhibit 2Quinoa is the largest segment by grain, with 24.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by grain
Ancient Grain market share by grain, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by grain. Quinoa: 24.0%; Millet: 20.0%; Other ancient grains: 18.0%; Spelt and farro: 14.0%; Buckwheat: 14.0%; Amaranth and teff: 10.0%.Quinoa24.0%Millet20.0%Other ancient grains18.0%Spelt and farro14.0%Buckwheat14.0%Amaranth and teff10.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Quinoa24.0%22.9%USD 1.2 bn6.0%
Millet20.0%20.0%USD 1.0 bn6.5%
Spelt and farro14.0%13.4%USD 716 mn6.0%
Buckwheat14.0%13.4%USD 716 mn6.0%
Amaranth and teff10.0%11.5%USD 511 mn8.0%
Other ancient grains18.0%18.9%USD 920 mn7.0%

By form

Exhibit 3Whole grain adds the most revenue by form, growing from USD 2.5 bn in 2026 to USD 4.2 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by form, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Ancient Grain market by form, 2026 and 2036Revenue by form in 2026 and 2036. Whole grain: USD 2.5 bn in 2026, USD 4.2 bn in 2036, change +72%; Flour: USD 1.1 bn in 2026, USD 2.1 bn in 2036, change +89%; Flakes and puffs and ready products: USD 920 mn in 2026, USD 2.0 bn in 2036, change +117%; Pasta and bakery ingredients: USD 613 mn in 2026, USD 1.3 bn in 2036, change +107%.20262036 forecastChangeWhole grain+72%2.5 bn4.2 bnFlour+89%1.1 bn2.1 bnFlakes and puffs and ready products+117%920 mn2.0 bnPasta and bakery ingredients+107%613 mn1.3 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Whole grain48.0%43.9%USD 2.5 bn5.5%
Flour22.0%22.1%USD 1.1 bn6.5%
Flakes and puffs and ready products18.0%20.8%USD 920 mn8.1%
Pasta and bakery ingredients12.0%13.2%USD 613 mn7.5%

By channel

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Retail56.0%53.3%USD 2.9 bn6.0%
Food manufacturing28.0%30.7%USD 1.4 bn7.5%
Foodservice16.0%16.0%USD 818 mn6.5%

By nature

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Conventional68.0%62.0%USD 3.5 bn5.5%
Non-GMO8.0%8.0%USD 409 mn6.5%
Organic24.0%30.0%USD 1.2 bn8.9%

By gluten status

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Naturally gluten-free grains52.0%52.0%USD 2.7 bn6.5%
Gluten-containing grains40.0%38.0%USD 2.0 bn6.0%
Certified gluten-free products8.0%10.0%USD 409 mn8.9%

Top 25 countries for ancient grain by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 73.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 92.4%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 1.4 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 44.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Ancient Grain market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 1.4 bn, 28.0%; India: USD 460 mn, 9.0%; Germany: USD 358 mn, 7.0%; France: USD 256 mn, 5.0%; United Kingdom: USD 256 mn, 5.0%; Canada: USD 256 mn, 5.0%; Italy: USD 204 mn, 4.0%; China: USD 204 mn, 4.0%; Japan: USD 153 mn, 3.0%; Australia: USD 153 mn, 3.0%.United States1.4 bn 28.0%India460 mn 9.0%Germany358 mn 7.0%France256 mn 5.0%United Kingdom256 mn 5.0%Canada256 mn 5.0%Italy204 mn 4.0%China204 mn 4.0%Japan153 mn 3.0%Australia153 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 1.4 bn28.0%USD 2.7 bn6.5%
2IndiaUSD 460 mn9.0%USD 988 mn8.0%
3GermanyUSD 358 mn7.0%USD 643 mn6.0%
4FranceUSD 256 mn5.0%USD 461 mn6.1%
5United KingdomUSD 256 mn5.0%USD 461 mn6.1%
6CanadaUSD 256 mn5.0%USD 480 mn6.5%
7ItalyUSD 204 mn4.0%USD 345 mn5.4%
8ChinaUSD 204 mn4.0%USD 441 mn8.0%
9JapanUSD 153 mn3.0%USD 249 mn5.0%
10AustraliaUSD 153 mn3.0%USD 288 mn6.5%
11SpainUSD 150 mn2.9%USD 352 mn8.9%
12NetherlandsUSD 144 mn2.8%USD 261 mn6.2%
13BrazilUSD 106 mn2.1%USD 193 mn6.2%
14PeruUSD 85 mn1.7%USD 155 mn6.2%
15BelgiumUSD 72 mn1.4%USD 131 mn6.2%
16SwedenUSD 63 mn1.2%USD 115 mn6.2%
17SwitzerlandUSD 56 mn1.1%USD 102 mn6.1%
18AustriaUSD 51 mn1.0%USD 92 mn6.2%
19MexicoUSD 47 mn0.9%USD 84 mn6.1%
20PolandUSD 43 mn0.8%USD 78 mn6.1%
21DenmarkUSD 40 mn0.8%USD 73 mn6.2%
22South KoreaUSD 37 mn0.7%USD 68 mn6.2%
23RussiaUSD 35 mn0.7%USD 64 mn6.2%
24ArgentinaUSD 33 mn0.7%USD 60 mn6.2%
25South AfricaUSD 32 mn0.6%USD 58 mn6.2%
Rest of worldUSD 386 mn7.6%USD 675 mn5.7%
Exhibit 5United States and India account for 40% of the USD 4.5 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Ancient Grain market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 5.1 bn. United States: +USD 1.2 bn; India: +USD 528 mn; Germany: +USD 285 mn; China: +USD 237 mn; Canada: +USD 224 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 1.7 bn; Rest of world: +USD 288 mn. Market value 2036: USD 9.6 bn.Market value 20265.1 bnUnited States+1.2 bnIndia+528 mnGermany+285 mnChina+237 mnCanada+224 mn20 other countries+1.7 bnRest of world+288 mnMarket value 20369.6 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Ardent Mills
  • Bob's Red Mill
  • Archer Daniels Midland
  • King Arthur Baking Company

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Ancient Harvest
  • Alter Eco
  • Rude Health
  • Doves Farm
  • Bay State Milling
  • Great River Organic Milling
  • Lundberg Family Farms
  • Hodgson Mill

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Arrowhead Mills
  • Eden Foods
  • Anson Mills
  • Quinoa Corporation
  • Bluebird Grain Farms
  • Heartland Mill

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the ancient grain market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by grain, by form, by channel, by nature, by gluten status. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the ancient grain market?

The global ancient grain market is estimated at USD 4.8 bn in 2025 and USD 5.1 bn in 2026.

How fast will the ancient grain market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 9.6 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 4.5 bn.

Which country is the largest market for ancient grain?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.4 bn in 2026, 28.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 44.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 8.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which ancient grain segment is largest?

In the by grain split, Quinoa is the largest segment with 24.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading ancient grain companies?

Global leaders include Ardent Mills, Bob's Red Mill, Archer Daniels Midland, King Arthur Baking Company.

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