Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/23/2018 -- The consumption of tortillas has increased rather significantly over the past decade. According to an analysis by Future Market Insights, the global Tortilla market is projected to be valued at US$ 12,324.4 Mn by 2028 end, expanding at a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period 2018-2028. Despite an extremely slow moving annual growth rate, increased tortilla consumption is predicted in the coming years—mostly supported by population growth, especially among Hispanics, as well as a continuation in the trend of consumer tortilla consumption preferences.

Tortillas have successfully positioned itself in the Latin American market. With a revenue share of +48% in 2017, Latin America clearly dominated the global tortilla market, in terms of value sales, substantially driven by the rapidly growing Hispanic population in the United States. In countries like Mexico, more than 94% of the tortillas are processed or produced using corn as its main source. Flour tortillas have a fairly high value share in the global tortillas market, compared to other variants such as tortilla chips, taco shells, tostadas, and corn tortillas. However, tortilla chips are expected to witness significant consumption in the coming years.

A sample of this report is available upon request@https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-4376

Research also suggests that, due to increasing demand for Mexican cuisine such as such as tortillas, nachos, enchiladas, tacos, and tamales, especially in North America and Latin America, tortillas, in the on-the-go snacks format, have been gaining traction. Busy lifestyles, deteriorating health conditions, and increasingly urban working population are some factors contributing to the consumption increase of tortillas, as per convenience. Moreover, an in-depth consumer sentiment analysis also indicates that more than 40% consumers buy tortilla products on a weekly basis and +50% consumers buy from modern trade stores like hypermarkets and supermarkets, owing to easy availability of the product at reasonable prices. Tortilla flour-based products, being one of the main Mexican foods, is gaining traction among its target customers throughout the foodservice industry.

Traditional Tortillas in New Convenient, Flavored Formats to Push Global Adoption

The global tortilla market has witnessed a surge a surge in the launch of new products containing innovative flavors over the last couple of years. Moreover, organic or gluten-free new products are being increasingly adopted in Americas, primarily attributable to the rising demand for the product, with added health benefits. The launch of these new flavored products is expected to have a positive impact on the market, thereby fueling the growth of global tortilla market during the forecast period. Moreover, significant growth in organized retailing in the form of hypermarket and specialty markets, which are more likely to make savory snacks popular among the consumers, will significantly drive the adoption of tortillas in the coming years.

Key Food Manufacturers Adding New Features to Tortillas to Expand Consumer Base

In new food formulations, key food manufacturers including Cargill and AB Mauri are leveraging the significant growth in the consumption of tortillas and have come up with new features added to tortillas. Cargill has developed a number of whole grain, low-fat tortilla prototypes in an effort to capture a slice of the growing U.S. market for healthy bread alternatives. With their new patent technology, AB Mauri has developed reduced-fat tortillas, paving way for manufacturers to attract growing base of health conscious consumers. The company's new patented technology enables manufacturers to develop reduced fat, reduced sodium, wheat-based tortillas. Already widely adopted in American market, AB Mauri has been strategizing on implementing the same patented technology in the European markets as well.

Request report Toc@https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/askus/rep-gb-4376

Moreover, FDA approvals for folic acid fortification of corn masa flour, allowing manufacturers to add up to 0.7 milligram of folic acid per pound of corn masa flour, has opened up new opportunities for manufactures to explore new food formulations. Key food manufacturer Bunge, offers corn masa flours and a wide variety of shortenings to help create products that meets all consumer demands.