NAICS 311211 - Flour Milling
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) milling flour or meal from grains (except rice) or vegetables and/or (2) milling flour and preparing flour mixes or doughs.
Industry trends:
The Flour Milling industry (NAICS 311211) is undergoing several notable qualitative trends. One of the prominent trends is the increasing consumer demand for gluten-free and organic flour products. This shift is driven by the growing health-consciousness among consumers and the rising prevalence of gluten intolerance and celiac disease. As a result, milling companies are investing in the production of specialty flours to cater to these niche markets.
Another significant trend is the adoption of advanced milling technologies to improve efficiency and product quality. Automation, AI, and IoT are streamlining operations, enhancing precision, and reducing waste. Environmental sustainability is also a key focus, with milling companies implementing eco-friendly practices and seeking certifications for sustainable sourcing and production.
Additionally, there is a trend toward direct-to-consumer sales, accelerated by the e-commerce boom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers are increasingly purchasing flour directly from manufacturers' websites, leading companies to enhance their online presence and distribution capabilities.
Looking to the near future, the industry is expected to see continued growth in demand for specialty and health-focused flour products. Technological advancements will further drive operational efficiencies and product innovation. Sustainability practices will become more deeply integrated into business operations as consumer and regulatory pressures increase. Companies that adapt to these trends are likely to remain competitive and thrive in the evolving market landscape.
This industry is comprised of:
Barley flour manufacturing
Batters, prepared, made in flour mills
Blended flour made in flour mills
Brewers' and distillers' flakes and grits, corn, manufacturing
Buckwheat flour manufacturing
Bulgur (flour) manufacturing
Cereal grain flour manufacturing
Cereal grain germ manufacturing
Corn flour manufacturing
Corn meal made in flour mills
Doughs, prepared, made in flour mills
Durum flour manufacturing
Farina (except breakfast food) made in flour mills
Flour mills, cereals grains (except breakfast cereals, rice)
Flour mixes made in flour mills
Flour, blended, prepared, or self-rising (except rice), made in flour mills
Fruit flour, meal, and powders, manufacturing
Graham flour manufacturing
Grain mills (except animal feed, breakfast cereal, rice)
Grits and flakes, corn brewer's, manufacturing
Hominy grits (except breakfast food), manufacturing
Meal, corn, for human consumption made in flour mills
Mixes, flour (e.g., biscuit, cake, doughnut, pancake) made in flour mills
Oat flour manufacturing
Potato flour manufacturing
Prepared flour mixes made in flour mills
Rye flour manufacturing
Semolina flour manufacturing
Sorghum flour manufacturing
Vegetable flour manufacturing
Vegetable flour, meal, and powders, made in flour mills
Wheat bran manufacturing
Wheat flour manufacturing
Wheat germ manufacturing
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