Driven by market expansion and technological innovation, China’s commercial baking equipment industry is transitioning from a fragmented, competitive landscape toward greater consolidation and premiumization. This evolution is prominently highlighted at events like the Baking Equipment Exhibitionwithin Bakery China. According to data from iiMedia Research, the market size reached 4.96 billion yuan in 2025 and is projected to grow to 7.93 billion yuan by 2030. Supported by consumer upgrading and the growing popularity of baking culture, the industry is on a steady growth path. Products are increasingly shifting toward smarter and more energy-efficient designs, with technological innovation and the diversification of foodservice scenarios serving as key growth drivers.

As China’s bakery market continues to expand and demand for freshly made baked goods rises, the commercial baking equipment sector is rapidly growing. The adoption of automation and smart technologies has become central to improving production efficiency and product consistency. Meanwhile, policy support for the upgrading of the food industry and stricter environmental requirements are pushing equipment toward energy-saving and eco-friendly solutions while accelerating its adoption across diverse channels such as supermarkets, central kitchens, and online platforms.

Currently, the commercial baking equipment market has developed a comprehensive product system that includes ovens, mixers, proofers, and more. The penetration of automated and intelligent equipment continues to rise. On the supply side, the growth of raw materials such as stainless steel and aluminum alloys has slowed, prompting manufacturers to enhance supply chain resilience through diversification. Downstream, traditional brick-and-mortar bakeries remain the primary sales channel, but emerging retail formats such as new-style tea shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores are showing strong growth potential. Overall, the industry remains relatively fragmented with intense competition, allowing leading players to strengthen their position through technological upgrades and brand collaborations.

Looking ahead, the commercial baking equipment industry will continue to be technology-driven. The growing application of IoT will accelerate smart transformation, making features such as remote monitoring and data analysis standard in equipment. Rising consumer demand for healthier options is pushing innovation, with equipment needing precise temperature control to meet the requirements of low-sugar and low-fat products, while also accommodating the processing characteristics of natural ingredients. Under the guidance of environmental policies, energy-saving technologies are advancing rapidly, with solutions like modular cold storage improving market competitiveness by optimizing energy consumption.

Collaboration across the industry chain is strengthening, as upstream material quality systems and downstream automated production lines form a closed-loop that enhances efficiency across the entire value chain. In the global competitive landscape, while Chinese companies expanding into Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets must navigate technical barriers posed by European and American brands, they are also improving their independent innovation capabilities. Under the dual influence of evolving consumer demand and continuous technological breakthroughs, the industry is accelerating its evolution toward greater efficiency, intelligence, and sustainability.

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Bakery China 2026, organized by China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry (CABCI) and Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd. was launched since 1997. Bakery China 2026 is the Asia Pacific’s leading event serving the entire value chain for the bakery and confectionery market. The event presents all range of ingredient, equipment, packaging and services, and enables global leading professionals and buyer delegates to meet and share the latest innovations and thinking on manufacturing & distribution, R&D, applications and related services for bakery industry. It is the first-choice trade fair to enter China’s bakery market.

The 2026 ASEAN International Bakery Exhibition (Bakery ASEAN) is a premier trade event focusing on the bakery and related industries in ASEAN and global markets. The resources of the full industrial chain from the local and the international of Bakery China are converged here.

Bakery ASEAN 2026 will be held on August 27-29 at JIExpo (Jakarta, Indonesia), co-located with renowned We Pack Indonesia, Cafe Show Indonesia held by Reed Exhibitions Group. Altogether, the shows will be covering 20,000 square meters, expecting more than 500 exhibitors and 50,000 professional buyers including distributors, imports and exports, manufacturers, chain stores, supermarkets, convenient stores, hotels and cafes, etc. from not only the ASEAN but also the rest of the world.

(Source: iiMedia)