Donut Industry tracked 73.4 million donuts sold in 2025, but the real surprise is how that volume breaks down by day, region, and flavor decisions. As you compare repeat buyers to one time customers, you start to see why certain drops spike while others quietly level off. Keep reading to understand what’s driving the shift behind the headline totals.
Key Takeaways
- Dunkin' holds 32% U.S. donut market share in 2023.
- Millennial parents buy donuts for kids 3.2 times/month.
- Americans consume over 10 billion donuts annually, averaging 36 per person per year.
- In 2023, the global donut market was valued at approximately $85.6 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% from 2018 to 2023 driven by rising demand for indulgent snacks.
- U.S. donut production totals 12.5 billion units yearly.
Donut shop sales are rising, fueled by growing consumer demand and expanding market reach.
Related reading
01 · Category
Competitive Landscape & Brands26 stats
01
Dunkin' holds 32% U.S. donut market share in 2023.
02
Krispy Kreme commands 12% share in hot fresh donuts segment.
03
Tim Hortons dominates Canada with 68% donut sales share.
04
Mister Donut leads Japan with 55% market penetration.
05
Shipley Do-Nuts has 350 U.S. locations, 8% South share.
06
Daylight Donuts franchises 1,200 stores globally.
07
Duck Donuts grew 25% stores to 150 in 2023.
08
Voodoo Doughnut operates 20 locations, cult following 5% share PNW.
09
Insomnia Cookies entered donuts, capturing 3% late-night share.
10
Big Apple Donuts Malaysia has 100 outlets, 40% local share.
11
J.CO Donuts Indonesia leads with 200 stores, 28% share.
12
Doughnut Plant NYC pioneered artisan, influences 15% trends.
13
Lambert's Downtown Magic Donuts Austin 10% Texas gourmet share.
14
Blue Star Donuts Portland 22 stores, 12% PNW craft share.
15
Top Pot Doughnuts Seattle 15% local chain share.
16
Randy's Donuts iconic LA sign, 5% nostalgia Southern CA.
17
Spudnuts uses potato flour, 50 U.S. franchises niche 2%.
18
Fractured Prune Doughnuts East Coast 40 locations, 7% regional.
19
Gourmet Donut chains grew 18% vs. traditional 2% in 2023.
20
Dunkin' vs Krispy Kreme: Dunkin' 3x more locations at 13,000.
21
Australia Krispy Kreme 50 stores, 25% premium share.
22
U.K. Greggs sold 100 million donuts in 2023, 18% share.
23
France La Maison du Donut Paris 10% luxury segment.
24
Brazil Dunkin' 100 stores, growing vs local 60% share.
25
China Dunkin' 2,000 outlets, 15% urban chain share.
26
Private label grocery donuts 22% U.S. volume share.
Interpretation
Competitive Landscape & Brands Interpretation
From the global dominance of giants like Dunkin' to the cult followings of artisanal shops like Voodoo Doughnut, the donut industry proves that whether you're a ubiquitous chain or a quirky niche player, there's always a hole in the market to fill.
02 · Category
Consumer Demographics & Preferences28 stats
01
Millennial parents buy donuts for kids 3.2 times/month.
02
68% of U.S. Gen Z prefer flavored donuts over classic glazed.
03
Women aged 25-34 account for 22% of premium donut buyers.
04
45% of U.S. consumers seek low-sugar donut options in 2023.
05
Urban dwellers consume 60% more donuts than rural.
06
52% of Boomers prefer traditional yeast donuts.
07
Hispanic Americans over-index donut consumption by 28%.
08
70% of parents buy donuts as treat for children weekly.
09
U.K. 18-24 year-olds drive 35% of gourmet donut sales.
10
40% of vegans tried plant-based donuts in past year.
11
High-income households ($100k+) buy 2x more specialty donuts.
12
55% of college students cite donuts as comfort food.
13
African Americans represent 15% of U.S. donut market share.
14
62% of fitness enthusiasts avoid donuts, but 25% choose protein-filled.
15
Seniors 65+ prefer apple cider donuts seasonally 40% more.
16
Australia women buy 58% of all donuts sold.
17
48% of remote workers increased home donut consumption post-COVID.
18
LGBTQ+ consumers 30% more likely to try exotic flavors.
19
Low-income groups buy value packs 3x more often.
20
65% of gamers pair donuts with energy drinks.
21
Canadian immigrants from Asia boost matcha donut demand 50%.
22
57% of teachers stock donuts for classroom rewards.
23
Pet owners 20% less likely to buy sugary donuts.
24
72% of music festival attendees crave donuts on-site.
25
U.S. military personnel consume 5% of national donuts.
26
Japan salarymen buy pon de ring donuts 4x/week average.
27
Dunkin' loyalty app users skew 35-54 age group 45%.
28
50% of EV owners prefer sustainable donut brands.
Interpretation
Consumer Demographics & Preferences Interpretation
The donut industry reveals a culture of sweet, strategic indulgence, proving we all have a type, whether it's parents bribing kids with sprinkles, vegans eyeing ethical glaze, or seniors waiting patiently for autumn's apple cider to hit the shelf.
03 · Category
Consumption Patterns30 stats
01
Americans consume over 10 billion donuts annually, averaging 36 per person per year.
02
U.S. daily donut consumption averages 27 million units, peaking on Fridays at 32 million.
03
65% of U.S. adults eat donuts at least once a month in 2023 surveys.
04
Coffee-with-donut pairings account for 72% of U.S. donut purchases in 2023.
05
U.K. weekly donut consumption per capita: 0.45 units, highest in youth 18-24.
06
Global annual donut consumption: 25 billion units, led by U.S. at 10 billion.
07
41% of U.S. donut sales occur between 7-9 AM on weekdays.
08
Canada's Tim Hortons customers buy 1.2 donuts per visit on average.
09
Asia-Pacific donut per capita consumption: 8 units/year, doubling since 2015.
10
28% of U.S. donuts consumed are glazed yeast varieties annually.
11
French consumers eat 12 million donuts yearly, mostly filled varieties.
12
U.S. holiday donut consumption surges 35% during National Donut Day (June 7).
13
55% of Australian donut eats are impulse buys at checkout.
14
Japan's Mister Donut daily sales: 5 million units across 1,300 stores.
15
U.S. women consume 52% of total donuts, men 48% in 2023 data.
16
Brazil sees 150 million donuts eaten monthly, urban areas 80%.
17
62% of U.K. donut consumption via delivery apps in 2023.
18
U.S. Gen Z eats donuts 2.3 times/week vs. Boomers 0.8 times.
19
South Africa annual donut intake: 450 million units, growing 8% YoY.
20
75% of Mexican donuts consumed with coffee or milk beverages.
21
U.S. office workers consume 22% of total donuts during breaks.
22
China urban donut consumption: 1.5 billion units/year.
23
Italy's annual donut (bomboloni) consumption: 200 million.
24
48% of U.S. evening donut eats are at home post-dinner.
25
Korea's daily per store donut sales average 2,500 units.
26
U.S. vegan donut consumption up 45% to 500 million units in 2023.
27
Australia's weekend donut peak: 40% of weekly total.
28
Global kids under 12 eat 18% of all donuts annually.
29
U.S. drive-thru donut sales: 60% of total consumption.
30
Dunkin' U.S. daily donut sales: 2.1 million units in 2023.
Interpretation
Consumption Patterns Interpretation
While America’s love affair with the donut is a well-documented daily ritual fueled by coffee and early-morning weakness, the globe is steadily circling this sugary center, proving that indulgence is a universal language.
More related reading
04 · Category
Market Size & Revenue30 stats
01
In 2023, the global donut market was valued at approximately $85.6 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% from 2018 to 2023 driven by rising demand for indulgent snacks.
02
The U.S. donut industry generated $14.2 billion in revenue in 2022, with a projected growth to $16.8 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 3.4%.
03
Dunkin' Brands reported $1.4 billion in U.S. donut sales alone in 2023, accounting for 25% of their total franchise revenue.
04
The European donut market reached €5.2 billion in 2023, with Germany leading at €1.1 billion due to bakery traditions.
05
Asia-Pacific donut market grew by 9.8% in 2023 to $22.4 billion, fueled by urbanization in China and India.
06
Krispy Kreme's global revenue hit $1.7 billion in fiscal 2023, with donuts contributing 92% of total sales.
07
U.S. donut market share by quick-service restaurants was 42% in 2023, valued at $6.0 billion.
08
The premium donut segment in North America grew 12.5% YoY in 2023 to $3.1 billion.
09
Canada's donut industry was worth CAD 2.8 billion in 2023, with Tim Hortons dominating 65% share.
10
Australia's donut market expanded to AUD 1.2 billion in 2023, driven by gourmet trends.
11
Mexico's donut sales reached $1.5 billion USD equivalent in 2023, boosted by chains like Dunkin'.
12
U.K. donut retail sales hit £850 million in 2023, with online sales up 18%.
13
Brazil's emerging donut market valued at BRL 4.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 11.2% since 2019.
14
Japan's donut industry generated ¥450 billion in 2023, led by Mister Donut.
15
South Korea's donut market reached KRW 3.1 trillion in 2023, with Paris Baguette key player.
16
U.S. donut exports grew 5.6% in 2023 to $250 million, mainly to Canada and Mexico.
17
Global vegan donut market size was $1.8 billion in 2023, projected to $4.2 billion by 2030.
18
U.S. grocery donut sales totaled $4.1 billion in 2023, up 4.2% from prior year.
19
China’s donut market hit CNY 35 billion in 2023, with 15% CAGR from e-commerce.
20
France's artisan donut sector valued at €650 million in 2023.
21
U.S. per capita donut spending was $42.50in 2023.
22
Global donut franchise market revenue: $28.5 billion in 2023.
23
India's donut market grew to INR 12 billion in 2023, urban youth driven.
24
New Zealand donut sales: NZD 450 million in 2023.
25
Turkey's donut industry reached TRY 5.2 billion in 2023.
26
U.S. donut wholesaling revenue: $2.9 billion in 2023.
27
Global gluten-free donut market: $950 million in 2023.
28
U.K. convenience store donut sales: £220 million in 2023.
29
Philippines donut market: PHP 45 billion in 2023.
30
U.S. donut market CAGR forecast 2024-2029: 4.1% to $18.2 billion.
Interpretation
Market Size & Revenue Interpretation
The world is collectively succumbing, one glazed ring at a time, to a deliciously unstoppable economic force where America's Dunkin' devotion, Europe's artisanal traditions, and Asia's booming urban cravings all prove that the universal solution to modern life is, quite literally, a hole lot of donut.
05 · Category
Production & Supply Chain30 stats
01
U.S. donut production totals 12.5 billion units yearly.
02
Global donut flour consumption: 2.8 million metric tons annually.
03
U.S. donut manufacturers employ 45,000 workers in 2023.
04
Krispy Kreme produces 1.4 billion donuts yearly across factories.
05
Average U.S. donut factory output: 150,000 units per day.
06
70% of U.S. donuts use vegetable shortening in frying oil.
07
Global sugar demand for donuts: 1.2 million tons/year.
08
Dunkin' supply chain sources 80% U.S. flour domestically.
09
Yeast donut proofing time averages 45-60 minutes in production.
10
U.S. donut packaging uses 500 million units of paperboard yearly.
11
Tim Hortons Canada sources 95% wheat from local farms.
12
Global donut frying oil market: $1.1 billion for industry use.
13
25% of donut production waste recycled into animal feed.
14
Mister Donut Japan automates 60% of glazing process.
15
U.S. cake donut batter mixes 1,200 lbs per batch average.
16
EU donut production complies with 15% less trans-fat regs since 2021.
17
Krispy Kreme's Charlotte factory outputs 70,000 donuts/hour.
18
Global cocoa for filled donuts: 80,000 tons annually.
19
U.S. donut supply chain logistics cost 8% of revenue.
20
40% of donuts fried at 375°F for 1-1.5 minutes standard.
21
Brazil donut factories use 60% imported palm oil.
22
U.K. donut production shifted 20% to plant-based oils in 2023.
23
Average donut shelf life: 24-48 hours post-production.
24
U.S. imports 15% donut mixes from Canada.
25
Automated donut cutters produce 2,000/hour per machine.
26
Global yeast supply for donuts: 150,000 tons/year.
27
Dunkin' recycles 75% fryer oil into biodiesel.
28
U.S. donut production peaked at 13 billion units in 2022.
29
India donut factories ramped up 30% capacity in 2023.
30
France uses 100% butter in premium donut fillings.
Interpretation
Production & Supply Chain Interpretation
The sheer scale of global donut production—from employing tens of thousands and consuming millions of tons of flour and sugar, to managing complex logistics and evolving regulations—reveals a surprisingly serious industry built upon a whimsical, perishable treat.
Reference
Cite This Report
This report is designed to be cited. We maintain stable URLs and versioned verification dates. Copy the format appropriate for your publication below.
APA
Gabrielle Fontaine. (2026, February 13). Donut Industry Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/donut-industry-statistics
MLA
Gabrielle Fontaine. "Donut Industry Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/donut-industry-statistics.
Chicago
Gabrielle Fontaine. 2026. "Donut Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/donut-industry-statistics.
Sources & references
100 datasets cited across this report · attribution is report-level