EU Rusk and Toasted Bread Market | Tesco PLC, Carrefour S.A., Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V., Rallye S.A.

IndexBox has just published a new report, the EU - Rusks, Toasted Bread And Similar Toasted Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The revenue of the toasted bread market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of toasted bread consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production in the EU

In 2017, the amount of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products produced in the European Union totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

Exports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X tons of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products were exported in the European Union; flattening at the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review.

In value terms, toasted bread exports stood at $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2017. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, toasted bread exports attained their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products in 2017.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Lithuania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest toasted bread markets worldwide were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. France, Bulgaria, Sweden, Finland, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, the UK and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the toasted bread export price in the European Union amounted to $X per kg, going up by X% against the previous year. The the toasted bread export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the EU

In 2017, toasted bread imports in the European Union stood at X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, toasted bread imports totaled $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2017. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, toasted bread imports attained their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the largest importers of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products in the globe, together creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together creating X% share of total imports. The following importers - the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Greece (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Austria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Import Prices by Country

The toasted bread import price in the European Union stood at $X per kg in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The the toasted bread import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products attained their peak level of $X per kg. From 2009 to 2017, the growth in terms of the import prices for rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was the UK ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the UK, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform