Argentina: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2025

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Argentina

The Argentinian market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread totaled $X in 2022, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Argentina

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports from Argentina

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread increased by 281% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 644% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 644% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Argentina, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay stood at -1.9%.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread exports from Argentina, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uruguay amounted to -1.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread increased by 96% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 227%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread to Argentina, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +20.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+11.6% per year) and the United States (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread to Argentina, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.0% per year) and the United States (+9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+55.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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