Australia: Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles 2025

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Australia

The Australian market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles expanded notably to $X in 2022, surging by 6.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Australia

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles were exported from Australia; declining by -30.1% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from Australia, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Caledonia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand amounted to -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Caledonia (+4.9% per year) and Canada (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles exports from Australia, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by French Polynesia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand totaled -7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: French Polynesia (+4.4% per year) and New Caledonia (+2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -11.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Papua New Guinea (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles imported into Australia rose rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 6.6% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports to Australia, with a combined 38% share of total imports. New Zealand, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Fiji, Spain, the Czech Republic, Bahrain and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +121.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle suppliers to Australia were Indonesia ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 32% share of total imports. New Zealand, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Spain, India, Fiji and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +109.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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