Brazil: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2025

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Brazil

The Brazilian market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Brazil

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 42%. Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, approx. X tons of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread were exported from Brazil; with an increase of 12% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +49.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Brazil, together accounting for 76% of total exports. Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +42.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X) were the largest markets for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising 70% of total exports. Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Peru, with a CAGR of +40.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Argentina (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, imports of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread into Brazil contracted to X tons, dropping by -12.1% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports to Brazil, together comprising 88% of total imports. Portugal and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +79.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread to Brazil, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+73.9% per year) and Spain (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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