Czech Republic: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2025

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in the Czech Republic

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. 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 the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 38%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+22.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.3% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Austria, France, Israel, Poland, Moldova, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Moldova, with a CAGR of +112.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread export price increased by +49.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Romania (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into the Czech Republic

For the third year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in purchases abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +15.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread to the Czech Republic, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania amounted to +53.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+34.8% per year) and Germany (-1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Andorra ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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