Egypt: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2025

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Egypt

The Egyptian market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 -3.6% against 2020 indices. 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 Egypt

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 -4.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 70% 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 Egypt

In 2022, exports of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread from Egypt contracted to X tons, shrinking by -13.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 247% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 184%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Egypt, together accounting for 63% of total exports. Lebanon, Australia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +35.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exported from Egypt were Saudi Arabia ($X), Jordan ($X) and Palestine ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports. Lebanon, Australia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of +69.9%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+25.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports into Egypt soared to X tons, surging by 44% against the year before. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 205% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 144%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports to Egypt, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +179.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest crispbread, rusk and toasted bread suppliers to Egypt were Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +149.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 45%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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