Israel: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2025

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Israel

The Israeli market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 9.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Israel

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76%. Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread increased by 242% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Israel, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+27.5% per year) and France (+1.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread exports from Israel, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+22.7% per year) and France (+0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into Israel

In 2022, the amount of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread imported into Israel rose significantly to X tons, growing by 13% on the previous year. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread to Israel, accounting for a 27% share of total imports. Moreover, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +54.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread to Israel, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +47.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($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 Czech Republic (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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