MERCOSUR: Market for Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products 2025

Market Size for Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR rusks and toasted bread market decreased by -6.8% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products in MERCOSUR

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products

Exports in MERCOSUR

Rusks and toasted bread exports rose modestly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 5% on the year before. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +38.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread exports amounted to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +35.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 53% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together committing a 42% share of total exports. The following exporters - Peru (X tons) and Chile (X tons) - each amounted to a 4.2% share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Chile (+166.0%), Ecuador (+51.8%), Colombia (+17.6%) and Argentina (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +166.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Peru (-16.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil and Chile increased by +11, +9.4, +5.8 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest rusks and toasted bread supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together comprising 81% of total exports. Argentina, Peru and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Chile, with a CAGR of +185.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 9.3% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products

Imports in MERCOSUR

For the sixth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in purchases abroad of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, which increased by 44% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ecuador (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) was the main importer of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products in MERCOSUR, comprising 71% of total import. Uruguay (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons). All these countries together held near 16% share of total imports. Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of +82.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Chile ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +82.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform