Netherlands: Market for Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products 2024

Market Size for Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products in the Netherlands

The Dutch rusks and toasted bread market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products in the Netherlands

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 39%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products

Exports from the Netherlands

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products decreased by -5.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for rusks and toasted bread exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, rusks and toasted bread exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.3% per year) and the United States (+19.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products exports from the Netherlands, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+11.4% per year) and Germany (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rusks and toasted bread export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 24% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products were imported into the Netherlands; growing by 2.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +67.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of rusks and toasted bread imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, Thailand, China, South Korea, Austria, Ireland, the UK and France, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +161.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest rusks and toasted bread suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, Thailand, Austria, China, Ireland, South Korea, the UK and France, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +98.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rusks and toasted bread import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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