Poland: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2025

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Poland

The Polish market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread contracted to $X in 2022, falling by -4.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Poland

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread exported from Poland rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Poland, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +103.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+2.3% per year) and Slovakia (+64.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread exports from Poland, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +102.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+9.2% per year) and the UK (+7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Russia (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into Poland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +126.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 +115.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports to Poland, together comprising 59% of total imports. Ukraine, the Netherlands, the UK, Portugal and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +63.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest crispbread, rusk and toasted bread suppliers to Poland, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Ukraine, Portugal, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +59.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2022, the average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 26%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :