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Puerto Rico: Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles 2025

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Puerto Rico

In 2021, the Puerto Rican market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles increased by 23% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Puerto Rico

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports by Country

The shipments of the twelve major exporters of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles, namely Mexico, Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Canada, India, Russia and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The UK (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +15.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 25% of total exports. Italy, Mexico, Canada, Belgium, Turkey, Indonesia, the UK, Spain, Russia and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Among the main exporting countries, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +13.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major importers of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles, together generating 27% of total imports. The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Iraq (X tons), China (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, China (+14.0%), Yemen (+10.2%), Romania (+10.2%), Germany (+4.6%), the UK (+4.1%), Saudi Arabia (+3.6%), Italy (+3.6%), Iraq (+3.4%), Canada (+2.7%) and Belgium (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +14.0% from 2012-2021. France and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the United States (+4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of France (-2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles into Puerto Rico, comprising 16% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.4% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.7% share.

In the United States, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+4.4% per year) and France (-0.5% per year).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 35% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Russia, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mexico and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 21%.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 34% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Turkey and Germany, which together accounted for a further 26%.
In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles into Puerto Rico, comprising 17% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 6.5% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.8% share.
In value terms, Germany, Poland and the Netherlands appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 25% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Mexico, Canada, Belgium, Turkey, Indonesia, the UK, Spain, Russia and India, which together accounted for a further 45%.
The and waffles in Puerto Rico stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year.
The and waffles in Puerto Rico stood at less than $0.1 per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10721230 - Gingerbread and the like
  • Prodcom 10721253 - Sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers completely or partially coated or covered with chocolate or other preparations containing cocoa
  • Prodcom 10721255 - Sweet biscuits (including sandwich biscuits, excluding those completely or partially coated or covered with chocolate or other preparations containing cocoa)
  • Prodcom 10721257 - Waffles and wafers with a water content > .10 % by weight of the finished product (excluding ice cream cornets, s andwiched waffles, other similar products)
  • Prodcom 10721259 - Waffles and wafers (including salted) (excluding those completely or partially coated or covered with chocolate or other preparations containing cocoa)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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