Spain: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2025

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Spain

The Spanish market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Spain

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports from Spain

In 2022, shipments abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread decreased by -2.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -39.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 61%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -8.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Spain, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+0.1% per year) and Italy (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread exports from Spain, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+13.8% per year) and Portugal (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Germany (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into Spain

In 2022, overseas purchases of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread decreased by -5.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports to Spain, together accounting for 73% of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +19.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest crispbread, rusk and toasted bread suppliers to Spain were Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 71% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, the United States, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +27.5%, 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

The average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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