Tanzania: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2024

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in Tanzania

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production reached $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; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 40%. Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread was finally on the rise to reach X kg after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 911%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,456%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X kg) was the main destination for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Burundi (X kg), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda amounted to -20.8%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread exports from Tanzania, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burundi ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda amounted to -10.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 81% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread were imported into Tanzania; dropping by -53.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 156%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 463% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports to Tanzania, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest crispbread, rusk and toasted bread suppliers to Tanzania were South Africa ($X), Kenya ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Kenya, with a CAGR of +34.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 120%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+47.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform