Austria: Market for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers 2024

Market Size for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian market for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in Austria

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers exported from Austria contracted to X tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exported from Austria were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Romania, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Hungary, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, 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.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Imports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Imports into Austria

Sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports into Austria declined slightly to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer supplier to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sevenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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