France: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2024

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in France

The French market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Crispbread, rusk and toasted bread consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in France

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production fell modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports from France

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Germany, the United States, Benin, the Netherlands, New Caledonia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the United States, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, New Caledonia and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Benin, 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 crispbread, rusks and toasted bread stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports into France

For the fourth consecutive year, France recorded decline in purchases abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports surged to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform