Overview of the Global Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

The global market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles was estimated at $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Mexico (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), India (X tons), Italy (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles in the world, mixing up X% of total export. The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Italy, Mexico, Belgium, Canada, Turkey, Indonesia, Spain, the Czech Republic, India and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up 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 attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports

For the eighth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas purchases of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key importers of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles, together generating X% of total imports. Iraq (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), China (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, China (X%), Romania (X%), the UK (X%), Iraq (X%), Poland (X%), Germany (X%), Italy (X%), Spain (X%), Canada (X%), Belgium (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United States increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform