MENA: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2024

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in MENA

The MENA's market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread amounted to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in MENA

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports in MENA

After seven years of growth, shipments abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the key exporter of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread in MENA, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Israel (X%). The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Israel (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest crispbread, rusk and toasted bread supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports in MENA

In 2023, supplies from abroad of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importer of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread in MENA, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Kuwait (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Israel (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Jordan (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the crispbread, rusks and toasted bread imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Oman (X%), Iraq (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Jordan (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Oman, Israel, Jordan and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform