Middle East: Market for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread 2024

Market Size for Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for crispbread, rusks and toasted bread expanded rapidly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread in the Middle East

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Exports in the Middle East

After seven years of growth, overseas shipments of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports contracted slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Israel (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Saudi Arabia, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Crispbread, Rusks and Toasted Bread

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, overseas purchases of crispbread, rusks and toasted bread were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crispbread, rusk and toasted bread imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent 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 major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Jordan (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) - together made up X% 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. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Jordan and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest crispbread, rusk and toasted bread importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Oman, Israel, Jordan and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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