Crispbread, rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for crispbread, rusks, and toasted bread showed consistent growth from 2018 to 2022, with market volume rising from 192.5 thousand tons to 244.3 thousand tons. In value terms, the market expanded from $353.2 million to $455.6 million, despite a slight dip in 2020. Domestic production increased from 208.4 thousand tons to 244.4 thousand tons over this period, supporting the overall market expansion.

By 2024, consumer preferences were influenced by a comprehensive analysis from the Spanish Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU), which evaluated 125 toasted bread products. The report highlighted a trend towards whole grain and seed-based varieties, identifying products like Mercadona's Hacendado brand mini toasts for their high fiber and low additive content. This emphasis on healthier options reinforced toasted bread's position as a practical and long-lasting alternative to fresh bread.

Production crispbread, rusks and toasted bread in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 370.5 million US dollars, representing a 2.8% increase. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 357.2 million US dollars, marking a modest 3.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2018, Spain's production of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products hit its lowest point at 208.4 thousand tonnes. The following year, in 2019, output surged to 218.8 thousand tonnes, a 5.0% increase. By 2020, production had decreased to 210.1 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate 4.0% drop from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports crispbread, rusks and toasted bread from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products have declined for two consecutive years. In 2018, exports peaked at 32,228 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 61.0% increase. The following year, in 2019, exports fell sharply by 21.5%. By 2020, exports totalled 19,865 tonnes, indicating a robust 21.5% decrease compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Spain's exports of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products in volume terms. France accounted for 42.0% of exports, Portugal for 16.5%, and the United Kingdom for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 66.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's exports of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products in value terms have decreased for two years in a row. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 58,902 thousand US dollars, a 40.1% increase. The following year, in 2019, exports dropped by 19.9%. By 2020, exports amounted to 45,588 thousand US dollars, down 3.3% from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Portugal, and Italy were the key destinations for Spain's exports of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products in value terms. France made up 43.3% of exports, Portugal 14.5%, and Italy 11.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 68.8% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports crispbread, rusks and toasted bread to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products in volume terms have increased for two consecutive years. In 2018, imports were at their lowest at 16,330 tonnes, an 8.2% decline. By 2020, imports rose to 21,643 tonnes, marking a robust 19.1% advance compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 21.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Italy, and France were the main sources for Spain's imports of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products in volume terms. Portugal contributed 32.5% of imports, Italy 22.6%, and France 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imports of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products in value terms have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 59,778 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 12.2% gain from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 22.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands played leading roles in Spain's imports of crispbread, rusks, toasted bread, and similar toasted products in value terms. Portugal accounted for 26.8% of imports, Italy for 25.7%, and the Netherlands for 16.1%. Jointly, these three countries made up 68.6% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020