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Pastry market in Americas

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The pastry market in the Americas began the period at 3 445 million dollars in 2018, with demand supported by urbanization and rising disposable incomes, which increased consumption of convenient and premium products. Market size declined slightly in 2019 before contracting sharply to 2 228 million dollars in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and shifted consumer behavior towards ready-to-eat and frozen pastries.

Recovery commenced in 2021 as growing consumer interest in gluten-free, vegan, and organic pastries stimulated product development, helping the market expand to 2 525 million dollars. The market saw further growth to 2 872 million dollars in 2023 supported by affordability, solid distribution channels, and the increasing availability of fresh pastries in coffee shops and cafes. Between these years, market size experienced some fluctuation, including a modest decline to 2 435 million dollars in 2022.

Innovation continued with the rise of plant-based desserts, fusion flavors, and packaging improvements, while e-commerce growth and acquisitions by major players like Mondelēz International shaped the competitive landscape in subsequent years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pastry in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pastry production in the Americas has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 1 335 K t of pastry were produced, marking a 6.5% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.0%	0.9%	6.5%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pastry from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

The volume of pastry exports from the Americas has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 314 K t, showing a significant increase of 36.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 29.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 875 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 13.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.7%)	9.9%	36.7%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the clear leader in the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 1.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Pastry export volume from the Americas has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 554 M $ US, representing a 4.5% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 26.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.4%	8.0%	4.5%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was centered on the United Kingdom, which held a 1.4% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pastry to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Import volumes peaked in 2017 and dropped to their lowest point in 2018, representing a 61-fold shift. In 2020, pastry import volume in the Americas amounted to 230 K t, showing a strong rise of 24.4% over the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 172 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 98.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.4%)	7.7%	24.4%	(71.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the portfolio of pastry suppliers to the Americas was broad. Spain (2.3% of imports in kind), Germany (1.3% of imports in kind), and China (1.2% of imports in kind) together contributed only 4.8% of total imports in kind, while many other countries had smaller but notable shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, pastry shipments to the Americas from abroad declined. In 2020, import volume stood at 2 173 M $ US, reflecting a slight reduction of 1.9% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 215 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 5.6% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	4.5%	(1.9%)	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, imports in value terms of pastry to the Americas were not concentrated on a few key markets. Spain (1.7% of imports in value terms), Italy (1.7% of imports in value terms), and Germany (1.5% of imports in value terms) jointly accounted for only 5.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io