Prepared baking powders market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared baking powders in Austria experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After reaching a peak of over 19 000 t in 2019, volume declined in subsequent years, falling to a low of under 16 000 t in 2023. A recovery occurred in 2024, with volume rising to 17 603 t. In value terms, the market demonstrated greater resilience, growing from USD 35.2 million in 2018 to USD 46.5 million in 2024, suggesting a shift towards higher-value products.

The market rebound in 2024 coincided with significant shifts in Austrian consumer preferences, characterized by strong demand for sustainable, innovative, and traditional bakery goods. Technological advancements and the clean-label trend, which emphasizes regional ingredients and artisanal quality, further stimulated the market by aligning with these evolving consumer expectations.

Production prepared baking powders in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's production of prepared baking powders experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2020, the output value stood at 35 949 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.7% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 16.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 38 950 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 22.0% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 16 611 tonnes of prepared baking powders, representing a 5.1% decline compared to the previous year. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 023 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 17 507 tonnes. The most significant increase was observed in 2019, when production grew by 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports prepared baking powders from Austria

Exports in kind, t

The export data reveals irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 204 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 476 tonnes, showing a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Austria's prepared baking powders exports amounted to 255 tonnes, reflecting a dramatic 46.4% decrease from 2019. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 132.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Hungary formed the core group of partners for Austria's prepared baking powders exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 27.1% of exports, Switzerland for 14.0%, and Hungary for 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented 54.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 455 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2019 with 877 thousand US dollars, showing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, prepared baking powders exports from Austria totaled 599 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 31.7% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 92.9%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the leading destinations for Austria's prepared baking powders exports in value terms were Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Germany accounted for 24.9% of export value, Italy for 19.7%, and Switzerland for 12.5%. Collectively, these three markets represented 57.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports prepared baking powders to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Austria's imports of prepared baking powders declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 909 tonnes, which is 10.1% less than in 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 25.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 123 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 26.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Austria's imports of prepared baking powders in volume terms, accounting for 87.4% of total imports. The remaining import volume was distributed among multiple smaller trading partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of prepared baking powders in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 4 693 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 1.8% growth from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 57.8%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 16.4%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, Germany remained the primary source for Austria's prepared baking powders imports in value terms, holding an 81.5% share of total import flows. The remaining import value was fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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

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