MERCOSUR: Market for Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products 2024

Market Size for Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR rusks and toasted bread market reached $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products in MERCOSUR

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, rusks and toasted bread exports in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the key exporter of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Ecuador (X%), Argentina (X%) and Peru (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rusks and toasted bread exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Ecuador (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Peru (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest rusks and toasted bread supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Rusks, Toasted Bread and Similar Toasted Products

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, rusks and toasted bread imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main importers of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products in MERCOSUR, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Colombia ($X) and Uruguay ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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