Key Market Indicators
Maltese bread imports are projected to climb to approximately $54 million by 2028, up from around $50 million in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 1.3%. Since 1999, the demand for imported bread in Malta has been on a steady rise, growing at an average rate of 1.9% per year. In contrast, Maltese bread exports are expected to decline slightly, reaching nearly $4.5 million by 2028 from about $4.6 million in 2023, marking an average annual decrease of 0.3%. Despite this downward trend, the supply of Maltese bread for export has shown a robust growth of 2.6% per year since 1999.