In 2023, Germany led the European export of bread with 760.57 million kilograms, while France and Italy followed with 473.14 and 300.52 million kilograms, respectively. Noteworthy year-on-year growth was observed in Portugal (15.27%), Spain (11.42%), and Malta (26.27%). Conversely, Belgium and Finland saw declines. Over the past five years, Spain and the Netherlands achieved strong growth in exports, indicating shifting dynamics in the European bread market.
Future trends to watch include the rise of alternative bread products driven by increasing health-conscious consumer behavior. Additionally, market volatility and production cost fluctuations could impact smaller exporters significantly. Monitoring consumer preferences and sustainability initiatives will be crucial for export growth.
Top countries in Export of Bread by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 760,570,000 | 2023 | +4.79% | +7.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 473,140,000 | 2023 | +2.83% | +4.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 300,520,000 | 2023 | +5.98% | +7.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 273,270,000 | 2023 | +7.01% | +9.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 250,480,000 | 2023 | +4.9% | +8.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 157,430,000 | 2023 | +7.12% | -0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 154,970,000 | 2023 | +7.64% | +11.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 119,430,000 | 2023 | -0.12% | +0.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 102,000,000 | 2023 | +4.3% | +5.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 71,711,000 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.4% | View data |
