The European export market for cake and pastry products shows a leading position for Germany, France, and Italy, controlling over two-thirds of the market share by kilograms in 2023. Germany remained steady, while Spain and Poland showed notable growth at 2.69% and 7.17%, respectively. Larger decreases were observed for Portugal and Belgium, with -2.91% and -17.1% decline, respectively. The United Kingdom exited the market completely. Smaller countries like Malta exhibited explosive growth, albeit from low base levels.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Eastern Europe, driven by countries like Poland and Bulgaria, and the potential for renewed competition from traditional heavyweights as macroeconomic conditions stabilize. Additionally, emerging markets within the EU may continue to diversify export bases due to increasing demand for artisanal products.
Top countries in Export of Cake and Pastry Products Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.66 | 2023 | +13.67% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 France | 23.69 | 2023 | +3.95% | +0.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 20.48 | 2023 | -2.08% | +2.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 12.86 | 2023 | +1.74% | +2.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.1 | 2023 | -1.22% | +1.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 2.62 | 2023 | -9.71% | -2.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1.79 | 2023 | +4.34% | +7.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 1.57 | 2023 | -2.13% | +4.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.08 | 2023 | +0.18% | +4.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.81 | 2023 | +1.5% | +0.75% | View data |
