Bread and baked goods trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bread and baked goods was worth $58.22 billion in 2024, about 16.20 million tonnes. That is an increase of 75% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.22B | 16.20M t |
| 2023 | $56.05B | 15.40M t |
| 2022 | $49.45B | 15.36M t |
| 2021 | $44.36B | 14.53M t |
| 2020 | $38.46B | 13.48M t |
| 2019 | $37.98B | 13.17M t |
| 2018 | $36.85B | 12.54M t |
| 2017 | $33.20B | 11.61M t |
Top bread and baked goods exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 10% of world exports, followed by Canada and Italy. The top three supply 27% between them, out of 207 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.86B | 10% |
| Canada | $5.58B | 9.6% |
| Italy | $4.49B | 7.7% |
| Poland | $3.54B | 6.1% |
| France | $3.29B | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $3.19B | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $2.83B | 4.9% |
| United States | $2.67B | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.61B | 4.5% |
| Spain | $2.23B | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $1.62B | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.46B | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 226 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.18B | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $4.34B | 7.5% |
| Germany | $3.99B | 6.9% |
| France | $3.28B | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.23B | 3.8% |
| Canada | $2.21B | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.74B | 3% |
| Italy | $1.37B | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.15B | 2% |
| Australia | $1.08B | 1.9% |
| Austria | $1.05B | 1.8% |
| Poland | $1.03B | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $5.19 per kg and Mexico $2.91 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Product types under HS 1905
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products. HS 1905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bread and baked goods?
Germany exported $5.86 billion in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by Canada (10%) and Italy (8%). In all, 207 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bread and baked goods?
The United States imported $11.18 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bread and baked goods?
It was worth $58.22 billion in 2024, about 16.20 million tonnes. That is an increase of 75% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 207 countries reported exports and 226 reported imports.
What is the average price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $5.19 per kg and Mexico $2.91 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905, in chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1905 page.
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