Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#9 In EuropeBusiness
#12 In EuropeEmployees
#22 In EuropeWages
#12 In EuropeBakery products are a staple of European cuisines. In recent years, bakeries have grappled with spiralling costs and slowed sales off the back of dipping disposable incomes. According to Eurostat, France recorded a whopping 31.5% surge in bakery production prices between Q4 2021 and Q2 2023. Across the EU, this rate averaged at 26.1%. This surge in costs has eroded profitability and forced bakers to inflate selling prices. Despite the price hikes, bakery revenue has dropped in real terms, at an estimated compound annual rate of 6.9% to €130.6 billion over the five years through 2024, including a projected 5.8% dip in 2024.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferrero International SA | 15,126.5 | 959.1 | 6.3 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium is €3.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 3,607 businesses in the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium has been declining at a CAGR of 5.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Bakery Goods Production market in Belgium?
The biggest company operating in the Bakery Goods Production market in Belgium is Ferrero International SA
What does the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium include?
Breads and rolls and Cakes and pastries are part of the Bakery Goods Production industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Ferrero International SA.
How competitive is the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Bakery Goods Production industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Restaurants & Takeaways in Belgium
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry covers the manufacture of fresh, frozen or dry bakery products, including bread, cakes pastries, biscuits and pies that are not for immediate consumption.
Related Terms
OrganicGlutenViennoiseriesWhat's included in this industry?
Breads and rollsCakes and pastriesBiscuits and cookiesSavoury snacksOtherCompanies
Ferrero International SAIndustry Code
1071 - Manufacture of bakery products in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Bread reigns supreme in European diets. The continent's diverse array of regional bread varieties, along with its economic stability, results in consistent high sales and consumption, with countries like Turkey, Serbia, and Bulgaria leading the pack.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Level of concentration can vary between country. Food culture has a strong affect on concentration. In countries with a strong culture for bread, like France and Germany, the industry is more fragmented with many small bakeries competing.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 1 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Food standards are strict in Europe. The EU, UK and other counties in Europe have strict food standard regulations including labelling requirements and banned substances.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Bakery profits slide due to soaring production prices. Rising costs of bread and biscuit manufacturing, revealed by a surge of 26.1% from 2021 to 2023 according to Eurostat, have hit bakeries' bottom lines hard.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Bakery Goods Production in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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