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South Africa - Stuffed Pasta And Couscous - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Feb 19, 2024

Import of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in South Africa Plummets to $2.4M in November 2023

South Africa Stuffed Pasta and Couscous Imports

After three months of growth, purchases abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -25.6% to 2.1K tons in November 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 when imports increased by 85% against the previous month.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous imports contracted remarkably to $2.4M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2023 with an increase of 98% against the previous month.South Africa Stuffed Pasta and Couscous Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in South Africa (thousand USD)
Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023
China359574571102334417342227244726375735740
Namibia7816954382091402571671392855671,0081,094600
Indonesia199770539216282280434210174374427984570
Italy13627543192.1251296262509125314321345258
South Korea45.665.093.098.979.176.763.816110112775.9170102
Mozambique48.624.231.846.490.729.911764.664.647.072.334.892.6
Others17619114876.098.912316917816613720620838.1
Total1,7452,5932,2538411,2751,4791,5551,4891,1602,2932,4863,5702,401

Imports by Country

China (746 tons), Namibia (716 tons) and Indonesia (309 tons) were the main suppliers of stuffed pasta and couscous imports to South Africa, together comprising 83% of total imports. Mozambique, South Korea and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest stuffed pasta and couscous suppliers to South Africa were China ($740K), Namibia ($600K) and Indonesia ($570K), with a combined 80% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +9.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In November 2023, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products (1.9K tons) constituted the largest type of stuffed pasta and couscous supplied to South Africa, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese (129 tons), more than tenfold.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products stood at +2.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese (+3.5% per month) and couscous (+0.4% per month).

In value terms, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products ($2.1M) constituted the largest type of stuffed pasta and couscous supplied to South Africa, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by couscous ($163K), with a 6.8% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In November 2023, the stuffed pasta and couscous price stood at $1,127 per ton (CIF, South Africa), waning by -9.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2023 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,450 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to November 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,518 per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($735 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for stuffed pasta and couscous in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10731200 - Couscous
  • Prodcom 10851410 - Cooked or uncooked pasta stuffed with meat, fish, cheese or other substances in any proportion
  • Prodcom 10851430 - Dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products (including prepared dishes) (excluding uncooked pasta, stuffed pasta)

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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