Africa: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in Africa

After two years of growth, the African couscous market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Couscous Production in Africa

In value terms, couscous production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Couscous Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of couscous in Africa dropped sharply to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, couscous exports contracted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) was the largest exporter of couscous, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. South Africa (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Morocco increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Algeria (X p.p.) and Tunisia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest couscous supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Morocco, couscous exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Couscous Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, couscous imports in Africa fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, couscous imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of couscous, namely Senegal, Togo and Benin, represented more than third of total import. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Gabon (X tons), Gambia (X tons), Sierra Leone (X tons), Guinea (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Togo ($X), South Africa ($X) and Benin ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire, Libya, Senegal, Mauritania, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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