France: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in France

The French couscous market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Couscous Production in France

In value terms, couscous production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Couscous Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of couscous were exported from France; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, couscous exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for couscous exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, couscous exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for couscous exported from France were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Gabon, the Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire, Hungary and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Couscous Imports

Imports into France

Couscous imports into France reached X tons in 2022, approximately equating the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, couscous imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) were the main suppliers of couscous imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest couscous suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Morocco ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 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 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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