MERCOSUR: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR couscous market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Couscous Production in MERCOSUR

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; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Couscous Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of couscous were exported in MERCOSUR; rising by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, couscous exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Chile (X%) and Brazil (X%). Colombia (X kg) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest couscous supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Peru totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Couscous Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of couscous were imported in MERCOSUR; waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, couscous imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Colombia (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Ecuador, Colombia and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Ecuador ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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