Middle East: Market for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous 2024

Market Size for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern stuffed pasta and couscous market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption 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, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in the Middle East

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Exports in the Middle East

Stuffed pasta and couscous exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated mild 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 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%). Jordan (X tons) and Israel (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to stuffed pasta and couscous exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest stuffed pasta and couscous supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of stuffed pasta and couscous increased by X% to X tons in 2022. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Iraq was the major importer of stuffed pasta and couscous in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Lebanon (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Jordan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Iraq increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Lebanon (X%), Jordan (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Syrian Arab Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Lebanon, Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic and Israel increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest stuffed pasta and couscous importing markets in the Middle East were Jordan ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Syrian Arab Republic, 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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