SADC: Market for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous 2024

Market Size for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in SADC

In 2022, the SADC stuffed pasta and couscous market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. The total consumption indicated prominent growth 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in SADC

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Exports in SADC

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Mozambique (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export. The following exporters - Angola (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Namibia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Angola and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Imports in SADC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Total imports indicated a slight increase 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 decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous imports expanded sharply 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the main importer of stuffed pasta and couscous, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Botswana (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Namibia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Madagascar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to stuffed pasta and couscous imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%), Mozambique (X%), Zambia (X%), Botswana (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Madagascar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Namibia (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Madagascar (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Botswana ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Namibia, Zambia, Madagascar and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Botswana ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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