South-Eastern Asia: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian couscous market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Couscous Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, couscous production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Couscous Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of couscous increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports posted a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, couscous exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malaysia was the main exporter of couscous in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest couscous supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with an X% share.

In Malaysia, couscous exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Couscous Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of couscous increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, couscous imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) represented the major importers of couscous in South-Eastern Asia, together mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Cambodia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported couscous in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, couscous import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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