
Hong Kong SAR, China - Stuffed Pasta And Couscous - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingRecord High: Pasta and Couscous Prices Soar by 1% to $2,509 per Ton in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Pasta And Couscous Import Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the pasta and couscous price stood at $2,509 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), almost unchanged from the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 6.1% m-o-m. The import price peaked in June 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($4,436 per ton), while the price for China ($2,047 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Pasta And Couscous in Hong Kong (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 4,698 | 4,674 | 4,767 | 4,255 | 4,242 | 4,146 | 4,546 | 4,026 | 4,615 | 4,427 | 4,276 | 4,459 | 4,436 |
Japan | 3,365 | 3,533 | 3,635 | 3,434 | 3,067 | 2,745 | 3,163 | 3,704 | 3,173 | 3,082 | 3,446 | 4,089 | 3,726 |
Vietnam | 3,229 | 2,947 | 2,999 | 3,581 | 3,406 | 3,680 | 3,189 | 3,499 | 3,520 | 3,010 | 3,498 | 3,843 | 3,503 |
Thailand | 2,750 | 2,345 | 2,855 | 2,782 | 2,879 | 2,947 | 3,024 | 2,891 | 3,081 | 2,826 | 2,715 | 2,893 | 2,894 |
South Korea | 2,753 | 3,147 | 2,547 | 2,692 | 2,597 | 2,421 | 2,773 | 2,878 | 2,563 | 2,162 | 2,579 | 2,902 | 2,741 |
Indonesia | 2,168 | 2,189 | 2,233 | 2,263 | 2,329 | 2,207 | 2,342 | 2,187 | 2,267 | 2,197 | 2,256 | 2,200 | 2,126 |
China | 1,900 | 1,932 | 1,903 | 2,013 | 2,002 | 2,015 | 2,031 | 1,932 | 1,953 | 1,981 | 2,043 | 1,960 | 2,047 |
Average | 2,404 | 2,422 | 2,352 | 2,415 | 2,413 | 2,342 | 2,440 | 2,379 | 2,398 | 2,301 | 2,442 | 2,485 | 2,509 |
Hong Kong Pasta And Couscous Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In June 2023, the product with the highest price was couscous ($5,492 per ton), while the price for dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products ($2,294 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by couscous (+2.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Hong Kong Pasta And Couscous Imports
In June 2023, approximately 8.6K tons of stuffed pasta and couscous were imported into Hong Kong; waning by -1.9% on the month before. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 28% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 9.9K tons. From April 2023 to June 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, pasta and couscous imports contracted slightly to $22M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 23% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $23M. From April 2023 to June 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
Hong Kong Pasta And Couscous Imports by Type
In June 2023, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products (7K tons) constituted the largest type of pasta and couscous supplied to Hong Kong, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese (1.6K tons), fourfold.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese (+0.7% per month) and couscous (-5.6% per month).
In value terms, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products ($16M) constituted the largest type of pasta and couscous supplied to Hong Kong, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese ($5.6M), with a 26% share of total imports.
Hong Kong Pasta And Couscous Imports by Country
In June 2023, China (5.5K tons) constituted the largest pasta and couscous supplier to Hong Kong, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta and couscous imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (1.2K tons), fivefold. South Korea (639 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.4% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (-0.8% per month) and South Korea (+0.9% per month).
In value terms, China ($11M) constituted the largest supplier of pasta and couscous to Hong Kong, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($4.5M), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8.1% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (+0.0% per month) and South Korea (+0.8% per month).
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10731200 - Couscous
- Prodcom 10851410 - Cooked or uncooked pasta stuffed with meat, fish, cheese or other substances in any proportion
- Prodcom 10851430 - Dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products (including prepared dishes) (excluding uncooked pasta, stuffed pasta)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
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- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024