South Africa - Stuffed Pasta And Couscous - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingImport of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in South Africa Plummets to $2.4M in November 2023
South Africa Stuffed Pasta and Couscous Imports
After three months of growth, purchases abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -25.6% to 2.1K tons in November 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 when imports increased by 85% against the previous month.
In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous imports contracted remarkably to $2.4M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2023 with an increase of 98% against the previous month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in South Africa (thousand USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| China | 359 | 574 | 571 | 102 | 334 | 417 | 342 | 227 | 244 | 726 | 375 | 735 | 740 |
| Namibia | 781 | 695 | 438 | 209 | 140 | 257 | 167 | 139 | 285 | 567 | 1,008 | 1,094 | 600 |
| Indonesia | 199 | 770 | 539 | 216 | 282 | 280 | 434 | 210 | 174 | 374 | 427 | 984 | 570 |
| Italy | 136 | 275 | 431 | 92.1 | 251 | 296 | 262 | 509 | 125 | 314 | 321 | 345 | 258 |
| South Korea | 45.6 | 65.0 | 93.0 | 98.9 | 79.1 | 76.7 | 63.8 | 161 | 101 | 127 | 75.9 | 170 | 102 |
| Mozambique | 48.6 | 24.2 | 31.8 | 46.4 | 90.7 | 29.9 | 117 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 47.0 | 72.3 | 34.8 | 92.6 |
| Others | 176 | 191 | 148 | 76.0 | 98.9 | 123 | 169 | 178 | 166 | 137 | 206 | 208 | 38.1 |
| Total | 1,745 | 2,593 | 2,253 | 841 | 1,275 | 1,479 | 1,555 | 1,489 | 1,160 | 2,293 | 2,486 | 3,570 | 2,401 |
Imports by Country
China (746 tons), Namibia (716 tons) and Indonesia (309 tons) were the main suppliers of stuffed pasta and couscous imports to South Africa, together comprising 83% of total imports. Mozambique, South Korea and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest stuffed pasta and couscous suppliers to South Africa were China ($740K), Namibia ($600K) and Indonesia ($570K), with a combined 80% share of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +9.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In November 2023, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products (1.9K tons) constituted the largest type of stuffed pasta and couscous supplied to South Africa, with a 88% 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 (129 tons), more than tenfold.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products stood at +2.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese (+3.5% per month) and couscous (+0.4% per month).
In value terms, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products ($2.1M) constituted the largest type of stuffed pasta and couscous supplied to South Africa, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by couscous ($163K), with a 6.8% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In November 2023, the stuffed pasta and couscous price stood at $1,127 per ton (CIF, South Africa), waning by -9.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2023 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,450 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to November 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,518 per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($735 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pasta and couscous market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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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- South Africa
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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)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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7. PRODUCTION
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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The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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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
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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
