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U.S. - Stuffed Pasta And Couscous - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Stuffed Pasta And Couscous - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Jul 6, 2024

2023 Sees U.S. Import of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous Surge to $594 Million

U.S. Stuffed Pasta and Couscous Imports

In 2023, imports of stuffed pasta and couscous into the United States rose markedly to 165K tons, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous imports reached $594M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.U.S. Stuffed Pasta and Couscous Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in U.S. (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
South Korea35.236.143.554.163.173.284.7114118126161
Italy39.745.255.554.860.574.084.395.4117138140
Canada53.336.434.145.056.850.242.347.353.167.174.0
Thailand22.923.223.723.925.029.234.352.650.050.549.4
China42.239.739.840.247.253.842.653.444.855.944.7
Taiwan (Chinese)3.22.42.63.13.44.58.220.413.718.631.3
Japan12.912.412.315.116.919.420.421.519.020.722.2
Vietnam3.94.85.25.77.612.915.824.610.812.518.3
Others28.629.633.734.036.138.140.746.040.245.652.8
Total242230250276317355373475467535594

Imports by Country

South Korea (40K tons), Italy (31K tons) and China (21K tons) were the main suppliers of stuffed pasta and couscous imports to the United States, together accounting for 56% of total imports. Canada, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese) and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($161M), Italy ($140M) and Canada ($74M) constituted the largest stuffed pasta and couscous suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Thailand, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +25.6%, 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.

Imports by Type

In 2023, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products (124K tons) constituted the largest type of stuffed pasta and couscous supplied to the United States, with a 75% 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 (32K tons), fourfold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products imports amounted to +10.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese (+8.1% per year) and couscous (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products ($416M) constituted the largest type of stuffed pasta and couscous supplied to the United States, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese ($162M), with a 27% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the stuffed pasta and couscous price amounted to $3,598 per ton (CIF, US), with an increase of 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 5.3%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($4,597 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,031 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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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  • Per Capita consumption
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    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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