U.S. - Stuffed Pasta And Couscous - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View Pricing2023 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.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| South Korea | 35.2 | 36.1 | 43.5 | 54.1 | 63.1 | 73.2 | 84.7 | 114 | 118 | 126 | 161 |
| Italy | 39.7 | 45.2 | 55.5 | 54.8 | 60.5 | 74.0 | 84.3 | 95.4 | 117 | 138 | 140 |
| Canada | 53.3 | 36.4 | 34.1 | 45.0 | 56.8 | 50.2 | 42.3 | 47.3 | 53.1 | 67.1 | 74.0 |
| Thailand | 22.9 | 23.2 | 23.7 | 23.9 | 25.0 | 29.2 | 34.3 | 52.6 | 50.0 | 50.5 | 49.4 |
| China | 42.2 | 39.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 47.2 | 53.8 | 42.6 | 53.4 | 44.8 | 55.9 | 44.7 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 3.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 8.2 | 20.4 | 13.7 | 18.6 | 31.3 |
| Japan | 12.9 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 15.1 | 16.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 21.5 | 19.0 | 20.7 | 22.2 |
| Vietnam | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 7.6 | 12.9 | 15.8 | 24.6 | 10.8 | 12.5 | 18.3 |
| Others | 28.6 | 29.6 | 33.7 | 34.0 | 36.1 | 38.1 | 40.7 | 46.0 | 40.2 | 45.6 | 52.8 |
| Total | 242 | 230 | 250 | 276 | 317 | 355 | 373 | 475 | 467 | 535 | 594 |
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.
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- 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)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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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)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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
- 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
