Africa: Market for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese 2024

Market Size for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in Africa

The African market for pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in Africa

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese in Africa reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -7% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 132% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporter of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese, generating 64% of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) took a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (7.2%). Rwanda (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Rwanda (+65.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +65.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (-23.8%) and Nigeria (-28.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+61 p.p.) and Rwanda (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt and Nigeria saw its share reduced by -4.9% and -40.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest meat, fish or cheese pasta supplier in Africa, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at +9.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-13.4% per year) and Nigeria (-35.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+13.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Imports in Africa

In 2022, meat, fish or cheese pasta imports in Africa contracted to X tons, waning by -9.9% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Togo (X tons) represented the key importers of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese, together mixing up 54% of total imports. Senegal (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 48% of total imports. Morocco, Mauritius, Swaziland, Botswana, Senegal, Togo, Zambia, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of +35.7%, 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, meat, fish or cheese pasta import price increased by +37.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Rwanda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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