Australia: Pasta And Couscous Market 2025

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Australia

The Australian pasta and couscous market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Australia

In value terms, pasta and couscous production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,634%. Pasta and couscous production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -7.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 43%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for pasta and couscous exports from Australia, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, pasta and couscous exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+20.3% per year) and Japan (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for stuffed pasta and couscous exports from Australia, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand totaled -2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+3.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of stuffed pasta and couscous were imported into Australia; rising by 20% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +28.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta and couscous imports to Australia, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +40.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Thailand ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest pasta and couscous suppliers to Australia, together comprising 41% of total imports. Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Italy and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +46.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta and couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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