Austria: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in Austria

The Austrian couscous market was estimated at $X in 2021, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -3.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Couscous Production in Austria

In value terms, couscous production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Couscous Exports

Exports from Austria

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of couscous decreased by -33.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 49%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, couscous exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for couscous exports from Austria, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, couscous exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. Liechtenstein (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+97.0% per year) and Liechtenstein (-46.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for couscous exports from Austria, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Liechtenstein, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+110.4% per year) and Liechtenstein (-45.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Liechtenstein ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Couscous Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of couscous, when their volume decreased by -24.9% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, couscous imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of couscous to Austria, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, couscous imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+15.5% per year) and France (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest couscous suppliers to Austria were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovenia and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 6.5%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +1,050.9%, 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 2021, the average couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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