Benelux: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux pasta and couscous market rose markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -12.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Benelux

In value terms, pasta and couscous production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous, when their volume decreased by -15.8% to X tons. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +16.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together finishing at 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +12.2%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +13.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.2%).

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -8.3% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +44.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +96.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) dominates imports structure, together committing 98% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported stuffed pasta and couscous in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, pasta and couscous imports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.1% per year) and Luxembourg (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform