Central Asia: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian pasta and couscous market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Central Asia

In value terms, pasta and couscous production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 23%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous increased by 3.4% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 98%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), achieving a 9.1% share of total exports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pasta and couscous exports from Kazakhstan stood at +11.5%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+17.4%) and Kyrgyzstan (+10.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +3 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest pasta and couscous supplier in Central Asia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +20.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+22.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+28.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pasta and couscous export price increased by +88.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 30%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of stuffed pasta and couscous imported in Central Asia rose remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 7.6% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key importer of stuffed pasta and couscous, making up 35% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons), Mongolia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together generating a 65% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pasta and couscous importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Mongolia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together accounting for 80% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +28.9%, recorded 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 Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 18%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mongolia ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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