Cuba: Pasta And Couscous Market 2025

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Cuba

The Cuban pasta and couscous market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded tangible growth. Pasta and couscous consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Cuba

In value terms, pasta and couscous production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 115%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2020, the amount of stuffed pasta and couscous exported from Cuba amounted to X kg, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, exports saw a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -32.6% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of -27% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X kg) was the main destination for pasta and couscous exports from Cuba, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Honduras was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Honduras was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2020, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Honduras.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to 0.0% per year.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Cuba

In 2021, purchases abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -19.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 250% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 165%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta and couscous imports to Cuba, together accounting for 89% of total imports. Panama lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 8.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Panama (with a CAGR of +51.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest pasta and couscous suppliers to Cuba, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Panama lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 8.6%.

Panama, with a CAGR of +42.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Panama ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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