Czech Republic: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in the Czech Republic

For the fourth consecutive year, the Czech pasta and couscous market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.4% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pasta And Couscous Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, pasta and couscous production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 152%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, pasta and couscous exports from the Czech Republic skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 60% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta and couscous exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 67% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +108.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Norway ($X) were the largest markets for pasta and couscous exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Romania, Austria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +90.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta and couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Hungary (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

For the seventh consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous, which increased by 27% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% 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 +115.7% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta and couscous imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 49% of total imports. Poland, Slovakia, Thailand, France, Austria, Lithuania, South Korea, China, Ukraine and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +43.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest pasta and couscous suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 41% of total imports. Italy, Slovakia, Thailand, South Korea, Austria, Lithuania, France, China, Ukraine and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 51%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +40.4%, 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, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 import price increased by +59.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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