Eastern Europe: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European pasta and couscous market increased by 9.7% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +72.8% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, pasta and couscous production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +90.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Pasta and couscous exports was estimated at X tons in 2022, surging by 6.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the key exporters of stuffed pasta and couscous, together constituting 91% of total exports. Latvia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pasta and couscous supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and Lithuania ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +29.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 17%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Pasta and couscous imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, surging by 11% against the year before. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the largest importers of stuffed pasta and couscous, together creating 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 57% of total imports. Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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