Egypt: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian pasta and couscous market reached $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 2.3%. Pasta and couscous consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Egypt

In value terms, pasta and couscous production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1.4%. Pasta and couscous production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Egypt

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous increased by 187% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 353%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 317%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta and couscous exports from Egypt, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Madagascar, Uganda, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of +57.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Kenya ($X) and Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest markets for pasta and couscous exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 57% share of total exports. The UK, Uganda, Yemen, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, Uganda, with a CAGR of +61.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 -21.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 128% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Somalia (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous increased by 44% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 470% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 219% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta and couscous imports to Egypt, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +77.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Lebanon ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest pasta and couscous suppliers to Egypt, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +82.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta and couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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