France: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in France

In 2022, the French pasta and couscous market decreased by -35.7% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a slight descent. Pasta and couscous consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Pasta And Couscous Production in France

In value terms, pasta and couscous production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -2.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 6.3%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta and couscous exports from France, with a combined 51% share of total exports. Spain, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, the United States, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pasta and couscous exported from France were Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for 48% of total exports. Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United States, Italy, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded 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

The average pasta and couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the Netherlands (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into France

Pasta and couscous imports into France rose modestly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +66.0% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +88.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest pasta and couscous supplier to France, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta and couscous imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+10.7% per year) and Belgium (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stuffed pasta and couscous to France, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+13.1% per year) and Belgium (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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