Germany: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Germany

The German pasta and couscous market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Germany

In value terms, pasta and couscous production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -1.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -4.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +91.1% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta and couscous exports from Germany, with a combined 48% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pasta and couscous exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 42% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +16.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average pasta and couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Denmark (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Germany

Pasta and couscous imports into Germany totaled X tons in 2022, growing by 2.7% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +59.6% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 13%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pasta and couscous to Germany, with a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta and couscous imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (-0.1% per year) and Austria (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stuffed pasta and couscous to Germany, comprising 23% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+7.0% per year) and Switzerland (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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