Netherlands: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch couscous market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Couscous Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, couscous production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 101% against the previous year. Couscous production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Couscous Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of couscous were exported from the Netherlands; reducing by -42.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 264%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, couscous exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 262%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for couscous exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, couscous exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +22.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+9.2% per year) and the UK (+12.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for couscous exports from the Netherlands, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium amounted to +32.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+15.9% per year) and Switzerland (+90.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 46% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, couscous export price decreased by -0.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Couscous Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of couscous decreased by -15.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, couscous imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 69%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of couscous to the Netherlands, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, couscous imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+13.2% per year) and Germany (+12.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of couscous to the Netherlands, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.1% per year) and Belgium (+53.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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