SADC: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in SADC

In 2021, the SADC market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -8.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in SADC

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 9.7% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exported in SADC soared to X tons, picking up by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Namibia (X tons) represented the main exporter of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), generating 55% of total exports. South Africa (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons). All these countries together held near 44% share of total exports.

Namibia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports, with a CAGR of +52.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mozambique (+41.1%) and South Africa (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Mauritius (-12.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Namibia (+52 p.p.) and Mozambique (+12 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa and Mauritius saw its share reduced by -16.1% and -48.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Mauritius ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Namibia, with a CAGR of +47.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in SADC

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -14.9% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 46% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tanzania (11%), Madagascar (8%), Zimbabwe (7.1%) and Angola (4.9%). Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +19.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+27.0%), Zimbabwe (+13.5%), Zambia (+9.5%), Tanzania (+8.0%) and Madagascar (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +27.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Angola (-24.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+36 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+12 p.p.), Tanzania (+4.7 p.p.), Zimbabwe (+4.6 p.p.) and Zambia (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Angola (-62.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) in SADC, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at +19.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (+14.2% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+22.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 37% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform