Sweden: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish pasta and couscous market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +20.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Sweden

In value terms, pasta and couscous production dropped significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Sweden

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous increased by 0.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta and couscous exports from Sweden, together comprising 81% of total exports. Belgium, France, Iceland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pasta and couscous exported from Sweden were Finland ($X), Denmark ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 87% share of total exports. Belgium, Iceland, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iceland, with a CAGR of +17.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, which is down by -8.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, pasta and couscous export price increased by +79.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 34%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Iceland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Sweden

Pasta and couscous imports into Sweden surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 15% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 +100.7% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta and couscous imports to Sweden, together accounting for 54% of total imports. South Korea, Lithuania, Thailand, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Latvia, Austria and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +55.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest pasta and couscous suppliers to Sweden, with a combined 56% share of total imports. China, Thailand, Lithuania, Belgium, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +59.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta and couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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