Switzerland: Couscous Market 2024

Couscous Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss couscous market totaled $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +25.7% against 2019 indices. Couscous consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Couscous Production in Switzerland

In value terms, couscous production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 1,257%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Couscous Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, overseas shipments of couscous decreased by -26.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 922% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, couscous exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,496%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for couscous exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, couscous exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ireland (X kg), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at +676.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-9.4% per year) and Ireland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for couscous exported from Switzerland were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Ireland ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +444.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 259% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Austria (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Couscous Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of couscous decreased by -2.5% to X tons in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +66.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, couscous imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +27.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of couscous imports to Switzerland, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest couscous suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +38.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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