Tunisia: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian pasta and couscous market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 33% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Tunisia

In value terms, pasta and couscous production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Pasta and couscous production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of stuffed pasta and couscous exported from Tunisia fell markedly to X tons, which is down by -27.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 139%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) was the main destination for pasta and couscous exports from Tunisia, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, pasta and couscous exports to Ethiopia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Niger (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Libya (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ethiopia stood at +22.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (+26.8% per year) and Libya (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) remains the key foreign market for stuffed pasta and couscous exports from Tunisia, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Niger ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Libya, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia amounted to +19.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Niger (+18.9% per year) and Libya (-12.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta and couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gambia ($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 the United States (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Tunisia

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -28.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 348%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 315% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Niger (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main suppliers of pasta and couscous imports to Tunisia, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +116.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Niger ($X) and Algeria ($X) were the largest pasta and couscous suppliers to Tunisia, together accounting for 88% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +83.4%, recorded 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 pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 75%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform