MERCOSUR: Market for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous 2024

Market Size for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR stuffed pasta and couscous market reached $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in MERCOSUR

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, exports of stuffed pasta and couscous in MERCOSUR soared to X tons, rising by X% against 2021. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports. Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guyana (X%), Peru (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guyana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Ecuador (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil and Guyana increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest stuffed pasta and couscous supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Chile ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guyana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Imports in MERCOSUR

For the fourth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in purchases abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) represented the key importer of stuffed pasta and couscous, mixing up X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Venezuela (X%), Colombia (X%), Uruguay (X%), Argentina (X%) and Paraguay (X%).

Imports into Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Argentina (X%), Venezuela (X%), Paraguay (X%), Uruguay (X%), Colombia (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Chile (X p.p.), Venezuela (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported stuffed pasta and couscous in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with an X% share.

In Chile, stuffed pasta and couscous imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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