United Arab Emirates: Market for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous 2024

Market Size for Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the stuffed pasta and couscous market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase 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 peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of stuffed pasta and couscous exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total exports. South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, the Philippines, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for stuffed pasta and couscous exported from the United Arab Emirates were Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Bangladesh, Zambia, Egypt, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average stuffed pasta and couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports of Stuffed Pasta and Couscous

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, purchases abroad of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, stuffed pasta and couscous imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of stuffed pasta and couscous imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total imports. China, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Morocco, the Philippines, Pakistan, Turkey and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stuffed pasta and couscous to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average stuffed pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 the Philippines ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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