Prepared pasta and couscous market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared pasta and couscous in Austria started at 45 501 t in 2018, edging up to 46 248 t the following year. A steep decline then occurred, with volume dropping to 29 215 t in 2020 and further to 18 699 t in 2021.

A recovery phase began in 2022 as the market expanded by 61% to reach 30 087 t. Growth continued in 2023, with volume rising another 36% to 40 923 t.

The market surged in 2024, jumping 55% to 63 378 t. This strong increase was driven by rising consumer demand for gluten-free and organic variants, supported by greater health awareness, and by the rapid growth of e-commerce platforms which made these products more accessible to Austrian shoppers.

Production prepared pasta and couscous in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's prepared pasta and couscous production experienced a decline after two consecutive years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 139.7 million US dollars, but by 2020, it had fallen to 136.4 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 2.4%. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 33.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.0%. The most significant year-on-year rise occurred in 2018, when production surged by 27.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria's prepared pasta and couscous production saw a decline following two years of improvement. In 2019, output peaked at 67,975 tonnes, but in 2020, it dropped to 57,998 tonnes, representing a substantial decrease of 14.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production overall grew by 35.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.6%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when production jumped by 36.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports prepared pasta and couscous from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's prepared pasta and couscous exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 63,104 tonnes, up 12.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 74.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 20.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Austria's prepared pasta and couscous exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 55.7% of exports, France for 8.9%, and the United Kingdom for 6.8%. Together, these three countries made up 71.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's prepared pasta and couscous exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 178.7 million US dollars, showing a 12.0% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 61.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and Switzerland were the leading markets for Austria's prepared pasta and couscous exports in value terms. Germany held a 52.2% share, France 11.5%, and Switzerland 8.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 72.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared pasta and couscous to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Austria's prepared pasta and couscous imports declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 34,505 tonnes, but in 2020, they were recorded at 34,321 tonnes, remaining largely stable year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports overall increased by 14.0%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The largest year-on-year rise occurred in 2019, when imports grew by 12.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy were the primary sources for Austria's prepared pasta and couscous imports in volume terms. Switzerland contributed 35.8% of imports, Germany 30.9%, and Italy 18.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's prepared pasta and couscous imports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 97.8 million US dollars, up 10.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 30.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy formed the main cluster of markets for Austria's prepared pasta and couscous imports in value terms. Switzerland accounted for 39.3% of imports, Germany for 28.1%, and Italy for 18.0%. Combined, these three countries made up 85.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020