Benelux: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux uncooked pasta market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +19.4% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Benelux

In value terms, uncooked pasta production fell notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -7.8% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 14%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the key exporter of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) in Benelux, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 79% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a 21% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-9.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +27 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta supplier in Benelux, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

In Belgium, uncooked pasta exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 12%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.1%).

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) were imported in Benelux; picking up by 1.9% on 2020 figures. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +56.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together achieving 95% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), generating a 5.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.0%, 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 import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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