Central Asia: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian uncooked pasta market declined rapidly to $X in 2021, which is down by -18% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Central Asia

In value terms, uncooked pasta production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Uncooked pasta exports rose notably to X tons in 2021, growing by 9% compared with 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 399% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 282%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), achieving a 6.5% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports, with a CAGR of +31.9% from 2012 to 2021. Kyrgyzstan (-16.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+74 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-72.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta supplier in Central Asia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +34.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncooked pasta export price increased by +76.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+2.0%).

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, uncooked pasta imports in Central Asia contracted dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -65% against 2020. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 216%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the main importer of uncooked pasta (containing eggs), comprising 52% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), Tajikistan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 47% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +116.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Kyrgyzstan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +111.5%, 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

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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