Central Asia: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, the Central Asian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 11% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +114.6% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Central Asia

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +60.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 38%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -33.6% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 94%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 80%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Kazakhstan (X tons), together reaching 98% of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports, with a CAGR of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -1.6% per year.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in Central Asia

Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports reduced remarkably to X tons in 2021, waning by -17.4% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports totaled $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +26.4% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major importer of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 40% of total imports in 2021. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Mongolia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons). All these countries together held near 58% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) in Central Asia, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 17% share.

In Kazakhstan, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+36.5% per year) and Mongolia (+12.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw slight growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($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 (+18.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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