Czech Republic: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech uncooked pasta market increased by 6.4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, uncooked pasta production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -28.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 69%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+74.6% per year) and Poland (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +96.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) were imported into the Czech Republic; with a decrease of -13.9% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +10.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta suppliers to the Czech Republic were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +17.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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