EU: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in the EU

The EU market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 57% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 +78.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in the EU

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in the EU

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -12.3% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports contracted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 78% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), creating a 5.1% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), Greece (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Italy increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Spain (+12.3%), Germany (+5.4%), Belgium (+2.7%) and the Czech Republic (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +12.3% from 2012-2021. Greece experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Spain (+2.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Italy (-4.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in the European Union, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.1% share.

In Italy, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+10.9% per year) and Belgium (+2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in the EU

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -8.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 17%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly 53% of total imports in 2021. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.9% share, followed by Belgium (5.3%) and Sweden (4.5%). Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 58% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Romania and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +14.3%, saw 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 import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight expansion. 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 importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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