India: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in India

The Indian uncooked pasta market stood at $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 decreased by -0.8% against 2019 indices. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Uncooked Pasta Production in India

In value terms, uncooked pasta production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -0.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from India

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -52.9% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 146%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 105%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from India, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), threefold. Comoros (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to +22.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+60.7% per year) and Comoros (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports from India, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar stood at +16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+71.1% per year) and Austria (+8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Comoros ($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 Bahrain (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into India

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -99.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 97%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nepal (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to India, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Nepal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nepal amounted to -18.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-25.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-25.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta suppliers to India were Nepal ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports.

Nepal, with a CAGR of -19.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 United Arab Emirates (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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