Iran: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Iran

The Iranian uncooked pasta market expanded notably to $X in 2021, growing by 6.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Iran

In value terms, uncooked pasta production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -2.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 125%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta exports from Iran, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+29.0% per year) and Oman (-38.6% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports from Iran, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+26.8% per year) and Oman (-36.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -46.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Cameroon (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Iran

Uncooked pasta imports into Iran fell significantly to X tons in 2021, dropping by -22.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 389%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 401% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of uncooked pasta to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled +1.4%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to Iran.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 77% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kuwait amounted to -0.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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