Italy: Uncooked Pasta Market 2023

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Italy

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Italian uncooked pasta market, when its value decreased by -1.9% to $X. In general, consumption saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Italy

In value terms, uncooked pasta production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 35%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, exports of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) from Italy reached X tons, leveling off at the year before. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), France (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Italy, with a combined 45% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Japan and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Italy were France ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 42% share of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +9.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Germany (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 95%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Italy, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovenia totaled +64.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+46.8% per year) and Belgium (+53.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to Italy, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia amounted to +55.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+20.6% per year) and Belgium (+61.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($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 Netherlands (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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