Middle East: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern uncooked pasta market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Uncooked Pasta Production in the Middle East

In value terms, uncooked pasta production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Turkey, uncooked pasta exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta were imported in the Middle East; growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Yemen (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Israel (X tons), Oman (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) was the key importer of uncooked pasta in the Middle East, achieving X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iraq ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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