Middle East: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

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

In 2021, the Middle Eastern market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -12.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 -32.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in the Middle East

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 76%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -4.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +65.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 88% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), constituting a 5.2% share of total exports. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - together made up 5.3% of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports, with a CAGR of +12.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+4.3%) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Oman (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman saw its share reduced by -2.8%, -3.5% and -9.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in the Middle East, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +9.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+7.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 9.3%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -12.2% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +17.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 25% 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 fell slightly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +57.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Israel (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented the main importers of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), together achieving 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 59% of total imports.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +33.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price attained 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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