Northern America: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Northern America

The North American uncooked pasta market reduced to $X in 2021, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Northern America

In value terms, uncooked pasta production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) increased by 0.1% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8.3%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States was the key exporter of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) in Northern America, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 68% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncooked pasta exports from the United States stood at -2.9%. At the same time, Canada (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012-2021. While the share of Canada (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-18.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +7.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.3%).

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -15.4% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +50.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports fell to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the largest importer of uncooked pasta (containing eggs), mixing up 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 24% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (containing eggs) imports, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021. Canada (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United States increased by +10 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncooked pasta (containing eggs) in Northern America, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +3.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 7.8%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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