Romania: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2023

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Romania

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Romanian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when its value decreased by -8.2% to $X. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Romania

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production contracted significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +48.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 36%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Romania

Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Romania declined to X tons in 2021, reducing by -14.2% on 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +26.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +34.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Romania, with a combined 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exported from Romania were Poland ($X), Moldova ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 39% of total exports. Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Hungary and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +54.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Australia (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Romania

In 2021, the amount of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imported into Romania totaled X tons, remaining stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier to Romania, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+16.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+67.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Romania, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+17.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (+68.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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