South Africa: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in South Africa

The South African uncooked pasta market expanded modestly to $X in 2021, surging by 4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Production in South Africa

In value terms, uncooked pasta production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from South Africa

Uncooked pasta exports from South Africa soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 210% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from South Africa, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Zambia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 77% of total exports.

Zambia, with a CAGR of +19.4%, saw 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 uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -10.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncooked pasta export price increased by +12.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Swaziland (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -2.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +9.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to South Africa, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lithuania (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.5% per year) and Lithuania (+57.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together comprising 80% of total imports. These countries were followed by Namibia, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese) and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +149.4%, 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 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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