United Kingdom: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2023

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

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the UK market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when its value decreased by -20.9% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in the UK

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 228%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +45.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from the UK, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland stood at +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+31.9% per year) and France (+41.7% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from the UK, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland stood at +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+27.9% per year) and France (+37.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Israel (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into the UK

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -26.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier to the UK, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+5.8% per year) and Greece (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to the UK, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+4.4% per year) and Greece (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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