
U.S. - Dried, Undried And Frozen Pasta And Pasta Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingU.S. Pasta Prices Soar to $3,402 per Ton After Two Straight Months of Growth
U.S. Pasta Products Import Price in July 2023
In July 2023, the pasta products price stood at $3,402 per ton (CIF, US), growing by 2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 7% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in July 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($5,357 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,021 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Pasta Products in U.S. (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 3,859 | 3,914 | 3,859 | 3,954 | 3,819 | 4,563 | 3,615 | 4,595 | 4,462 | 4,789 | 4,227 | 5,186 | 5,357 |
South Korea | 3,438 | 3,536 | 3,293 | 3,654 | 3,482 | 3,124 | 3,376 | 3,661 | 3,770 | 3,998 | 3,837 | 3,822 | 4,049 |
Vietnam | 3,306 | 3,772 | 3,383 | 3,245 | 3,169 | 2,852 | 3,987 | 3,071 | 3,319 | 3,152 | 2,974 | 3,349 | 3,903 |
Italy | 3,793 | 3,973 | 3,735 | 3,980 | 3,836 | 4,032 | 4,273 | 3,909 | 4,111 | 3,877 | 4,174 | 3,994 | 3,681 |
Thailand | 3,822 | 3,795 | 3,572 | 4,117 | 3,244 | 3,518 | 3,856 | 3,578 | 3,808 | 3,838 | 3,678 | 3,515 | 3,364 |
China | 2,188 | 2,511 | 2,602 | 2,638 | 2,338 | 2,018 | 1,921 | 2,128 | 2,140 | 2,216 | 2,190 | 2,274 | 2,232 |
Mexico | N/A | N/A | N/A | 974 | 1,136 | 1,333 | 1,292 | 1,180 | 1,151 | 957 | 1,000 | 953 | 1,021 |
Average | 3,328 | 3,398 | 3,231 | 3,305 | 3,081 | 3,031 | 3,242 | 3,176 | 3,302 | 3,303 | 3,262 | 3,335 | 3,402 |
U.S. Pasta Products Imports
In July 2023, approximately 12K tons of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products were imported into the United States; growing by 11% against June 2023 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.3% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, imports decreased by -1.9% against April 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 39% month-to-month.
In value terms, pasta products imports totaled $43M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, imports increased by +1.1% against April 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 45% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in July 2023.
U.S. Pasta Products Imports by Country
In July 2023, South Korea (4.7K tons) constituted the largest pasta products supplier to the United States, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta products imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (2.1K tons), twofold. Italy (1.7K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (+0.7% per month) and Italy (+1.1% per month).
In value terms, South Korea ($19M) constituted the largest supplier of pasta products to the United States, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($6.2M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea amounted to +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.8% per month) and China (+0.9% per month).
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
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- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024