Asia: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

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

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Asian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when its value decreased by -3.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Asia

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 33%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in Asia

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -4.1% to X tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports stood at $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +52.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 74% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), generating a 4.9% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports, with a CAGR of +12.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Vietnam (+9.4%), Saudi Arabia (+4.3%), Thailand (+4.2%) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Oman (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+20 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Oman saw its share reduced by -1.8%, -2.1%, -2.5% and -6.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in Asia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +9.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+4.3% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in Asia

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -6.7% to X tons. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +57.1% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports in 2021 were Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together reaching 77% of total import. Lebanon (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +36.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) importing markets in Asia were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +33.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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