Belgium: Uncooked Pasta Market 2025

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian uncooked pasta market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Belgium

In value terms, uncooked pasta production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -5.6% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +69.2% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports reached $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +66.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Belgium, together comprising 78% of total exports. Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +38.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Belgium were France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports. Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +34.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Luxembourg (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, uncooked pasta imports into Belgium was estimated at X tons, increasing by 1.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +62.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Belgium, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+19.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to Belgium, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+21.2% per year) and Greece (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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