Benelux: Pasta Products Market 2025

Pasta Products Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux pasta products market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pasta Products Production in Benelux

In value terms, pasta products production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pasta Products Exports

Exports in Benelux

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products decreased by -21.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 33%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pasta products exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the major exporter of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 68% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 32% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products exports, with a CAGR of +10.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -8.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest pasta products supplier in Benelux, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, pasta products exports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.8%).

Pasta Products Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products decreased by -10.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pasta products imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest importer of dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products, constituting 61% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +7.9%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried, undried and frozen pasta and pasta products in Benelux, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +14.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pasta products import price increased by +66.4% against 2014 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform