Benelux: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux uncooked pasta market decreased by -9.9% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Benelux

In value terms, uncooked pasta production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of uncooked pasta, when their volume decreased by -9.3% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) represented the key exporter of uncooked pasta, generating 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing an 18% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncooked pasta exports, with a CAGR of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium stood at +3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 13%. The level of export peaked 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.4%).

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of uncooked pasta, when their volume decreased by -5.6% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together making up 96% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

Among the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +4.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price attained 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 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform