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

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

The Benelux market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) contracted to $X in 2021, reducing by -6.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Benelux

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production reduced dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +48.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 97% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -9.5% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports fell to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the major exporter of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 82% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), achieving an 18% share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+9.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +9.1% from 2012-2021. While the share of the Netherlands (+6.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-6.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplier in Benelux, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium stood at +2.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.2%).

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -7% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 24%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together committing 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 main importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +5.0%, 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

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform