Czech Republic: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech uncooked pasta market contracted rapidly to $X in 2021, reducing by -54.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, uncooked pasta production reduced rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 29%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by -0.8% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +76.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Romania, Norway and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +114.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, Austria, Norway and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +82.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Romania ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, uncooked pasta imports into the Czech Republic shrank to X tons, which is down by -2.6% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest uncooked pasta supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+5.1% per year) and Germany (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to the Czech Republic, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.3% per year) and Germany (+5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. 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 supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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