Eastern Europe: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Eastern Europe

The East European market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) was estimated at $X in 2021, picking up by 4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Eastern Europe

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -5.3% to X tons in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +70.0% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 +71.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Latvia (X tons), together finishing at 63% of total export. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together creating a 27% share of total exports. Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Russia ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 57% of total exports. Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +33.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Latvia ($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 (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs), when their volume decreased by -7.1% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 15%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, imports increased by +74.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 20% 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, Poland (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons) was the major importer of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) in Eastern Europe, comprising 53% of total import. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Romania (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together took near 35% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Romania, Belarus, Hungary and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded 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 Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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