Europe: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Europe

The Europe uncooked pasta market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Europe

In value terms, uncooked pasta production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by -11.6% 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 +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 75% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), constituting a 4.7% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Greece (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and France (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncooked pasta exports from Italy stood at +1.8%. At the same time, Spain (+12.3%), Germany (+5.0%), Belgium (+2.7%), France (+2.4%) and the Czech Republic (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +12.3% from 2012-2021. Greece experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Spain (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Italy (-4.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest uncooked pasta supplier in Europe, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3.3% share.

In Italy, uncooked pasta exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.2% per year) and Spain (+10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export 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 exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($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 Czech Republic (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports in Europe

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of uncooked pasta decreased by -9.8% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 9.5% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest importers of uncooked pasta in Europe, together comprising 41% of total imports. The UK (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together held near 14% share of total imports. Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Austria (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 46% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Russia, Poland, Ukraine and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +6.1%, 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. 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 Spain ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 Czech Republic (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform